Message from Thomas Beisl

A Viennese Bistro Bar and Garden
  • Notable chef
  • Outdoor seating
  • Brunch served

Four star chef Thomas Ferlesch, formerly of Vienna 79 & Café De Artistes, opened his Beisl 3 years ago serving Viennese classics and traditional bistro food. Located directly across the street from Brooklyn Academy of Music, Thomas Beisl has a dark wood bar, a 55 seat banquette-lined tallow dining room and a patio garden open all year round. "...authentic Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch's "charming" Fort Greene Austrian are "worth traveling for"; its "comfortable" feel recalls a "homey" "corner of old Europe", and the location and "personable" service are both "perfect" "for a BAM night." Food 23, Décor 18, Service 20 -Zagat 2005 "Beef cheek goulash has an almost chocalately suavity". "The celeriac schnitzel...was the come-from-behind winner of the schnitzel-off. It was one of the best things I had eaten in months" NYT 11/3/04

MarkerThomas Beisi

(718) 222-5800

25 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Editorial Description by Citysearch
BAM-goers and locals applaud a celebrated Austrian chef's friendly Fort Greene bistro.
Rated 9.1 out of 10 by Citysearch.
5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 25 reviews on Citysearch)

need reservation 5 Star Rating - World class

If you have tickets for show and doesn't want to be late this is perfect place for you....Verrrrry nice place ...

Posted 04/25/08 at 11:29am

Really great food 5 Star Rating - World class

Delicious, hearty, flavorful, honest to goodness food. New York has gotten so disconnected from down to earth good food. But here it is. And at good prices in a charming dining room. And for someone who grew up on schnitzel, spaetzle and other viennese fare, I can tell you this is the creme de la creme. And the mussels, YUM, with a little jalepeno in there, ask for more bread for dunking. Also, they have Czechvar on draft, which I had never had and is a great beer. Try the goulash, it's the best!

Posted 03/28/08 at 10:05am

Terrible experience 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

Altough I made reservation on a very busy night I was surprised by the underqualified waitstaff . Our food was tasty but the "drunk?" waitress was very unpleasant. My concern was to make it to our show accross the street, which we nearly missed after waiting for our check over 25 minutes. Overall GREAT FOOD, BAD SERVICE.

Posted 09/18/07 at 7:25pm

Extremely gracious and helpful waitstaff; great food. 5 Star Rating - World class

Had to respond to an earlier review that was critical of the waiters at Thomas Beisl. I have found them universally gracious, friendly, and competent, and I go there at least once a month. The food is wonderful; I've never had a bad meal there. My only criticism is that the specials are always the same, and the menu can get a little dull.

Pros: Spacious, attractive, wheelchair-accessible.
Posted 08/25/07 at 4:13pm

What? The food is great! 4 Star Rating - Very good

I don't know what everyone's talking about! The food is reliably great at Beisl--we always go here before a show or movie at BAM. Hearty portions -- my boyfriend and I usually split an entree. Fresh ingredients. Delicious. We usually get the salmon and a salad, and the palatschinken are great for dessert. The service may be bustling but the staff is quite courteous and friendly, esp. once they get to know you.

Pros: Great food, classy but comfortable audience
Cons: Does get busy, but that's a good sign!
Posted 05/04/07 at 2:07pm