Basquiat's Bottle

I went here with sole friends on a Tuesday . They have unlimited tacos and tequila for 50$ Per person if you like which is a great catch considering how good the food and drinks were . Our server was Oliver and he was great . Very friendly and took great care of us . I had the shrimp tacos and it was amazing and I’ll be going back for more . Their jerk chicken nachos were really good as well. They serve water in tequila bottles which was really cool and different and they have amazing art walls. Place can be busy so make sure you get a table

Ahhh. What can I say? This place is a vibe. The service is great and very patient wait staff. Please try the Seitan tacos. They are fantastic! The drinks are phenomenal especially The Basquiat if you like Sorrel and Rum. The music is lit! There’s always an event here that’s poppin’. This is a Black Owned Establishment. Covid vaccinations are required. Indoor and takeout dinning only. Parking is not an issue. Go and enjoy the ambiance.

10/10! I absolutely loved this spot! Great ambiance and fun decorations. Went for Taco Tuesday and they have unlimited tequila drinks and tacos. They also have karaoke on Tuesdays as well which was a vibe. I got just the unlimited tequila drinks and they tasted great and were strong! I also got the Tamarind Wings and they were soooo good! The staff is so fun and friendly I enjoyed their service. Will definitely be going back.

Amazing space. Lovely vibe on a Friday night. Decorations are amazing with artwork everywhere. The drinks were also really good. I had the “do the right thing”, basically a strawberry margarita. The front porch is also very cute.

Our office rented out the space for a Christmas party. It was large enough to hold everyone while still being an intimate setting. The drinks were preset, but all really good and strong. The food was absolutely delicious. The DJ had great vibes and the staff were super accommodating to us. No complaints here, Good Vibes only!!!

Great music. Great drinks. It’s nice to see local spot survive the pandemic and evolve. The new food menu looks tasty AF. Looking forward to many more nights here. Management has done well to pivot.

Nice venue, Cocktails drinks, craft and ipas beers. Good music. An artist by the name of Tomahawk Charles was there. He Mc-eed. He was good. The beats were Dope too. Love the art pieces Namesake Basquiat in pic

Love this spot. Great to hold a chill vibe and the food is delicious. This is a vegetarian friendly spot with vegan options.

Very spacious bar with good music, kind if a you get crowd but great place for a strong affordable drink, bartenders really know how to get your night started! This is the stop before your stop for the night.

Was on a weekend trip with a gal pal. Walked in here hoping for some good energy and tunes. Was greeted by a hostess asking us what did we want. LOL. I just turned around and walked out. Absolutely will never be coming back. :)

The jerk chicken nachos were 10/10 for bar food. My friend had the fried shrimp and seemed to enjoy that. We both had a few Basquiat punches and it was really good. Music is good and it's a cool vibe for a good lowkey night.

It pains me to give this business 2 stars. However it's necessary. The decor, art and ambiance are fabulous. The appetizers were also great! The wings were served hot, flavorful and delicious. The entertainment was fantastic, the up and coming artists that performed have what it takes. The loss of stars is for the bartenders, who was not friendly, they didn't smile. In fact 3 of the 4 behind the bar were border line cold. Management should invest in hospitality training. The bartender with the pink hair was the only one to offer a smile.

I'll start with the positives. The restaurant is so beautiful. The ambiance is lovely and the vibe is great for an evening out. The drinks were really good and again, the art is what makes this a wonderful place to visit with friends. That being said, be mindful if you come hungry. This was my experience and don't know if the restaurant was having a bad night, but the service experience was not great. We arrived around 4pm, we ordered drinks (which came very quick) and we ordered food. We ordered two Kale Caesar salads with shrimp and an order of Nachos with jerk chicken. It took more than 2 hours to get our food. Mind you that the restaurant was basically empty. We checked in with the waiter an hour after we ordered drinks and were informed that our order was never placed. They apologized and comped our drinks, but the food didn't arrive until an hour later. Again not sure what was happening, but it seemed strange that it took almost over 2 hours to make a salad with shrimp. We waited because at this point we were hungry and just wanted our food, but were at the tail end of our patience before leaving. When we finally got our food (closer to 7pm) it was okay at best. The staff acknowledged our experience and in the end they comped our meal so we only paid for 2 drinks. I would like to try this place again in the future for the vibe alone, but I left dissatisfied. Maybe just for drinks.

