L'antagoniste

This is one of my fav restaurants in New York. I happened to visit it the day it opened and had the chance to visit it recent. Still the same amazing personable service, great selection of cocktails and amazing amazing food. It was delightful to see the owner and chat with him. His same vibrant and youthful spirit that was a huge draw when the place opened still drives the restaurant and makes this one of the best gems in NYC that you simply have to go to! Ideally you can take the subway and walk over or drive there as there is street parking available.

Fathers Day 2023 was our second visit to L'Antagoniste and our second visit was even better than our first. The atmosphere is relaxed yet elegant, the food is exquisitely prepared and presented, the wine selection is superb (my family and I highly recommend a bottle of the sparkling rose that is also served by the glass), the deserts are beautifully crafted and delicious. We highly recommend the duck and lamb entrees, the charcuterie board is a lovely appetizer, and the chocolate mousse dessert is creamy and delicious. The steak tartare appetizer at our first visit was also excellent and fresh, just the right amount. Last but not least the service was also perfect, just the right amount of attention but not too much. Five stars all the way, and don't forget to tip the staff generously. They are worth it.

L'Antagoniste provided a delightful dining experience, with a private nook adding to the ambiance. The three-course meal we chose was a standout. My lobster bisque, pork cordon Bleu, and vanilla ice cream, and my wife's steak tartare, duck l'orange, and tarte tatin were all delicious. The restaurant was relatively empty when we left, which may have contributed to the serene atmosphere (we had a late reservation). Overall, L'Antagoniste appears to be a wonderful place to dine and enjoy a pleasant evening.

My first time to a surprisingly lovely, small and quiet French bistro in Brooklyn. I came here on a Monday so it wasn't too busy. The atmosphere is intimate and not too noisy. Wine selection is surprisingly adequate for a place of this size. Service was attentive and polite without being overbearing. I did not have an issue with the level of service or the speed the dishes were served. The ingredients are fresh and it appears to be locally sourced. However, their menu is limited to a few fishes but I guess this is all about quality control with a smaller kitchen. We tried their steak tartare, salad Nicoise, poulet aux Morilles, and le canard a l'orange. Each dish was excellent tasting and presented properly. You can tell the chef puts in effort nd heart into each thing that comes out of the kitchen. Each ingredient serves a purpose to the dish and compliments each other. The chef also seems to be well versed in the use of different salts to control the savory level and bring out the taste of the dish. I don't usually see this too often so a definite compliment to their chef! I'll need to return to explore their other selections in the future. Update: Been there several times now. Food and service have been consistently good and on par. Each time their soups have been a star (different each time). L'escargot with bone marrow and foie gras was delicious. Don't forget to dip the marrow sauce with some bread! They have a filet mignon special that matched all the ingredients such as foie gras and potatoes seemlessly like a medley. Definitely worth a try if it's offered.