I am always looking for new places with all natural or organic meat. I was so excited to try Bar basic after reading about the care they put into sourcing their meat. The fried chicken burger was so juicy and crispy. I swear it was one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I ever had. The mac and cheese was very cheesy and the wings had the perfect spice. I didn't love the tacos, they were just decent bar tacos. Definitely a new place worth checking out and please get the fried chicken burger!! read more

Bar Basic - Mac and cheese!! (ig: 21andhungry) - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Stopped by here for a light bite and happy hour drink one evening while waiting to meet up with someone. It has a very convenient location right on 7th Ave. The first thing I noticed coming in was a sort of homey feeling and ambiance aided by the rough wood features and abundance of plants in the space. The selection on the happy hour menu was fine including a few simple cocktails such as the Mai Tai, as well as beer and wine. The prices were on par with any other nice city bar happy hour. I grabbed a beer but the draft selection was nothing too impressive or varied. Feeling hungry I decided to take a taco because it was something small and it was on the HH menu. Not thinking too much, I went for my favorite which is al pastor and was certainly excited to see that they did it with pineapple here. Ultimately, the pineapple would be just one of the major downfalls to the taco. The fruit was so overwhelmingly sweet it tasted like candy and the meat was absolutely not prepared in the al pastor style but rather something akin to a stewed or pulled pork. The savory parts of the taco were good but the rest was a let down. A perfectly adequate spot worth stopping for a basic HH drink. read more

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The food and drinks are great. 4 stars alone for that. We especially love the nachos which basically are a meal in itself. However, the service is extremely slow, disorganized, and not particularly friendly. We waited over 45 minutes just for our drinks with not so much as an acknowledgment of the delay. It took even longer for the kids meals to come out, and even longer to get the kids' drinks, which they had forgotten. I understand things get busy and backed up, but sounds like they need to increase kitchen, bar and server staffing. read more

Bar Basic is a basic bar restaurant. Has what is expected-salads, burgers, etc., and all delicious. Drinks fit the bill also. Recommend this place whenever you want good food, drink and friendly, inexpensive surroundings read more

Man I wish it was good, but sadly, it's faaaaaar from it. I've eaten here twice - both times the food was very subpar. On my first visit, one of the staff members got into a screaming fight with a customer. I've worked in restaurants and patronized plenty, but never in my life have I seen something like that. The man - a bartender or server I wasn't sure - called the customer names and threatened to hit him. It was so over the line and inappropriate. And I get it, customers can be a pain but...to threaten physical violence? Over a dinner order? Pretty inexcusable in my book. So that put a very sour taste in my mouth but everyone deserves a second chance so... The second visit was the one that clinched the deal for me. Not only was the food awful - soggy elote, dry tasteless tacos, bland appetizers - but the drinks were bad! It's pretty hard to screw up a cocktail but they did. I ordered a Paloma - very bitter, watery and full of pulp. So yeah, I won't be back here ever. If you're hungry and need kind, quick service, the Chinese place next door is lovely. read more

I like this place but their quality is a bit inconsistent. The unassembled bread for the chicken sandwich came moldy (or it was dropped on the floor??) that's a first... read more

Bar Basic - (Mold or floor dirt?) unassembled chicken sandwich for takeout - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I'll give this place 4 stars because they are new. Very friendly and attentive staff. Homey decor. We ordered and got our mac and cheese poppers in about 10 minutes. But as soon as we started to eat them, our food came out. Every restaurant knows to wait for apps to be done before serving the main meal (or should.) our meal was great, but chicken and waffles came with half a waffle and a HUGE salad. Instead of salad, just do the whole waffle ! Also got the chicken sandwich which was great. Really stacked that it was too big to bite, I'd suggest- less chicken, less salad, lessen price, and a rectangular plate to make it look better ! Last, the waiter brought us the bill the SECOND we finished our last bite. Asked if we wanted anything else with the bill in his hand- that wasn't cool but the place is new So I'll give them a new place pass !! read more

