Colonie is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

1. Colonie

9.1
127 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 245 tips and reviews

Danielle P.Danielle Purslow: New favorite brunch spot. Turkish eggs and monkey bread are delicious.

karen b.karen bonna rainert: This restaurant was funded as a kickstarter project. I just love that. The food is also awesome.

DensDens: Even if you are so full that you can't even consider dessert, you need to order the "Date Cake" -- it's like lick-the-plate-clean-good which is exactly what we did and it was weird.

Bernie’s is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

2. Bernie’s

9.1
332 Driggs Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 30 tips and reviews

Corley S.Corley Stone: You truly can't go wrong here, everything is delish BUT do yourself a favor and get a martini, the mozz sticks, the wedge salad, chicken parm, and a sundae.

Julie E.Julie Eschbacher: EVERYTHING, but if you have to choose make sure the mozzi sticks, wedge salad, cheeseburger and wings make the order

Hannah L.Hannah LaHood: best mozzarella sticks in brooklyn 💛

Grindhaus is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

3. Grindhaus

9.0
275 Van Brunt St (btwn Pioneer St. & Visitation Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Red Hook · 18 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Heyert: Any of the fish and empanadas or dumplings. Cocktails are creative.

EaterEater: Chef Aaron Taber and sous chef Leon Douglas are serving rustic dishes like pork cheeks with white beans and merguez with chickpeas and artichokes. All breads and pastas are made in-house. Read more.

Peter S.Peter Steinberg: Get there for an early seating so Erin, the owner, has time to chat with you. I swear, her being there adds a full star to any review of the fantastic food.

Marlow & Sons is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

4. Marlow & Sons

9.0
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Nadine G.Nadine Gengras: Best risotto ever!! I can't wait to go back!

Foster K.Foster Kamer: FUCK MANHATTAN

nymagnymag: The restaurant's signature dish is the result of what happens when you sandwich half a chicken between a roaring hot skillet and a 35-pound brick. One of our 5 favorite roast chickens in the city! Read more.

Vinegar Hill House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

5. Vinegar Hill House

9.0
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 263 tips and reviews

𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 .𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜: Kickass bloody-marys. Hoozah!! The lamb tamale was excellent too.

EaterEater: Plenty of great finds on the budget-friendly wine list. [Eater 38 Member]

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: 2-hour wait on a Friday night, but try and find a place at the bar - it's worth it. The beets in avocado and chicken were incredible.

Mayfield is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

6. Mayfield

8.9
688 Franklin Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Crown Heights · 171 tips and reviews

Stephen P.Stephen Petrey: The Atlantic Benedict is to die for! Items are a little pricey but sooooooo delicious 🤤

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: "The food, creative yet controlled, is unusually delicious. Seafood fares particularly well..." -Hannah Goldfield, in the 2/4/2013 issue. Read more.

Steve S.Steve Spillman: Hell. Yes. What a pleasant surprise. This place is the real deal. Everything is great, but if you can't decide, get the fried quail. You'll love it. Oh man.

Hart's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

7. Hart's

8.8
506 Franklin Ave (btw Fulton & Hancock), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 19 tips and reviews

Mariana M.Mariana Mac Dowell: Superb Lamb Burguer! Ask it with anchovies!

LukeLuke: Cozy little restaurant with a rotating Mediterranean-ish menu that’s usually fairly seafood centric. They definitely know what they’re doing with a piece of fish

Gregory F.Gregory Fisher: Good food, but service was mixed. Be very specific when checking whether dishes meet with dietary restrictions.

Westville DUMBO is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

8. Westville DUMBO

8.8
81 Washington St (York St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 30 tips and reviews

Dustyn W.Dustyn Winder: Super kid-friendly (kids' menu, crayons, high chairs) and great happy hour specials. Love getting a four vegetable platter. Beets w/ walnuts and goat cheese is a particular stand-out.

Toni-Jayne W.Toni-Jayne Wands: The food and drinks here are amazing. Very enjoyable.

Hailey T.Hailey Tobman: The Greek salad was amazing with grilled chicken! The dressing is so good and the portions are huge

St. Anselm is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

9. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 318 tips and reviews

Kari W.Kari Wilson: One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn. Everything is grilled. I love the whole chicken!

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Grilled sardines, iceberg salad, grilled eggplants, grilled steaks, pork chop, lamb saddle, mackerel, scallops, grilled potatoes, long beans, shishito peppers. Read more.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the flame-kissed grilled sardines, prepared with a slick of citrusy ponzu sauce, a quick char over smoky fire & a bit of olive oil & Maldon salt. They’re one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

Purbird is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

10. Purbird

8.5
82 6th Ave (at St Marks Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 72 tips and reviews

Josanna L.Josanna Lewin: Chicken was juicy, well flavored, and so yummy. The Mac and cheese was real good too!

Alex R.Alex Rainert: As someone who prides himself on being a rotisserie chicken connoisseur, the birds here are top notch. The whole wheat mac and cheese + chopped salad make for a great combo.

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Come for the best chicken in the neighborhood and stay for the free wifi. Awesome place to work during the day and you can eat lunch and drink their delicious homemade iced tea while you do.

Stone Park Café is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

11. Stone Park Café

8.5
324 5th Ave (at 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Central Slope · 128 tips and reviews

AndreaAndrea: Awesome brunch place with amazing french toast and tempura oyster frittata

Alex R.Alex Rainert: The Hangtown Fry consists of eggs, Vermont cheddar, bacon and tempura-fried oysters. That's right. Oysters. Breakfast re-imagined. Recognize.

Brandon H.Brandon Hoy: No bloody mary's before noon on Sundays. Booooo

Clover Hill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

12. Clover Hill

8.4
20 Columbia Pl, Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 5 tips and reviews

John B.John Brestin: The trout and the gnocchi were both amazing. This place rocks. Prices are reasonable and food is so delicious!

Paolo B.Paolo Barone: 2022 Michelin Guide 1 Star

Miho K.Miho Kusaka: These waffles and Smokey bacon didn’t disappoint my waffle cravings! Love the atmosphere and people here too.

The Fly is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

13. The Fly

8.8
549 Classon Ave (at Fulton Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 13 tips and reviews

Marisa V.Marisa Valente: Simplicity at its finest - amazing chicken and wines for a entertaining evening out alone or with friends

Ruby A.Ruby Anaya: Dayyyummm good cheeken! Must get white sauce.

Le L.Le Lo: Literally everything is delish. The potatoes and green beans are the standouts since those usually don’t get this much attention to detail.

The River Café is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

14. The River Café

8.9
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews

Emma D.Emma Darcy: The steak and the pistachio dessert are to die for! Fabulous views

The New York TimesThe New York Times: One of the city’s best views, and excellent food still, after all these years. A sunset reservation’s best, with rabbit and dumplings.

janelle g.janelle gunther: try the salted caramels

Chadwick's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

15. Chadwick's Restaurant

8.4
8822 3rd Ave (3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 29 tips and reviews

maryandmacmaryandmac: Had one of the best Thanksgiving dinners ever at Chadwick's. The service was great and the food was fabulous.

GaudinessGaudiness: Richie is the best bartender ❤️

GaudinessGaudiness: Best pork chops in Brooklyn ❤️