Park Slope's 5th Avenue restaurant row was swamped this past Friday night. Good weather and the tail end of Restaurant Week combined to draw out the masses - seemingly all of them. I foolishly thought I'd have my choice of places to eat but even at 9:00 pm lines were literally running out the doors of all my top choices. Unwilling to wait an hour and a half we walked up and down the strip until we found a place that could take us immediately; the French Bistro, Moutarde.
Moutarde feels the part - the tile floors, tin ceiling, and shabby chic decor provide believable French atmospherics. Once seated we were served a complimentary vegetable and mustard plate featuring 5 unique and tasty mustards (natch). Service was prompt and professional. To start we had a goat cheese salad, and asparagus in morel sauce; both tasty. For dinner we had a goat cheese stuffed Salmon and a grilled Tuna steak.
The manner in which dinner is served is interesting. Each diner receives a base plate with nicely mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables. Then each person's entre is brought out and served from the pan in which it was cooked. Portions were large and the dishes were creamy, rich, savory, and filling. I was too full to consider desert.
The decor, food, and service all hit high marks. The bill for two appetizers, two entrees, and three drinks came to $82 before gratuity. Moutarde is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Carroll Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Moutarde feels the part - the tile floors, tin ceiling, and shabby chic decor provide believable French atmospherics. Once seated we were served a complimentary vegetable and mustard plate featuring 5 unique and tasty mustards (natch). Service was prompt and professional. To start we had a goat cheese salad, and asparagus in morel sauce; both tasty. For dinner we had a goat cheese stuffed Salmon and a grilled Tuna steak.
The manner in which dinner is served is interesting. Each diner receives a base plate with nicely mashed potatoes and julienned vegetables. Then each person's entre is brought out and served from the pan in which it was cooked. Portions were large and the dishes were creamy, rich, savory, and filling. I was too full to consider desert.
The decor, food, and service all hit high marks. The bill for two appetizers, two entrees, and three drinks came to $82 before gratuity. Moutarde is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Carroll Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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