1. Bearded Lady
9.1
686A Washington Ave (St. Marks & Washington Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 106 tips and reviews
Cassel Kroll: Try the Town Destroyer - Applejack, Pear Preserves, Granny Smiths, Apple Cider Vinegar, w/ a touch Honey & a sprinkle of Nutmeg. A perfect Fall cocktail.
Kirsten Alana: get the grilled cheese - its AMAZING ... so melty and tangy and might be the best I've had
The Wall Street Journal: Standout cocktails include the Mr. Howell ($9), with single-malt scotch, aged rum, lime juice, and maple syrup. Try it with a grilled cheese sandwich, which stacks up with the best in Brooklyn. Read more.
2. Hummus Market
8.9
361 Graham Ave (Conselya), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Williamsburg · 29 tips and reviews
Kathryn D: Delicious, easy, and reasonably priced. Start with hummus + falafel and the 3 meze is good for two people.
Sophia Ostrowiak: Very good falafel and cauli pita!
Kel Lo: DELICIOUS shakshuka. Great service, lovely outside. Come here!
4. Brooklyn Wine Exchange
8.8
138 Court St (btwn Pacific & Atlantic), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Store · Cobble Hill · 40 tips and reviews
Perry Azevedo: Great selection of Italian and French wines. Their Pacific Northwest is slightly larger than most, though it's too heavily weighed with Pino Noir. Great selection of whiskey as well.
estheribrown ✌🏻: The staff here are super friendly and helpful - they're happy to make recommendations and I've never had a miss w/one. Love the $12 and under table and the free wine tastings & classes. Great shop.
Scott Flaherty: I'm no connoisseur (tend to pick wine by the design on the label), but it seems like they keep the cheaper stuff on a table in the middle, and in general have a great selection.
5. Amber Steakhouse
8.0
119 Nassau Ave (at Eckford St), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Greenpoint · 23 tips and reviews
Alice Mancino: We got the steak tartare, filet mignons, asparagus, and creamed spinach. Everything was good.
Michael Palladino: Try the avocado mashed potatoes w/ sea scallops GREATEST FOOD EVER!!!
Josh Friedlander: Warm and inviting service. Get the ribeye.
Rachel Slurs: The slice of cake/pie for less than 4 bucks is a steal. Love their iced teas too.
karen bonna rainert: Small little cookies, coffee, cake. Just a really nice place to meet a friend or to bring your Mom for dessert. p.s. fantastic chocolate cake.
karen bonna rainert: Some of the most delicious chocolate cake in Brooklyn can be found here and it's not terribly expensive.
8. Cafe Lore
7.4
4601 4th Ave (46th Street), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Sunset Park · 6 tips and reviews
Christopher McAtee: Brian is a gem, a real Sunset Park original. Great service, excellent food, and a laid back atmosphere. Everything we've had here over our two visits was great. The pumpkin ravioli is a must try.
Karolina: I had a broqnie and it was huge and delicious!
Michael Rose: Chicken Francese is excellent, and the fresh pasta is yummy. Brian and Randy will make you feel 100% at home.
Jessica Wickham: Great choice of ales, good bar snacks and friendly staff who went out of their way to put your teams game on the screen
Jon Turi: Try the spicy popcorn!
Cooper Smith: Ugh. They abandoned their jumbo wings and now serve the same ol' boring-size wings that you can get at 100 other places in the hood. I'm not mad, just disappointed.
10. Doughnut Plant
9.0
245 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Prospect Heights · 115 tips and reviews
Irena Pierova: i’m not a doughnut girl, but these guys are very good. Tried blackout, blueberry and cranberry. First one was my favorite.
Dianna H.: Don't worry about the # of options -- Whatever you get is going to be absolutely delicious! Personal favorites include vanilla bean w/ jam & marzipan yeast.
Mary M Motta: creme brulee donut was amazing! even had that crunchy sugar glaze on too!
11. BKLYN Larder
8.7
228 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Gourmet Store · North Slope · 122 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Pricey but lovely market with great sandwiches, cheese, pantry and prepared foods, ice cream, and more, with many products made in Brooklyn.
Hanna Yum: Sandwich punch card. Buy 9 get the 10th for $1
Aaron Carambula: Buy Early Bird granola, it's fantastic.
12. Blueprint
9.1
196 5th Ave (btwn Union St & Berkeley Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · North Slope · 140 tips and reviews
orla mcdonald: Fantastic cocktails! The Pimms cup is delicious
Time Out New York: Sit at the wood-topped bar to watch co-owner Regina Christiansen mix drinks like the classic Blood & Sand, or abscond to one of the smaller tables along the wall for a quiet conversation. Read more.
Derek Tumolo: As my friend John said, this place is classy as shit.
14. Barboncino
9.0
781 Franklin Ave (btwn St Johns & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Crown Heights · 227 tips and reviews
Jarel Hill: Got the meatball and fennel sausage. Def awesome pizza spot and loved the atmosphere.
Serious Eats: Wood-fired Neapolitan-esque pies worth a visit from beyond the neighborhood.
Adam Kuban: Solid wood-fired-oven pizza from an alumnus of Paulie Gee's. Clam pie is very good. Get it. And is this weird, but the Bibb salad is nice, too. Read more.
15. Shelter
7.5
80 N 7th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 99 tips and reviews
Sebastian San Juan: Best empanadas in NY - beef and BBQ are my favorites
Global Highlander: In true Williamsburg style, it offers pizza and Argentinian empanadas w/ an interior of a ski lodge and exterior of an Italian cafe, along with aloof service. The wobbly tables spill water all over!
Aimara Toledo: 4 staggioni and truffle pizza are divine! The empanadas are too small for the price. Otherwise, this is the end of Roberta's! LOVE