Le Pistol Bar & Cafe

Amazing spot in Prospect Heights! The cocktails and food are so good. The staff are friendly and attentive! I had the Punk 75 and the Oxtail French Dip! 🤤 apparently this is the new happening spot in Brooklyn! Definitely coming back here!

Four of us enjoyed Sunday brunch! We cleaned our own plates and the extra fruit plate and table pancake plate. I’ll speak to the most delicious Shrimp & Grits I’ve ever had. That says everything as that and eggs Benedict are two of my faves to try everywhere and compare. First, the grits were creamiest ever. The grilled shrimp was done perfectly, but the addition of soft, thin onion slices, bites of porkbelly, and sweet microgreens made every bite delicious. We were visiting Brooklyn, but our kids said they added Le Pistol to their top 5 now.

Love this bar/cafe.. The drinks & food are amazing!!! I love a good burger but if you're looking for something a little more elevated, get the oxtail dip on baguette!!!!!!!!! Absolutely delicious. I almost stopped by today for another one. The deviled eggs are a hit as well. Good food, cocktails, & tunes..

Hospitality and engagement are missing...probably because they have local traffic.... food was good. They do not check back in until check is due....opportunities for being better hosts.

Very nice spot to get together with a friend or a small family get together. Unfortunately I was driving a pregnant lady,so I couldn't drink. Food was good,but my main reason, for going back would be atmosphere: people, music,relax design.

The food was phenomenal, we had the frites, pork belly, smash burger and shrimp and grits. Everything was made to perfection, the flavors blended amazing with each bite. The staff is so kind and personable. Will definitely be back!

This place is such a gem! Everything from the food to the drinks to the atmosphere is such a fun (and almost European!) vibe! 10/10. No notes!

First off, outstanding customer service. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. The food is spectacular and they nail it with everything on the menu. You can see the use of attention to detail when it comes to presentation and taste. Came down from Massachusetts and always stop by when coming to Brooklyn because this place is outstanding

Nice chill drinking spot with good drinks to boot? Sign me up! Great staples, friendly staff, great indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect spot to swing by and get some great food that won't break the bank!

We came on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We arrived around 2:15. It was busy outside but inside, we were one of maybe three parties. We ordered A Classic Breakfast, 1 Flap Jack special of the day (blueberry), Salmon Toast and an ice coffee. I checked the time, it was 2:30 when we put in the order. Ice coffee didn't arrive until 3:00. By 3:15, I asked to check on our order. My two young sons were on their best behavior but they were already getting antsy. Our food did not arrive until 3:30. The most atrocious part of the whole ordeal was how terrible the food was. The pancakes (2 small pieces) were completely burnt on the outside, doused in powered sugar and raw on the inside. My sons were hungry and didn't even want to touch it. See photo. Thankfully, the manager comped the dish because I would be even more angry having to pay 15 bucks for that terrible pancake. I ordered a classic breakfast. It took the longest to come out of the kitchen and it was sooo insulting. It was completely tasteless. The so called "special bacon" was simply two pieces of pork belly tossed in the deep fryer. It was not seasoned at all. You couldn't even make it better with salt. It was so fried, nothing sticks on it. I felt like I was eating cardboard. The dish came with eggs so I asked for it to be scrambled and that's literally all I got. One scrambled, completely unseasoned egg that took over an hour to make. Challah toast wasn't even a full piece of toast. It was a quarter of a full piece. The dish came with raspberries and some orange slices. It was supposed to come with an avocado but it was missing. This insulting dish cost 18 bucks. That isn't all. After seeing us wait for so long, someone brought out some spicy crackers and orange slices for us. It was a nice gesture. He mentioned that the crackers were spicy because they sprinkled paprika on them. He completely forgot to mention that the oranges were soaked in red wine. At first I thought they were blood oranges so I allowed my four year old and two year old sons to have some. Nope they were wine soaked orange slices. Giving two stars for the kind, young waiter who seated us and helped comp our pancake. I also understand that it was a busy Saturday but our experience was beyond poor. I appreciate that they comped the pancake dish (that didn't get eaten) and the ice coffee. However, we still paid 40 bucks for two lousy dishes that took over an hour to arrive. We left still hungry and annoyed that we wasted our time.