The waiter smoothed things over and while the first round of drinks weren't too exciting, the second round was better.

Came here for Juneteenth 2 after unsuccessfully soliciting BBQ invites. Opted for the Taco Tuesday special ($50 bottomless tacos and tequila cocktails for 90 mins) and it did not disappoint. The jerk chicken tacos are delicious (shrimp were just okay) and the Desparado will get you lit. Steven was a gem and took such great care of us! Will definitely be back!

Basquiat's Bottle is such a vibe it's beautiful and artistic inside. I have been for dinner, dancing and an open mic. They host a wide range of events that always bring out a nice crowd. I didn't have any but my friends loved the drinks. The food wasn't my favorite (I had the garlic shrimp) it was decent but not special. Other dishes could be a lot better my friend really enjoyed her tacos. Regardless, it's worth the visit for the aesthetic, the drinks, and the people.

I came here during an event called Kwanzaa Crawl so my experience is a bit different. Basquiat's Bottle was the second stop on the crawl and prior to this I had never been but had about it from a friend. She said the drinks were really good here and she enjoyed herself when she came. And she wasn't lying. The drinks were good. I had the Rum Punch, and the F--k Your Wall, and she had a nice kick to her. I ordered wings and also had some of another friends fries. They did what they needed to do and then some. The ambiance and the aesthetic is cute. I'm not sure it was an in house DJ or the DJ was part of the crawl but she played hit after hit. However she let the song play out and did not mix it. I want to come back outside of the crawl to really experience it.

Very nice place...music is loud but how else would you party right?!??! Food was excellent..definitely bringing the whole family for dinner. The bar was packed of course, there needs to be a better system for the bartenders.

The ambience won me ... art all over. It's a bit dark so I'd advise to Take a pick in the front by the door or play with your lightening by the bar. The service was great! My waitress explained that my food would take a while and asked me if that's ok I was and then she gave me a complimentary drink for my patience ... her small talk was great bc I was having a bad day... her words were kind and on time for sure. That evening they had a dj im not sure if this an every night thing but if it is that's fire ... the Dj played Beyoncé's new album need I say more ?! Well I noticed they have specials on tequila and tacos on Tuesdays which basically said ... " Bebe come back again on a Tuesday" so I'll be back! My new favorite spot.

Came here during Kwanzaa Crawl and had an amazing experience. Didn't order any food but the people next to me did and it looked really good. Not sure if this is normal procedure but that night they had a separate bar for food and beer & another for liquor which really sped things along for the beer and food lovers

This spot is super trendy. Good music. We drunk sour whiskeys and old fashions all night but the bartender L, that girl knows how to work the bar. She gave great customer service and the drinks were well mixed. She was friendly but not overbearing. Attentive. Food. We had jerk nachos, tamarind wings, 'Obey' potato fries and cheesy bread. We came to eat. Okkkuurrtt. Date night with me and the fiancé and we were here for it. The fries were amazing. Well seasoned. The cheesy bread was served with real marina sauce. Thick. Not watered down. Only 3 pieces for $7. Seemed a little pricey but delicious nonetheless. Wings were not my favorites and neither was the aioli sauce that came with it but 6 pieces for 10 dollars is reasonable. This spot is black owned. Spacious. Affordable. Reasonable happy hour. Easy to find this location. Such a great vibe. Clean bathrooms. Intimate for date night but also can be social arena. Depends on your mood. This is close to where I live so this will def become our new spot.

AS SOON AS I PLACED MY ORDER I WAS ASKED FOR MY CARD AND SIGNATURE - no big deal right? It's been almost an hour and I am still waiting for my food. If I hadn't already paid I would have left - I just want them to give me my money and my time back at this point. None of the ingredients require that type of preparation even if I am the only person who eats this dish all night.

The wings were rubbery, the skin wasn't crispy, the tacos were watery. The drinks were fine the service was ok. If I do go back it would be mainly for the drinks and that is all.

