1. The River Café
8.9
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews
Jess Naldo: Let me know if you find a place with a better view than here. Classic fine dining but nothing mind blowing or innovative. Three Shells to start, duck breast entree & chocolate soufflé were delicious!
James Kiernan: I believe the appropriate term is 'fancy shmancy'. Great for a special occasion and spectacular views.
Gianna Nebbia: Go for the service and the wine. Food is good but not my style- bit too fancy
2. Maison Premiere
9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews
Talisa Chang: Adorable spot with fancy absinthe cocktails, dollar oyster happy hour, and lots of New Orleans love.
Jen: Don't be a doofus and try the absinthe menu! Go for the Imperial Opal! It is like a giant fancy absinthe slushie and you've never seen anything like it. Fantastic. Love Tenneyson absinthe!
Maya Jimenez 😬: Though the staff may seem pretentious and intimidating, they're very friendly and knowledgeable- ask them anything! The $1 oyster happy hour is a great way to feel classy.
4. Oxomoco
9.0
128 Greenpoint Ave (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenpoint · 71 tips and reviews
Noah Weiss: Great vibes, even better upscale Mexican food. Loved the tuna tostada, uni churros, tlayuda, and pork cheek carnitas. Inventive cocktails too. A bit pricey, but worth it.
StayNYC Rentals: Upscale Mexican restaurant serves bomb guacamole and frozen margaritas on a patio separated from the busy sidewalk by a thin, hip-height strip of greenery. Dog-friendly and perfect for people watching
Kevin Keating: Fantastic tacos and cocktails, in a fun and elegant setting. Frozen cocktails especially rock.
9. Bellocq
9.0
104 West St (at Kent St), Brooklyn, NY
Tea Room · Greenpoint · 22 tips and reviews
USA TODAY: This upscale London-based boutique offers a monthly artisan tea subscription to its up-and-coming Greenpoint neighborhood. Read more.
Fodor's Travel: Though the shop isn't a full-service tea salon, you can always find a pot or two brewed for tasting. With their elegant yellow canisters, Bellocq teas make great gifts. Read more.
Pedro Guedes: With plenty of trees and plants, the store feels like a mysterious Brooklyn forest. There are some sofas in the back, but mostly the Tea Atelier is a tasting and design studio of organic teas.
11. Babeland
8.2
462 Bergen St (btw Flatbush Ave & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Adult Store · North Slope · 7 tips and reviews
dapperQ: NYC's best sex toy shop. Classy, LGBT-friendly, and moderately priced.
Leah Labrecque: Someday I want to have enough money to get a fancy thing from here. The staff are exactly what you want in a sex toy shop - intelligent, discreet, passionate, professional.
Dianna H.: Staff is super friendly, helpful, & really knows what they're talking about. Very sex-positive. They'll answer any questions or concerns you might have. Oh, and LGBT "friendly" is an understatement ;)
Nicole Christie: A little far from civilization, but a solid try at a more upscale Caribbean dining experience. Good vibes, music and the food is tasty. Oxtails, shortribs, codfish fritters. Drinks were ok...
Stephan: Somewhat disapointed. Place does not accommodate large parties. Average meal for a fancy place. Way to many TVs.
Bubblez Sinclair: I absolutely love this place. Food was amazing, vibe was nice, not too crowded, waitstaff was on point. Best to come here first then walk to tracks and party your ass off.