How in the world did I stumble upon this little gem of a restaurant? A couple friends and I biked over to Brooklyn and had us a leisurely afternoon by the river. Around dinner time, we decided that we were in the mood for seafood. I, of course, immediately whipped out my phone and yelped it. Among the long list of Brooklyn establishments offering fresh seafood, this place received the most number of rave reviews. I'll be honest. I read none of them. I came here based on the pictures and star rating alone. Which was why it was such a huge delight to find out on arrival that it was BYOB! There are so few BYOB places in New York that to find a place with even mediocre food is deserving of celebration, much less one with stellar ratings. A couple of us left immediately to purchase a few bottles. The rest stayed and surveyed the menu. The waitress was this older lady with a foreign accent. I couldn't put my finger on where she's from but she was just the sweetest thing in an apron I had ever met. She gave us her recommendations and encouraged us to take our time ordering. She did not even frown upon my friend's chronic alcoholism when he brought back - in addition to 2 bottles of wine - two travel size shots of rum. No corkage fee, either! I'll admit, we ended up getting somewhat rowdy at this classy little joint and I was a bit embarrassed near the end. The waitress, however, never made us feel unwelcome. The space was very intimate and cozy. The decor a sort of rustic country inn feel. Lighting was dim and romantic. This would be perfect for a date. Not too bad with 3 bros either. We ordered the seafood chowder and fried oysters as appetizers and then for our entrees we had the salmon paillard, grilled whole red snapper, and two orders of the cioppino, which is in essence a seafood bouillabaisse. The food was fantastic. I can't think of anything bad to say about it even if I tried. The portions were very large. The sesame bread was fluffy, warm, and aromatic. The broth of my cioppino was excellent sopped up in it. The fish were all perfectly flaky and the oysters not overcooked. They even had chopsticks when my friend asked for them, which was a surprise considering the name of this place. We ended up polishing off 3 bottles of wine including one magnum. Needless to say, we were sufficiently inebriated. While enjoying an after dinner cigarette outside the restaurant, an older Croatian gentlemen with a fedora walked by and asked us about our meal. He was very friendly and seemed to work there. I later googled him and found out that he actually owns the place and chooses to keep it BYOB despite having a liquor license. Talk about keeping it real. Respect. I'm definitely going to make this one of my go-to spots for seafood whenever I'm in Brooklyn. read more

Petite Crevette - Cioppino! - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband called 10 mins ago and was told there was space for two. We arrive 5 min later, went inside the restaurant, we were told by the band inside it's a bar and had to go outside. We go outside and are totally ignored by 3 employees. I feel like they could've said "hello we will be right with you", literally ANYTHING would have been better than standing there feeling like a fool. After standing and waiting without acknowledgment, we decided to leave. read more

Great restaurant , has a French bistro atmosphere ; makes you feel secluded from the rest of Brooklyn. Small, cozy, quaint and very romantic .........service is great ,the menu is on the walls but the waiter explains everything to you in depth . Everything tasted amazing and the seafood is fresh. Loved everything about this restaurant. BYOB and Cash only. Came here on a Friday night with the hubby , there was no waiting we were seated immediately with our glasses of wine and their wonderful bread and olive oil dip. We order the tuna carpaccio and the fried oysters for appetizers , we both were extremely hungry. Needless to say appetizers came out pretty fast however i was kind of disappointed with the fried oyster and i was expecting it to taste great based on previous reviews but they were okay. However the hubby came up with a great idea of combining the tuna carpaccio and the fried oyster..everything combined was really good. For entrees i ordered the Cioppino and he had the red Snapper both were tasty. We will defiantly be back ........ Merci Beaucoop Petite Crevette!! read more

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Love the fried oysters and sea bass. The best food I ever had. People provides an excellent service. The beer and wine unique.

