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Dumont is a four star restaurant in New York. This is a great place. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Brooklyn neighborhood. It's known for its contemporary offerings. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features brunch.
You want intimate? Squeeze into this cozy, casual parlor in off-the-beaten-path East Williamsburg. Young couples canoodle in mix-and-match, leather-upholstered booths, while candlelight flickers off the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/10/2004
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4.0 of 5 stars.
personally i love the burgers here & i think they serve the most delicious mac 'n cheese in nyc. the food is always consistently fantastic!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A five star burger in my book. The way you like it is the way you get it. I like mine medium and it's served on a fresh roll. The fries are ok, and the pickle is edible but it's all about the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in love with you, Dumont. I love your garden in the back at night with the fantastic mood lighting and plants everywhere. I love your attentive wait staff. I love that you are only a 15 minute…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On one of my first ever excursions to Williamsburg, we came here for the much hyped burger. This seemed like a serious burger, so I did the serious thing and ordered it rare. It came out raw. As in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
V and I went back tonight because she was craving the burgaciousness. I am pleased to report that their burger remains the best I've ever tasted. Fresh, juicy, perfectly seasoned and perfectly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"As good as it gets" (for now) in Williamsburg... A neighborhood stalwart.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been seeing the Dumont burger on tons of top lists for ages and finally got to try it this past weekend. It is definitely one of the best burgers I've had. A hefty size, but not so big that it's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The outside is very romantic for a burger place and the service is great! I ordered the mussels as an appetizer, and it was good...it was not fishy, and the sauce was delicious. I also got a burger,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
place is a little hard to find b/c its so tiny. the burger was great, not your average burger..though on the pricey side, it's worth a try. the place was small and cute w/ a bar. perfect to catch…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, this is place is pretty good. But some of the food is either really great, or really not anything special. Some of their food is overpriced, it'll sound great when the waiter/ess tells you,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food, PERFECT atmosphere, delicious drinks and drink specials, wonderful staff! Best backyard in Williamsburg! My only complaint is that I wish they would help me out and serve something…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
J took me here for my birthday dinner recently and it was an inspired choice. I didn't want to go to some super fancy stuffy place and I appreciate comfort food. She was a little apprehensive when…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is not as great as everyone says it is. they gave us free donuts, which were pretty good. i ate the grilled cheese/ham sandwich which was too greasy and made me sick later that day. sat…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay, but definitely feels overpriced for what it is. Last time there, I got the grilled ham and cheese for brunch, and chose to get the poached egg add-on. I was curious to see how that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't eaten at DuMont (hence the 4 stars) but the patio for drinks is amazing! DuMont may be the only redeeming thing about that area of Williamsburg, and I'll take it!
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dumont is my "go to" restaurant... dates... parents... brunch with the girls... birthdays. I eat there a ton. Everything is delicious, the staff are wonderful, and I ALWAYS have a good time. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in Williamsburg. This place looks small from the outside, but there is a large covered patio in the back - it's beautiful - lots of little trees and white christmas lights -…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i stopped by dumont on a tuesday at around 2 p.m. very quiet inside and plenty of available seating. this place is HELLA cute. adorable. i had heard from becca s. (since i posted a thread for a good…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled in here on the way to the subway after being soaked by the killer rainstorm that ate death cab for cutie at McCarren Pool. It looked cute and was busy and was dry and smelled good, and that…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a fun time at this place, mainly because the person I was with, well, she had a dog, and we snuck it in with us (we were getting seats in the garden out back). The whole meal we (I?) was so…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a dependable restaurant for both brunch and dinner. there is also a sizeable patio in the back. i recommend both the hanger steak and the mac and cheese. note - in the winter, avoid the front of the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first time i've had a burger over $10 that was totally worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A charming neighborhood restaurant that I'm really glad I stumbled upon. The service is really friendly, the food is very reasonably priced, and the food was so tasty! We had huevos rancheros and it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner. We arrived almost an hour earlier than our reservation, but the hostess seated us immediately anyway. We were seated in the garden area, which was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here at least twenty times, as I live about four blocks away, and I used to love it. A few months ago, the prices started creeping up. Fair enough--the food is excellent. But my experience…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't had the dumont burger you are not on a nyc burgerquest. it used to be the best in class (fancy burger), then prune opened and it was the second best. then prune brought ryan and i ones…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a special place in my heart for dumont. About 3 years ago, I lived a block away and this was a regular spot for my brother, some good friends and me. I still make a point of going back every…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have absolutely fallen in love with Dumont. My best friend lives in Williamsburg and is lucky enough to live around the corner from this place. We decided on a girl's date night at Dumont and the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The specials here are always really amazing. I've been here about five times, and I'm always impressed with the food. The mac and cheese is incredible. It's made with three types of cheese, bacon, and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god. The mac and cheese. It's