DuMont
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 486-7717
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between Metropolitan Street and Devoe Street
- Directions:
- L at Bedford Ave
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-3pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-12am
Editorial Review for DuMont – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
You want intimate? Squeeze into this cozy, casual parlor in off-the-beaten-path East Williamsburg. Young couples canoodle in mix-and-match, leather-upholstered booths, while candlelight flickers off the heavily painted stucco and wood-paneled walls. Service is friendly and well-paced.
The Food
DuMont's tiny, market-fresh menu delivers simple, well-composed plates of updated American fare. Start with one of two good, basic mixed-greens salads, then tackle a tender steak with hot and crispy, parsley-studded fries, or old, reliable "DuMac & Cheese." Daily changing specials double the size of the menu. One standout: Flaky grilled mahi mahi in a sweet lemon-saffron beurre blanc with mashed potatoes and haricots verts. Desserts--which may include tart plum shortcake or chocolate brownies--are bargains, as are the nightly changing cheese plates.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkWine is offered by the bottle ($16-$40) or the glass ($7-$8). There are also seven bottled beers, including Bass, Pilsner Urquell and Stella Artois.
User Reviews for DuMont
08/24/2008 Posted by sfrucht02
The food is amazing. Perfectly portioned and suitable for a Foodie's palate. The burger and the mac & cheese are sure to please, but the steaks and fish are also perfect. Personally, I dig the specials, I had a soft-shell crab there that was great. I disagree with the editorial review, this place IS pretty pricey. I think it's definitely worth it, but be prepared. They have some great wine and a good cocktail list, but that's also on the pricey side.
Pros: Delicious food and drink
Cons: Tends to get really crowded
08/18/2008 Posted by Finbarrette
Thankfully, I live less than 2 blocks from DuMont. After living here for over a year, my husband and I discovered this place one night when I was too tired to cook. Let me be clear: I didn't even like burgers. One Dumont burger later, I am a convert. I have taken many of my traveling relatives here, and it never disappoints. I don't know what kind of special magic they put in the burgers, but I have yet to find a place that compares. Yes, seating is limited. Yes, service can be questionable. However, put on blinders if you must and eat anyway. Here's a tip: eat there early. Most of the folks in our neighborhood eat there later, like 8pm plus. Go at 6 and you likely won't wait, even on the weekends. We have been there countless times and have only had to wait for seating once (This is a sample of over 2 years). And bonus: They deliver.
Pros: The burgers. This overrules all cons
Cons: Tight seating, can be full of hipsters
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