Came here last night for dinner/drinks with a girlfriend, and it was great! We arrived at about 6pm and it was very calm and quiet. As the night went on, more people arrived and at around 10 (yes we were there that long ) it was PACKED! The food was super yummy and just what we were looking for- we got the nachos, jerk chicken tacos and black bean tacos. The jerk chicken tacos were AMAZING! Just so yummy. Now the drinks...... oooooo boy they are strong in the best way. It was my first time having a French 75 and ...I left feeling a bit more drunk than I intended to be, c'est la vie. The staff were very fun and attentive. Our waiter was very sweet and was literally twirling around the joint The decor is super cool, and they have frequent art installations. They also had an anime projecting on the wall. All in all, a very cute fun place to go to with friends/ a group. It was a bit loud so probably not the best for a date but I'll definitely be back!

*** COVID Review*** - tacos are good - I can't wait til they open up for real, to do the unlimited margs on Tuesdays - I hear the veggie lasagna is great (they always run out when before I get there) - good soundtrack - awesome service - jerk chicken taco is my fave - bottled drinks are are expensive, but strong

I've been twice now and I don't know if there's much to bring me back. I was really excited when I learned it'd opened. Clever name, nice space--I was ready for some inventive things. I ordered the Basquiat, which is a sorrel and coconut rum drink and wasn't wowed. Almost ordered it my second time around hoping it'd be better, but realized it's pre-made and rightfully decided not to. I went a margarita route instead and it was good. Drink prices avg at $12, so why would I want to pay that amount for something poured from a bottle. It's also a cocktail bar, so I'd expect some level of crafting cocktails. Sadly, no. All but one cocktail on the menu are pre-made. Maybe that's where the 'bottle' comes from? I always get hungry here and the food offerings are slim. I wish they had something simple like French fries. Hummus isn't quite fulfilling when you're sipping on tequila. I like a low-key bar where seating is guaranteed, but my most recent visit on a Saturday evening it was just empty.

Really dope spot. This might just be my go to place for the summer. The DJ was on point kept up with the vibe of the crowd. They also had a live performance which was cool. The atmosphere is here is really chill. The drinks were really good and strong. I ordered the Basquiat, which consisted of ginger rum and sorrel really good! The also serve food but a very small selection if you do decide to get food get the shrimp sliders. I cannot tell you how good these are. I'd come back just for those sliders. Full of flavor and surprisingly very filling considering you only get 2. There's Bar seating and booth seating, and ample parking available outside. Definitely feeling Basquiat..

Ok, I really don't have a lot to say about Basquiat's Bottle but my original impression errs on the side of me actually returning in the very near future. My visit to Basquiat's Bottle was more like a drive by then an actual fun with friends night. To be clear, I was out and about having brunch with a close friend and after a wonderful afternoon and evening, we didn't want the fun to end. My friend suggested a place in the area that I hadn't tried but being the Yelper that I am, I jumped at the opportunity to try a new bar/lounge in my area. Basquiat's Bottle is but one of many places in the area but Basquiat's I believe will end up catering to a more urban (hip-hop-R&B- Jz) type crowd. Honestly, it's not much different from Bedford Stuyvesant Brew- Bed Stuy cocktails Voodoo- Love Rock and others in the area. However, the location is ideal given it's close proximity to Nostrand Avenue and other mass transit. As for the staff, I was most pleased with their friendliness. I don't know if this will be a reoccurring thing but a live DJ was spinning on the ones and twos. That's always an added plus. I will also say, if you don't like partying and feeling like a sardine in a can then Basquiat's Bottle is the place for you. Unfortunately, many of the bars in the area are quite small but fortunately, Basquiat's Bottle is not one of them.

Passed through on opening weekend of Basquiat's Bottle and will definitley be back. First, the whole look outside is very, very cool. Had seen it in the weeks before opening and wondered exactly what this place was, so when I finally went inside I was totally not disappointed. The vibe inside is very chill. The artwork evokes a true Black aesthetic, and the crowd, on my visit, were very laid-back and not jerky at all, which for me makes a good experience. They do sell food too (sorry Yelpers, I forgot to take menu pictures), one that seems like a melange between American Southern and Caribbean. The bar is also well stocked. The wait staff and bartenders were also very accommodating with answering any particular questions, which is always a good sign for a new place. From chatting with the DJ, they'll have him (and possibly others) spinning there regularly, which always helps enhance the vibe on any particular night. The place is big enough though where that doesn't come a bother. I've been in smaller places where they try to have live music, and it just doesn't work but that won't be a problem for Basquiat's Bottle.

