Benjamin Grohe

One of the best places in the neighborhood. The place is super cozy. Everyone working here is friendly. The food is excellent French food. But the real hidden gem is the wine list with lots of really good wines at absolutely reasonable prices. Highly recommended for any occasion.

Frances Garcia

This was my first experience with this restaurant and I went for my birthday with my husband and we had an amazing time. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, the service was great and the food, oh my gosh, the food was absolutely delicious. Them mussels were to die for (I can swim in that broth) and the oysters were so good. The Salade du Marché with that cucumber sorbet and sherry vinaigrette was so different from any other salad I’ve had before but the favorite thing for me was the duck. The Le Canard A L'Orange was fire. I never had duck before and for my first time it was great. I will definitely be visiting L’Antagonists again.

+2

Alexander Whipp

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.

+4

Sunny Chan

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.

+20

Sean Shamloufar

Bed stuy gem! I will always keep this place close to the heart. I’ve had some amazing meals here. It is absolutely one of my favorites in nyc. The staff are dope. Wine suggestions are on point. Chefs kiss with every heartwarming dish. Maya keeps the place running like a pro! Can’t wait to visit again!!! IYKYK

Nanci Pham

Cozy French neighborhood bistro that makes you feel at home. The owner Amadeus is usually there and goes out of his way to make you comfortable. Maya is the sommelier and since we are usually in right when they open is waiting on us. Her wine recs have always exceeded our expectations. We usually dine with our 11 month old baby who sometimes needs extra attention. Maya has even helped us with the baby while we finished our last bites. The food is very good. We usually start with oysters which are very fresh and served with a classic mignonette. Last night we has the appetizer on special which was bone marrow, fried frog legs, escargot and black garlic. We completed by our meal sharing the Contre Filet (12 oz dry aged NY strip steak) and Roasted Hen of the Woods. All pictured here so you can SEE how delicious it was. I would really recommend anything on their menu but these in particular if you catch them on the menu get them. You won’t regret it.

anna mo

For all that is good and lovely, get the duck and the passionfruit dessert. Every other dish we got was also lovely but that orange sauce with the duck is just *chefs kiss* Chicken was so tender and very quickly disappeared into neverland. Service was awesome, super friendly servers. Open kitchen towards the back is also very pretty. I really like being able to watch a dish come to life. Just go try em out! If you don’t like it then we can bare knuckle fight it out and get a beer after.

+1

Pedro Pacheco

The food was good, the service was ok. Nice place to eat if you are in the area. I like the steak tartare but in my opinion the portion was too big, the burger was ok but didn’t have that special something to make it memorable, the salad was not special. But overall the flavors were on point.

+3

Georgina Annenberg

Cute spot with a warm atmosphere. Wasn’t blown away by the food and flavors in general. We had the mussels and tartar to start, which were both just alright. The fish of the day (cod) was tasty, however the steak was not cooked well - chewy and hard. Chocolate mousse and hazelnut ice cream were also alright. Service was friendly.

T A

We went here yesterday and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. The burger was underwhelming – the beef lacked flavor and the bun was not good at all. Most importantly, we noticed a fly inside our water bottle after already drinking a couple of cups from it. When we pointed this out to the waitress, her reaction was unprofessional; instead of apologizing, she asked “how did this come there?” which felt dismissive and uncomfortable. She had also told us earlier that the burger was her favorite, but when we mentioned the bun wasn’t good, she admitted she didn’t like it either – very inconsistent. Despite these issues, we still paid our bill with a 10% tip, but we will definitely not be returning.