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It's a charming place. I didn't get a chance to try the cocktails or coffee, but the general tso-style wings were divine. Crispy, sticky, and just a hint of spicy like GTC is meant to be. I also tried the pesto cauliflower, which was quite a large portion. It could easily feed 2-3 people as an appetizer. My main criticism was I wish they were roasted rather than sauteed; cauliflower texture is less pleasant when wet. The restaurant is positively plastered with Miyazaki art and other general nerdery. It's adorable. read more

Bar Basic - The little touches of nerd culture are much appreciated. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Bar Basic is a neighborhood gem. I hosted my thirtieth birthday party on a Saturday night and they were so easy to communicate with (thanks Mike!) and very accommodating. I think we had way more people show up than anticipated and Bar Basic handled the crowd with grace. Drinks and food were delicious-especially loved the guacamole. Great ambience too, with warm lighting, fun wall decor, and music. Will definitely be back. read more

Cool new burger joint in Park Slope. The highlights - chill vibe, cool tables, interesting "plates" (serving tools are cool). Food - mixed thoughts... I do give them big props for having a salad that is both good and decent sized (not some small serving of bird feed). Fries were tasty but huge - almost ridiculously though (unless shared, impractical to eat). The prickly pear lemonade was delicious and refreshing. But the main question - how was the burger... I have to answer with meh... The gnarly burger sounded good, but in reality the meat patty seemed pretty small, way too many juices running all over, and overall feel was just weird. I ended up eating it with a fork. Not ideal for a burger. I'd rate their burger way better than Bare Burger (I;m sorry to say but Bare Burger burgers taste like cardboard with no fat or flavor), but way short of classic diner burger with a juicy patty and gooey cheese and solid buns. So 3 stars overall. 3 stars for burger, plus one for salad and lemonade. Less one star for prices Also, I did find pricing a bit high for what you get, even in Park Slope. With an order of burger w salad, plus kids grilled cheese w fries, plus 1 lemonade - I dropped $45 - way way too much for a burger and grilled cheese (what is the deal w $9 grilled cheese? I mean it's cheese w bread, plus fries). read more

Bar Basic - Gnarly burger - looks and sounds better than it tastes. By halfway point, it was a big mess of egg and toppings and juices - needed a fork - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I wanted to give this place 3 stars, but since it's new I figured I'd cut it some slack. My boyfriend and I were looking for a place where we could get beer and burgers, and we assumed this place was going to have some sort of alcohol given the name. However, this restaurant is dry, but that's on us! The overall decor theme is... confusing. It's literally a jumble of all the hip decorative items from the past 5 years, like someone bought everything that Etsy had available and slapped it on the walls and ceilings. Our waiter was a little awkward, but really nice. However, he did not bring us a new bottle of water until we were asking for the check. The water bottle is TINY, so we finished it probably before our food came out. I definitely would've appreciated him getting us another bottle a lot earlier. We ordered a peach smoothie, onion rings, angry birds wings, and two gnarly burgers. The smoothie took a long time to come out so I was initially worried that our food would take a long time too, but it came out pretty soon after the smoothie. The peach smoothie was definitely not worth ~ $6. It was literally peach juice/puree mixed with crushed ice. I hate wasting food, but I only finished half of it because it was such a waste of calories. The onion rings and wings were both really good. The burger was also good, but we both felt that it wasn't filling at all. It also didn't come with fries, so if we hadn't gotten the onion rings and wings we definitely would've been hungry later in the evening. The food here is tasty, but the smoothie was super disappointing. The service isn't perfect, but I'm sure with time it'll get better. This place definitely has potential to be great! read more

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This place is the best! We hosted a reception for 50 people - great ambiance, delicious food, and warm service. Shout out to Mike, the manager, for accommodating all our requests and making sure the event was a success! Our guests raved about the food and drinks read more

