food a++++++++++ atmosphere A++++++++staff F---------.....it was so bad that we asked for another waiter

I WOULD HAVE GIVEN FIVE STARS BUT CANT GET OVER THE TERRIBLE WAITER

The food is amazing, the atmosphere is wonderful. Must say I really enjoyed the food most of all. Throughout this whole enjoyful experience, one person stood out and if I am not mistaken I think her name is Melinda...excellent customer service skills. She definitely made my experience at footprints a little more enjoyable. Will definitely visit again very soon.

I visited NY 2 weeks ago from Phenoix and was invited to meet an old friend at this establishment for dinner and drinks! "Nice West Indian Restaurant" he said as I rolled my eyes, after visiting 2 or 3 shabby looking "mom's and pops" Jamaican restaurants in the Flatbush area that week, but never the less, I agreed after all, Its been almost a yr since I last saw him, I thought to myself! As I walked into the door, I was really impressed with the setting and scenery, I was expecting another "lil shop" of a place, but instead I was pleasantly surprised because here was this gem in the midst of east Flatbush! A west indian spot with all the fine dining qualities that I needed! It was a Wednesday night, only around 9pm yet there seemed to have been standing room only as I followed the pleasant hostess that sat us in the back area of the restaurant. I couldn't get over how wonderful my experience was... my waitress was so sweet and very efficient, as I sipped my dejavu cocktail, she explained that things were so busy, that our food was gonna be quite the wait, and I must admit, I was hungry, because I chose to starved myself all day because I knew I was going out to eat that night! After a few cocktails and appetizers, and 45 mins of catching up on old times, the sweet jams of island music pumped thru the atmosphere by live band! I was surprised, to experience a live band in a restaurant, and my waitress informed me that it was an every Wednesday practice! I marveled in amazement! I really feel like I'm on an island vacation I snickered to my friend! Finally in the distance, our waitress returned with our dinner, "thank God" I thought, I was ready to eat a cow at that point!!! OMG! Why didnt anyone tell me that the dish "Rasta Pasta" was a gift from the Gods!!!! lol! Ohhh wow! It was sooo worth the wait! What a lovely place! I told all my NYC friends about the footprints cafe, and decided to return that Saturday!!! I am always forced to go to Manhattan whenever I visit, due to the shortage of fine places in Brooklyn, but this time I had to prove to them That Brooklyn had fabulous places too! Man, I cant wait to return to get my hands on that rasta past again!!! A+++ Footprints!!!

Footprints is one of the finest restaurants in Brooklyn! My co-workers and I are Key Span employees and every Friday faithfully for the past 4 yrs we go to footprints for dinner and drinks!!! The food at this place is divine, especially their signature dish "Rasta Pasta"! Out of this world!!! Its a mature place which is what attracted us, we are all over 35, and grew tired of the club scene! Its a wholesome family restaurant with the music and sounds of a night club which was a genius combo! We always unwind from the work week there and the staff is always very professional and accommodating! We even have a spacial bartender that knows our drinks and orders by heart, which makes us feel noticed and appreciated! I would recommend this place to anyone! Large groups or couples looking for an intimate setting! Its the best place in Brooklyn!!! Footprints cafe is the place to be! Definite thumbs up!!!!

I recently visited footprints after a year and I love what they have done with the renovation.
The fact that they have outside dinning and have extra seating inside gives the place a whole new look and feel. I had the tamarind chicken that was the weekend special and it was delicious. The wait time was a bit long but well worth it. I have always recommend footprints to friends and family members and the also love the food an ambiance.