Bar 56

10s across the board!

I'm so glad my friend suggested this place for a fun Saturday night. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The service was top-notch and the servers were attentive and friendly.

We did the prix fixe menu at $85 for four courses, such a steal! I had the hiramasa crudo, langoustine, the branzino and the olive oil cake. All were super delicious and bursting with flavor. The langoustine was a standout dish, I'm still dreaming of the sauce! The drinks elevated the entire experience.

A must visit!

Quaint spot nestled in Dumbo, next to the Time Out Market (Brooklyn). Found this spot while looking for a nice restaurant in the area for a date night dinner. We enjoyed a couple dishes on their menu and enjoyed each bite. Started off with their bread service, had the Cappellacci as an appetizer, and shared the Sakura Pork and Branzino for our main.

Almondine Bread: Their bread service, not cheap nor expensive, started the meal right. Served with Vermont butter, the toasted and warm sourdough and baguette were also great vessels for scooping up any sauces from our other dishes.

Cappellacci: This pasta dish blew us away. Buttery and rich but smooth and well-balanced from the balsamic reduction. The portion was bigger than we would have assumed - can definitely be ordered as a main.

Sakura Pork: The pork was well-seasoned (albeit a bit salty for my preferences) and juicy. The pickled vegetables on the side was amazing - great change of flavor profile and crunch.

Branzino: Our favorite dish of the night. The Branzino was perfectly cooked. The meat was plump and moist; the skin was nice and crunchy. The broth/sauce was surprisingly refreshing - which we did not expect. The spinach and thai basil made it refreshing while the mussels added a brine-y flavor without it being overpowering.

All in all, great meal and great atmosphere. Although small and unassuming, food and service were top-notch. This spot is relatively new to the neighborhood (opened July 2023) but looking forward to what more they can bring to the table.

I loved almost everything from my visit to the Bar 56 and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a delicious dinner in the DUMBO area. For drinks, my partner and I shared a bottle of rosé but the cocktail menu had a few drinks that caught my eye. Alas, when in a wine bar, I must choose the wine.

For food, we did the pre-fixe and I had the Hiramasa Crudo, Cappellacci, Arctic Char, and Bijou. Although the Artic Char was a miss (it needed more flavor), every other dish was stellar. I'm not a dessert person but the Bijou was my favorite course. Very simple and elegantly plated yet the salty creaminess of the goat cheese combined with the sweet honey and tart apple mustard mixture, blew me away. More restaurants should offer this type of upscale mini charcuterie board as a dessert option.

In addition to the food and drinks being great, our service was wonderful. Our server Valentina, gave helpful recommendations for all of the dishes and she was steering me towards the Bijou. She was lovely our entire time and I think it added to how much I enjoyed the energy in the space.

I'm elated that I got to try so many delicious dishes here and I will certainly find a reason to come back. AND when i do, my first ordered item will be the Bijou!

Lovely diner at Bar 56. Staff were very friendly their wine selection was excellent and the food was delicious and well executed.

I ordered the $85 Pre-Fixe menu. I had the brussel sprouts, lobster pasta, lamb neck and olive oil cake. The plating is beautiful, the chef understands that your eyes eat first.

The portions are small but considering the table bread it ends up being the perfect amount. Lamb neck was definitely my favorite but brussels and lobster was so well balanced and flavorful.

I think the olive oil cake was good execution wise but Im not the biggest fan of olive oil cake (I did eat it all tho lol). Next time I'll try a different dessert.

If you're hanging out or visiting the waterfront in dumbo you can't go wrong with Bar 56!

Had the BEST time here last night with some friends. Every single food and drink item on their menu was just amazing and enjoyable, and the service was super attentive all night.

We did the prefixe menu for $85 and I went with the crudo, ravioli, branzino and olive oil cake. I also tried the potato croquettes, the langoustine and cappellacci, and the crème brûlée. Everything was delicious, no complaints from our whole table. I think the langoustine was a stand out dish for sure, as well as the hiramasa crudo. The addition of the basil and blood orange on the crudo was just such a great touch.

For $85, it's also a TON of food. I could barely finish my branzino and dessert. 10000% recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed.

Came here after work with a friend and was pleasantly surprised with how good the food was! Located right next to the time out market in dumbo, this place is super chic and cozy. Perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. They have an extensive wine list (56 to be exact) and cocktails/beer. The waitress was super sweet & was able to help me pick the perfect wine once I told her what I usually like. The food is made for sharing (small plates, recommend 2-3 per person) and each one was uniquely delicious. I definitely recommend getting a pasta dish, those were my favorite.

We had a reservation but it was relatively empty on a Wednesday at 630 so not sure if that's necessary. They also have plenty of bar seating & I was told a happy hour special from 5-6pm on weekdays. They will surely be seeing me again soon!

The spot was a quiet with an exquisite atmosphere. The appetizers were delicious the bites were very small and a bit pricey but every bite was delicious. The wait staff was very attentive.

Bar 56 has some of the best service I've ever experienced. The hostess made accommodations for us, our server helped with the menu and helped us understand while giving suggestions, and whole staff was wonderful. Friends and I did the pre-fixed menu and left absolutely stuffed. Of course we tried the wine and with their huge wine selection there was something for everyone. Appreciate the graphics on the menu pairing different dishes with different wine. Will be returning!

Simply Underrated. This fairly new place is doing everything right, staff has amazing hospitality, food was impeccable and the overall experience was top notch. Our experience with the Manager (Yajaira) to our waitress (Valentina) they broke us down the menu, wine options and even had some champagne for us celebrating our anniversary. The pre-fix menu is filled with great options, choices of protein along with the sides and sauces that complement them to bring out great flavor with your choice of wine. Furthermore, our water glasses were consistently filled, our courses brought out in a timely manner and we did not fell rushed to eat our meal. We were able to enjoy the perfect sized meal options which from the start to the end the flavors were just amazing.

Definitely worth a try for a week night with their bar specials or even on a weekend for a nice dinner and a nice location to celebrate an occasion.

You heard it here, this place had open reservations but soon that will not be the case as their food and success will take off.

Had such a nice time here, i know this place is new and the location/ambience is beautiful. The music playlist they had going was great and the service was top notch.
The menu wasn't too excessive, all the dishes showed expertise and refinement.
We started with a nice red blend and the smoked peaches appetizer and hamachi appetizer, as well as bread and butter.
The peach dish was divine but they only give you 5 tiny pieces of peach, maybe equaling half a peach in total, and a good amount of cheese (an incredible mix of 3 cheese - to die for). Would have been nice to have a bit more peaches. we ended up ordering another one just to get more. The bread was perfectly charred though and they offered to bring more.
The hamachi appetizer was great quality but the flavors and pistachio garnishes didn't really give it a strong enough flavor to me.
For mains we tried the salmon and lamb neck. Good but not great. The salmon is a sous vide style preparation which is exquisite in its involvement but this one was a bit too mushy and essentially had no seasoning. The sauce and caviar it was served with were the only things that had flavor, but even with that and the onion it still couldn't elevate enough to wow me.
The lamb neck was tender but a little too fatty. The sauces were good and accompaniments of veggies were yummy.
I had a bit higher hopes from the food here but still a great experience and actually the prices were way lower than i expected so i guess it all averages out. Great value here.