Pre Covid, I did something called Kwanzaa Crawl, where you bar hop to black owned bars and restaurants in Brooklyn and Harlem. So after, I always wanted to check out the places I couldn't hop to on the crawl. Hence how I came across Basquiat's Bottle and I haven't left since. It's been a central location for my friends and I to link up for drinks and links since then and even during covid, through its outdoor space AND limited indoor dining, I am always leaving pleasantly buzzed and full of delicious wings! I'm there so many times that the bartenders (Shout out to Justina-I hope i spelled her name correctly ) know who i am haha. It's everything you need in a local bar- good music, good food (i love wings so much and theirs are the bomb!!) and good drinks. From the intimate setting to the art work to the service, I love to call Basquiat's Bottle, my go to bar. Because i never leave disappointed. If I'm not chatting with the bartenders, I'm always meeting new people there who come for the same thing as me: good vibes and a drink and who can argue with that!! (No one haha) so, If this review means that more people come to eat some wings and that means it sells out quicker, that's fine with me because they've been holding it down in this pandemic. Just save me some wings yall! Don't miss happy hour! And you can buy a bottle of their specialty drinks and you can keep the bottle so it's a nice little souvenir. Cheers to Basquiat's Bottle and so hope to see some new folks there soon :)

I usually make it priority to support these type of establishments however this place bartenders was a bit strange. We ordered a bottle with several food entrees. They provided only 2 glasses with ice. We attempted to get more ice from the bar unfortunately we were Greeted with did we buy a bottle?? And they needed to confirm. This is first time in my life that someone has tried to confirm for ice after spending $240 in a few minutes. What happen if someone just wanted water. More customer service training is definitely needed at this place.

5 stars for the show alone. The show is fabulous. Drinks are good. Didn't try the food, but others are enjoying their meal! Great fun!!

I would leave zero stars if possible. I went to happy hour here a couple of times and I will never return. The drinks are really, really strong so be careful. The bartenders are the least friendly people I have ever encountered. It's really difficult to order from them. I've been worked in the service industry and I was blown away by their disgusting attitudes. I ordered food the first time I went. The male bartender never rang it in. I kept following up and he was giving me so much attitude. I would get another drink when I followed up with him. Never got the food and ended up very sick from so much alcohol. I am not a young person that cannot handle alcohol. The last time I went I ordered the food online since I didn't get it ordering from the bartenders my first visit. Again they are not at all friendly. The order totaled $36.91. I went up to the young woman with the shaved head who was sitting in front of the kitchen. She rudely told me she was eating. I then got the attention of the rude bartender. He claimed to have no idea what I was talking about even tho I showed him the order on my phone. He claimed they didn't have the items I ordered. This business did collect the money as evidenced by my account! Imagine ordering online, paying for the food, and the merchant telling you they don't serve that. Wings and tacos!!!! Filed a dispute with my bank as the owner of this business is unresponsive. They DID NOT PROVIDE THE FOOD I ORDERED AND PAID FOR. Again I ordered online to avoid dealing with their horrid bartenders. Horrible!

In the area & we wanted a place where we can get drinks & listen to some music, my friend mentioned this place so we decided to stop by. We came in & it was pretty empty it was also a little early 10 something I believe. We settled in & got drinks, I had a Margarita stuck to these for the night , not bad good taste & amount of alcohol. First DJ up was playing some really good old school type music, some good reggae & hip hop very nice ... second DJ later on switched it up a bit not as good the music but it wasn't bad. As the time went on it got a bit more crowded but never jammed pack so that was nice, enough room to dance & move around. Service was not too bad the more crowded it got the more challenging it was to get drinks. Overall we enjoyed our time, some dancing , cheap drinks & good music.