Only commenting on dinner, as we didn't have drinks. This is the kind of place with a menu that sounds pretty good and prices that seem like they would be typical/acceptable, assuming the food is pretty good. But the food is so thoroughly mediocre, at that price point, it becomes an irritating experience. The fries (small basket for $6) were lukewarm--clearly had been sitting around. Why?? We were one of only two tables in the whole place. And the fries came out first, well before everything else (including the burger)... Is it that hard to get the timing right? On a slow night? Maybe they had extra sitting around from someone who had been in the restaurant before us? Confusing. The burger was a small $18 extra well-done (extra over-cooked, that is) smash burger with sweetened tomatoes (confit, theoretically) and cheese, in a potato roll or brioche--couldn't tell because it was smashed and dry. Why smashed and griddled hard in both sides like a panini? Was the bun stale? For $18, the cold fries couldn't have been included? The $16 kale salad came very lightly tossed in a simple vinaigrette, piled onto a little side plate with a small handful of candied walnuts and a few small cubes of totally unseasoned (unsalted, undressed) beets on top. This was not baby kale, but pretty firm, dry curly kale, stems and all. The $25 oxtail sandwich arrived not on focaccia as described on the menu, but on a baguette, with a side of rich beef consume for dipping. This was surprisingly good next to everything else. The wings were just six extra deep fried little wing halves plopped onto a plate for $15. Like, what? Literally like the 10 cent bar wings from back in the day. That's more expensive than Fish Cheeks wings, which can be had for $18 for 4 whole wings (8 halves, plus the little end wings for nibbling), plump and marinated and juicy and perfectly fried after being tossed in a special coating that makes them extra crispy, served with an incredible dipping sauce. The Le Pistol wings were as far from that as possible. My point here is this: you can't just cook something super mediocre and price it the same way super delicious restaurants are pricing things. The ingredients are not the same, the level of expertise and experience of the kitchen crew is not the same, the time going into preparing those dishes is not the same. The food pics from the first few months this place was open look much better than what we had. Maybe the chef left and now there's just a kitchen crew on their own? No idea--but what's coming out of the kitchen does not warrant the prices. Seems like this place either needs to seriously step it up in the kitchen or dramatically lower prices and let itself be a bar with a little food.

I got invited to a friendsgiving influencer event and had a blast. I love attending these types of events because it exposes me to new establishments that I wouldn't otherwise know about. The food was absolutely delicious as well as the cocktails & ambiance. The staff was attentive & super friendly and provided great service. The Dj had the place rocking!!!! The oxtail french dip on baguette was insane. The deviled eggs was also delicious as well. I'll definitely be back to try out some more menu items & tasty cocktails. IG:thefunfluencer

Great spot for some drinks and vibes. Love the jazz nights. Burger and fries are excellent.

Came by spontaneously last week and was drawn in by the cute outdoor tables. They have a nice list of cocktails, beers, wines and also snacks. We had some wines, nuts, and deviled eggs- everything was great! They also have regular events from jazz music to trivia. Definitely worth checking out! :)

Ugh the food was amazing! The service was good, everyone was pretty friendly & explained the menu. The espresso martini was great, would recommend even for folks who aren't into pumpkin spice, that flavor isn't too strong. The caesar salad & burger went so well together. The burger wasn't overwhelming at all & the perfect meal after a happy hour. It was a quiet diner like setting & would be cute for a quick bite or date night.

