Beast

I've been heading to Beast for a while now, at least once a month. I'm guessing that the quality of the ingredients drives the prices, but I wish they could bring the cost down a few notches especially considering the portion sizes and the low key neighborhood feel. I'm in awe of the kitchen staff who work in a miniscule space just off the bar, yet turn our dish after dish like a VERY well oiled machine. I got a chuckle from one of the other reviewers who was dissappointed by the fried manchego cheese and the burger. There are few reasons for me to order fried cheese, and even fewer reasons to order a $12.00 burger. Be adventurous at Beast. Their menu has some average 'standby' offerings, but avoid them unless your in a tastebud rut.... I think you'll be pleased. Peace-out. Pros: Great food, good service, very relaxed ambience. Cons: Cost. more

This place is just confusing. The evening we visited that bar area was overwhelmingly loud- head-banger loud. When we were shown to our table we were shocked to walk into an entirely different world- too few tables, zero ambiance, and thankfully- no Quiet Riot. The food was enjoyable, but over priced for Brooklyn tapas- especially given the lack of ambiance. There are much more enjoyable neighborhood places than this one. Pros: neighborhood place Cons: ambiance, bar tv and music more

The portabella and the venison are divine; the pistachio icecream and banana dessert is the stuff dreams are made of. Keeping in mind it's a tapas restaurant, the portions are more than adequate. Complaints about size might be due to ignorance regarding tapas. Something mammoth? Try the Beast's burger. It's too large to finish if you plan to button your jeans afterwards. \r \r The decor and lighting is lovely. It's perfect for dates and hanging with friends. Very moody. The music is also great! I was thrilled to find that Beast's play list is exactly what's on my ipod. \r \r The staff are not only friendly and knowledgeable but somehow everyone there is attractive too. Enjoy the eye candy while feasting on great tapas in a fun restaurant with the perfect music. Pros: Great food, Great price, Cute staff more

ok This place is good but definetly not a 9. The cheese platter was tasty and overpriced. the grilled sardines sank. I love the flatbread but I'm a carb fiend. Bread is always good. It's not good for kids. There are no children's selection on the menu and its a bar. There was a high chair but even my very upscale ten year old could find nothing to please his palate forget about my 6,3 and 2 year old nephews. If you miss this one-oh well more

A Brooklyn must-visit. New American tapas-like plates, crafted and delivered in a pub-like atmoshpere. The short, reasonable wine-list is well-chosen. The house-baked flat-bread is to die for. The skirt-steak can't be beat. If you seek a hibernation-inducing finish to your feast, pair the toffee pudding with an Italian amaro. The service can be too casual and specifically wants staff-guidance when it comes to ordering. The menu is slightly confusing, sorted by ""Earth, Sea and Sky."" Though the poetry is not lost, the roast seasonal vegetables would have paired better with our hot course than they did with the house-cured olives with which we started. All in all a great experience and though the location is off the beaten path, when you walk through the heavy, wooden door a warm reception is the welcome you've earned for chosing the road less travelled by. Pros: Food, Fun, Price Cons: Menu more

I went last night and was very surprised with how the food tasted and how good the service was. Order the steak, it is very good. Other notable items are the shrimp, vegetable dish and short ribs. This place is a must try. Pros: atmosphere more

I thought the menu looked appealing. Then the meal came. Four shrimp for dinner! Sure it was only $12 which sounds cheap but four shrimp are not dinner. I was embarrassed that i picked this place. The tuna- again- a ridiculously small portion for dinner. It is not served with anything. You will leave starving and while they claim it is outdoors, you'll be eating in the street if you choose to sit outside. Not a nice setting at all. Skip this place. Even trying to get a glass of wine was hard. It is served in a quartet. a glass and a half at a high price. So stupid. A terrible experience. Cons: portions, wine in quartets, atmosphere more

I have absolutely no complains about the wonderful food, everything we tasted was nearly perfect. The problem is the bar. The bar staff here has no clue about making drinks. I took some European guests here the other weekend for early snacks and cocktails. They wanted to try a bloody mary, a rarity in Europe, and what we got was a vodka and tomato juice with a splash of worcestire sauce. All of the other ingredients were missing, they had no clue. I am a fan of vodka, so I didn't complain, but when I asked for a vodka soda with lemon I got a huge vodka with a tiny splash of soda and a lime. Again, wrong! I recommend that you order the fabulous food and stick to beer, wine and straight up drinks, until they train their bartenders properly. Don't get me wrong though, I will be back. Pros: Food, Friendly staff Cons: Awful cocktails more

I ve been keeping track of reviews of beast since i'm such an avid fan, and i still see people saying the portions are small, but ...HELLO.... its tapas! And actually if you ARE familiar with tapas you would know from your first course, that the Beast tapas are freakin' huge. The ingredients are fresh and despite running out of a couple things from time to time, it is probably the best meal in brooklyn. I think running out of things says that the kitchen doesn't have old food hanging around. Every time i've been in the staff has been courteous and non intrusive, and i end up lingering at the bar for the great late night happy hour. I'm a particular fan of the tremendous hamburger, with homemade ketchup, homemade pickles and potato salad.....not potato AND salad like was mentioned in another review. Try for yourself. Beast Sized Tapas!!!! Pros: spectacular food, great staff, outdoor seating Cons: nada more

Went to Beast in several ocations, great menu selection at affordable prices. The wait staff is young and cheerfull, specially the beautiful bartenders. Ah, also great selection of wines and imported spirits. Nice crowd of young and funky people. Had a great time. more

For a neighborhood boasting Cosbyseque brownstones, a coveted proximity to Park Slope and Fort Greene and a citizenry of limousine liberals, Prospect Heights has proven a barren ovum for solid eateries. For restaurants, the neighborhood's twin fallopian tubes, Washington and Vanderbilt, are speckled with the overpriced, the nondescript and the mediocre. So it was with trembling anticipation that we headed to BEAST. To put it bluntly, they failed in all regards. Despite a promising menu, our appetites were shriveled when told the chorizo and cod were unavailable. The fried manchego cheese was miniscule and no better than mozzarella sticks. The burgers were bland meatballs; no onions, no spices, nada. The accompanying baked potato was a tablespoon of tater salad and the ""salad"" was leaves of limp arugula. Although friendly, the wait staff was VERY reluctant to give us more bread, but she did recommend a pizzeria up the block. Pros: Burly chef, Near pizzeria, 4-lane traffic Cons: Meager helpings, Overpriced, Pointless more

Terrific, top notch tapas. In two visits, I've had the red peppers stuffed with salt cod, which were delicious, and the lime-marinated shrimp which were a standout. Portions are generous, especially for tapas. Solicitous service and a staff that is knowledgeable about food make for a pleasant dining experience all around. The sort of goth decor is quirky but fun, and tall pours on all drinks complete the package. Great new place. Pros: courteous staff, delicious food more