Bar Tabac

Spearheading Bastille Day celebrations in Cobble Hill, this decidedly retro French restaurant brings the spirit of France in the 60's to Brooklyn. A casual ambience welcomes diners for lunch on Monday through Friday, brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and a daily dinner service. True Francophiles will go for the duck confit, truite amandine or coq au vin. But, there's certainly no shame in ordering the Burger Bar Tabac, often said to be the best burger on Smith Street. Don't leave without sampling one of the house cocktails or perhaps a nice Calvados. Stick around for a while to enjoy the live jazz music, Sunday through Thursday at 8 pm and at Sunday brunch from noon to 4 pm.