Sisters Restaurant Makes Its Mark
Everything about Sisters Restaurant is memorable, and that includes its name.
Sisters (900 Fulton Street, between Washington Avenue and Waverly Avenue) has long been a staple of Clinton Hill, whether as a hardware store or in its current incarnation as a bar and restaurant that serves up inventive cocktails, well-curated beers, and a small but spot-hitting menu of comfort food favorites.
“[This] was my hardware store when they were open, so it just seemed right to open here and keep the name,” Sister’s owner Damon Gorton told the Focus prior to opening. Former Brooklynite Daniel Elder has written about how Sisters has reflected the shift the neighborhood has scene in the past few years.
Sisters does not blend in to much of anything. The storefront is striking, with a clock that is bound to catch your eye. When you walk in, your attention will be drawn to the bar, which dominates the space.
“The bar is really pretty. It almost looks like a chapel,” said Anne, a Park Slope resident who is nonetheless a regular in this Clinton Hill haunt.
I settled in at the bar and asked the bartender what the most popular dish was. He mentioned the fried chicken sandwich, which was what I’d been hoping to hear.
Sisters has a very well-curated beer selection and an interesting cocktail list. I paired the sandwich with a Peekskill Uncommon Rye ($7).
On a far too humid day, the cold brew proved restorative. The beer came promptly and was about as good a pour as you’ll find in this city.
The fried chicken sandwich ($15) came with a heaping portion of fries. The chicken breast is adorned with creamy, semi-sharp cheddar, “seasonal pickled slaw”, and sriracha aioli.
The sandwich is standout. It’s very heavy and quite rich, but the slaw and aoili cut the chicken’s sheer heft. The chicken itself was cooked perfectly, and the breading offered a splendid crispiness.
The french fries were the real star of the plate, though. These are some of the best fries I have had in Brooklyn. They run the gamut from thick and meaty to crispy flakes of skin. They are delicious in all their forms.
I noticed other people ordering cocktails, and more than a few opted to start with the Little Gems salad, which looked like Sisters’ take on a Greek salad.
I’m sure those dishes left an impression, too. Sisters has a way of doing that, and it’s an experience you won’t soon forget.
Sisters Restaurant
Address: 900 Fulton Street, between Washington Avenue and Waverly Avenue
Phone: (347) 763-2537
Try: The fried chicken sandwich. Be sure to get fries and not the salad.
Avoid: You have nothing to fear.
Kids: They’ll love the food, but the atmosphere might be lost on them.
