5 Front Bistro Bar & Garden
August 21st, 2009
[UPDATE May 17, 2010: 5 Front Bistro has been replaced with Brooklyn Bridge Gardens, as mentioned here. For menu, go to their website: brooklynbridgegardens.com]
Unlike the Dumbo General Store sign controversy (or non-controversy), the new 5 Front Bistro Bar & Garden sign is fabric and Brooklyn Paper did not turn this sign into a “riveting neighborhood debate”. We’ve been to the garden patio and is an upscale atmosphere for drinks. Brunch was tasty and had the waffles, which were crispy and light. We can’t comment on dinner, since we haven’t been, but please comment with your thoughts on 5 Front.
5 Front Bistro Bar & Garden (fivefrontrestaurant.com)
Five Front Street, Brooklyn NY 11201
718-625-5559
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 5:30 pm to 11 pm
Friday: 5:30 pm To Midnight
Saturday: 11am to Midnight
Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm
CLOSED MONDAY
(bar is open later)
Previously: {Five Front Restaurant Review, 21Aug2006}
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August 21st, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I like it.
Never had a bad meal at 5 Front
August 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 am
Five Front is the best restaurant in Dumbo…the staff is warm and lovely, the chef has created a menu of fresh, creative comfort food, and the atmosphere is both urban and romantic at the same time. I just love it. And the new banner encompasses all the above. Never had a bad meal or experience there.
August 22nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
That banner sux ! You should have a nice hand carved wooden sign with gold leaf hanging from a stiff arm….
McDonald’s Hangs banners ! Not that I don’t like Mickey D’s ….but… Banners/ flags are made to accent a sign .
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Five Front is a lovely venue and the garden is amazing but the menu is soooooooo tired and the food can be really hit and miss. They desperately need to freshen up the menu, which hasn’t changed in the six plus years I’ve been going there, and they need to improve the consistency of the food and service. I’m a loyal fan, but sometimes the food is really poorly prepared, as if the kitchen and staff are simply overwhelmed.
August 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Agreed. We used to be regulars for the first several years they were open but stopped going after several so-so meals (so-so food, and so-so service).
August 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
It was pretty good the first few years. What Bill says about the kitchen and staff are true. I’ve found that even on a warm night the HVAC is overwhelmed. The accumulated body odor is like riding the Lex Av. local at rush hour.
The banner? Did that flagpole pre-exist Landmark status? If it did then no review by LPC would of been required. Even a precious little wooden sign would of been vetted by the clowns at LPC.
August 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Five Front is your standard overpriced neighborhood-bistro fare with a hit-or-miss menu and subpar service. It does have a nice garden, but that’s about all they’ve got going for themselves.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I also agree about the food, it has been very hit or miss in the past year or so..and it is pricey. Its too bad cause the beer selection, cocktails and the outdoor space are great, I think they just need a good kick in the a**!!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Like the banner. Service has been the issue for us. We dine with the kiddos in tow and have a hard time waiting 60 mins for food (we bring snacks).
August 26th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Up until the last time I was there in early July I had never had a bad meal there in nearly 5 years. Now I know what people mean when they say hit or miss — this last time was off by a mile.
August 27th, 2009 at 2:54 am
The atmosphere is nice enough, but the food is awful. Truly. Its downright awful – particularly dinner. This is a shame, as there aren’t a whole lot of places to dine in the area. And I would be a regular if the food and service were decent. Indeed, both the food and the service are appallingly bad. Though the patio is lovely, can the owners please do something about its interior smell (ie. bathroom cleaner) and get its menu and service staff trained to at least a decent level?
August 27th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
The sign makes me think of an old western brought into 2009. I love the juxto of a cleaned up brickfront bldg and the glossy retro feel of the logo. I’m gonna put my six shooter on and go get me some o’ them there mussels!! I heart 5 Front. (kewkew)
August 27th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
used to be a regular, food was never great, but always decent. then about 2 years ago, i had three terrible meals in a row. and the service is laughable. always got drunk waiting for food.
August 28th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
5 Front = i love it! Fave hang in Dumbo. First stop for good food, friendly staff and great art exhibits. Recent menu changes have kept me coming back too. Something for every taste bud in an easy-to-access, fun to return to locale. Keep up the great work!
August 28th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
PS ~ In a neighborhood long overrun by nouveau everything, i love the sign too.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I’ve been eating here for years and can understand some of the mixed reviews but it’s been solid for quite a while now — the chef recently took over and the menu has been steadily evolving as has the staff.
Last I was there was a Wednesday — apparently every Wednesday is a tasting menu — which, I’m happy to report left my belly smiling.
September 24th, 2009 at 12:04 am
That banner sux ! You should have a nice hand carved wooden sign with gold leaf hanging from a stiff arm….
McDonald's Hangs banners ! Not that I don't like Mickey D's ….but… Banners/ flags are made to accent a sign .
January 30th, 2010 at 2:21 am
Had dinner tonight. Loved everything. The scallop dish was especially tasty.
April 25th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
5 Front will be closing, they arre turnong it into a beer garden
April 25th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
It looks like they are turning Five Front into “Brooklyn Bridge Gardens”. If anyone can provide more specifics, please comment or email us at dumbonyc@gmail.com.
April 25th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Actually, they are already closed…the beer garden will be opening in May
April 25th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
that's the info. its closed and re-opening as a beer garden/bar..nothing fancy, there will be food, and a great selection of beer, they have a full liquor license, and will serve burgers, etc…one of the owners is a partner at a successful manhattan sports bar..
April 26th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Like this idea. We have had great meals there in the past but about a month ago we went in and had terrible food. Risotto for 19 bucks that was like paste. I don't like trashing local places at all but it was pretty bad. They have a great backyard and this beer garden deal sounds perfect. Looking forward to sitting outside this summer with a cold one.
April 29th, 2010 at 9:43 am
they'll be opening next month at some point..
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I am so upset they closed, they were a great eatery, we don't need another bar, we need good food options!
May 4th, 2010 at 11:45 am
So go ahead and open up a restaurant. For now, any businesses in the hood is good.
May 4th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
[...] 1) Looks like 5 Front is being converted into Brooklyn Bridge Gardens, a beer garden. twitpic.com/1intzh (Twitter post and also discussed in a previous discussion thread). [...]
May 4th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
So go ahead and open up a restaurant. For now, any businesses in the hood is good.