The most random find turned into the best gem of a place!! I picked this place since it was in between me and my friend and looked decent. That's it and nothing else really. We both ordered the burger, which I was expecting just plain old regular bar food but this burger was incredible. Im talking mouth watering, juicy, real high-quality tasting burger. Really shocked me! Then.. all of a sudden it turned into a trivia night! My friend and I ended up staying for hours having way too much fun. This place has become a new local recommended spot I tell my friends

What a cute spot. We came to Le Pistol after walking down Washington, looking for a dinner spot and seeing how much that area has changed. So many places closed Le Pistol was a pleasant surprise. It's spacious yet quaint, which is hard to pull off in NYC. The menu is straightforward and lots on there I wanted to try! We ordered two dirty martinis and the salmon kale salad and veggie burger. Everything was deliciousssss. I saw some reviews on the service. I found the service to be very friendly and accommodating. And I appreciate it's a spot you can sit back, chill and not feel rushed. Maybe some people are rushing their dining experience....just sayin

Word of mouth is spreading among Brooklyn Foodies! This is the go-to place for weekend brunch. The food coming out of the kitchen look like art pieces and these are generous portion sized meals. Le Pistol definitely gives customers their money's worth. Service is top notch and the staff smiles more than the staff at Trader Joe's. The kind of restaurant for families and first dates.

Came here recently with a few friends. It was quite warm inside, which was a bit unpleasant. Service was friendly and helpful. I ended up ordering the happy hour special of a beer and a burger, as well as some happy hour fries. Overall, everything was pretty solid. The beer is smaller than a pint, but was still refreshing given the heat. I thought the burger was extremely flavorful. Overall, the happy hour specials were really good value, and I probably will come back for them again sometime.

I came here with a few friends for some food and was pleasantly surprised to see there was a happy hour special, which we happily indulged in. At the time, the special was a beer and burger for $19, which was really good value. Just note, the beer wasn't a full pint. The burger was tasty as was the fries (which were also on happy hour). The interior was decorated nicely too - it did remind me of France, but our table did feel a little cramped. Pretty good spot for their happy hour specials.

The new spot is now open and while I'm still a wee bit sad at the closing of the previous eatery, this place can definitely become a great replacement! 1st- it looks bigger! I'm sure that's b/c its the windows not being stained glass anymore allows more light to come in. It feels very homey w/o losing style. I love a stool w/ a back b/c in my old age I need the support, so even though the bar stools don't have backs I'm still pretty comfy. 2nd- I wanna know who came up w/ the idea for Oxtail French dip Baguette? They need a gold medal! It's ridiculously good and I'll be fighting myself to not get it every time. The price will help me leave it alone ...$30 for a sandwich, but damn it's good. I actually will have the other half for lunch today. LOL! My companion had the fried oyster sandwich and an order of fries on the side. one moment it was there the next it was gone. Safe to say they thoroughly enjoyed it. We also enjoyed the Breakfast porn drink....soooo tasty. 3rd- The service was wee bit slow, but they just opened and were super attentive and nice. I trust this will be rectified after they get into the groove. I'm sure I will frequent this way too often!

Le Pistol sounds like the title of a Jean-Pierre Melville gangster movie, but in fact is a neighborhood French bistro in Prospect Heights. It's not a bad spot for a quick drink - I opted for a kir royale and a French 75 - but is probably not a destination eatery or bar. The Caesar salad had a nice freshness, but I found the black garlic served with the fries a bit pungent (and I've otherwise previously loved this topping elsewhere).

Easily the worst service I have experienced in a restaurant in recent memory. Not a single person came to check on our table of 5 after we placed our order, to the point that we went to the bar to order additional drinks. After waiting over an hour, we finally caught someone's eye and asked about our food, and learned that our order was never entered. Couldn't tell you how the food was, since we never got it! Not an experience I would recommend.

Great happy hour! Food is fine. The salads are good and as are the fries. Staff have always been accommodating.

I have been peeking into this place for the last few weeks and was really looking forward to it opening. Needless to say, it did not disappoint! I'm so glad they took the frosting from the windows as it really opens it up and makes it very bright. Drinks were on point, great cocktails and good range of beers. Brooks and Jason were both working on opening day and were so lovely and welcoming, I feel like this may be my new local. Didn't try the food but my friend had the pork belly and said it was amazing. I don't eat meat but I will try something wheh I come back. So excited this is in the neighborhood!

