Chance

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223 Smith St (at at Butler St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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(718) 242-1515
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Chance - Brooklyn, NY
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My girlfriends and I LOVE Smith Street and have been hanging out at the bars and restaurants there for years now. It was only this summer that we stumbled upon Chance...and we can...

Worst

Service is inconsistent and inattentive.

worth a try... 8/31/2005

I went there with a friend, and were the only people in the place, but for some reason the waitress ignored us and we ended up being served half the time by the bartender who was excellent(and cute!) We tried the prix fixe menu, they have 2 choices 17&26, both started out great but my ribeye was awful I had to send it back, it was inedible, they were nice about switching it for the shrimp, which was good, desert(souffle) was absolutely amazing! Kiwi Mohitos fantastic too! The dim sum menu has some great stuff , the pot stickers were awesome at $2 for 3 a great deal! The Ocean box dim sum was also really good! If they had better servers the place would be nearly perfect. The prices are very reasonable and the decor is fun. I will definetly go back, but I will sit at the bar! Pros: Desserts, Cute Bartender, Dim Sum Cons: Slow waitress more
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could be worst 8/24/2005

we could just eat at home some bananas and drink water.... we could go to china town and had much better chinese food and pay less $$ or we could go to the next door asian resto, which is much better,and has an atractive menu. we had the seviche... (chinese seviche???) .and foie-gras (same?!?) then we had the shrimps -was very good, and the miso-cod - was o.k the dessert - forget about it... service was less than the service you get at K-mart... drinks where nice and creative ! Pros: ha!?! Cons: food, service, music more
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Excellent food 8/12/2005

the chef at chance is very creative in his combination of french and asian food. he is very creative, the foie gras is excellent, black cod and miso, fried oysters amonst other things. they think ""out of the box"". service is sometimes a little slow but the food compensates. have had dinner for 2 there plus a party of 10, so very surprised by the other reviews. ask to speak to the head chef directly, he always welcome feedback. more
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Not worth a single bite! 7/22/2005

Out of the myriad of restaurant choices on Smith street, I made the mistake of eating lunch at Chance. While the decor is interesting, the service and food are not worth even a single visit. With only 2 tables occupied in the whole place, the waitress spent her time behind the bar and only came to help us when we got up and asked her to. The spring rolls were some of the worst I've ever had, really oily with no flavor, and the dim sum dumplings were not much better. The box lunches have decent portions but lack in flavor. Not a good choice! Pros: Nice Decor Cons: Bad Food! more
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Don't be mistaken! 7/19/2005

When you think of 'Asian Fusion' Restaurants the Name Chance should pop right into your head. If you haven't visited 223 Smith street in the heart of the trendiest growing brooklyn neighborhood then its time to now. While dining there with friends I found the atmosphere inticing and the food equisite. We enjoyed a courtious wait staff with timely service; need I say more. The menu speaks for itself as we enjoyed the 3 course Prix Fix menu with a price that cannot be beaten! The new Dim Sum menu with a Foie Gras Dumpling and a lobster and spinach dumpling beats all I have tried in China Town. Visit Chance for an evening of food, fun and friends! more
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nightmare on smith street 7/18/2005

Chance is a wannabe 80s ""chic"" restaurant. The decor is tacky, the waitstaff is overly-solicitous and the food is horrible. The lobster paired with polenta would seemingly be an interesting combination, but they somehow managed to overcook both to the point of being inedible. If you are going to serve small portions, you better have the most exquisite taste combinations that will satisfy the pallet, they don't even come close. Do yourself a favor and dont take a chance. more
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Great food 5/23/2005

We ate here a month after this place opened,its been awhile. But,i recall the food was excellent and the service was excellent too. The chef came to our table to say hello and wanted to know if we were happy. We sat outside in their patio. This is one of the more expensive places on Smith,but reasonable considering the food and service. more
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Inconsistent and faux-nyc 4/29/2005

The food was inconsistent at best - all the seafood ordered by our large group was probably caught the week before. The lobster may have been caught last year (the highest priced entre and literally the worse lobster i have ever tasted). Elaborate garnish and pseudo-chic miniature portions did nothing to cover up the mediocre quality (or my appetite). This restaurant felt like a NYC compromise - people don't move to Brooklyn for a cheaper NY, they move to Brooklyn for a whole other, unique experience. more
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Best Kept Secret In Brooklyn 3/27/2005