Really enjoyed dinner here tonight. It's a very cozy little restaurant with the menu written on sheets of paper on the wall. It's BYOB but there's a wine store right around the corner. I don't know what I liked more, the fresh fish (I ordered the roasted Cod) that was prepared by a chef in a little chef station in the middle of the restaurant, or the ambiance and great service. Even the olive oil they bring out with the bread tastes amazing. I think the only reason why there isn't a crazy line waiting for a table at this place is because it's a little out of the way on Hicks. Definitely worth the walk. read more

It's tiny. It gets so hot (they have but just a lonely fan to circulate air). But it's completely delicious through and through. Honest, clean cooking with fresh seafood is all you really need. Service gets a bit spotty when the restaurant is bursting with patrons (which it often is), but the waiters are always so friendly and warm, and the food is worth the wait (and sometimes it can be quite a wait). The best, best, best thing is the complimentary bread, speckled with sesame seeds, and ridiculously soft in the center, dipped in the amazing oil sauce concoction with tomatoes and copious, addictive amounts of garlic. We plowed through five loaves. Just could not get enough of it. We tried nearly half the menu: + The corn and crab chowder is almost dessert, but in a fantastic way, so sweet with fresh corn throughout but refreshing and lovely. + The mussels are on the very small side but still tender, the broth perfect (to eat even more bread). + The cioppino had plenty of seafood, the lobster expertly cooked - succulent and tender and beautiful (and the broth was perfect for MORE BREAD. WE'RE FIENDSSSS). + The soft shell crab special is a high recommend - giant crabs thinly battered and completely fried - crunchy exterior, juicy interior, if only they gave more tartar sauce which everyone was scraping off the plate with every bit of crab carcass they could grab. + Fried oysters were the plumpest things you have ever popped in your mouth. + The Thai curry with bass was a random menu choice, but one we were all glad we got - the curry is definitely French-inspired, lighter, with just a tiny tinge of spice, but the light flavors complimented the delicate fish (and MORE BREAD). The curry is not served with rice, but instead served with a layer of mashed potatoes at the bottom, which if you were lucky to spoon up, was delicious with spicy bit of ginger. + The whole fish (branzino) - simply pan fried and dressed in light oil and capers - the freshness of the fish pervaded every bite. It's BYOB with a small $5 corkage. Definitely bring a bottle or two. You'll want to stay awhile. (FOR MORE BREADDDD) Haha. I'm a monster. read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a long time. The live music outside was the final push. My girlfriend and I had a good meal; shrimp po boy for her, scallops for me. The servers were all very nice. Getting drinks from The Flying Lobster, which apparently is a different business but with the same street address, was slightly chaotic, but it all worked out. There was one thing that could have completely ruined the evening: our outdoor table was the closest to the tree that leans into the outdoor area, and as we were finishing our meal, we noticed hundreds of insects (termites?) crawling on the tree, way too close for my girlfriends comfort. So, stay away from the tree until they call the exterminator. read more

Came here on a Friday night over July 4th weekend, hoping to avoid a wait since the place is pretty small. Luckily we were sat right away at a cozy table near a window. The atmosphere is really unique and cozy, almost like you are in someones house- it has character! Our waitress was wonderful! I think her name was Sarah. She was very attentive and helped us order to best experience everything Crevette had to offer. We started with the fresh local mozzarella and tomato salad for two and each had the Cioppino. There is SO much seafood in this dish, including an entire lobster tail. I literally could not finish it all. The broth is amazing and perfect for dipping your bread in. Sooo good! Lastly and arguably most importantly.......it is BYOB with a $5 corking fee. read more

Petite Crevette - Cioppino yummmm - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

CASH ONLY! Came back and tried the: 1. Cioppino* - Great stew consist of lobster, mussels, scallop, & shrimp. 2. Whole Red Snapper - Very good! ___________ *A classic seafood stew with a little bit of everything from the sea. read more

Love the food. Wonderful fish & hubby likes the salmon burger. Beware - Mayo is served with the fries, so do on the side. Side salad included has a great dressing. Plus, the food is in snap lid plastic containers which can be microwaved, dishwashed, (I use these for storage - like crayons), & they recycle. read more

Just a warning, we went today and they no longer are BYOB. I am fine with that, but I was thrown off because reviews from just a month ago said it was still BYOB... its definitely not. They let you buy drinks from the restaurant next doors, which was ok except the beers were not that cold... Anyway, we liked this restaurant. It has good food and fair prices. They take credit card now as well... we had the pan fried sea bass, it was good with a light crust. I tried the cioppino which was good but a bit messy (it included a half lobster so it was partially opened, still had to crack the claws and legs), although I would not get it again since it didnt come with anything else. I would definitely try this place again, because we love seafood. read more

