Thomas Beisl

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25 Lafayette Ave (at Between Ashland Place and St Felix Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11217

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(718) 222-5800
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Thomas Beisl was so great - the food was delicious and the atmosphere really took me back to a Viennese cafe. Went while a show was going on at BAM so it wasn't crowded. Had som...

Worst

...the server threw an over-dressed salad on my lap, and was hardly apologetic. Asked what dishes he would recommend, he flatly responded that there were all good. The oysters had...

Best French Toast Ever 8/14/2003

The brunch here is excellent. Try the French Toast--it comes with apricot preserves, spicy apples, sour cream AND syrup. It's heavenly. The eggs florentine are excellent, as well. more
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wanted to love it, but... 8/12/2003

...the server threw an over-dressed salad on my lap, and was hardly apologetic. Asked what dishes he would recommend, he flatly responded that there were all good. The oysters had been washed and washed with water, there was no brine, no taste of the ocean that one orders oysters for. I'd been wanting to go here for a while--I was disappointed. Pros: close to bam, nice room Cons: poor service, anemic food more
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I'm in heaven! 8/4/2003

I have never had food this delectable before! From the goulash to the schnitzel, the food is mouth watering. You have to try the mushrooms! My husband doesn't normally eat them, but now he's hooked on this dish!! And their desserts are to die for. Brought my family of four and I'll be going back for more!! Pros: good parking, reasonably priced, outrageous food!! Cons: will fill up quickly more
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Love this place! 4/1/2003

My wife and I have had dinner at Thomas Beisl twice in the past few weeks (once at the bar, once seated in the dining room). This restaurant, in my mind, is the best addition to the Fort Greene restaurant scene since our moving to the neighborhood about a year ago (though we are still partial to A Table). The food is delicious and the menu and beer selection sway far from ""the usual"" offering (tripe, anyone?). Outside of BAM parking their buses directly in front of the restaurant, the restaurant is warm and charming and well-worth a visit. Pros: Warm environment, Friendly staff, Interesting Menu more
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Didn't live up to hype 3/30/2003

1. It is not a big place, and typical of NYC restaurants, even Brooklyn, we (party of 2) were nearly sitting in the laps of the people in the tables one either side. 2. The tables themselves were quite small, the dinner plates big. 3. They were out of goulash the weekend evening we went, so I settled on the hamburger which I asked for medium-rare but it came closer to medium-well. 4. For the above reasons, we did not feel comfortable enough there to stick around and order dessert. 5. Good points? The service was friendly, we had made a reservation and were seated promptly, other than the cramped seating and small tables the ambiance was nice, and our mediocre restaurant experience was offest by the highlight of the evening-- the movie Nowhere in Africa at BAM. more
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Manhattan Restaurant in Ft. Greene 3/14/2003

I had the beef cheeks goulash with spaetzle, which I have to admit was the best goulash I've ever had. The goulash has a fabulous undertone of sweet Hungarian paprika without the hashed taste of it. The sauce/gravy was thick and beefy without being gooey or creamy. The spaetzle was pan-fried with butter so it's mildly crusty on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. And the beef cheeks....wow, I've never had meat so tender and delicious in my life. My friend ordered the pork loin with sauerkraut which I tried, and it was decent, not fabulous. My other friend had the butterfied trout grilled in butter and capers, served with broccolini and some old-world grain, which he said was okay too. The best dish was definitely the goulash. I will definitely come back for more goulash when the temperature drops below freezing point again. Pros: Food, Service more
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One of my best dining experiences! 2/3/2003

I live in Park Slope and invited a few friends from Long Island to come out to dinner. We made reservations in advance and were seated immediately on a Saturday night. From the moment we sat down 'til the moment we got up, we were just amazed at the exceptional level of food and service we received. Everything from the appetizer to the main course, dessert and wine were extraordinary. The decor is rustic and very warm and pleasant. The maitred' and the chef/owner were both extremely gracious and the service was outstanding. I am so used to getting great food with attitude or bad food with great service that this was a refreshing change. Needless to say, my friends love Brooklyn thanks to Thomas Beisl. Pros: Exceptional Food, Exceptional Service more
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Best in Brooklyn 2/3/2003

Eating well in Bklyn has gotten considerably easier in the last years. Few establishments, however, have succeeded in the area of consistency and character. Too many have acquired a tired '90s' self-importance which is truly at odds with this more personable boro. Thomas Beisl may be the first to enter the ranks of the truly exceptional. Despite having opened only a few weeks ago, the owner/chef and the supporting staff are in command of a clear vision--a warm and accessible room with food that is both exquisite and familiar leaving one with the impression that Thomas Beisl is practising more than just a fine craft, but sharing the result of well considered years of experience. The most memorable restaurants, in my opinion, are those that engage you in a quiet way and bring you back again and again. I hope to return here many times. Pros: food, service, ambiance more
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  • Four star chef Thomas Ferlesch, formerly of Vienna 79 & Cafe De Artistes, opened his Beisl 3 years ago serving Viennese classics and traditional bistro food. Located directly across the street from Brooklyn Academy of Music, Thomas Beisl has a dark wood bar, a 55 seat banquette-lined tallow dining room and a patio garden open all year round.

    "...authentic Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch's "charming" Fort Greene Austrian are "worth traveling for"; its "comfortable" feel recalls a "homey" "corner of old Europe", and the location and "personable" service are both "perfect" "for a BAM night." Food 23, Decor 18, Service 20 -Zagat 2005

    "Beef cheek goulash has an almost chocalately suavity". "The celeriac schnitzel...was the come-from-behind winner of the schnitzel-off. It was one of the best things I had eaten in months" NYT 11/3/04

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  • The Scene
    It's the sort of beloved neighborhood haunt where locals stop by the clubby bar for after-work beers, young families frequent for easy-going meals and artsy BAM-goers retire for...

  • 7/6/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon 3:30pm-12am Tue-Fri 12pm-12am Sat-Sun 10:30am-12am
  • Payments: American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Fort Greene
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