After many years of living in New York and grappling with large crowds, obnoxious service, and mediocre/overpriced food - a bunch of us ventured into one of the other boroughs. (Some of you may know it as ""Brooklyn""). ""Chance"" is a hip, cozy but classy dining experience with top-notch food and a sleek kickin' bar (great kiwi mojito). The chef even came from the kitchen at the end of the night to meet us! Thanks Chance for restoring my faith in New York City nightlife and dining. Pros: nice servers, cool drinks, amazing food more
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BAB BUSINESS 3/25/2005

WE BOOKED A B-DAY PARTY FOR 10 AND ASK TO CHANGE IT TO 13 THEY SAID YES AND CALLED US BACK A HALF HOUR BEFORE TELLING US THAT THEY CANT ACCOMODATE US!!!!! WE HAD PEOPLE DRIVING FROM LONG ISLAND AND THEY WONT KNOW UNTIL THEY GET HERE THE DINNER IS CANCELED.. I GUESS THE JOKE IS ON US.. SO THIS IS A B-DAY WE WONT FORGET THANKS CHANCE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION FOR 13 PEOPLE AND THIER FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. THE JOKE WILL BE ON THEM WHEN WE SPREAD THE WORD.... LOL more
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Elegant Mesh of Asian & French 2/13/2005

Great place to take your Valentine - especially since they had a special menu that pulled out all the stops but remained tastefully elegant. The wine pairing with each course was perfect. And the staff are very relaxed in a nice and cute way. This is our first exploration of Smith St. together and it looks like Chance made it to our A-list. Here's hoping they do something special for their one year anniversary in April '05! more
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Chance is a sure bet 12/13/2004

We took a chance on Chance and had dinner there a few nights ago, and were really pleased. The atmosphere is serene and pleasant which we prefer to all the other crowded, nosiy places nearby. The French-Chinese fusion food was very tasty and inventive; the wine was good; and Sage the watier was fun and attentive. A very lovely alternative on Smith Street that we were very happy to come upon. We shall be returning. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Sage more
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The best fusion 12/12/2004

ok, start with the best foie-gras EVER !!! yeah, after tring those best ones at manhattan... the dou sashimi with the espresso-soy is to die for! my friend had the salmon riette and said that it was magnificent (she loves the curry dressing) then i had the lamb chops with the most delicius potatoes puree i had ever taste (green !!!) and my friend had the shrimps that was nice, but not amazing like the rest. we were full and ordered just coffee and tea, but the chef sent us some of his home made ice cream, saying he couldnt send us home without trying any of his dessert so that was the most unexpected part: lemongrass vanilla, five spices chinese chocolat (unbelivable)and coconut with citrus zests... during the night we had a nice service, and i'm sure, i'll be back there... this is a real good chance to take... Pros: Inexpensive more
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Great Food, Wonderful Service 11/29/2004

GREAT NIGHT OUT! I have been to Chance a few times now - you cannot beat the amazing food and the wonderul service. It was a culinary delight - one time I had the filet (to die for) and another the lamb chops (delicious); both time I started with the Ocean Box dim sum (woah) and the desserts (creme brulee, banana spring roll) are fabulous. But the place would only be ok if the food was great - the wonderful service makes the whole experience that much better and allows you to truly enjoy all the epicurean delights. Plus, the atmosphere is perfect for dining - the lighting is dimmed ""just so"", making it possible to not sit in glare but still being able to see your food and your fellow diner. I highly recoommend Chance - EAT HERE! Pros: great food, great service, good location more
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Great Value 11/28/2004

The food here is a very good deal for the price and portions are very large. The filet mignon, lamb, and creme brulee were all excellent, while the salmon rillette appetizer was disappointing. more
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  • The Scene
    The sleek red, black, and gray room evokes Hong Kong chic, making it the sexiest space to hit Smith Street yet. Everyone worth watching is inside, though giant streetside...

  • 10/20/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun-Thu, noon-11pm; Fri-Sat, noon-midnight
  • Payments: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Boerum Hill
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