Bubby's Brooklyn (CLOSED)

Went there with some friends last night to enjoy their restaurant week offerings. Waited over an hour for the 1st course and app - all of which were "eh" at best. The waiter didn't even realize we hadn't gotten ANYTHING (not even bread) until we reminded him. Waited 20 thirsty minutes for a 2nd round of drinks since the main courses STILL weren't out. About 30 minutes later (and my hunger had passed by then), the main courses finally came out - 1 friend had to opt for a different entree as they ran out of meatloaf and 2 others had to change their side dish as they ran out of potato salad. Even tho the restaurant wasn't full, the waiter claimed the kitchen was "backed up" while we are pretty sure he didn't put the order in...A lesson in patience but definitely not worth the free round of drinks ("manager's promo") or the wait.

I can't comment on their erratic hours as I've only been here for brunch. I've had it here 4 -5 times so far. I Love their brunch! I've had the Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Florentine, Different pancakes (my kitchen has inadequate venting and I love pancakes), home made granola, and OH their grits are from scratch! not that lumpy dry instant stuff! I adore their grits - just wish the serving size (w/brunch) was bigger! lol

Having just moved from Manhattan (West Village) to Dumbo, I knew it would be a difficult adjustment period. Bubby's is not making it an easy transition. Foods ok. But they are open, rarely.... tough on people that reside here that have 3 places to choose from. They get great business from weddings, but unless we get to participate in our own version of Dumbo Wedding Crashers, it blows for us. Get it together or let someone else move into that location that wants to service the hungry people in Dumbo.

Went to Bubby's for the first time for dinner last Thursday. I loved the comfort food menu and the cozy yet loft-like interior. I had the pulled pork with some creamy and delicious mac and cheese on the side. We decided to make room for a slice of warm apple pie and we did not regret that decision. Not a restaurant for those on a diet, that's for sure! And the view from this restaurant of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges is just amazing. Definitely worth the trip out to Dumbo.

I feel like this restaurant is CONSTANTLY closed for private events. And they are not open Monday thru Wednesday (the answering machine says that this is only in the winter, but I have news for you Bubbys Brooklyn - it is now spring. It's April and it's been spring since March 20 - wake up) which sucks a lot. Annoying.

I have been here twice over the last 3 months..once for dinner and last Sun for brunch. I thought the food was deelicious and generously portioned on both ocassions.The wait staff is friendly and service is quick, efficient and delightful. On both these visits I had my grandchildren with me. Early Fri nite dinner was with a 7 year old and a 17 month old and brunch with the baby. The kids were in heaven. There is a play area stocked with toys tucked in to a corner of this huge, loft-like airey space and we were seated close enough to let them play and keep an eye on them so they felt very in charge and independent. I would assume that later in the vening the kids clear out and it is a place where young adults get to play.

When I pay $12 for pancakes that were featured in Goumet magazine, I'm expecting some exceptional pancakes. Alas, Bubby's sour cream pancakes were dry and fairly bland. My mom's pancakes made with Bisquick are far better. The portion sizes were good, but it was still very overpriced. My friend paid $16 for Eggs Benedict that he called just okay. I wouldn't ever go back to this place.