French Louie - Brooklyn

Cocktails were mixed. My wife ordered the Darling Nicky, whch was a bit much for her but lucky for me: it was delish. The bourbon cocktail I ordered was good, got mellowed and improved as the giant ice cube melted while I was drinking the Darling Nicky. The side of the brussel sprouts we shared for an appetizer was fantastic, sprouts perfectly done without that bitterness so common. The duck breast was off-the-charts fantastic. Top 5 dishes I've ever had. I'll usually go for a steak, and with the two great options on the menu it would have been so easy. So glad I went for the duck!

The foie gra came with 4 slices of yummy toast, a mustard seed thingy, some crumb thingies and reduction. Best ever. I'm a beef person, but since I had their kick-A steak last time, I enjoyed their equally scrumptious leg of lamb chop this time.

Excellent food and drinks, very courteous service and a cozy atmosphere. We dined here with a group and every dish and appetizer was great. It's a bit pricey though. The only drawback was the music they had on: it was somewhat irritating at the beginning, but they switched it to something pleasant later on.

Third time I’ve been here and each time is fantastic! Recommend the trout if on the menu and the French fries are delightful.

TLDR: Great food, service, and cocktails in a charming space. French Louie is one of our go-to's for an elevated dining experience. Think date night or a special occasion. It's not that it costs much more than a regular weeknight dinner out but it's just a bit more bespoke. We've been visiting for years and have never been disappointed by the experience. Cocktails are always delicious and mixed to perfection. The Chicken Liver Pâté appetizer is an umami explosion, so tasty and smooth. For entree, it's hard to go wrong with the Bavette Steak Frites. It's always tender and cooked to perfection and their frites are excellent. Lastly, the staff are consistently friendly and attentive. For French in Boerum Hill, FL is tough to beat.