Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:30 PM
| Monday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Brooklyn: 7:28 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (347) 844-9950 to confirm.
Location & directions
263 Smith StreetBrooklyn, NY 11231
About Bar Bête
Bar Bête is a French restaurant you'll find at 263 Smith Street in Brooklyn, New York. It's part of our guide to 3,238 restaurants, cafes and bars in Brooklyn.
Bar Bête is open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday).
You can visit for dine-in.
You can reach the team at (347) 844-9950.
Quick facts
- Category
- French Restaurant
- Address
- 263 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Phone
- (347) 844-9950
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 8 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for French restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bar Bête’s weekday schedule with 12 other French restaurants in Brooklyn. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:30 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 10:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:15 PM).
In total it is open about 27 hours a week, 30 hours fewer than the local median of 57. 92% of French restaurants in Brooklyn open on Sundays; Bar Bête does not.
Compared with 12 other French restaurants in Brooklyn that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for French restaurants in New York
Based on 19 menus with 1,253 priced items from French restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $23.00.
We don’t have Bar Bête’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what French restaurants in New York typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Croque Madame | 37% | $20.00 |
| French Toast | 32% | $18.50 |
| Croque Monsieur | 32% | $21.00 |
| Coq Au Vin | 21% | $30.50 |
| French Fries | 21% | $10.00 |
| Mashed Potatoes | 21% | $10.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | 16% | $3.50 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 16% | $20.00 |
Calculated from 19 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bar Bête there are 100 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 432 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (94), Bars & Pubs (45), Burgers & Fast Food (41), and Pizza (28).
Competition is healthy: 4 other French restaurants are within a mile and 27 within three miles. The closest is French Louie, 0.4 mi away.
181 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsMalai< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificSoboku< 0.1 mi
- ThaiThaism< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBar Great Harry< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCotton Bean< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a French restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bar Bête's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Bar Bête open on Sunday?
No, Bar Bête is closed on Sundays.
Where is Bar Bête located?
Bar Bête is located at 263 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
What is the phone number of Bar Bête?
You can call Bar Bête at (347) 844-9950.
Does Bar Bête offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Bar Bête. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Bar Bête open late?
Yes – Bar Bête is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Bar Bête?
There are 432 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bar Bête. Nearby options include Malai (< 0.1 mi), Soboku (< 0.1 mi), and Thaism (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other French restaurants near Bar Bête?
4 other French restaurants within a mile. The closest is French Louie, 0.4 mi away.
How much do French restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 19 menus with 1,253 priced items from French restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $16.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $23.00.
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