Went in for brunch ordered two sandwiches and waited for a total hour before having to flag down the waitress. When asked how much longer the wait will be for our food she simply responded "food???" as if that was her first time hearing of such a term. We didn't have any drinks just water and they thought "those people in the corner with nothing to eat or drink and increasingly desolate looks on their faces are good for another hour like that. That is good for business.". Finally we got our sandwiches after having an actual ticket for them go to the kitchen and the kicker is they were literally the most mid sandwiches of our lives. We would have been better off just leaving. And no comp for the wait too which was the nice cherry on top.

Amazing spot with a lively scene for jazz and trivia. I loved the burger and was impressed by the freshness of the food. The kitchen team and front of house are doing a great job at the hardest thing in the world - making a great neighborhood bar with excellent food at reasonable prices. They've been in the old Sunshine spot about a year and they are an incredible addition to the area.

Went last weekend for brunch. We ordered the Shrimp & Grits and Biscuits & Oxtail Gravy, which was decent. Disappointed in the service. We waited about 45 min-1 hr for our food. Meanwhile, the table next to us was seated after us, but their food was served before ours b/c they knew the owner.

The food was phenomenal, we had the frites, pork belly, smash burger and shrimp and grits. Everything was made to perfection, the flavors blended amazing with each bite. The staff were very personable. Will definitely be back!

Arrived at 2:55p on Sunday for brunch. Ok, kitchen closing in 5 minutes so I ordered a featured cocktail & the breakfast sandwich also a feature on the menu. Service was slow, but friendly, restaurant almost empty. The breakfast porn cocktail was really nice but the sandwich arrived without 2 main ingredients... bacon & tomato. Eventually, after calling it to the attention of the server, the missing ingredients came. By now the eggs are cold. Thank goodness the cocktail was refreshing and good. Will give them another try... hoping for better!

INCREDIBLE food! Truly the best brunch I've had in months; the shrimp and grits is flavorful, plentiful and creamy and has a generous amount of shrimp and pork belly (equally as good). The pancakes were delicious as well, and whatever you do, don't forget to try the "breakfast porn" cocktail. 10/10. Can't wait to try their dinner menu as well.

Ordered the burger was absolutely fantastic oh my god will be back for it. The fries were just okay good portion enough for two, not sure I'd get them again plus they didn't come with the burger. Cocktail was good as well. Will come back maybe for happy hour or trivia night :)

Damn! These guys love food and it shows. Very creative flavor profiles--the pork belly with harissa(?) and amba(??); the wedge salad(?) were amazing. The onions on the burger are insanely good. Great service, inexpensive etc. Great work. You should go here!

I got the lemon pepper wings and they were amazing. Rebecca was my bartender and she was very attentive and helpful, not hard on the eyes either. She gave me great recommendations and the drinks were delicious! It was one of their jazz band nights too and I felt like the band fit into the vibe really well without being overpowering or loud. Overall, great night!

Best new spot in the neighborhood. A perfect corner spot with an ambiance that is both cozy and lively (with a playlist that is ). The "breakfast porn" cocktail is a must, along with the ginger honey salmon bowl. Go check it out!

My friend and I happened to stumble here after the Brooklyn gardens and we were so happy to be here. The drinks were amazing, cactus juice were the best and the apps are unreal. I highly recommend stopping by for a drink or an app, the staff is so friendly and knowledgeable in giving advice, hours passed before we realized we had to go home

Food was amazing. Got the burger and it was really something special. Ambiance was great. Not impossible to get into. Mellow atmosphere. Wait staff were super nice. Highly recommended.

Came tonight and wanted to enjoy the patio. It was soon taken over by 6-8 college kids who moved their table to be less than a foot from mine. I saw another party move inside because of them. Was hoping staff would not let that happen. Food is good but the ambience was poor. Won't be back.

