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(Now Closed)Southern Food Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and Eater recommend this place
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David RosenbergAugust 11, 2014The meatloaf sandwich is... terrifying. That said it will also do nicely for lunch tomorrow so get over how petrified you are and just order it. Cornbread also a must obviously.
NicoleApril 14, 2015I went in with the 3.5yr old I babysit, and everyone was so kid-friendly (esp. our waitress Sandy). Big tables, big portions, and tasty drinks and food. Need to go back to try more! Right by the L.
Tess SmithJuly 2, 20162 of us always think we can finish 3 smalls + cornbread + beer. don't be stuffed fools like us. Get 2 orders of the duck wings & a salad to split, THEN maybe get the cornbread (with bacon & jalapeno)
Chez OngMarch 16, 2015Fried duck wings and Chuck Norris. This place has it all! The cauliflower salad is a little pricey but so friggin delicious. The chicken fried steak is a beast for $16 though! Their trout is tight.
Salih Seckin SevincOctober 24, 2016South American kitchen. Mac&Cheese and fried chicken is notable. Chicken was crunchy and juicy. Restaurant atmosphere has yellow and brownish colors. A classic and local place.
The mac n cheese is my fave in the entire city (and I love me some mnc). The Pimms Cup is excellent. Fried chicken dinner is amazing... actually, I love everything on the menu. This place is perfect
Ray LinJuly 26, 2015"All animals are killed humanely with five point exploding heart punch" says the menu. Start walking. And order the cornbread with bacon and jalapenos to start.
Let's talk about the Sunday night special. $20/person gets you two HUGE pieces of fried chicken + a side dish for the table-Mac'n'cheese, black beans, collared greens, mashed potatoes. Resos required
Bitches Who BrunchOctober 15, 2015The Bitches say: B. A dreamy brunch menu filled with decadent comfort food, a relaxed ambiance, and friendly service, but we don’t think it warrants the frantic scramble for a table right at 12 pm Read more
For brunch: chicken and waffles are the star. For dinner: jalapeño cornbread, Mac and cheese, kale salad. The huge steak board is amazing to share with multiple people.
Get the duck wings, Mac n Cheese. Actually try the whole menu during week. The brunch menu in the weekend is wonderful. You will come back again and again.
- Boris JonesApril 8, 2015Brooklyn Star has some of the best Southern food going around, and being off the Lorimer stop, or a 20 minute walk from Central Williamsburg, it's a bit out of the madness of bedford. Read more
The Corcoran GroupAugust 2, 2011Get your fix of Southern comfort food with big flavors and even bigger portions. You must try the Mac and Cheese Bacon with a side of corn bread or the Hot Meatloaf Sandwich on Pullman Bread.
You MUST get the cornbread with jalapeños and bacon. They always warn you that it may take 20 minutes since each skillet is made to order. Absolutely worth whatever wait necessary.
Monica SumaNovember 6, 2013MUST have the grilled hake and little neck clams with smiked cod cheeks, it is sooo good! The spiced cider is really good too winter time.
Laurence BAugust 27, 2015Country fried steak was delicious. The hot slaw is actually just braised cabbage, but that's fine because I really like braised cabbage.
Bacon jalapeño cornbread and bacon mac n' cheese are MUSTS. The trotters are bangin, the kale salad is really good, the chicken (fried or half roasted) is incredible. Really can't go wrong.
Wailana WongAugust 19, 2014Ordered the country fried steak, sweet tea glazed brick chicken and pork chop after a starter of Barnstable oysters. All good but took a very long time!
Pretty much anything you can order here is good. Come with a few friends and order for the table. Get the bacon and jalepeños in your corn bread. Try the fried pig tails and corn cobs. Tip Wayne well.
Jillian NicholsJanuary 17, 2015Smoked old fashioned is excellent. They had a gnocchi and duck special that blew me away. Chicken fried steak is also amazing. Just order everything.
Anuj MathurJanuary 19, 2015Chicken fried steak is solid -- light crispy crust on a well tenderized piece of beef. Mashed potatoes and hot slaw in the side.
AmateurConciergeApril 21, 2015everything's pretty heavy, but TO ALL CHEFS, come here on a Monday or Sunday and see how fried chicken is supposed to be done. Best in the business!!
Phil KatzApril 24, 2016Excellent Sunday brunch- just make sure to arrive early. It's a large space, but fills up quick and the bar doesn't serve the full menu until 1.