Had a yummy lunch in the lovely back garden. This is the grown-up version of Gnarly Eats with booze and a bigger menu. We shared the chicken sandwich and the pulled pork. Both were very tasty. The fries and onion rings are to die for. Service is very pleasant. read more

I was assaulted, unprovoked, by an employee of this restaurant, in the restaurant. The employee continued to verbally harass me and invite me "outside to fight" while I spoke to the owner about the inappropriate behavior. The owner refused to take any action, while the employee continued to try to start a fight and calling me a "f***ing p***y". The restaurant treated me as though the situation was my fault. (All we were doing was asking to have an incorrect charge on our bill corrected.) The food was pretty good (though there is better nearby) but I've never had an experience this negative at a restaurant, and the way it was handled by management was completely insufficient. read more

Great place for lunch. I would recommend making a reservation for a larger party. We arrived on a holiday Monday right around opening and easily got a table, but the place was full by the time we left. We enjoyed a breakfast burrito and a fried chicken sandwich (absolutely delicious, really satisfying). All of the food looked and smelled great, and prices were fair. Enjoyed a few happy hour beers at the bar before walking to Barclays for a game (where beers are obviously much less reasonably priced!) Highly recommend! read more

Great salad and Arnold Palmer. Perfect casual lunch spot.

Great food and superior service. The tacos are wonderful and the quinoa kale salad was outstanding. Don't miss this great restaurant

Nothing wrong with this place - I actually really liked the layout, lighting, for a Friday night. But the service was pretty bad. Basically felt like young teens that were hardly around or attentive. I had to get up and wave them down to order drinks, after a significant amount of time had passed. Not the end of the world, I suppose, but 3's need to be given. read more

Just placed order and it was missing one of two entrees. Called and was told I'd get a refund but they wouldn't deliver the entree they forgot. What kind of service is this? (HINT: It's really shitty service.) read more

This place is very "me" - the cute, quirky decor, the menu, everything. My mom and I came in for brunch Mother's Day weekend. She had the eggs Benedict and iced coffee, and I had the kitchen sink fries with a Bloody Mary. We both loved the food! My mom said several times after we left how much she loved her dish, and she only says this if it really impressed her There was an abundance of topping on the fries which Is important to me, and the seasoning on the pulled pork wasn't too sweet. My mom appreciated they give you two different Benedict's, one with the same pulled pork and one with veggies and mushrooms. It was a warm day so they had the wall where we were seated open to the street. Beautiful! I was honestly surprised it wasn't busier, we were seated right away on a Saturday. Will definitely be returning. read more

Bar Basic - Kitchen sink fries, Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great new option for brunch! The place is very nice, I really liked the decoration, and the service was very good! The food was delicious and the portions very big. I tried the spinach omelette with potato hash and really liked it! I definitely would recommend it and come back myself to try another dish. read more

Bar Basic - Pumpkin spice latte - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What a kitsch bar! We dropped by here to grab a couple of beers while waiting for our table at the ramen joint across the street. There's maybe a 10 person bar, a couple of long wooden tables along the wall as well as some two and four tops spread throughout. I also noticed a stack of board games at the end of the bar! read more

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My boyfriend and I went for lunch today after the Prospect Park Zoo. This place was amazing; the food, atmosphere, and the waiter. We both got a drink I got the watermelon froze. We started with the guacamole and chips (chips tasted a bit stale but guacamole was amazing). I got the impossible burger and my boyfriend got the buttermilk fried chicken burger. Both our meals were AMAZING. read more

Bar Basic - Impossible Burger with American cheese - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great food, cozy vibe. Everything I've ever eaten here has been delicious. My daughter loves the basic burger; I love the avocado scrambled egg toast. Coffee is always fresh and hot. I'm picky about coffee. Sit by the windows and people watch. This is a great place to come by yourself or with friends. Staff are friendly and patient. I've been here with indecisive teens and our waitress was cool about it. I am lucky to live just a few blocks away. read more

