The River Café is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

1. The River Café

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

Jess N.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 K.James Kiernan: I believe the appropriate term is 'fancy shmancy'. Great for a special occasion and spectacular views.

Gianna N.Gianna Nebbia: Go for the service and the wine. Food is good but not my style- bit too fancy

Maison Premiere is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

2. Maison Premiere

9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

Talisa C.Talisa Chang: Adorable spot with fancy absinthe cocktails, dollar oyster happy hour, and lots of New Orleans love.

JenJen: 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 J.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.

Clover Club is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

3. Clover Club

9.2
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews

cristina c.cristina camara: best happy hour in the universe .. fancy drinks and lots and lots of jazz ....speakeasy style .... Read more.

Eric F.Eric Friedman: Try an old fashioned with Woodford Reserve. Cocktails are worth the wait if you are looking for a swanky place to grab a drink

GothamistGothamist: Looking for a fireplace this season? The Clover boasts an elegant stone fireplace and fancy vintage couches where you can sit down and warm up with cocktails like the signature Clover Club ($12). Read more.

Oxomoco is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

4. Oxomoco

9.0
128 Greenpoint Ave (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenpoint · 71 tips and reviews

Noah W.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 R.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 K.Kevin Keating: Fantastic tacos and cocktails, in a fun and elegant setting. Frozen cocktails especially rock.

Westlight is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

5. Westlight

8.9
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 119 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Wow amazing views of the city and a super swanky vibe for BK

Kisha C.Kisha Chandler: Real drinks and yummy bites! Also a view to die for! For the fancy! #yolo

Jon M.Jon Morris: Awesome new rooftop with relatively cheap beer and great views of NYC. Get there right at 4pm when they open or be prepared to wait in line.

Northside Pharmacy is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

6. Northside Pharmacy

8.7
559 Driggs Ave (btwn N 7th St & N 6th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pharmacy · Williamsburg · 3 tips and reviews

timoni w.timoni west: The nicest pharmacy in all of bburg! Gentlemen's talc and Bumble & Bumble and fancy pricey lotions.

Chet M.Chet Mancini: Pharmacy is really great. Store itself is super high end yupster. Get a wooden toothbrush and some beard oil.

Gaby G.Gaby Gingola: Great selection of boutique toiletries, and some things like saline wash are even cheaper than Duane reads here

Cherry Esplanade is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

7. Cherry Esplanade

9.3
990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Garden · Prospect Park · 5 tips and reviews

Lisa S.Lisa Schreibman: BBG is a lovely formal garden with good kid programming.

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: A must see in late April every year when the Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom.

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: The Sakura Matsuri festival is a great celebration every year.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

8. Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

9.2
1158 83rd St, Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Dyker Heights · 53 tips and reviews

Harumi U.Harumi U: This is beyond anything I had imagined even after I studied all photos. Try to check out some smaller streets also besides the obvious houses on 84. Some beautiful some classy and some fun stuff!

Frank B.Frank Banisi: Fancy huh.

Oz L.Oz Lubling: This is a must event! Such a brilliant display of lights. Totally worth the trek deep into Brooklyn. You will not be disappointed.

Bellocq is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

9. Bellocq

9.0
104 West St (at Kent St), Brooklyn, NY
Tea Room · Greenpoint · 22 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: This upscale London-based boutique offers a monthly artisan tea subscription to its up-and-coming Greenpoint neighborhood. Read more.

Fodor's TravelFodor'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 G.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.

Archestratus Books & Foods is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

10. Archestratus Books & Foods

9.3
160 Huron St (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant · Greenpoint · 15 tips and reviews

Foxxy B.Foxxy B: Great selection of new & old cookbooks; select selection of stationary & high end pencils; and a cozy cafe with beer & wifi to boot!

Melissa F.Melissa Ferrer: Super friendly staff & the book selection, along with their food are amazing!! Definitely a pretty chill hangout spot!! Will be back for more! :)

Rock RainesRock Raines: Great selection of books

Babeland is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

11. Babeland

8.2
462 Bergen St (btw Flatbush Ave & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Adult Store · North Slope · 7 tips and reviews

dapperQdapperQ: NYC's best sex toy shop. Classy, LGBT-friendly, and moderately priced.

Leah L.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.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 ;)

Suede: Modern Caribbean Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

12. Suede: Modern Caribbean Cuisine

7.2
5610 Clarendon Rd (at E 56th St), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · East Flatbush · 37 tips and reviews

Nicole C.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...

StephanStephan: Somewhat disapointed. Place does not accommodate large parties. Average meal for a fancy place. Way to many TVs.

Bubblez S.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.

Elia Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

13. Elia Restaurant

8.2
8611 3rd Ave (Near 86 street), Brooklyn, NY
Greek Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 13 tips and reviews

Mary J.Mary Jasen: Lambs chops are good, very tasty upscale Greek food!

michael m.michael marinakis: I just love this place consistent and great!

Lia K.Lia Kefalonikas: Grilled fish is the best... I highly recommend the grilled octopus.....

Hunter's Steak & Ale House is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

14. Hunter's Steak & Ale House

8.2
9404 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Bay Ridge · 19 tips and reviews

Erik C.Erik Cintron: A great old school place. It has been the staple of the community. Nothing fancy just meat and potatoes type of place. Great food and great prices.

Lupe F.Lupe Figuera: Porterhouse is mouthwatering and big enough to share but worth having for yourself!

Daniel H.Daniel H: surf and turf!!!

Bohemien is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Brooklyn.

15. Bohemien

8.3
97 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry St & Hicks St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Brooklyn Heights · 6 tips and reviews

Elvis R.Elvis Rodricks: Great to see this classy cocktail bar on Atlantic Ave! Great lighting and clean decor vibes in this place. Decent drinks and food.Stop by and treat yourself here.

MariMari: They have a record player and it’s never crowded at happy hour.

Jordan A.Jordan Allan: The icons on the menu aren’t just illustrative. You can actually drink the Birdy Num Num out of a bird glass. They might even play Birdy Nam Nam while you do it.