Came here on a friday night with a friend. The place is cute. It is pretty inside, with all types of artwork decorating the walls. i can imagine shows and open mics could go down once pandemic restrictions are lifted. Buttt their menu options are very limited. I had the jerk nachos and the only other thing that was available was jerk tacos. They both were good. The seafood boil is on the menu but they don't serve it anymore, go figure. We got the bottle of the f*** your wall, its good for two people to share it gives you about two glasses each. So depending on what kind of night you want to have, you can just buy your drinks separately. I probably would come back for a happy hr only

Beautiful. I'm a Woman about Decor. Tasteful Decor. I love all the Art work that lines the wall.....not overbearing but very tasteful. Everything is Artsy. It's so Brooklyn. Ok, now the drinks. I wasn't impressed. I ordered two drinks, the "Do the Right Thing" and the Old Fashion. The first drink was weak but the second one after being specific...it was made with a punch. Drinks are Creative. The DJ space is also a nice set up. Bartender was friendly. Place is trendy... Great date spot!

Came here after making last minute plans for a girls night out. I really like the decor of the place. That was probably my favorite part of visiting Basquiat's Bottle. I the ordered jerk chicken nachos which i liked but the dish was heavy on the use of clove which I wasn't a fan of. The music was great, old school 90s & 2000s vibes. This place is honestly great for millennials and the young black crowd. With the music dancing performances & drinks, I'd definitely return for a night out. -@francescas_feasts

Came to this spot once to meet some people on a late friday night. You have to show I.D. at the door. Immediately to the left is a nice DJ booth and an open space to dance. The DJ was spinning some hip hop, reggae, reggaeton and dancehall music. This bar/lounge has a nice sized bar to the right side and seating against the wall on the left side, as well as tables. Definitely enough space to sit and chill and dance. I ordered a shot of henny and 2 margaritas on the rocks. Their drinks are at a decent price. Did not order food during my visit. Overall, good spot to drink, dance and vibe the night away.

Beautiful spot, the walls give me a college bedroom type of vibe, and the lighting gives the seating area a nice accent. Their jerk tacos are amazing. Cool place, I would go back if it weren't for the bartender's repulsive attitude, you would not guess this man is a server if you interacted with him. His face screams "NO PATIENCE" which is confirmed by the way he communicates (or doesn't) with the guests. I am an understandable person but there's spaces to act like a jerk and call it "unapologetic" and I don't think this business should be it.

Nice bar and kitchen. Best nachos I ever had. They also do very good Rum Punch! Thank you guys!

Came here the other day with my friend and had such a great time ... when you first come in your greeted by a host who takes your temperature once, you are good you are then taking to your seat... we received the menu , which was pretty straight forward and end up ordering the three tacos with 2 margaritas for $23 . This was a really great deal we also got the Jerk Chicken Nachos that we were eager to try for $13 . The food was extremely tasty and the margaritas were great the waitress was bit confused and didn't seem too knowledgeable, however she was very nice and pleasant. The ambiance is full of amazing paintings and pictures taken and done by artist that gave me such a beautiful Afro -centric vibe .... this place is will definitely see me again .

Everything my party of 5 had was amazing (take out -due to covid 19 regulations) smack yo mama nachos, chicken taco, shrimp taco also the fish taco. Every was seasoned to perfection; buttttttttt can we please have thee option of picking between corn and flour tortillas. I find that the corn tortillas break apart in your hands before you can even bite into the taco. This is not just an observation at this location but all restaurants who just serve corn tortillas. The frozen drinks are a must have as well to pair with your food. No pictures because we ate them too fast

The vibes are nice, great Dj !!! However, the 3 stars is for the pooooooooooorr service ! Waited a hour to order 1 drink . Mind you there were like 6 ppl that gave the Illusion to be working ..HEAVY on the illusion ... I would hate to see how the ONLY bartender will manage with a heavier crowd . She was all over the place ... also , they seemed to cater to those that they knew ...

Forgot to take pics and I'm mad about it The vibe is 10/10 I had the eggs Benny with jerk chicken and it was alright.

Came here after receiving a nice review of the place from a friend who knows the owner. Nice big space with a dance floor that I could imagine gets packed in the late night. We ordered 2 Basquiat cocktails which were super tasty but not at all strong. As well as the jerk chicken nachos ( which are an off the menu item) and the white fish with pita bread. Both items were really good, my only suggestion is to add more veggies to that white fish plate because those were delicious and definitely not enough. The mini pita and white fish are definitely delicious. Both dishes were enough to share for like 2 people each. This spot has a strong bar feel with only a few food items on the menu. I didn't see any pork which is GREAT!!! And makes you feel safe. There's apparently also a downstairs. I can imagine this place getting super lit in the warm months.