It is not the first time my husband and I choose this place for dinner. Firstly, you can bring alcohol with you. Secondly, this restaurant started to serve drinks from the place next door. I guess they merged into one restaurant. During this time, they opened up outdoor tables. I am thrilled that they remain open. The cuisine here is French seafood, which is always cooked to perfection. For the appetizers, we choose tuna carpaccio, fresh piece of fish in a bed of salad with capers, and onion, servers with wasabi aioli, and mustered on aside. This time around, we decided to try fried oysters, which were very good, crispy outside with preserve freshness of oysters, also served with salad, mustered, and wasabi aioli on aside. For the main course, I chose the grilled sea bass, which was amazing! Tender meat is so juicy and full of flavor, definitely fresh piece of fish. My husband got salmon mustard, which was also excellent. But the skin became a little soggy, otherwise moist as will, which is usually a problem in other places, that is typically overcooked this delicate fish. I will come back for more! read more

This tiny restaurant has a long history. It used to be a fresh fish store/mini restaurant on Atlantic Ave back in the late 80s/early 90s. Same owners as La Bouillabaisse, which was also next door over. Both restaurants went out a while back, and lamented. This latest version of Petite Crevette opens a few years ago near the corner of Union and Hicks. Super tiny. Just 7 tables, and an open kitchen that's really just a stall where the lone chief works. I went there when they first opened and liked it. But I went back just last week and really liked it. They expanded the restaurant by taking over the flower ship adjacent. Nice decor. Kind of a New England fish shack meets flower shop meets country store. The food is what it's all about. Bottom line: Some of the freshest and best prepared seafood around. The salmon is life changing. Relatively small menu, but it's well thought out. BYOB with a good wine store around the corner on Union. The service was friendly, but a bit slow. Waited too long in between apps and entree, and they keep your own wine bottle off the table, so you have to ask for refills. Just one waiter and one bus guy for the entire resteaurant. I'd give it 5 stars, but taking off one for the slow (but nice) service. read more

We came here because of all the positive Yelp reviews but were so disappointed. It seemed so promising when we walked in and saw the fresh seafood on display. It had a cool French hole-in-the-wall feel. We ordered the mozzarella salad and salmon carpaccio for starters and both dishes lacked flavor and the salmon smelled fishy. The bread they served was doughy and flavorless and it was served with an olive oil raw garlic and tomato dip, which did not pair well. For mains we had the sea bass and mussels with a side of fries. We were hoping these dishes would redeem the forgettable starter dishes but they did not. While the mussels were fresh the sauce seemed like a cooked version of the dip they provided for the bread. They did not serve any bread with the mussels. The fries were a joke. They looked and tasted like brown and soggy drowned fries that had been left under the heating lamp all day. The fish was fresh but was drenched in butter and not seasoned at all. Additionally the sides of vegetables and mashed potatoes were similarly saturated in butter. Our mouths felt like they had an oily film after we ate. On top of all this the service was severely lacking. When we arrived there was no greeting except a woman asking, "How many people?" Then when we sat down it took them a long time to take our order. We had to keep asking for water and there was no hospitality whatsoever. We now know why this place is a BYOB restaurant- you have to get drunk to mask the bad food and terrible service. read more

I found this place after readng yelp reviews. The location is a little off but once you entered the restaurant. I felt like I was in a little town in Frence. Very nice and friendly service. There was no waiting to get a table but the restaurant is so understaff that only one waitress was serving the whole place. She handled it professionally and always with a smile. Amazing! There was no menu to read because it was posted on the wall. The food was delicious indeed. We had fried osyters and tomato mazzrella as appetizers. We tried two seafood soup as well. For main entree, we ordered Bronzino, Cioppino, Salmon and red snapper. I would say you can't go wrong with any kind of whole fish entree. The Ciopiino was only ok, the texture of the lobster was disappointing. I have had better ones. We skipped desserts because we were full and it was getting late. But overall, it is a very romantic restaurant with great food to offer. The bill came out less than $200 for a party of four. Great deal ! Will sure visit again when we are in the neighborhood. Bring your own bottle of wine! Bona petite ! read more