I arrived hopeful. I finished unsatisfied. I left annoyed. First I thought I would give this restaurant 3 stars. However as I sat in the backyard waiting, and waiting and waiting some more for a waiter to come; one that had not been seen since dropping our entrees off, I got increasingly more irritated. I brunched here Saturday with my wife. She got the $16 burger and I the $16 kale "toast". Toast is in quotations because what it is is two slices of Peppridge farm white bread with unseasoned scrambled eggs on top. Delivered by a server who never once came back to ask if I would like salt, pepper or hot sauce. All of which were needed to provide ANY flavor to this, again SIXTEEN dollar dish. The burger was just as tasteless as my eggs. Served on a bun that couldn't handle the amount of sauce and resulted in quite a mess. After finishing and waiting another 10 minutes I went inside to request a check. The server plopped it down never once asking how anything was The restaurant wasn't that busy, one table in the back and a few inside. One hosting a very log dog. Hey health code violations! I left mad that I wasted nearly $40 on about $10 worth of food that I could have prepared better at my home. read more

My friend and I were craving a weekday brunch in the neighborhood, and Bar Basic delivered. The atmosphere is laid-back, cozy, colorful, and cool with fun details (like tiny mason jar salt and pepper shakers, and a crystal chandelier in the doorway). We were greeted immediately by the server, who was attentive and efficient. I ordered a caffe americano which was served with a small side of steamed milk...wonderful. For my meal I chose the spinach and mushoom omelette, which was all that you would want in omelette (fluffy and packed with goodness), but I think the deliciously seasoned potato hash stole the show. My friend had the spicy tuna melt, and she was pleased with that as well. The jambalaya and gumbo are not available during brunch/lunch time, so I would be interested in returning one evening to try those. The pricing of items might be a little steep, as $20 for a Po' Boy seems a bit much, but this New York after all. read more

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The service was haphazard and the nachos were terrible. The pork has a sugary sauce that is way too sweet. Also, charging Manhattan prices for an average Brooklyn establishment. Ridiculous. Will not go back read more

Come here to celebrate new year eve with a group of my friends. We ended up here because the original bar we want to go is close today. This place is absolute hidden gem in the park slope. It's very clean and well decorated. On holiday you can barely get a seat because nothing beats a place with tasty food and great quality, clean environment. More importantly great vibe. Their guacamole and chips are probably the BEST corn tortillas in NYC, it is prepared fresh and hot, yes the corn tortillas is still hot when they served you. The taco is to die for! Every single bite, start to finish was mouth watering and delicious. We barely had seconds to take pictures before finishing the entire plate, lol. The spicy salsa and sauce were incredible. The chicken fijitas were phenomenal. The staff is so sweet and the spicy hibiscus margarita is unbelievably amazing!!! OMG, it was all so perfect. This place deserve a 10 stars in my opinion, I cannot wait to come here again. read more

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They need to take a time out and refresh themselves and retrain their kitchen staff. Rookie mistakes for a place that has been around a long time. Plastic in my salad and a charred, dry, stuck together pulled pork? That shows a lack of caring or a staff shortage making unacceptable mistakes. read more

Absolutely awful. This was the worst service I've ever received. Messed up orders, overcharged for items we didn't get, having to ask for certain items over and over, and waiting for an unreal time. Seems like none of the wait staff cared at all. Food was good but the only reason this restaurant was bearable. read more

As far as neighborhood food goes, Bar Basic is a staple. Solid brunch, delicious happy hour, and fantastic service. The food is always great and the pricing is reasonable if not especially cheap. However, the portions are generous and ingredients fresh (salads are huge and burgers stacked to impress)! P.s If you can make it to the happy hour, get the tacos. Medium sized but SO DELICIOUS! read more