Adorable new addition to Fulton Street between the Nostrand A and Franklin C. The drink prices are on par with most of the new spots in Bed-Stuy with $9 glasses of wine and $12 cocktails. They have a really amazing dry red on their list, and the Basquiat cocktail was one of my favorite! It was refreshing, sweet and heavy handed with the rum. No happy hour though...The food options are pretty limited (pic of menu posted) and I think I would best categorize the cuisine as slightly elevated American bar food with Brooklyn love. I ordered the chopped cheese (a bodega classic) and it was amazingly well-seasoned ground beef with a ton of melted cheese, pico de gallo, and spicy aioli on a small roll. It reminded me of a torta and completed the theme with tortilla chips for $10. 4 stars for the ambiance, service and cocktails. It's so versatile and deliberately artistic - you can go for the events, a drink w friends/dates or just to chill in the scene. 1 star off for the fact that their kitchen has a pretty strong grease smell to it. Until they add a fan in the kitchen, sit near the door!

Amazing. Before the CVid the house music was amazing. During the pandemic those tacos were off the chain. Just disappointed they never seem to be open anymore (of have anything other than tacos)

Service was good. It actually was better than good, it was great. The ladies popped in on us through the night and conversed with us. Drinks were okay. We came on a Friday when happy hour is all night long. There was a DJ wasn't our speed but we just enjoyed the ambiance. The food... I had jerk chicken nachos and he had tamarind wings. I was screaming when the wings hit the table lol. His poor wings looked boiled. I think the tamarind sauce was on the side. My nachos were just okay. It was kinda bar food ish but not really as I've had some bomb bar food. It reminded me of those places that offer a few nibbles but nothing crazy because you're not there to eat. I'm definitely coming back to redeem my experience. I'm nervous to do Taco Tuesday but I can just drink my worth in margaritas lol.

Great atmosphere. Great food and drinks. Overall just a vibe overall and Mendy is the sweetest/best server!

I will NEVER come back here. The service is TRASH! Like really TRASH! Disappointed because they have potential smh

Came tonight with friends. Ive been here a few times and everytime the drinks, music and vibe is on point - shout out to Mindy for making our experience A1 !!

Black own in the middle of Brooklyn and let me say I was very impressed!!!! Very friendly and the drinks are STRONG and food is A1. I had a 2 margaritas and 3 tacos all which were very tasty. I'll definitely be back.

This place is a pretty cool spot for random nights with your friends. It's an OK spot. Tuesday nights they have unlimited margaritas + tacos which is great. Plus the have karaoke for when that bottom shelf margarita starts hitting. I definitely recommend checking out Tuesday nights if you want something random and fun to do or a cute date night. The drinks here are also OK. Don't go there expecting amazing cocktails.

After googling black owned bars near me, Basquiat's Bottle popped on my screen & I decided to check it out! The aesthetics of the bar is 10/10, art decor & a decent size dance floor. The dj was playing great tunes & the staff was cool. With that being said, I wasn't too crazy about the jerk chicken sandwich & was really sad that they had no fries, but the nachos were great though! Lastly, the drinks did NOT do it for me! I got a whiskey sour $7(happy hour) & rum punch $8, and I had no buzz at all! I feel like there was barely any liquor in the drinks. Would I go back? Yeah, after going somewhere else first for drinks and coming here for the nachos & wine!

Chilled vibes and great food. Must try that Rum Punch. Food came out in Disposable Containers. Music is good and chilled.

Went here last night for a Halloween with my fiancé and our friends Lizzo and her Minnesota Viking and had an absolute blast. The atmosphere was electric. Shoutout to the DJ the music was great they played hip hop, afrobeats, top 40. The space is intimate yet still feels spacious with tons of beautiful art all over the place. We tried the jerk chicken nachos because we weren't too hungry and ended up putting in a second order. Hands down we unanimously voted they were the best nachos any of us had ever had. We'll definitely be making this a regular spot of ours.

This spot is it. Visited when it was just a couple of weeks old - ambiance was dope.

Went here on a Thursday had a good time..cool bartender and staff was professional and courteous I had the rum punch which was good & the fried shrimp & fries was will come back and the dj was playin the hits