Lakay Bistro

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. My fiancé and I tried this gem of a spot last night… from start to finish we were blown away. Just delightful. First, the service. The server/bartender was extremely attentive and friendly. 10/10 service. Secondly, the drinks. I had a rum punch and my fiancé had the Creole Sunset. Both were very tasty and quite strong. 10/10. Finally, the food. The tamarind rum wings were amazing. A very interesting take on wings. We only wished there were more, but it’s ok. We had oxtail mac and cheese and the whole branzino with mofongo and black rice. Absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully seasoned and freshly made. Just amazing. A special shoutout to the owner, Alifax (Ali). Such a nice guy. His vision for the place is very clearly shown in the decor and the menu. It’s clear he enjoys food and wants us to enjoy his, and we definitely did. Thank you, sir. Please don’t change anything you do; it’ll keep everyone, including us, coming back.

Randomly came across this restaurant on google maps and so happy I did! The food was incredible!! We had akra, oxtail Mac, lamb chops, and kale salad. All of which was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. It appears everything is made to order so it did take a little while but was worth the wait.

Late Friday night vibe. My girl and I had a couple of appetizers. We did the bronze have some drinks the rum punch shaking the room Waitress was very pleasant and willing to explain all the food to us. The pricing wasn’t bad and the portion of food was just the right amount was able to take a doggy bag back home and enjoy it for a second time around. Got to say that I was able to listen to music and be able to talk at the same time. Would like to know what a Saturday vibe is going to be like.

I came by on Christmas Day, I was pleasantly surprised that they were open. The bartender/waiter Chris was extremely nice and welcoming he really made my day. And the food was delicious! I highly recommend the Pulled Chicken Sandwich.

Lakay bistro, is named aptly - it was like a slice of home.We were treated like family. Griot was flavorful, moist, and very fresh. Oxtail Mac was also amazing. The plantains were perfect, I ate every bite! I was introducing my friend to Haitian cuisine and was proud that place this did our food justice. I’m so glad to have a nice Haitian restaurant with great service in Brooklyn serving a bit of home.

When this gem was prepping to open, I remember walking in, meeting the owner and immediately, I knew that I would become a regular and after trying it yesterday for the first time ever, I can confirm I will be back! The space is beautifully decorated, the bartender was very funny, took our orders and we waited for our food to come, we came prepared knowing that this restaurant prepares everything fresh and are relatively new, our food took about 30 minutes to get to us but truly, the wait went by really quick, we sipped on our drinks, enjoyed the music and truly enjoyed the atmosphere. The food came to us steaming hot, delicious and it just kept getting better from there, we were checked on, they made sure everything was okay, service was truly one of the best I have had in a Haitian restaurant, I have been to maybe all of them in Brooklyn and this one is truly worth a shot. I cannot wait to see them flourish, even my husband as a picky eater considered ordering some food to go! Will be back, would recommend!

My wife, daughter and I went for dinner here and it was fantastic. We were really excited to see a place open up nearby that served Caribbean food and we were blown away. We ordered the chicken and waffles, cajun-creole shrimp & grits, the griot bites, as well as the Akira and the Branzino. We also had some cocktails and my daughter had a mocktail (oh and dessert was fantastic too!). The cocktails are incredible. The branzino and griot bites were standouts, but it was all amazing. Service was great, everyone was friendly, and the place had a really nice and welcoming feel to it. We'll definitely be back.

Went there a couple of months ago and had a great experience! The owner was very attentive to my experience and was asking for feedback as he handed over the meals. Their Oxtail Mac & Cheese was top tier and their drinks tasted amazing as well as their tres leches desert. Will definitely be coming back soon!

Total happenstance stumbling upon this new restaurant (opened the day before) in my neighborhood. 1st and foremost: it's pretty but ambiance isn't everything. They were still working out their menu and offered sampler plates and if that's any indication of what's to come......consider me a repeat customer, cause i WILL be back. Welcome to the neighborhood Lakay Bistro. You'll be my new favorite spot!

I ended my birthday weekend with dinner at Lakay Bistro and I am pleasantly pleased as well as proud. The owners Ali and Steve were extremely hospitable. The decor is beautiful and you get a nice vibe when you enter. The space is very nice size and I am grateful they've made their home in Bed Stuy. I will be going back soon. The oxtails w/mac n cheese was tasty and delicious. I also had the branzino with black rice. All well cooked and delicious. Don't forget to ask for Pikiz. Just yummy food.

Happened to stop by during their soft opening. With any new place there will always be kinks and understanding that they are still getting their footing. I was able to give them feedback in person as well which just helps them improve and prepare for the grand opening. Upon arrival the place was packed and I was surprisingly able to get a table right away. Nice minimal decor with wicker lamps. I was surprised at the amount of seating so that was good. Tables and bar seating in the front and additional tables and a bench in the back. Because it was a soft opening they were providing limited food items. They had a special where you can get 3 small bite items for $25. I was told that they only had the griot bites on tostones with spicy honey creole glaze and baked mac and cheese with oxtails so that's what I ordered and a rum punch. As I was waiting I kept seeing the tamarind rum chicken as well as djon djon rice (not on menu) being served. For clarity I asked again about the $25 deal and if the chicken was available. The waiter said the only additional item available was the conch. Then he came back to say they don't have that. To capitalize on the deal I ordered an extra mac n cheese with oxtails since they were out of the other options. I also asked to switch the tostones with djon djon rice after I was informed that it could be substituted. The griot and mac n cheese came out first. Which arrived with the tostones instead of the rice. The extra mac and rice arrived and the waiter comped the charge of the rice since it was supposed to be a substitution and not a side. All of this was going on and I still hadn't received my drink, which I ordered before my food. Overall the food was tasty. The djon djon rice had a nice heat to it. The mac n cheese had a good flavor as well. The amount of oxtails vary. You might just get one big piece or 3 small pieces. I asked for pikliz but they didn't have any. The rum punch was good and strong but not worth $15 for the glass size and the amount of ice they give. All this is happening and I kept seeing chicken being served. The table next to me received a double portion of chicken because they then ran out of griot. Lastly it took 30+ minutes to get a to-go box and additional time to get the check. I love that you can pay your bill from your phone but if that's the case it shouldn't take forever to get the bill. This happened to me and multiple tables. My bill needed to be adjusted to reflect the djon djon rice deduction. The food is good but the kitchen and waiters need to correspond. There is a difference between being told that something is sold out versus they will need additional time to prep. The bar is a bit slow. Again not a bad experience just a few kinks as they are new.

Amazing place, from the decor/energy to the drinks and cuisine. New place, but the food is already amazing and they're expanding the menu according to the staff. Very nice place, coming back soon!

The food is soo good, tons of flavor. Cozy ambience and the nicest staff. I had a flawless experience and am excited to make myself a regular.