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Good ambiance, mediocre food, verbally abusive owner Researched this place in advance, and, after being spoiled by the excellent seafood at "Kevin's" in Red Hook, came all the way from southern Brooklyn, expecting a similar high quality food and service. Found the food to be ok, the owner - verbally abusive (read to the end for the crazy lol). Cioppino. It was so so, scallops and shrimp in the soup were good, muscles - ok, the lobster tail in the soup was mushy and smelly. The soup base / broth was fine, slightly saltier and heavier, compared to what we had at "Kevin's". Seafood chowder - it was ok, not as thick and chunky as I like. It had a little too much broth and not enough of seafood / vegetables for my taste. Organic Greens with heirloom tomatoes - fine, a little heavy on the balsamic vinegar, which overpowered the taste of heirloom tomatoes. Grilled Swordfish special - ok, kind of small for $25+, somewhat hard (over-grilled) and not juicy. Now for the crazy part. The half lobster tail in the cioppino was marginally spoiled - the tail meat was mushy and had a strong taste. Look, this happens, so we discreetly gave that feedback to the waitress (didn't want another customer to get the other half of that lobster tail). So she calls what I assume is the owner (an older man), who comes and loudly proclaims - "so, I hear that you want more lobster?". We said, no thanks. He declares, "I am going to give you more lobster anyway". I go "no, the lobster is not fresh, and I don't want it" lol, so the guy disappears, then comes back and drops a live lobster on our table, yelling "is that fresh enough for you"? Then he yells again, so everyone can hear - there will be no charge for the dinner. We said - that's ok, we are not looking for a discount, he yells back "no charge anyway, that's not the kind of restaurant we run!". So I ran across the street to get cash, and meanwhile, the owner tells my wife, who is still sitting at the table - "yeah, sure, keep checking your phone all you want, you are getting a free meal here". We paid in full and left. A simple lesson for the owner- when a guest cares enough to discreetly give you honest feedback, don't be a d**k, keep your ego in check and don't cause a scene. We could have had a nice evening, even with the ok food, and you caused a loud confrontation and a negative review on Yelp. Next time for us, back to "Kevin's" on Van Brundt, for a nice service, far better chioppino and a really sophisticated seared tuna sandwich. read more

NOTE TO OWNER: Your servers leave a lot to be desired. You need to know that our waiter said the special was "black striped sea bass." When asked whether it was black bass or stripped, he stuck to his story for a while before giving up and getting the right answer. Kind of lame for a seafood place. Also, put up a sign somewhere that you are cash only. Thanks. But I'll come back. Price is right, and love the variety of the menu. Don't mind the decor at all either. read more

Always delicious and warm, one of the best neighborhood gems in Brooklyn. Space is small, but the flying lobster bar on the corner is a fine place to wait for a table. I'd highly recommend any fish and seafood dishes, but also one cannot go wrong with the burger. read more

Stars have to be given in a context: does the place excel at what it wants to be and at meeting guests' expectations? The little shrimp does, definitely. Brooklynesque, no attitude, wonderful food and flavors, affordable (while not cheap). Everything is very fresh and it makes the whole difference. They care about the atmosphere in the finest details while keeping the feel of a neighborhood joint. Dont hesitate to take a whole fish (Branzino): it is to die for. Neil Ganic was more than friendly and went out of his way to make sure our 3 year old was enjoying herself. Try the adjacent sister bar (Flying lobster) whose is already among my top favorites for its dar, laid back and sexy ambiance that makes you feel you are in a hidden social club. Even the bar tender's tattoo is a piece of art. read more

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Nice spot to go to when you don't feel like cooking dinner but you do feel like spending money. A meal here will set you back roughly 50 bucks a person w/ dessert. This does not include what you will spend for BYOB. Overall, we had good time and will definitely be back sometime in the future. I would also like to note our server was personable and attentive, 5 stars for excellent service. read more

What a disappointment. This place used to be such a hidden gem, but something has changed. We waited for over and hour and a half for our food, which was first served to our neighboring table because the server "has a bad memory." The restaurant was understaffed, and both the experience and the food suffered from it. Leaving this review in hopes that changes will be made to revitalize what was once such a great spot! read more

