Welcome to Bar Tabac
Located in Brooklyn, NY, the French-inspired Bar Tabac offers a unique dining experience with a diverse menu of French cuisine and cocktails. With exceptional lunch options, including appetizers like Country Pt, Rillette and Sausage, and Salads such as Nioise Salad, the restaurant showcases a blend of traditional and innovative dishes. Customers rave about dishes like steak au poivre and salmon burgers, praising the quality and flavors. The outdoor seating area adds to the charming ambiance, making it a great spot for a casual meal or happy hour. Bar Tabac combines Brooklyn and French culture beautifully, creating a memorable dining experience for all.
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128 Smith St Brooklyn, NY 11201128 Smith St Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hotline: (718) 923-0918
Welcome to Bar Tabac, a charming French bistro nestled in the heart of Brooklyn at 128 Smith Street. This delightful establishment is more than just a restaurant; it’s a neighborhood haven where the essence of France meets Brooklyn’s vibrant culinary scene. The inviting atmosphere, highlighted by an open-air bar, allows guests to bask in the warmth of the sun or enjoy a cozy indoor setting while savoring meticulously crafted French dishes.
Known for its cocktail bar and breakfast & brunch offerings, Bar Tabac excels in bringing traditional French flavors to the forefront. The menu boasts an array of tempting appetizers like the rich and flavorful Onion Soup Gratine with a twist of porto and the savory Baked Burgundy Snails served with garlic parsley and pastis butter. If you’re inclined to share, the Combo Plate of charcuterie and cheese is a sumptuous way to start your meal.
A standout in the brunch category is the Moules Frites: steamed Canadian mussels simmered in white wine alongside golden, crispy French fries. A perfect harmony of flavors that captures the essence of French cuisine while appealing to the local palate. According to loyal patrons, the experience is consistently enjoyable, with reviews praising everything from the tender steak tartare to the hearty Croque Madame.
What truly sets Bar Tabac apart is its unique blend of warmth and hospitality, making it a go-to destination for both families and friends seeking to create lasting memories. Customers have expressed their love for the friendly staff and the inviting vibe, often describing their visits as not just meals, but cherished moments shared over delicious food and fine wine.
Whether you’re indulging in the duck salad that bursts with flavor or relaxing with a cocktail during happy hour, Bar Tabac offers a multifaceted dining experience that beckons you to linger a little longer. It’s more than a restaurant; it’s a community institution that promises a taste of France right in Brooklyn.
Come for the food, stay for the ambiance, and perhaps you'll find yourself entertaining friends at the next table, lost in conversation as the sun sets. Bar Tabac invites you to be a part of its story, a fragrant reminder that some places truly feel like home.
That nasty bartender is gone and the place is back to its former glory. This is the best French restaurant in NYC, everything is cooked to perfection. I always come here when I crave steak tartare. Very reasonable prices and fast service.
When I saw the steak come to my table I was disappointed, but it turned out to be one of the best au poivre sauces I've had in New York, outstanding French fries, and tasty, perfectly cooked meat. Bravo!
Great spot for a late-summer afternoon happy hour drink. Open air bar space is the best of both worlds for someone looking for a cozy, indoor space, but who wants to experience fresh air and city-street energy
It has been twelve years since I last reviewed Bar Tabac, and I think I appreciate it more and more with each passing year. This has gradually become one of my favorite places in the neighborhood to spend a warm evening. It's a beautiful blend of Brooklyn and France, and sharing a table outside as the live music gets going, lingering over a bottle of wine...even I can get lucky. Not that I do, but I could. In theory. Now that I have children, it's become a go-to for them as well. Especially because they have french fries. Good ones. That the whole family wants to get down with. Other winners are the very solid burger, the croque madame (my favorite thing on the menu), onion soup gratinee that hits the spot, the impossibly rich and flavorful duck salad, and the pan-roasted hanger steak with mushroom risotto which is a saucy, full-flavored alternative to the steak frites, and easily blows it out of the water. On the kids menu, I love that their chicken fingers and fries are simply non-breaded bits of chicken breast (and a generous portion), and my kids love the pasta with tomato sauce and a generous pile of parmesan on the side. These dishes are not going to blow minds, but they are consistently delicious, the service is always warm and friendly, and if you run into friends sitting at the next table, it can become a magical evening. It's an institution in the neighborhood, and a driving force behind the best Bastille Day celebration this side of the Atlantic. I'll see you there.
Super cute bistro with friendly staff. We were happy to get a table outside and enjoy the warm weather. The food, while not extraordinary, was of decent quality, and the ambiance, as I mentioned before, made the experience worthwhile. Every once in a while, you find a restaurant that makes you think, "Now this is the place I have to show [so-and-so] when they come to town," and to me, this was one of those. My boyfriend ordered the pork schnitzel, substitute mashed potatoes for roasted, which he seemed to like, and my burger tabac was alright, though I think it would be more fun if they had a signature sauce beyond my slathering of ketchup and mustard that I had to ask for. After all, it's 2023- don't restaurants know no one (except maybe children and particularly picky eaters) wants a dry burger? Hoping to be back in the neighborhood soon to try more from the menu.
This has always been a classic spot. Recently started frequenting the area and we had lunch at Bar Tabac. The Niçoise salad was delicious. The tuna was nicely cooked and the composition was good. We also had the salmon burger which was good. The outdoor seating is a bonus but beware of loud noises from the traffic. Good food And good value and nice atmosphere. Service is friendly but a bit slow since they tend to get busy.
I love this place. Great corner location. It's in one of my favorite locations in Carroll gardens/ Borem Hill. Even after I moved away I always come back to this area. Across the street there is my favorite nail salon Dashing Diva ( see my Sep review). So after I get a mani pedi, I stop by here for happy hour. Except on 7/14! I stopped by n it was Bastille day! There was live Caribbean mystic outside, and no happy hour. I found out too late, No matter, I was already seated, the place was decorated w French flags "viva la France", very festive! Je adore ! My daughter had the tuna tartar, she said it was very good. Tuna tartar was over bed of seaweed topped w guac & chips. I only had Fries w sparking Rosé. Perfect for summer afternoon. See you next time. Au revoir !