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    Celestine

    3.9 (376 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kitty C.

    Came to Celestine for lunch after attending an event in the area. The views you get of the city and the Brooklyn bridge was amazing. I bet at night time it will be beautiful. The food was AMAZING! We got their Buttermilk Pancakes, they were soft and fluffy. My husband got their shashuka and it was also amazing! The poutine was to die for. Will definitely visit again whenever we are back in Dumbo!

    Kseniya K.

    What a treat! Will definitely return to sample more delicious food. The entrance is a bit hidden--took some time to find the sign hidden by shrubbery, pointing to the entrance around the corner. Make reservations, as this place fills up and there aren't that many tables available. Indoors and outdoors offer great vibes. Outdoors, you get the spectacular views of Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. Indoors, you still get that view, plus chic vibes with tasteful background music. Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Perfect for a date or any kind of family & friends gathering. Staff are impeccably available, courteous and helpful. Every person we interacted with (and that was over five people, from the hostess to bartenders to waiters to bus boys) made us feel comfortable and at ease. Food was superb. Everything we ate was top quality. $25 grilled octopus appetizer was perfectly executed--the octopus melted on the tongue and all the other ingredients on the plate created a perfect symphony of flavors. $34 trout was a solid piece of tender fish. Wish couscous was replaced with something else. This was a balanced meal for anyone who wants a good amount of protein and minimum carbs. $32+ pistachio pesto pasta with morels and green peas stole the show. That PESTO was the best I could remember having. Packed the flavor. You could taste the ingredient quality. The pasta was perfectly chewy and the portion was massive. You'll be so full. We added the crab as a protein to it for additional charge and that was THE move! Woooow! This was a dish I'll crave for the next foreseeable future. Such a decadent treat. You'll be so carb loaded and happy, with all that incredible pesto coating every morsel of, you won't know what hit you. Definitely try this. I'm not a pasta person and I'm recommending! $14 chocolate tart was a bit too dense (the dry crust) and drier than I expected. Still tasty if you're craving a chocolate dessert that's not too sweet. Big portion to share amid 2-3 people. The star of the show was the $17 basque cheesecake. Ooooooh heavens! So decadent and satisfying. Not too sweet. Not too rich. Just perfect to end the night on a high note. We ordered a looooot of alcohol, and that ran up the tab pretty high. $20 amaro flight was an interesting experience: all very similar yet distinct flavors. Beers were light and good. $20 Athens martini was definitely not for everyone. $20 laphroig scotch was a stunner. Good quality liquor all in all.

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    Anna L.

    What a charming oasis in a busy Dumbo area. Their location is ideal. You get to enjoy gorgeous views, outdoor terrace and delicious food while being far enough from the crowds and noise (minus the trains running on manhattan bridge). The food is great. Portions are decent size, fresh and full of flavor. The only dish that was underwhelming was the octopus appetizer- few pieces were very chewy unfortunately. Drinks were awesome - everyone in our party enjoyed their craft cocktails.

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    Jacob B.

    An exquisite mediterranean restaurant located right in Dumbo. We had a view of the Manhattan bridge while tasting not only exceptional food but delicious cocktails. Our server was polite and gave fabulous insight into the menu and cocktail options as well. Truly a highlight of our trip to the city and will be back.

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    Reed G.

    A gem! My friend's and I are here for new years brunch. I accidentally made an error when booking the reservation and they were able to swiftly accommodate us. For brunch, we ordered the buttermilk pancakes, eggs Norwegian, burger, and chicken salad sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their food. I appreciated that the eggs Norwegian was the perfect portion size and the smoked salmon was delicious. If you're looking for a lovely restaurant with views in Dumbo, this spot checks that box.

    Peter P.

    Came to Celestine right after exploring the Brooklyn Flea Market, and it was the perfect spot to unwind. We sat in the indoor patio area with a beautiful view of the Brooklyn Bridge, which really elevated the whole brunch experience. We ordered from the brunch menu--started with the strawberry burrata, which was super refreshing and light, perfect for a warm day. I got the Eggs Norwegian, and while the salmon skin was a bit salty, the egg and everything else helped balance it out nicely. For drinks, we had one mocktail and a blueberry shrub cocktail--which was light, tangy, and refreshing. If you like your drinks a little stronger, I'd recommend adding vodka to it for an extra kick. What really made the experience even more special was that they surprised me with a graduation gift at the end of the meal. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the whole visit feel that much more memorable. Definitely a spot I'd return to--great food, amazing views, and even better hospitality.

    Shoba M.

