The Brooklyn Barge — Restaurant in New York

I do like this place, although it is overcrowded most of the time. Yesterday, however, the security and whoever seemed at least semi-in-charge, behaved very rudely. As we were there for a little with our friends and wrapping up our drinks after the last call, another friend of ours (who has just finished his shift at work) wanted to join us. I politely went and spoke to the security and asked to allow him to join us, so that we can finish our drinks. He told us that this was not possible and that this is their policy, so I asked the guy who seemed in charge (hoping not to put more pressure on the security since he seemed to not be able to make this decision), who promissed me to go to see what can be done. I called my friend to check what is happening and he told me they will not let him in and are getting all "aggressive" instructing him to move away from the entrance (which is a dark alley between the two buildings). Long story short 8 of us had to leave our drinks behind to go with our friend somewhere else. I Also, it was 12:40am and I can see that the page shows the place is open until 1:00am, so I do not understand what the problem was. (The childish high-light was the security yelling "Goodnight!" after us as we were leaving, followed by "I take it back!".) It was a very bad ending to a nice evening outing...

Nice greeter/bouncer at the entrance with a little spiel about how The Brooklyn Barge works. I'd never had my age/ID checked on my bicycle... so that was fun. The welcoming committee, the simple/raw bike rack options, and a great view of Manhattan had my hopes up.

Best part, by far, is the view.

My gf ordered a cocktail that was not gulped down with her typical enthusiasm for a tasty mixed drink... the rating offered was, "it's ok". I don't mind 12 bucks for a great cocktail, but this was not great. I ordered a favorite cider (Downeast Cider), so I was content.

Kale salad (let the hipster bs heckling start... I needed my veg) was adequate (not much to screw up - did love the pine nuts), but the tacos were a little bland/boring (shrimp & pork).

Service was ok. It was not that busy and the wait at the bar was moderate. You order food and bev there, and get a "light pager" that tips you off when your food is ready. Our light show went off within 5 min, much faster than expected.

View - great Food and drinks - eh,...

Hello to all welcome new beeeez to thanks for gluing the eye balls and checking out my review here okay folks here we go this place rocks its atmosphere and scenery is amazing you have a choice where you want to eat on the barge and yes it floats to you can drink on it to as well so hope fully you don't get sea lol sick you can sit off the barge to food here super delicious great kitchen staff here to party time if you are a person that like taking pic and video this is the place for you right near the water perfect view of the city as well so if you are in Tue area please give them a try perfect for family friends and live one to go get the belly happy I think you have to go online and reserve a seat for how many of you pay for it and when you go there they will ask for a code or something like that and you are in so until then peace every one...