Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great food. Heath Ledger's place and hipster hot spot. Gets crowded though so be prepared for a wait during peak hours.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat food. Heath Ledger's place and hipster hot spot. Gets crowded though so be prepared for a wait during peak hours.
Delicious Moroccan food. Nice atrium seating in the back. Also kid friendly. The sister location to the historic Cafe Mogador in the East Village.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveDelicious Moroccan food. Nice atrium seating in the back. Also kid friendly. The sister location to the historic Cafe Mogador in the East Village.
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetSouthern American homestyle
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveOrganic/grass-fed Mexican
Best steak ever. Usually requires reservations way in advance.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayBest steak ever. Usually requires reservations way in advance.
SEA
114 N 6th StWilliamsburg staple. Huge space, modern thai decor.
Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer StCool Mexican spot in a double decker aluminum trailer
SriPraPhai
176 North 9th StreetModern thai food
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StClassic chicken and waffles
Walter Foods
253 Grand StAmerican bistro
Traif
229 S 4th StGlobally-inspired soul food
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveMeatballs
Aurora
70 Grand StUpscale Italian food, nice atmosphere
PT
331 Bedford AveItalian food, intimate ambiance
Bamonte's
32 Withers StAuthentic old-school Brooklyn Italian
Egg
109 N 3rd StAmerican breakfast
Diner
85 BroadwayUpscale food in old original diner
Beco
45 Richardson StBrazilian boteco, lively casual atmosphere
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StSouthern style casual food
Roberta's
261 Moore StBrick-oven pizza in Bushwick, hipster hangout
Chimu
482 Union AveDelicious Peruvian food
Bistro Petit
170 S 3rd StFrench/Korean fusion, tiny but great for take-out
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBBQ
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry StBBQ
Modern Japanese Brasserie, Tokyo-style small plates. No sushi. Pricey but a unique experience. Intimate vibe.
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Zenkichi
77 N 6th StModern Japanese Brasserie, Tokyo-style small plates. No sushi. Pricey but a unique experience. Intimate vibe.
Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer StFrench/crepes. Casual, homey vibe
Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th AveMexican fast food
1 OR 8
229 Dekalb AvenueJapanese/Sushi
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveBest grass-fed burger
Tørst
615 Manhattan AveBeer bar with private dining in back
Urban Rustic
Sandwiches, salads, etc. Lunch on-the-go.
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveBest bar steak
Rye
247 South 1st StreetNew American
Xixa
241 S 4th StInnovative Mexican cuisine
Antica Pesa
115 Berry StUpscale Italian, Madonna ate here.
Japanese/Sushi, sister restaurant to the more upscale Cherry restaurant in Manhattan's Dream Downtown Hotel. Scarlett Johanssson ate here.
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Cherry Izakaya
138 N 8th StJapanese/Sushi, sister restaurant to the more upscale Cherry restaurant in Manhattan's Dream Downtown Hotel. Scarlett Johanssson ate here.
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveOysters and fish market
Littleneck Outpost
128 Franklin StArtisinal sandwiches and seafood Cafe
The Bedford
110 Bedford AveAmerican, casual
Meadowsweet
149 BroadwayAmerican, four stars
Reynard
80 Wythe AveAmerican nouveau in Wythe Hotel
Romantic Italian food and small plates. Great wine selection.
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D.O.C. Wine Bar
83 N 7th StRomantic Italian food and small plates. Great wine selection.
Delaney Barbecue
359 Bedford AvenueBest brisket in NYC
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayAmerican nouveau, seafood
Miss Favela
57 S 5th StAuthentic Brazillian, festive atmosphere
SCALINO GP
659 Manhattan AveGood, casual italian
Glasserie
95 Commercial StModern Mediterranean, small plates, entreés, full bar
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveGreat pizza
Tabaré
221 S 1st StGreat food from Uruguay, quaint atmosphere
El Born
651 Manhattan AveModern Spanish tapas and wine bar. Casual, hip vibe.
Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveGreat Indonesian food and nice cozy, modern vibe.
Salt + Charcoal
171 Grand StJapanese steakhouse, small and trendy atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Go here for a drink while waiting for a table at Five Leaves next door or get some bites here from their small plates.
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Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueGo here for a drink while waiting for a table at Five Leaves next door or get some bites here from their small plates.
No Name Bar
Hip/young Rockabilly bar
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveCool rooftop bar
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StRooftop bar
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StGerman food and beer
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveDeluxe oyster bar
St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StProhibition-style bar
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StProhibition-era cocktails
Australian burgers, bar food. Great rooftop bar with a view!
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Northern Territory
12 Franklin StAustralian burgers, bar food. Great rooftop bar with a view!
Arts & Culture
Bowling, music venue and Blue Ribbon American food. Book a lane and eat while you bowl.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling, music venue and Blue Ribbon American food. Book a lane and eat while you bowl.
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StIndie rock venue
Everything Else
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StBeer hall/brewery, no food