Great place. Good for meeting family or friends. Atmosphere is very intimate. Owner is very warm and welcoming. No reservations, walk in only. read more

Such a rare authentic French gem to find in Brooklyn. Best kept secret. Their menu is limited, but what is offered is prepared to perfection. Bravo to the chef and owner! And the BYOB deal can't be beat. Money saver lol read more

Hey y'all, this spot is dope. It's a BYOB so y'all know what theta means, I'm rose twisted. Tomato/ mozz was 2 die 4 and that bread tho. Salmon was way chill-- yum city. Overall, would obvi rec. Bring yah date, bring yah mom, bring yah friends, just don't forget to BRING YOUR BOTTLES. Peace and love, Ash Bash. read more

Hands down, best Seafood Chowder I have ever had. It is not traditional in the sense that it has tomatoes and some veggies in it, but it is AWESOME! We sit in the front because it is less crowded (and usually cooler). It is B.Y.O. ($5 corkage fee)! Their crab chowder is really good, as well as their scallops (with banging mashed potatoes) and cioppino (which lived up to its other reviews on here). I would recommend this place! Oh, and it's cash only with an ATM down the block. Sadly, Waitress is rude and very unpleasant. (Update-Thankfully the last few times we have been she hasn't been there!) read more

Love Petite Crevette. It's everything you could want in a reliable neighborhood dinner spot. It's like a home away from home. All of their food is solid. The prices are good. And it's BYOB. read more

An interesting little local spot which looks as though it's grown to take over other small businesses. I liked the eclectic look of the place but it wasn't a comfortable layout. Good atmosphere and full on a Friday night so maybe call ahead. It's cash only and BYOB but there are both an ATM and liquor store nearby if you need either. The food is pretty simple and focused on seafood - everything seems to come with mashed potato and grilled vegetables. A little expensive given the simplicity and small portions, we were still hungry after two appetizers (tuna carpaccio and fried oysters). Everything was a little underseasoned without too much flavour coming through, and the fried oysters were undercooked so the batter wasn't crisp on the outside. I wanted to love it, but it just fell short where it counts - the food. read more

Neighborhood gem! Wonderful food. Great vibe. Only complaint is the sometimes long wait for tables (no reservations) but that is tempered by fact you can sit at bar next door (outdoor seating) for appetizers like oysters read more

Love this place! Stumbled upon this place when I was visiting a friend in Brooklyn. One knock is it is a bit small. Otherwise 5 stars. To start we had oysters and they were amazing. We also had a heirloom tomato salad and a crab corn salad. The owner came over multiple times to check on us and even sent us down the street to grab a bottle of wine as it's BYOB and he said you can't enjoy good for without good drink! How right he was. For main we had the branzino cooked To perfection. As well as the salmon. Who would have thought you could have a wonderful French seafood restaurant in Brooklyn? Well it's there and you should all go. You might have to wait for a table as I mentioned it is small and no resos read more

Holy shit. I've never ever ever ever had fileted (read: cooked by a white person) fish that I enjoyed. Until now. This sea bass, man. I don't even know. It was absurdly good. Perfectly cooked. Seasoned well and just done. I don't eat fish that's cooked until it flakes. What is that about btw? The only time that's acceptable is at McDonald's because it's not fish anymore, just a vehicle for tartar sauce. Anyway, I won't bastardize this review with any more mentions of fast food. Bread with tomato olive oil - I knew this place was going to be a winner when I tasted this. Also the bread hangs from a basket hanging from the ceiling. Yea, I'm a fucking sucker. Get at me. Seafood chowder - So buttery. There were only a couple chunks of fish amongst the veggies no actual seafood. I was hoping for some scramps and maybe a clam but whatever. Still delicious Mussels Provençal - Yes. Just yes. Get more bread, suck all the mussel meat outta their shells and start dunking. When you're out of bread, introduce the bowl to your face, don't let go til it's empty. Worry not kids, sand = fiber. Sea bass special - Fish done right. So so right. FINALLY. Good job white people! Oh mash and veggies on the side were also bangin. We got here late, there was only one other table of some majorly randy Brazilians. And I mean RANDY. There was a foot massage, swallowing each others faces, groping and all the lovely noises that go with it. I'd never felt like a sexually repressed Asian/American up until that point. Whatever though. They could've boned and I'd still stay for the sea bass. read more