    Came here for my birthday brunch with my family, and we all loved it. The place is beautiful and the food is delicious. Our server Nick and the whole staff was so pleasant and attentive. Looking forward to dining again soon.

    Carol S.

    My son planned a special dinner for the last night of my visit in Brooklyn. He knew how I loved the view of the Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges in Dumbo. The site also holds historical significance as it's the location where George Washington crossed into Manhattan after the Battle of Brooklyn during the Revolutionary War. The escape with his troops under the cover of night was an awesome feat. Celestine is a special location with two glass walls providing a fantastic view of both the Brooklyn & Manhattan Bridges. The elegant restaurant offers a menu featuring Mediterranean cuisine. My son chose our shared appetizer, the Mezzi Platter, which was amazing. The Greek Flatbread was hot, soft & made enormously tasty with seasoning & olive oil. The dippings were Baba Ganoush, Hummus & Muhammara. After trying each I became a huge fan of the Baba Ganoush. A second serving of the Flatbread certainly blew my diet, but was completely irresistible. My son & I both chose the Steelhead Trout with Romano Beans, Confit Tomatoes & Raita. Our entree was 5 Stars. I had been tempted to order a number of appetizers instead of an entree because the Golden Beets with Caraflex Cabbage, Winter Radish, Sesame Seeds topped with Tumeric Vinaigrette sounded wonderful. The Spanish Octopus with Charred Eggplant & Spiced Chickpeas would have been my second appetizer. My Grandson's choices were the Little Gem Caesar Salad, which definitely wasn't little. As a side he chose French Fries with Harissa Aioli. How could I forget the drinks? I chose the Mediterranean Martini, the mixture being Vodka, Mediterranean Gin, Lillet Blanc, Rosemary & Caper Berry. This was the best Martini I've ever tasted. My son chose the Phoney Negroni Mocktail & Iced Tea. Never do I order dessert! But my son wanted to see the dessert menu. I shouldn't have even looked. But I did. And wonder of wonders I saw Pistachio Ice Cream, my favorite. I absolutely had to have it! Sigh..... Diet really blown now. Service was exceptional. All our requests & needs were promptly met. The restaurant has a wraparound deck where one can survey the exceptional view from the exterior of the restaurant. We decided to descend to street level & walk to the lookout area of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Celestine checks all the boxes. Location, menu, service & view make this a 5 Star review.

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    Cassandra O.

    Celestine is in a beautiful modern building right by the water. We were a bit early for our reservation so nearby we took some gorgeous evening pictures by the Manhattan Bridge Lookout. When we arrived, we were seated by a window with a beautiful view of the bridges. We informed our servers that it was our mom's birthday, and asked if they do anything for birthdays. They don't, but they added a candle to our dessert. We ordered the crab casarecce, the pistachio pesto, and the steelhead trout. The pasta was al dente. The crab pasta was spicy with some zesty citrus, the pesto was rich and savory with peas and mushrooms, and the trout was tender with its couscous and tangy yogurt sauce. We liked them all well enough but they were pricey. For drinks, my mom and sister got the cactus paloma and the aphrodite. My sister said they were okay. And for dessert, the basque cheesecake was rich and paired well with passionfruit sauce. There was a period of time where the table next to us had their phone flashlights on bright, trying to read their bill because of the dim mood lighting. Service was perfectly nice but we would have loved it if the restaurant provided something for birthday guests. We had a very nice evening, but for the price, probably will be looking elsewhere for future special occasions!

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    Mitra T.

    What a lovely restaurant for brunch on a Sunday morning. Fantastic views of the East River and NYC. We showed up with a reservation and ran into some friends. The staff was very accommodating to get us a bigger table. Food was fresh and delicious. Absolutely loved the warm flat breads and could've eaten many more. They were happy to make changes in food preparations. Overall excellent meal and experience.

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    Amy S.

    We went to Celestine on Valentine's Day! It was $130 per person. It included a salad, entree, and dessert. The only choice was the entree and it was between halibut and waygu steak. My husband and I both got the waygu. It was yum! The salad wasn't my favorite but I think they picked it cause it was pink for Valentine's Day. Celestine has a special place in our hearts because three years ago we ate at Celestine after we got engaged. The ambiance is always nice!

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    Jennifer Y.