Jamie AbregoMarch 2, 2014This is a great place for brunch. Really impressed with the food and presentation. Not crowded at all! Chicken and Waffles are awesome and the Blueberry Johnny Cakes!- Bacon paradise. The Mac n Cheese with bacon is unreal, same goes for the baked-to-order cornbread with jalapeño and bacon. They even put bacon in the country fried steak.
Zack FrancioseAugust 9, 2014If you get lucky enough to catch them when they do popup food stands at music festivals or other community events, they'll be making fried chicken waffle cones, get one or several.
CompassJuly 24, 2013Fried chicken & waffles are just the tip of the iceburg at Brooklyn Star. Be adventurous and go for the fried pig tails with tater tots - you won't be disappointed.
Time Out New YorkAugust 1, 2011On this family-style menu, the “small” plates are big & the “big” plates are huge. Try the popular bacon-flecked mac and cheese ($9), fried pig tails ($11) and tripe chili with Fritos ($9). Read more
This place is good, for sure, but not sure how it gets such accolades for "southern cuisine". I grew up in the rural Deep South, ate lots of wonderful things, none of which are paralleled on this menu
Alexandra FanningJuly 23, 2017It's too loud in the restaurant area and the tables are too far apart to have a conversation. Candied grapefruit is nice - biscuits are good but I think the highlight is the chicken and waffles
Noah WeissMay 6, 2014Everything is 30% cheaper than you'd expect. Great value. Leave stuffed and drunk off boozy $10 cocktails.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014Go ahead and drink the Kool-Aid. No, really. The electric-red drink is offered at this Williamsburg restaurant that's imbued with a Southern, cheffy sensibility. Read more
Akua AidooJune 9, 2015Very nice spot, good portions..great service. The chicken w/ the chicken n waffles could use more flavor though. Loved the broiled grapefruit!
If you ever wanted to eat chicken and waffles, this is your spot. Juicy, moist chicken, delicious waffles with a hint of spices that make it a perfect combo.
Morgan J.August 22, 2016It's rare you find a place that has both quality brunch AND quality dinner. The brick chicken entree was so flavorful and delicious!
Zahrah FadelJanuary 16, 2016Huge portions, which is good because you'll want more of everything. Get the mac n cheese and chili to share, they're both super rich.
Sabrina MajeedDecember 31, 2015Country fried steak! Not as good as in Texas, but probably the closest thing in NYC! Also Cherry Blossom cocktail = tart and yummy
Seasonal Southern chow. Try the tripe chili with Fritos, the sautéed veal tongue or fried pig tails. You'll be gettin' your twang on soon enough.- Time Out New YorkOctober 5, 2011Try the addictive fried pig tails, deep-fried to order and coated with a sticky sauce made from the sweet-savory braising reduction. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more
Sydney LimMarch 31, 2018Country fried steak is super heavy, and the sauce on top doesn't help with flavor; just adds more grease. Mac & Cheese app is good though- tabasco on top recommended.
Dee PhunkSeptember 29, 2011You may be wary when it comes to eating Southern cuisine in a place like W'Burg. But Brooklyn Star gets it right w/ a modern twist. Tasty food. Couples are sometimes seated @ communal tables.
Order the meatloaf sandwich and attempt to eat the whole thing. (Hint: you won't be able to, but that's okay. Take it to go. It'll taste even better when it's cold).
Mike JacobsonJune 30, 20151. Fried chicken (in my NYC top 3) 😍😍😍 2. Duck wings 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼3. Mac n cheese 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 4. Watermelon salad 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
NathanMarch 20, 2015Ignore the "small" and "big" -- it's "big" and "bigger." Get the mac n' cheese and the country fried steak, you can start your diet tomorrow.
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- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(718) 599-9899
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Yes
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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"The rotisserie chicken is amazing! Ask for extra sauce. Favorite sides are the cornbread, collards and eggplant"
Kelsey✨ - 7.1
"Fried Chicken and mac are supremely good! Cornbread is also obviously incredible. Great spot in the hood will definitely be back"
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"Loved the chicken & Mac & cheese ! Great place, very cute inside"
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"Beautiful rooftop, fun vibe, lots of locals. Happy hour until 8, including their signature herb-infused cocktails for $6. Lavender in summer, Rosemary in winter. Good for groups."
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