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Dressler
149 Broadway
Brooklyn, New York 11211
(718) 384-6343
http://www.dresslernyc.com/
Appetizers were quite impressive. The octopus was excellent, and there was some other dish (again, I can't remember what) that was outstanding, as well. Unfortunately, those were the highlights. Selected a venison special they had for my entree, which, to my disappointment, was a bit bland and a fairly small portion. Very good, but nothing special. It, essentially, consisted of meat, vegetables, and some stuff to make the plate look prettier. The rest of the entrees in our group were similar--prepared very well, but on the small side and disappointingly ordinary.
The wine list is fairly limited for something so diverse in region and type. Fairly priced (about 1-2x markup), though. Fortunately, I found a familiar and safe bet before getting to the ones we had brought with us. Corkage was 40 for the pair of bottles, and they were very helpful, decanting them when we sat down upon my request, etc.
The restaurant is very cramped and a bit chaotic. Even on a Saturday night, there were less than a handful of servers, the attention of whom was not always readily available, and the close proximity of the tables to each other and the paths of to the kitchen made for a sense that a collision or spill was always imminent.
Finally, let's get to the prices. They've placed themselves in that club just below the big boys, but it's really just a 'nice' restaurant. I can understand the premium in an attractive location or a notable atmosphere, but this has neither. It's in an odd spot in Williamsburg, and could easily serve as a mom & pop shop of any sort with a little shuffling.
The verdict: Pretty good if you want a decent meal, are in the area, and have no prior plans, but not worth planning for. Keep your expectations low.
Price: $35-45/person, before tip & drinks
Dress: Casual (most in jeans & shirts, ranged from jeans, t-shirt, & sneakers to jacket w/o tie).
3/5
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