Libertador Reviews Summary

Category: Steak house Brooklyn, New York

Address: 404 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Phone: +13476893122

Rating: 4.5
based on 109 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Our mixed grill for two was delicious."
  • "The dessert coffee and mulled wine were memorable and a perfect way to end the meal."
  • "Although our steaks were of good quality and were grilled perfectly."
  • "Steaks are great!"
  • "Probably one of the best hidden gems in the five boroughs... the Steak was cooked to perfection."
  • "Their filet mignon is out of this world and their garlic shrimp πŸ‘ŒπŸ½ Perfection."
  • "Had an amazing ny skirt steak, strip steak with fries and grilled veges."

Cons:

  • "Do not order the sizzling steak for 2 if you like steak."
  • "The sides were a little salty and the steak was a bit thin for my taste (Argentinian), but everything was cooked properly and the quality was good."
  • "So I asked to switch it because I’m allergic to eggs and let me just say their empanadas overall were terrible."
  • "The steak was terrible, ordered medium rare and came back raw."
  • "Meat is ruined by being sliced thin and is over cooked by the time you flip it, leaving grey unappetizing meat."
  • "The steak had no flavor."
  • "Sad to say as someone that grew up in Argentina this isn’t it... Milanesa was greasy and was definitely cooked hours ago and just refried."

Service

Pros:

  • "Great outdoor dining setup and courteous staff."
  • "Simple and elegant atmosphere with a very friendly and inviting waitstaff."
  • "Loud and boisterous atmosphere pairs well with delicious food and an attentive wait staff."
  • "Absolutely amazing from the minute we were greeted service was very welcoming and friendly."
  • "The staff are the epitome of professional, they have always been so friendly and welcoming."
  • "Service was good, they were all friendly and attentive."
  • "The waiter was sweet and patient with our questions."

Cons:

  • "The bar was small and already overcrowded -but yet we were told to go there anyway."
  • "Very slow service. Sever we had was not attentive at all."
  • "We didn't feel our waiter was listening to our requests at all."
  • "The server and hostess noticed but did not acknowledge our discomfort."
  • "Our server was extremely kind and gracious, HOWEVER, it seemed that they were a bit new and had zero guidance/support from more senior staff members."
  • "The service staff is very slow and painfully inattentive - to the point where you'd rather just leave than get another bottle of wine or dessert for the table."
  • "The first waiter who spoke to us said our reservation didn't count for anything and to wait in line."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "I was pleasantly surprised by the low key and quiet vibe that you normally don't get during a typical brunch in NYC."
  • "The unique chive butter and bread was a delightful start."
  • "Simple and elegant atmosphere with a very friendly and inviting waitstaff."
  • "Relaxing, warm, and welcoming place to eat high quality food."
  • "Quaint, intimate, warm, simply superb."
  • "Immediately I can speak to the intimate and cozy setting, rustic appeal."
  • "The ambiance was also wonderful, I knew every song on their playlist."

Cons:

  • "The location itself is a bit small, but we did not feel cramped in our seating."
  • "So I came here for dinner and I will say the atmosphere was very much shady."
  • "The restaurant was sweltering inside because they had their doors propped open with no AC on an incredibly hot, humid day."
  • "We were looking forward to this place and I have to say we were very disappointed with the staff and the food was nothing to wrote home about."
  • "Unfortunately it's faux Argentine."
  • "Seriously overpriced. This is not a $$ restaurant.. more like $$$ or $$$$."
  • "The Drinks are good but I felt like Im missing alcohol."

Value

Pros:

  • "Good food and great atmosphere. Prices were very reasonable for the area."
  • "Their prices are very reasonable and the service staff are amazing."
  • "So it is affordable, which is a huge bonus."
  • "This is a great place with delicious steaks and empanadas for a very decent price."
  • "Overall its a must-try steakhouse, and with reasonable price."
  • "Reasonably priced for the quality of food."
  • "A bit pricey, but well worth the experience."

Cons:

  • "The portions were small and overpriced."
  • "We ended up paying $250 without tip for two people, which is more than what you'd spend on a fancy dinner in Manhattan."
  • "My only complaint was there were no refills on soft drinks. I spent $12 on Coke."
  • "The food was good but I think it was a bit pricy for what we got."
  • "The food was ok... but I paid $46 for such a small portion of meat, wasn’t worth it to me."
  • "This food was more on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for and what I paid for, was a great experience."
  • "Got take out from Libertador, 2 skirt steaks - the steak quality and sizes were vastly different."

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