Savvy Bistro and Bar
5.0 ★ average from 5 reviews
Savvy Bistro and Bar serves flavorful Caribbean-inspired comfort food and craft cocktails in the heart of Crown Heights. The relaxed atmosphere makes it a popular neighborhood spot for weekend brunch, dinner dates, and late-night drinks on Nostrand Avenue.
Location
Hours
- fri
- 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- mon
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- sat
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- sun
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- thu
- 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- tue
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- wed
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
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Recent reviews
- ★★★★★Julissa Encarnacion
I came here for brunch with my boyfriend, and we had an amazing time! The food definitely did not disappoint. He ordered the cheesy grits with fried catfish, and I had the saltfish and bake—both dishes were absolutely delicious. The flavors were on point, the portions were satisfying, and the overall experience was great. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend checking this place out!
- ★★★★★Diana Krynytska
Yaya is an incredible bartender! The cocktails were absolutely amazing — you can tell he truly loves what he does. Every drink was perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Hands down the best cocktail experience I’ve had in a long time. Will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend 🍹
- ★★★★★Zeporah “Melody” Munna
First time being here and I am in love! Our sever Julian??? He was amazing! Communication? On 100000! Speed? No complaints!!! He was so kind with everyone and patient when we had a few questions. Since the night was to celebrate my birthday, his planning with my friend to bring out the sparkles and shot took me by surprise and made me so happy! The food???? On god, never had such delish tacos in such a long time!!! The Savvy pasta with shrimp was EVERYTHING!!! And the drinks?????? THE HIBISCUS MULE HAS BECOME MY FAVORITE DRINK OF ALL TIME !!!!
- ★★★★★Taliah Tyson
I come in every Saturday just to see Kay—she truly makes the experience special every single time. She’s always incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive, making sure everything is just right without ever missing a detail. It’s rare to find someone so consistently warm and observant. On top of that, the food is amazing every time—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The combination of great service and consistently delicious meals keeps me coming back week after week. Highly recommend this place to everyone. If you get Kay as your server, you’re in for an even better experience!
- ★★★★★D. Walter Rogers
Absolutely Amazing Experience! From the moment we arrived, Savvy delivered excellence. Our reservation was for 12:00 PM, and we were seated on time punctuality always sets the tone, and they nailed it. Our server, Queen, truly elevated the entire experience. She has a genuine servant’s heart and it shows in every detail. She anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, kept our table perfectly cleared, and ensured our food kept flowing in a way that felt seamless and relaxed never rushed, just perfectly paced. Did I mention how amazing Queen was?! Because she really was! Now let’s talk about the food:AMAZING. Flavorful, hot (which is so important), generous portions, and absolutely worth every dollar. The quality and value were spot on. The atmosphere was the cherry on top: warm, inviting, and welcoming exactly the kind of place you want to sit, enjoy, and stay a while. We’re already planning a spring/summer trip, and returning to Savvy is a must. This place delivers on service, food, and experience across the board. Highly recommend!