Husband's 35th Bday Dinner in Brooklyn

[secondbecky]

He's such a steak and potatoes guy, but did say he'd be down for something more "funky"

I've suggested some Manhattan places like Degustation or Maialino. But we live in Brooklyn and I'm 9 months pregnant so it'd be nice to stick around here.

I'm guessing Cobble Hill would have the best selection. We've been to Buttermilk Channel once, but that's about it. Any suggestions for a memorable bday dinner?

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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[chewbie]

If you're willing to travel to Williamsburg, then I suggest Dressler. Like Saul, it's also pricey but the food has never disappointed me and it "feels" the most like a Manhattan restaurant to me but it's not at all stuffy. Not funky either for that matter.

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Dressler
149 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

[secondbecky]

Thanks all for the suggestions.

What about Vinegar Hill House in DUMBO? He seems to be down to try that...

And yes JohnK, we go to Peter Luger's every year for our "meat-a-versary" :)

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Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[egit]

Unless they changed their policy recently, Vinegar Hill House doesn't take reservations either.

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Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

[chorosch]

I would recommend Saul, Chestnut or Grocery. All very nice, small restaurants where you will get a great meal and not be rushed or crowded.

In my experience, the service at Frankie's is not appropriate for a birthday dinner or someone who is 9 months pregnant. When my wife was that far along in her pregnancy, we ended up valuing space and attentiveness A LOT on the few occasions we went out.

Prime Meats is a good suggestion, but you may have to wait quite a long time... your husband might love it but it might be uncomfortable for you. Depends on what time you go, I guess.

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Chestnut
271 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Prime Meats
465 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[Bob Martinez]

Chestnut is a GREAT suggestion.

[johnk]

You mention he's a steak and potatoes guy. Has he ever been to Peter Luger ?
The bacon strips are as funky as it gets....
Regards,
JK

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Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

[cazique]

Meat + a little funky = Henry's End. If you're 9 months, then it's a bit long to walk from anywhere outside the heights, but worth a quick cab ride. An old favorite of mine and this board's.

Another interesting twist on the beef is the steak and kimchi rice at Good Fork (also not a walk).

Within the hood, also consider the good old steak frites at Bar Tabac, though that's more of a neighborhood place than a destination.

And - congratulations! With a little one in Cobble Hill, you'll be in good company.

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Henry's End
44 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Bar Tabac
128 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The Good Fork
391 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[kabny]

Prime Meats? Lots of meat. Very good steak, but also other good options. If you want to go a little "fancier" we have always gotten a good and special meal at Saul.

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Prime Meats
465 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[Bob Martinez]

Prime Meats has the same issue I mentioned for Frankies 457 - no reservations. This is a birthday dinner and the OP is 9 months pregnant.

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Prime Meats
465 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[egit]

Hmm... I thought I read somewhere recently that Prime Meats is now taking reservations. Or maybe it's just that they're taking credit cards. Either way, it was the first place I thought of.

I'm a huge fan of Bar Tabac, but I'm not sure it's "special" enough for a birthday dinner. Or maybe I just go there too often. :-P

Another place I really like that seems to fly under a lot of peoples' radar is Jolie on Atlantic, near Hoyt. Bacchus is also nice but it's in the "not special enough" category, in my mind.

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Bar Tabac
128 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Prime Meats
465 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[Bob Martinez]

I checked the website just before I posted. It says "No Reservations."

http://www.frankspm.com/info.html

Jolie isn't a bad idea at all. They have a good steak frites for her husband. Downtown Atlantic also has a good steak and the atmosphere is pleasant.

I was a big Bacchus supporter for a long time. I read reports of a gradual decline and discounted them. Then, about 2 years ago I had a really lackluster meal that pushed me over the edge. Perhaps it's rebounded.

Of course if she wants to break the bank and get *really* special there's Saul, a Michelin starred restaurant. It's very good but it's not cheap. Then again, with a kid due any day it's not like they'll be getting out very much in the next year so this might be time for a splurge.

http://www.saulrestaurant.com/saul_ma...

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Saul
140 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Jolie
320 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Bacchus
409 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

[jen kalb]

The food at Frankies 457 is quite good and in a range of normality. Good luck to you!

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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

[Bob Martinez]

Last time I checked Frankies doesn't take reservations. That might not work for a birthday dinner.