Nice casual place, good fries, friendly staff! Fun neighborhood place. For dates or friends

What a serendipitous find! We were coming from the Brooklyn Museum looking for somewhere to eat close by. The place we had heard about was closed so we kept walking and found Le Pistol. We didn't know what to expect as the outside was unassuming with little signage out front. It's looked cute enough to walk in and try. Boy were we blown away by the food!! So very tasty!! From the salads, to the sandwiches/burgers, to the dessert. The chefs are amazing!! The service was friendly and attentive and the price was reasonable and definitely worth it. If I'm ever in the area again I would absolutely eat here again.

Yes and yes! The atmosphere was exactly what I needed for a late night bite. The burger was just a one way trip to flavor town. Scrumptious. Reservations in advance is always a good move.

Love the new spot! Came here for dinner and drinks on a Friday night - there was a fun crowd, great music and friendly staff. There's a big cocktail selection and the martinis were on point. The burger was also amazing - can't wait to go back!

Incredible new spot. My husband and I enjoyed the Tough Lover, Breakfast Porn, My Type and Paloma cocktails-all unique and delicious! Brooks, our bartender, was knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. Also had the Goat cheese w/crostini, pork belly lollipops, fried chicken sandwich and burger. Wow! So happy this new spot opened up. Will be back often, for sure'

I had one of the saddest experiences of my life at this place. For emphasis: this is my first Yelp review ever. I'd been here once before and loved the ambience/aesthetic/overall vibe. I showed up at 8:30 on a Saturday night and sat at the bar. Bartender was dealing with kitchen issues and no shows from the wait staff, apparently. I ordered a martini, pork belly bites and a caesar salad. By 9:45. No sign of food. No communication from the staff. Pork belly bites finally came about an hour after I ordered. It took serious work to cut through them. I hate to be so hyperbolic, but they were just really bad. Caesar Salad never came. I can't blame the bartender too much. He seemed like a nice guy in a no-win situation. But no communication that they were totally screwed. When I settled up, bartender offered to take the salad, which never came, off the tab and a free shot. Thanks? This place has real potential as a cool neighborhood hangout. Martini was solid. But would appreciate some more self awareness and honesty when things are going that haywire.

Burger was surprisingly good and delicious. One of the best around all Brooklyn. Service was warm and efficient. Will definitely return!

Wanted to love it but it didn't pass my test . The music was a nice touch and enjoyable . However , place is understaffed , food seems pricey ....seating outside not very comfortable . We had to flag down a waiter and wait awhile to have our order taken . The night we went was 100 degrees and there was little a/c. The food was good but nothing special ....Please hire some more wait staff , get some comfortable seating and maybe have some more choices on the menu . The deviled eggs were killer however and both waiters were very friendly , just really too busy to attend to us.

The place is great! Love the food and such a great spot for a date night. I think it just opened up but it's becoming a go-to spot for me and my husband. The music is fun and fresh and the staff was really friendly and knowledgable. Would go again!

Came here for brunch. I wanted to give this a good rating, the staff was super kind and were hustling as best they could but were understaffed to be able to serve the brunch clientele. That would have been fine but the food was disappointing. The pancakes and egg sandwich were overcooked. And we had missing bacon in our egg sandwich, it was delivered to us in a glass ashtray (interesting choice) and was also dry and overcooked. Service: slow but lovely. Food: needs some love

Wonderful place! We all got the Oxtail Ban mi with aju'. Sabastion was very helpful and help our group of 4 get a fantastic table.

Really happy with the new addition to the neighborhood. I'd say mid-level prices. I got two drinks, a burger and fries and It was 50$. Typical these days price wise! 12$ for a glass of wine beats the other spots 15-20$ glass of wine in the 'hood. Glad it's here will come for their all day Monday happy hours

First time eating here and was very impressed with the food, the service and the atmosphere. Great cocktails. Had a great experience. Loved it!

Unbelievable food, drinks and service, this is a great spot. Will be back very soon! Can't recommend more

I had great service at Le pistol . Food was amazing . I like them very well . Thank you so much . I'll come back for sure.

Came for Friday happy hour. Amazing, perfectly cold martinis, delicious burger and oxtail dip, really friendly service and great ambiance. Highly highly recommend!