By land or by sea, Petite Crevette is a beacon. In fact, it seems rather appropriate to arrive by tugboat (or at least leave feeling like one), as the nautical ropes strewn from the ceiling, hodge podgery of wonderful knicks and equally charming knacks make this already small restaurant even more cozy. If you're not up for sharing your sweet nothings with your fellow diners, involve them in the conversation (as you will anyway) or wait until home for pillow talk. You sit close. Very close. I didn't know there were still "secrets" in Brooklyn. Hot spots are hot spots before they're even conceptualized. Off the beaten path is a known quantity. Little did we know strolling down Union we would find such a beautiful little gem. Really, it glinted. Menus are written on butcher paper and strung like clothes drying in the sun underneath shelves of ships in a bottle and farmerie statues. Bread is cut fresh on a board nearly within arm's reach. Provencal, sardines, soft shell crab and haricot vert are ample, with each dish being so effortlessly simple it can't help itself from being delicious. Rustic as it was, our only complaint was how stuffy this former flower shop is when it's a hot and humid New York night. More than a little uncomfortable, compounded by two bottles of Pinot Noir. Regardless, the service was charming and familial, each dish was savory and rich and just enough to devour by yourself or pass tapas style, which any self-respecting group of foodies is expected to do. The experience goes well beyond the cuisine, but if served on a white plate, on a white table in a white room, this food would still be divine. read more

Unpretentious, eclectic, delicious, cozy, romantic are only a few adjectives to describe this place. An excellent place to take a date! This place does not take reservations, so please plan accordingly. I arrived here a bit before 7, and there were plenty of tables to choose from. But by the time we left at 9, the place was mostly filled. This is a BYOB establishment, so bring your wine, but if you forget, dont worry, there is a wine shop right around the corner on Union. The cioppino was great, with fresh seafood, which included half a lobster, shrimps and mussels. We also had soft shell crabs, very yummy! Make sure to ask the waitstaff about suggestions, b/c some things they have may not be written on their "wall menu." The creme caramel was OK, but nothing special. In any case, would def go back when in the mood for seafood! read more

Rainy Friday night for a party of 2, waited about 15 minutes for our table in the back. Which btw, the back is definitely the preferred section. The front looks like a fish market with dusty decor. The back section is tight & cozy lighting. Random knick knacks & paddy whacks as decorations, nude statues & fancy ceiling tiles. Menus are written on large construction paper taped onto the walls. From prior reviews, I knew it was BYOB so I brought a btl of wine just like everyone else ($5 cork fee). For appetizer we ordered the Tuna Carpaccio ($10) & Fried Oysters ($8). Tuna Carpaccio was fresh & generous in portion, however came with an abundant amount of capers. The Fried Oysters were juicy, plump & perfectly crispy. Both with a dallop of mustard & mayo/vinegar sauce on the side. Entrees, we had the Tuna Burger ($13) & Salmon Paillard ($15). Both came with fries & greens. Tuna Burger was perfectly amazing & the Salmon was moist & soft. Both came with the same mustard/mayo sauce but I felt the salmon could have been more flavorful & the fries were bland/soggy. We waited a bit of time for the food, at least 20 minutes for the appetizer but the bottle of wine, friendly services & free bread/garlic oil made it a lot better. Prices are reasonable, seafood's great, parking's easy & I love the BYOB! read more

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This place is still BYOB...although the address and phone number listed on Yelp are incorrect. It's on the West side of Hicks, between Union and President. Phone is 718 855 2632. Anyway, this is a gorgeous little spot, perfect for making a great impression on your date. The back room is beautiful. Alas, I was playing the third wheel to a newly engaged couple. Went through 2 bottles of champagne, some great seafood, and when we finally left 3.5 hours later, my petite crevette was all tingly. Lol. read more