Had a really enjoyable brunch here yesterday. I had their delicious twist on eggs Benedict with pulled pork and portobello mushroom and really enjoyed it. Accompanied it by a very tasty lightly spiced Bloody Mary. Others at the table got the avocado scrambled egg toast with a salad and the avocado BLT with fries and to drink had the apple cider mimosa and a spicy margarita. We shared the fudge brownie with ice cream dessert which lived up to expectations and nicely ended the meal. We all enjoyed. Service was consistently good throughout the meal. Pricing was reasonable. Pro tip: We beat the big part of the Saturday brunch rush by arriving just before noon and were seated immediately. I just wish they had a bottomless drink option to entice my future visits. read more

Bar BASIC says it all... Reasons why I will never order from this establishment ever again: I placed a seamless order for soup at 10:29am, and the eta continued to change from 11 to 11:30 then 12:09...12:45...... The driver went to the wrong borough despite my address being clearly stated on the order. The driver called me multiple times, shouting about not being able to get in (because he did not realize he was at the wrong address in the wrong borough). Gnarly soup didn't bother to answer my multiple calls for help/assistance - one went straight to voicemail. I wasted 20 minutes on the phone with seamless customer care fixing a problem I didn't cause. And finally... I NEVER RECEIVED MY SOUP!!! read more

Such a fantastic neighborhood spot in Park Slope. Whether you want to casually munch on some of their classic $6 Mac and cheese jalapeño poppers (fave thing on the menu) while you do work in your laptop, go on a chill date, have a fun dinner with 3-4 friends, or dine with your kids after a neighborhood jaunt, Bar Basic fits all of these needs. The food has always been solid and affordable, and you can get a $7 margarita for checking in on Yelp. I personally love the super Brooklyn-y decorations and cozy vibe. read more

Bar Basic - Fudge brownie and ice cream - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We just wandered in for their "soft opening" and had some of the best burgers and fries we have had in New York. I had the basic burger (no bun) and the fries. He had the country fried chicken burger (recommended by our waiter) with the Mac and cheese hush puppies. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned properly. And we had the prickly pear lemonade to sip on, and it was a perfect pairing to the spicy mayo for the fries. Definitely will be back. The have gluten free labeling on their menu and can accommodate most burgers to become gluten free (via sans bun). We sat at the bar on great solid stools with a beautiful wood bar top. So great. Love it. Can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu! read more

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Just went into the restaurant tonight and had a truly "basic" burger. The quality and grill of the burger was disgusting. I pulled the burger out and didn't eat it. Next time it's a burger at home or Bareburger for us. 10/17 Just ordered delivery from Bar Basic and was impressed with this new neighborhood burger joint. Burgers come unassembled in order to maximize your sandwich experience which at first I was disappointed about but in hindsight makes a lot of sense. Enjoyed the delicious flavors and fresh ingredients. Loved the pickled cabbage and the fried chicken burger was on point. Looking forward to heading into the restaurant soon. read more

The burgers were alright. The buttermilk chicken that people raved about didn't delight me at all. The only thing I enjoyed was the chicken wings. The decor was nice. Service was bit lacking. 2.5 stars if i could read more

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The food was decent, but not worth waiting over 2 hours for.... the staff deleted our order and we were kept waiting for SUCH a long time. Offered to comp us a $5 appetizer, but for $17 a person we really would've appreciated something more.. I give it a 3 because the food was still pretty good. Had fried chicken and waffles & the hush puppy appetizer. Super sad about the service though, we were so excited to try this spot. I think they just seemed a bit understaffed and could use one more server. read more

Bar Basic - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Nothing basic about this burger and place. Great basic burger and chicken burger too. Fries well fried and delish. Onion rings just like I remember at the Trio Diner in Nostrand Avenue. I mean scrumptious onion rings. Get thee to Bar Basic. read more

Ambiance - Adequately decorated. Better than a diner. Service - It was ok. Avg to a bit better. Food - Argh. I had the thai basil sangria. It was ok. Not too sweet. Cauliflower with pesto and beets. The nastiest thing I have had in a while. Jerk chicken with rice and plantains. The jerk chicken was too salty. They probably added salt to an already salted jerk season mix. Yellow rice and plantains were fine. Would probably only get their sandwiches next time if there is a next time. read more

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