The Snail

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postThe Snail in Greenpoint — worth a trip716 pts
“Had a killer meal at The Snail in Greenpoint and wanted to share some thoughts + pics in case anyone’s curious about checking it out.”
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in:The Snail in Greenpoint — worth a trip15 pts
“It was very good. The Caesar salad was just kind of a perfect simple Caesar. Beef tartare was delicious. I got a flat iron chicken with a red wine sauce that was wonderfully juicy and tender with a very crispy skin and very flavorful sauce. I would absolutely eat there again.”
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in:The Snail in Greenpoint — worth a trip10 pts
“I really liked The Snail! The sticky toffee pudding might be the best dessert in nyc right now (imo).”
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in:Any of these I should scrap?5 pts
“The Snail would be a good option if you’re looking for a 4 Charles alternative since the head chef is an Au Cheval alum.”
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in:Anywhere I can sit with a friend for a glass of wine and GOOD dessert in Willamsburg?4 pts
replying to u/the_chonkist: The Snail.
“Nothing in this thread is coming close to that sticky toffee pudding”
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in:Best openings of 2025 so far?4 pts
replying to u/air-: What is the driving the appeal for the snail? I ask since the menu looks similar to plenty of other restaurants while all the hype and no reservations means it's a tough getting a table
“The burger is quality and the sticky toffee date cake is one of the best desserts in the city imo”
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in:looking for desserts with a cinnamon roll/bread pudding/sticky toffee pudding flavor profile4 pts
“Sticky toffee at the snail is also 20/10”
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in:The Snail in Greenpoint — worth a trip3 pts
“One of my fave burgers in the city!”
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in:Best openings of 2025 so far?3 pts
replying to u/air-: What is the driving the appeal for the snail? I ask since the menu looks similar to plenty of other restaurants while all the hype and no reservations means it's a tough getting a table
“Starters and sides are all very well executed, burger, chicken and steak are excellent (albeit slightly overpriced) and desserts are outstanding.”
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in:The Snail or Bernie’s?2 pts
“the sticky toffee date cake from The Snail is one of the best desserts I’ve ever had”
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in:The Snail in Greenpoint — worth a trip2 pts
replying to u/amandabug: the chips and ham app seems easy to recreate. was it super salty though or were the chips unsalted?
“got this last week, it was pretty salty and not worth it; you can definitely just recreate it at home”
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in:The snail2 pts
“The snails, ham chips, and salads are decent. The pasta is solid, the burger is solid (not Top 5) but those desserts!!”
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in:What is your favorite seafood pasta you’ve had in the city?2 pts
“Crab cappeletti at the snail”
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in:The Snail in Greenpoint — worth a trip1 pts
replying to u/traumerisch: got this last week, it was pretty salty and not worth it; you can definitely just recreate it at home
“It was definitely salty, but also too tasty to stop eating.”
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in:Best openings of 2025 so far?1 pts
replying to u/air-: What is the driving the appeal for the snail? I ask since the menu looks similar to plenty of other restaurants while all the hype and no reservations means it's a tough getting a table
“It's top tier food and drinks that are reasonably priced”
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in:Best openings of 2025 so far?1 pts
replying to u/air-: What is the driving the appeal for the snail? I ask since the menu looks similar to plenty of other restaurants while all the hype and no reservations means it's a tough getting a table
“it’s good not great, it’s not cheap, it’s not exciting”
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in:Boyfriend’s Birthday dinner with great steaks/burger.1 pts
“the snail!! their burger is similar to the one at 4 charles and their steak is actual PERFECTION.”
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in:What’s the last spot you ate at that totally blew you away?1 pts
“But the snail was absolutely worth it, the pastas were all excellent and the sticky date cake was maybe the best dessert I’ve had.”
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in:If you could have just one dish, from one restaurant...1 pts
“Mushroom scarpinocc from The Snail”
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postPeter Luger vs Red Hook Tavern & Other Popular Burgers91 pts
“The Snail (Brooklyn): 7/10, very good upscale burger, not mind blowing but my favorite at this level”
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in:I'm part of a burger league trying 20+ burgers in NYC. These are my stats so far. Any places we should add?20 pts
“The snail”
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in:Best openings of 2025 so far?11 pts
“The snail”
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in:Best Martini and Burger Combo?6 pts
“The Snail is a great little new place”
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in:Anywhere I can sit with a friend for a glass of wine and GOOD dessert in Willamsburg?6 pts
“The Snail.”
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in:Favorite places in NYC that don’t take reservations6 pts
“The Snail”
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in:Looking to impress my tattooed, millennial sister visiting from Portland, ME. Williamsburg/Greenpoint … something uniquely of the area. Price/genre not important, just vibe. I’m older and out of touch.5 pts
“The snail!”
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in:The Snail or Bernie’s?3 pts
“genuinely enjoyed The Snail”
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in:The Snail or Bernie’s?3 pts
“I much prefer the snail, its not even close.”
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in:The Snail or Bernie’s?3 pts
“The Snail by far”
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in:Best Caesar salad with a vinaigrette-y dressing in the city?3 pts
“The snail”
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in:What is your favorite Steak Frites in NYC? Non steakhouse if possible3 pts
“The snail”
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in:Good place for sticky toffee pudding in nyc. Help me please2 pts
“The Snail is SO good.”
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in:What are the best burgers in New York City?2 pts
“The Snail”
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in:Who has the best Steak au poivre and frites in the city?2 pts
“The Snail’s version is fantastic”
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in:Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Dining Solo, Eat Everything. Recommendations please!2 pts
replying to u/seltzer321: Second Rule of Thirds!
“The Snail”
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in:walking into The Snail tonite for 3. .2 pts
“One of my favorite spots for a walkin.”
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in:Corner Store reservation/walk-in question/suggestions?2 pts
“Danny’s, American bar, the snail are all much better”
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in:Best burgers in Brooklyn???🍔🍟1 pts
“The Snail”
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in:The Snail or Bernie’s?1 pts
“both are great. can’t go wrong”
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in:Good place for sticky toffee pudding in nyc. Help me please1 pts
“The snail”
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in:The snail1 pts
“This place is so mid. Seriously DO NOT waste your time”
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in:The snail1 pts
replying to u/Vivid_Stop7794: This place is so mid. Seriously DO NOT waste your time
“I went it was mid”
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in:What other restaurants have Caesar salads like Cafe Mado's?1 pts
“The Snail in Greenpoint”
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in:What restaurant should I go to in Williamsburg?1 pts
replying to u/scarstring: Francie Le crocodile St anselm Sushi Shiro Bernie’s Bonnie’s Pies n Thighs Bamonte’s Peter Lugers The four horsemen Commodore Edith’s Fini Destephanos Lilia Maison premiere Misi
“The Snail”
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in:Must try steak and frites (BK)1 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: French Louis Le crocodile Cozy royale
“The Snail is also excellent.”
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in:What is your favorite Steak Frites in NYC? Non steakhouse if possible1 pts
“The Snail”
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in:What is your favorite Steak Frites in NYC? Non steakhouse if possible1 pts
“The Snail”
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in:Assistance with dinner option - coming from Toronto1 pts
“Gramercy tavern, the snail, four horsemen, gator or one white street for “new-American” would fit the bill”
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in:looking for desserts with a cinnamon roll/bread pudding/sticky toffee pudding flavor profile0 pts
“The snail”
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in:What Brooklyn restaurant “wow’d” you recently?-1 pts
“The Snail!”
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