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Five Front

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5 Front St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
nr. Old Fulton St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-625-5559 Send to Phone

Photo by Robert K. Chin

Hours

Mon and Wed-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm; Fri, 5:30pm-midnight; Sat, 11am-midnight; Sun, 11am-11pm; Tue, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

F at York St.; 2, 3 at Clark St.; A, C at High St.

Prices

$17-$20

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Good for Groups
  • Kids' Menu
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

An awfully cozy neighborhood spot with signature curried mussels and lusty specials like duck sausage with zesty potato salad. All that and a friendly welcome, a comfortable bar, and a big backyard garden.

Recommended Dishes

Jumbo lump crab cake, $15

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New York Magazine Reviews

9.2 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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excellent choice

dalex from 10707 | Posted on 9/28/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Last night we went to an art opening of mezzeart.com at Rebar in Dumbo and wanted to have dinner after in the neighborhood. Went to 5 Front and had an excellent meal in a sweet outdoor setting and had wonderful...Read More

So-so

usedari from New York | Posted on 3/13/07

Overall Reader Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 6
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 6

We picked Five Front based on the stellar reviews on this site. What a disappointment. Mediocre food, bland wines and no ambiance. The place was packed and had the sound of a muffled swimming pool. The staff was wonderful, however. I...Read More

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