    This restaurant is on one of those 'best places to eat in New York with a view' lists. The view looks out onto the Manhattan Bridge; it's quite loud outside but inside the restaurant doesn't get any of the noise pollution. There is a little park in back of the restaurant next to the water that you can explore before/after your meal. On the weekends they have a brunch menu - the omelette has chorizo, peppers, onions and has an aioli on top. The omelette is very, very thick and seems more like a quiche honestly. A third of the plate is taken up by an arugula salad which is pretty bare bones and unfortunately includes arugula (so bitter). The aioli makes the omelette (which is already very heavy) even heavier. Buttermilk pancakes - pretty standard pancakes with plenty of syrup on the side, and a beautiful red berry butter. This is again pretty simple, though. I think if you want the view you can just hang out at the park and don't need to eat here. The view itself from within the restaurant is only really amazing from one or 2 tables right at the corner. Otherwise there's a pole and some greenery that obscure the view a bit.

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    Marianne F.

    Delicious brunch, yummy cocktails, amazing view. Would be a good place to bring out of town visitors for brunch.

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    Delicious fresh food, kind and caring staff, beautiful dimly lit scenery! You also get to dine with a wonderful view!

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    Do they have a corkage fee to bring your own bottle(s)?

    Yea they do and it's around $30 I think? And worth it but also - their wine list is A+ so I've brought my faves and when a wine expert comes w me this spring we will bring our own again - but also I'll be drinking their Langhe and… 

    Is there a dress code?

    No, some were dressed up, others were not

    Is this place kids / baby friendly? Ie space for stroller or high chairs? Thank u!

    The restaurant is pretty small and could be tight to bring strollers through.

    I am looking for a place to take my girlfriend out for our 1 year anniversary and I think this a good place to go to. I wanted to know how we should dress for this restaurant. Is this place very fancy or just simply business casual?…

    This is the type of answer that I hate, but they are really open to any kind of attire (I actually called and confirmed before I went as well). I saw people clearly dressed up for a fancy date night sitting next to people in jeans and a polo. It is… 

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
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    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Amazing ambiance! We visited for a birthday dinner and were seated in a cozy, intimate corner,…read moreenhanced by the restaurant's beautifully dimmed lighting. Our server was fantastic--friendly, helpful, and highly efficient. The cocktail menu leans heavily into gin, but they are happy to mix up whatever you like. I ordered a margarita and it was excellent! For dinner, I went with the steak frites. It was absolutely delicious, and the portion was so generous that I actually had to push myself to finish it. While it's on the pricier side and maybe not an everyday dining spot, it's a phenomenal choice if you're looking for a guaranteed great experience for a special night out!

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    4.5
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    4.1 mi

    Had an awesome time at Dear Irving. We recently celebrated a friend's birthday here. We were…read morekindly greeted when we entered and directed to the elevator leading to the event space. DI reserved an area between the bar and patio for the event. Enough room for our party to gather and not impede on other patrons. I found all of the staff to be very professional and attentive while very busy. The menu has a variety of small bite options, which was shared amongst the group. Everyone seemed to enjoy them, suggesting one another to try this or that. The bartenders/ mixologists were on their A game. The drink menu is pretty extensive and from what I could see, our party choices ranged from wines to whisky's and several options between. The rooftop/patio was an extension of the comfortable but trendy decor. Great space for an evening, date or friend gathering. Dear Irving... well done. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

    I was here for an event, so didn't order entrees/mains. We did have some appetizers and finger…read morefood, which wasn't the tastiest...the best thing there were probably the lobster rolls and sliders. The drinks were very delicious, though! The bartenders were nice and made the drinks very quickly. There was one who was consistently friendly, as opposed to the blonde lady there. I'd go back again on a date night because the interior had major sexy vibes.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5
    (117 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    Dear Strangers

    4.3
    (29 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

    Dear Strangers? Yes, they certainly treat you like one! This place is not good. They seemed…read moreunprepared to handle restaurant week. There weren't enough servers to handle the crowd and that was reflective in our dinner service. Despite being checked in on 0 times and having to flag them down for water, to order, and to get our check, their attitude wasn't warm or accommodating at all. It even came off like we were bothering our server when asking for basic things. The food was subpar. Didn't try the drinks. Maybe that's the savior? -Tuna tartare acceptable; nothing to write home about -Chicken dumplings tasted like chicken but had no bite to it. Weird and served on paper that resembled a crumpled receipt or used tissue. -Chicken cutlet was warm and soggy. No truffle flavor as advertised on the menu. Some creativity points for the accompanying foam dip but it didn't work. -Beef short rib was tasty but the single potato that come with it felt insulting and cheap. Really? One potato? -Pecan pie dessert and sorbet were really good. Sad way to finish, only enjoying the final course. Ambiance was good. Floors were super slippery because they were tiled on a snowy day. They should warn their guests about that. Lots of work to be done here and I will not be around to see it through!

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    Steight

    Steight

    4.6
    (44 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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