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bar56

Dumbo · New American

53 Water St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★245 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and flavorful food, including tuna tartare, oysters, and ravioli, as well as its creative cocktails and thoughtfully curated wine list. They also highlight the warm, stylish, and cozy atmosphere, with nice background music and perfect ambient lighting. Guests mention the attentive and knowledgeable staff, who provide excellent service.

Polished New American with 1,557 on-chain check-ins.

bar56 is a $$ New American restaurant in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

bar56 works the $$$ New American lane with a data trail to match: 1,603 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading as its busiest days. Its Google profile is similarly strong, holding a 4.7 rating across 241 reviews.

The review signals include fresh, flavorful food, strong drinks, excellent service, and a clean, professional room with woody, retro interiors. One reviewer also called out the music during a New Year’s Eve visit described as a “10 out of 10.”

One note from the record: a 4-star reviewer praised the meal overall but found the branzino under-seasoned with skin that was not crispy. The smarter read is to treat bar56 as a polished drinks-and-dinner pick, especially on its busier Blackbird days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 1,603 all-time on-chain check-ins for bar56.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Friday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 241 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise the food, service, and overall vibe.
  • One review specifically describes woody, retro interiors.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

bar56 has logged 1,603 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Friday and Saturday—driving the most activity.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

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CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups
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Flynet check ins

1,603

Neighborhood

Dumbo

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Review signal

4.7

245 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Why go

bar56 works the $$$ New American lane with a data trail to match: 1,603 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Friday and Saturday leading as its busiest days. Its Google profile is similarly strong, holding a 4.7 rating across 241 reviews.

The review signals include fresh, flavorful food, strong drinks, excellent service, and a clean, professional room with woody, retro interiors. One reviewer also called out the music during a New Year’s Eve visit described as a “10 out of 10.”

One note from the record: a 4-star reviewer praised the meal overall but found the branzino under-seasoned with skin that was not crispy. The smarter read is to treat bar56 as a polished drinks-and-dinner pick, especially on its busier Blackbird days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

245 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 1,603 all-time on-chain check-ins for bar56.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Friday and Saturday.
  • Google users rate it 4.7 from 241 reviews.
  • Highlighted reviews praise the food, service, and overall vibe.
  • One review specifically describes woody, retro interiors.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

bar56 has logged 1,603 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Friday and Saturday—driving the most activity.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does bar56 serve?

bar56 serves New American cuisine.

How expensive is bar56?

bar56 is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is bar56 located?

bar56 is located at 53 Water St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201.

How do I check in at bar56?

Download the Blackbird app, visit bar56 in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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