There's a wine store on Union St,offHicks. It's BYOW with a $5 corkfee, still saves you 1/2 of the amount as if purchasing from a restaurant......SCORE.. Simple handwritten menu if sitting in the front, which was preferable to us to tune out the always busy backroom, snugly and comfy nonetheless. The bisque was awesome, super flavorful pow wow. Don't over order like we did, we desperately gave it our all trying to eat all the goodness from the eye candy rather than preserve the sacredness of our full tummies. Entrees, we got one of the specials which is similar to the cioppino, except it's bathed in tomato sauce, which worked out really well and surprised at the generosity of the lobster, which was full of meat. 2nd entree was scallops which was the reason we saw it fit to order the oysters as well. oops.we doubted the size of the platter. so when it came, i was all WHOA-ing and hand saluting the chefs, who were in plainview from our table. Scallops are huge and filling, and super flavorful. yummy. it also came with mashed potatoes and veggies so hence, the reason we was super stuffed but could not, would not stop. what a quaint little haven of heaven. WOOT WOOT. read more

Google Neil Ganic, it's no surprise that this Venetian Empire-born-Croat's reputation is well deserved both in and out of the kitchen. I had dinner here last night just as it was opening and my delicious meal was supplemented by his tales of the NYC culinary world of the 80's (a real treat for those that have read Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential"). I had originally stopped by for lunch, but was dismayed to find it closed despite the restaurant hour signs in front. It turns out that it's usually closed on Monday afternoons because he's off at the fishmonger's, so yelpers beware! When I returned for dinner with a friend, it was just opening up (5:15ish). As we got accustomed to our cozy little corner and opening our my first bottle of Sierra Nevada (BYOB), he came out of nowhere recommending that we try the special of the day, the spicy seafood combo. It was essentially the regular cioppino (pronounced "cho-pee-no"; shrimp, lobster, mussels, & scallops), but served in a spicy tomato-ey base instead. It was very reminiscent of the Japanese dish Champon or Korean Jjampong without the noodles. The only thing keeping me from noisily slurping down the broth to the last drop was pausing to meet Neil's kids who would casually walk in & out the place to hang out with their dad. Neil might seem like a stoic man, but he's incredibly friendly and kind. Oh and these musicians came in asking to sample the sound of the old timey cash register for some of their songs. Talk about the full Brooklyn experience! As others have mentioned this is a fantastic date spot. Once done and wiping bits of the ocean off your satisfied face, head off to Ferdinando's across the street for some Sicilian homemade sweets and cappucino. Your date will love you. read more

It was Valentines Day and the plan was to go to Lucali, get there for lunch and stroll around Carroll Gardens. We get to Lucali at 4pm, were told to come back at 6. So we did and came back to a growing line (we were the warm ones inside the car!). I searched Yelp for a back-up. Something off the beaten path - preferably a well kept secret. And Petit Crevette (what a pun, a small shrimp! Like me!) sounded great. We were on the call list for a table at Lucali, so we marched towards Plan B. They told us there was a very limited number of tables without reservations and that if we had to we might not be able to stay. Twas fine. A bowl of chowder and then pizza a Lucali would have been perfect. The ambience was sparkly and I could have sworn we were in CT or Rhode Island! Fish nets with fake sealife and sailboats. It's not just cute, it's what this place is about! Good fun eating! We had a choice between Prixe-Fixe and a la carte. The Prixe-Fixe was $50 a person, but a la carte had better options, for me at least. All their food looks fresh in the deli-style fridge. You have many options from delicate yet hearty chowder to salads to all-in-one meals. My seafood chowder was unreal, the bechemel not too savoury or dense, all the seafood was soft and perfectly cooked. Seasonal vegetables like squash that give in with every bite. I could eat it every day for a year. i swear. It puts all other chowders to SHAME. It was topped with blanched heirloom tomato. Our entree was the seared tilapia with a sprinkling of capers, sauteed seasonal veggies and mashed potatoes. All done to perfection. The tilapia however could have been thicker and a little rarer. Other than that, the white wine sauce was the cherry on top. About the restaurant itself, it's cozy with mismatched furniture. Features a seating area by the front door and another larger area for groups in the back. A kitchen, to reflect the neighborhood itself: small, open and inviting. Remember to bring your own bottle of wine, there's a place to buy some next door and don't be shy with the chef. He's snappy but so much fun! I can't help but reiterate what others have said: this is gem and the best kept secret of the neighborhood. I'm not going to blog and post and blow up this place, but I'll bring a friend and hope they do the same. Cheers. read more

