I had a very disappointing and frankly upsetting experience at Chez Oskar.
During lunch, I briefly took a phone call while seated at our table. The restaurant had music playing, other guests were talking, and the environment was not quiet in any way. Yet we were interrupted — by the owner — and told to get off the phone because they “didn’t want to hear the conversation.”
It felt incredibly rude and unnecessary. Restaurants are social spaces. People go there to talk, connect, and enjoy themselves. I truly don’t understand the difference between speaking to someone across the table and speaking briefly on the phone. If normal conversation is acceptable, why single out someone on a call?
What made it worse was the way it was handled. Being interrupted mid-meal by the owner felt embarrassing and uncomfortable. It honestly made us feel like we were sitting in a library instead of a restaurant. When I later called to express how I felt, the manager dismissed my concerns and suggested that maybe I “have different standards.” That response only added to the frustration.
I also can’t ignore how the situation made me feel personally. The way we were singled out raised concerns for me, and it left me questioning whether the treatment was fair. No guest spending $60–$70 on lunch should feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
On top of the service issue, the food itself was underwhelming and not particularly flavorful, which made the overall experience even more disappointing.
Unfortunately, because of how we were treated, I will not be returning. There are many restaurants in Brooklyn where guests can enjoy a meal without being made to feel policed or dismissed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
t sheako
Friendly staff great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S K
Manager was very rude and very off putting. Service and waters were nice. Food was ehh. Not coming here and don’t recommend
George Cavedon
Music too loud and contemporary for a French restaurant. Would have been nice with quiet French music to go along with the atmosphere. More romantic would have been nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sean MacInnes
While I think the place itself is fine, the food is okay. We just had a bad waitress. She was wearing a green long sleeve. She chose our tip for us which was very bizzare. She also claimed we never ordered a main course which wasn’t true, but she was adamant that we didn’t. Strange energy, but the aesthetic was nice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tolani Adeboye
Consistently excellent neighborhood go-to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maleymi Burgos
Steak and eggs was amazing. Great service great vibes.
Patraiya Rennie
Hostess was very nice. Food was delicious. Good vibe will make this a date night stop
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
michelle wertman
My wife says the lamb burger is the best burger she’s ever had. She only had a few sips of her cocktail before this pronouncement , so she’s not drunk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hans Ecke
It's a really lovely atmosphere, friendly and playful. But the food and drinks are meh.
We had a 5 pm dinner, and it was comfortable. We ordered the Tuesday mussel special with their house seasoning, which was very fragrant and welcoming. It came to the table in small pots, which you use the top to hold the empty shells. The French fries, which are included, were delicious.
Sammy was very attentive and kept a good pace with us, refreshing our mussels dishes up to three times and ensuring everything met our expectations. We usually don't order dessert, but I am glad we chose to share the peach. It was the refreshing touch to our mussel dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sam I Am
Get the lamb tajine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rodolfo Mustafé
The restaurant is cozy and has character. Great dish options and cocktails! Staff super friendly and fast! Lots of space to bring a group of friends :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krys Freeman
I am a regular visitor at Chez Oskar because I regularly have a great experience there with the staff, environment and food. Most recently I visited for dinner and had the Mahi Mahi dish. 🤌🏾✨ Magnifique!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Colon
My daughter and I had a lovely dinner at Chez Oskar. The service was exceptional, and the food delicious. We would highly recommend. The pricing is very reasonable in my opinion.
I had a very disappointing and frankly upsetting experience at Chez Oskar.
During lunch, I briefly took a phone call while seated at our table. The restaurant had music playing, other guests were talking, and the environment was not quiet in any way. Yet we were interrupted — by the owner — and told to get off the phone because they “didn’t want to hear the conversation.”
It felt incredibly rude and unnecessary. Restaurants are social spaces. People go there to talk, connect, and enjoy themselves. I truly don’t understand the difference between speaking to someone across the table and speaking briefly on the phone. If normal conversation is acceptable, why single out someone on a call?
What made it worse was the way it was handled. Being interrupted mid-meal by the owner felt embarrassing and uncomfortable. It honestly made us feel like we were sitting in a library instead of a restaurant. When I later called to express how I felt, the manager dismissed my concerns and suggested that maybe I “have different standards.” That response only added to the frustration.
I also can’t ignore how the situation made me feel personally. The way we were singled out raised concerns for me, and it left me questioning whether the treatment was fair. No guest spending $60–$70 on lunch should feel uncomfortable or unwelcome.
On top of the service issue, the food itself was underwhelming and not particularly flavorful, which made the overall experience even more disappointing.
Unfortunately, because of how we were treated, I will not be returning. There are many restaurants in Brooklyn where guests can enjoy a meal without being made to feel policed or dismissed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Friendly staff great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manager was very rude and very off putting. Service and waters were nice. Food was ehh. Not coming here and don’t recommend
Music too loud and contemporary for a French restaurant.
Would have been nice with quiet French music to go along with the atmosphere.
More romantic would have been nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
While I think the place itself is fine, the food is okay. We just had a bad waitress. She was wearing a green long sleeve. She chose our tip for us which was very bizzare. She also claimed we never ordered a main course which wasn’t true, but she was adamant that we didn’t. Strange energy, but the aesthetic was nice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Consistently excellent neighborhood go-to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steak and eggs was amazing. Great service great vibes.
Hostess was very nice. Food was delicious. Good vibe will make this a date night stop
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My wife says the lamb burger is the best burger she’s ever had. She only had a few sips of her cocktail before this pronouncement , so she’s not drunk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a really lovely atmosphere, friendly and playful. But the food and drinks are meh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a 5 pm dinner, and it was comfortable. We ordered the Tuesday mussel special with their house seasoning, which was very fragrant and welcoming. It came to the table in small pots, which you use the top to hold the empty shells. The French fries, which are included, were delicious.
Sammy was very attentive and kept a good pace with us, refreshing our mussels dishes up to three times and ensuring everything met our expectations.
We usually don't order dessert, but I am glad we chose to share the peach. It was the refreshing touch to our mussel dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the lamb tajine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant is cozy and has character. Great dish options and cocktails! Staff super friendly and fast! Lots of space to bring a group of friends
:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am a regular visitor at Chez Oskar because I regularly have a great experience there with the staff, environment and food. Most recently I visited for dinner and had the Mahi Mahi dish.
🤌🏾✨ Magnifique!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My daughter and I had a lovely dinner at Chez Oskar. The service was exceptional, and the food delicious. We would highly recommend. The pricing is very reasonable in my opinion.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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