orgasmic. I like to go here when I have PMS and can pretend that food is not made of calories, but instead, of happiness. This mac has bacon, three cheeses, and a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While the food here is EXCELLENT, I have to say the service often totally sucks and their silverware and dishes are DIRTY! I feel like every time I went my water glass was filthy - as in, things were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely place to sit outside in the summer. I have eaten here many times and the food never disappoints. Of all the restaurants in the Duont empire (Dumont burger, Dumont and Dressler) this is my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place twice...once for brunch, and once for dinner. For brunch I had the famous Dumont Burger which was INSANELY good. I love the pickled red onions on top! Perfectly done, great bun,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place in the dead of winter and could not believe my ears when we were offered outdoor seating. WHAT?! We came in to get OUT of the cold!! My friend (familiar with their outdoor…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Dumac 'n Cheese is huge. Every dish is huge. Seriously, you don't need this much food. It's kind of disgusting. If you cut the serving size in half, I would give this place at least 4 stars. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great patio out back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i went to du mont this past weekend. it was saturday night we did NOT have a rez (oops) so i do suggest you do that if you wish to bypass the saturday night nyc rite of passage known as "waiting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UNBELIEVABLY rude staff. I showed up a few minutes after my seated friends, and they refused to let me join their table, despite the fact that there was plenty of room. They made me wait on a bench in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just be clear... Despite the consistently delicious fare, I hate this place. The waiters and hostesses are always mean/rude to me.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Dumac 'n Cheese, love the Mulderbosch Cabernet sauvignon, love the fried artichokes. I also LOVE sitting outside in the garden, which is a delightful little oasis in the midst of the industry…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Home of the "amazing burger". Hmm, that's a piece of marketing! I've made better burgers and I'm a vegetarian. Is there anything worse than mediocre food? The fries were so-so but the burger needed…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Poncey. big plates. glistening salad. shallow soup. lots of wood around you. I'd choose something more authentically boho. slash I can't afford to eat here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I ate Dumont's Mac and Cheese almost everyday while I was visiting. It was definitely hyped up but it is unforgettable! I mean it's the best mac and cheese ever! I love the atmosphere of Dumont...…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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This was my first time at DuMont and I have to admit it was a pretty good dining experience. I called ahead to see how long the wait was and the hostess said about an hour and then took my name down. Showed up...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger is amazing, the mac n' cheese is just as memorable. Atmosphere is relaxing but loud (if its warm outside, go for the patio). This place was a regular stop when my lady lived in the Burg.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day, my girl and I would go to Dumont on the regular. That was when we first experienced the artichoke white bean salad. (sigh).....the artichoke white bean salad. With its crispy pan…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
" I love eggs...from my head down to my legs". Okay that was cheesy. But so was my mushroom omelet that I had a DuMont's for brunch. We waited for a good 20 minutes outside in the rain to be seated…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why it is that I've lived in Brooklyn (more specifically, the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area) for a year and had yet to even think about going to Dumont. I went last night for the first…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dumont is GOOD, reliable, and reasonably priced. The wait is long on weekends but this is true of any good restaurant in NY. I like the cozy decor inside and the airy backyard seating outside…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my friendly neighbourhood restaurant. It's a sort of limited menu, but maybe that's because I prefer not to eat meat. They had no problem with doing the Dumont Salad and the DuMac & Cheese…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A mac-and-cheese aficionado, I seek it out and have been loving Yelp for its ability to show me new places to find it. Friday night brought my first ever expedition to Billyburg in search of Dumont's…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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i just finished my second dining experience at dumont with mixed feelings. my server suggested a great local wine, a great first course (white asparagus salad with hard-boiled eggs and truffle...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger? It rocks my world. It's huge and perfectly grilled, and while the fries are sometimes on the soggier side of fresh, the burger makes up for them in a big, big way.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my neighborhood favorite... and by now, worth a visitwhatever else you may have read about it. Just to add to the cacophony of reviews - the Yardbird is delicious, juicy and crisp-skinned.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the neighborhood due to an unfortunate circumstance (sitting shivah with a co-worker who's mom had passed), and decided to make the best of things by stopping at Dumont to try the highly…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a wonderful dinner here while visiting with some friends in Brooklyn. It goes without saying that the burgers are delicious and prepared exactly to order. In addition though, the macaroni and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you - little (actually large) heated garden porch area. Especially in the winter. You are so comfortable and warm. I'm sure you've heard the food is pretty good. I try to avoid red meat as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey..Dumont....you got a table for 2? Ok...30 minutes? Well, my girlfriend says you're pretty swell so I guess we can wait.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers here are amazing. Not your average restaurant burger, that's for sure. The onions were pickled, which sounded weird to me but turned out to be fantastic. Our group were also big fans of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED this place. loved so much that i almost dont want to tell people, but this is definitely no secret to anyone that lives in brooklyn (or ventures out of manhattan - and its worth the trip!)