Below is my review for this place from some time ago and I gave them 5 stars before. But now I am not so sure it's a good place. For the gist of it I can say, for the last two -three times I wasn't so impressed with it. Dishes are getting smaller, prices are getting higher, waiters are rude and pays no attention to you at all. And let me tell you, this is a very small place with less than 10 tables, they don't have to try hard for that. --------------- Another hidden gem was discovered in the neighborhood by my husband. Very cozy place, nice waitress and great service. I think prices are reasonable for the fresh sea food and fish. I had the cod thai curry which was delicious. Also sea bass special was very good. I wasn't crazy about the deserts, creme caramel and choc chip mouse was meh... but not to take away a star from this cute place. Will certainly go again. read more

Petite Crevette is a cozy little French Bistrol on the far side of Carroll Gardens. They specialize in French seafood. We came on a rainy day and walked into a dark atmosphere little candle lit shop with the kitchen outside and seating inside. There was a young French man at a table reading his novel excitedly waiting for his date. You get the feel that the restaurant was an attempt at bringing the French way of relaxing and taking a break and reading a book and talking about art an philosophy to past the time. That is to way Petite Crevette succeeds in giving me the taste of French Cuisine as well as the context in which the food should be enjoyed. We ordered a Branzino and Cioppino and waited dipping out bread into a home made olive oil infusion with red bell peppers. We watched the young man with what I could only imagine to be deep blue eyes chat about philosophy with the young blond american girl who met up with him. We observed the old family in the back celebrating another milestone in life, maybe a graduation? maybe an engagement for the young members? What bliss it was to step out of the rainy night and indoors and have great food and genuinely watch people not be busy and taking life in one syllable at a time. read more

The decor was peculiar, we sat next to a window box filled with sculptures of hands holding sawed off golf clubs or badminton rackets as my friend commented. The atmosphere was relaxed and low key. It was a bit crowded since the space is so small but felt cozy rather than cramped. There was only one server for the entire restaurant and I have to commend him for doing a fine job. Our water was refilled more than a few times and our wine poured for us. But the quality of the food was lacking. I was able to try 3 apps, 4 entrees, and 3 desserts. Here's how it went down: Appetizers: Mozzarella with Tomato - The cheese was bland and didn't have any real milky taste or texture. Tomatoes not being in season lacked any flavor. Crab Corn Chowder - Too little crab and too much corn. It was creamy but I was expecting more flavor. Fried Oyster - Best app of the bunch. Fresh plump oysters fried in a thick fluffy batter. Entrees: Mustard Crusted Wild Salmon - It did have a very good mustard cream sauce and mustard seed crust. But the fish itself was a bit overcooked for my taste and didn't have the tender texture of a nice piece of wild salmon. It was a bit too firm. Striped Sea Bass Special was disappointing. It was a piece of fillet pan fried but tasted frozen. I commented that it tasted like a piece of garlic bread. It was that firm and tough. But the mash potatoes and vegetables were wonderful. Cioppino was good. This was the best entree. Half a lobster with mussels and shrimp in a delicious broth. The lobster was a bit undercooked though, especially the claws. And it did not come with any bread to start. Only after my friend finished the dish and the waiter saw he had a bowl full of broth, did he asked if we wanted "more" bread. Cod with curry. This would of been great over rice. But by itself with only a few pieces of potato and roots. The starch was swimming in the curry. Dessert was disappointing. Everything was pre-made. It's a bad sign when you order flour-less chocolate cake and it comes out in under 5 minutes. The chocolate cake was cold and hard. And the coconut cream did nothing to help. Flavor was good but the texture was that of a cheesecake from the frozen food section. Berry Tart was beyond tart. It was sour like unripe fruit. Cream Caramel was fine but flan was never my favorite dessert. Overall I thought most of the dishes needed work and they need to hire a pastry chef. Having gone through the photos I wonder if we came on an off night. Some of our dishes were sloppily plated. The chocolate cake was just tossed on a plate of coconut cream. We also didn't get any bread basket. BYOB is definitely a plus and with a liquor store down the block it's very convenient. There's a $5 corkage fee. Cash only is a bit annoying but we got out of there in one piece. The staff were really friendly so I wouldn't mind giving it another chance. Oysters, Cioppino, and a bottle of wine would make a fine evening. read more