…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warm, inviting and the burgers are terrific. This restaurant is the very embodiment of comfort food; serving up juicy burgers, gooey mac and cheese and strong cocktails, DuMont sticks to what they do…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always a good time. Brunch and dinner are the best times to dine in this mellow, throw back to the 50's. The front dining area is dimly lit, and if you dont mind sitting in a row of other people,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A guy I dated received his first kiss from me after he introduced me to Dumont. Dumont's macaroni and cheese, specifically. Coincidence? I don't think so. We were seated in the backyard patio on a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm afraid I can't go along with the rave reviews I've heard about DuMont. Perhaps part of that has to do with the fact that I'm a vegetarian, but I doubt it, as the only compelling reason I've heard…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious! I finally was moved enough by a restaurant to write a review. I ended up going here on a Saturday night with a friend. I had the hangar steak, I wanted to lick the bowl after all of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've inadvertently found myself on a food bender, and I wish I'd come here earlier. It was a warm, inviting atmosphere, but I couldn't get into it aside from the usual cramped space problem. As far…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a lovely space!!! Enter Dumont and find a cozy atmosphere with inviting bar. Booths with THE coolest leather seats ever. Candle lit with painted white stamped tin ceiling. i'm lovin it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Michael F calls it Burgacious. Victoria H asked me if it was "burgalicious". I think I'll just call it the best burger I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Dumont last night after hearing rave reviews from others. I made a reservation (for two) and was seated immediately. The place is tiny though so if there were any more people, I'm sure we…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think there is some prevailing theory, written or unwritten, that suggests that certain menu items make for a classy meal. Beet salad, cheese platter, a sandwich or burger topped with Gruyere....…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dumont's Mac'n'Cheese was one of the main leaders of the American civil rights movement. It became a civil rights activist early in it's career. The delicious plate of food's efforts led to the 1963…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The brunch here is great. The standards, the burger and mac-n-cheese, are deserving of their reputations. And the restaurant is charming with a lovely garden. But I find the wine list overpriced.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I call this mac & cheese MECCA! Oh my god! Though hard to believe, up until the famed Dumac & Cheese hit my palate less than a year ago I had never actually had mac & cheese. I had only seen it as a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love! I wish I could go every day. Unfortunately we just happened on this spot on my last day in town. We went for lunch, and it wasn't crowded. The category says American Traditional, but to me the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i almost didn't move out of williamsburg because of dumont. the food is always delicious, the service friendly and attentive, the specials have never been less than transcendent.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a day of crying in the basement of work, all it took was a Dumont salad, burger and mac 'n cheese along with a pomegranate martini to make it all better. Trust me on this one...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the DUMONT BURGER...beyond outrageous...the drinks are lucisous great outdoor garden and intimate......
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a pre-birthday birthday dinner here and couldn't have been happier. A nice cozy, casual spot with excellent food and excellent service. The following were all yums: scallops appetizer, skirt…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there is a restaurant I've been to more in my life. Not because it's the best there is but more because it's extremely reliable and very close, so it's sort of a no brainer. The best…
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is EXACTLY the kind of restaurant I always wish I could happen upon when looking for a place to eat. Unfortunately it never works this way, so luckily I had heard about this place already and so…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dumont burger with blue cheese and bacon. Just as a side-note, I realize that there's Dumont Burger. I've been there, and I think the burgers at Dumont are much better. I think it's the onions. At…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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I had heard so much about the burgers here that I had to try DuMont. Initially, I was disappointed when my medium burger was a deep red and I had to request that it be cooked longer (and so did my friend). But...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yessss! I can truly say the mac and cheese here is worth the 5 stars and Dumont is located in NYC! What a treat! I love how their website has the floor plan of their restaurant enabled in flash so you…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW...if you ever in need of comfort food, drop by Dumont for their Mac and Cheese. Trust me and all of the other reviewers....it is absolutely heavenly, very rich, yum. The Steak was great, too. They…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Goddamn delicious. We came here for brunch and were seated quickly by the window in really comfortable booth seats. We started off with those delicious little doughnuts, they came piping hot with lots…
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Um, yeah. I know they have the rep for the BEST burger this side of the East River, but seriously....I would love to grub a Dumont Burger, however their pretentiously aloof staff usually leaves me without...
menupages.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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The ambience is not overwhelming and the service is friendly! A great place to feel comfortable with an affordable menu and my my do they believe in good portions!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Open Letter to Dumont Mac n' Cheese, I love you. I love your crusty gruyere layer and your optional chunks of bacon if i am feeling carnivorous swimming in your hot dish of cheesey splooge. I love…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious comfort food in a cozy (or cramped, depending on your mood) atmosphere. Every time I get the mac and cheese, the first bite surprises me with how much flavor it packs (and that's even…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
High five Lindsay P.!! Good brunch. Stiff drinks. Next time I'm totally ordering the huevos AND the granola. ALL MINE!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely outdoor garden space? Check. Delicious food? Check.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. So my girlfriend and I did delivery service from DuMont because I was knee deep putting t
