1. Olea
9.3
171 Lafayette Ave (at Adelphi St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Fort Greene · 236 tips and reviews
Nikki 🌺: Can't go wrong with any of the tapas! Try the asparagus croquettes, Moroccan olives, Lamb meatballs, and Bacon almond wrapped dates! Also the broccoli rabe is amazing as is the sangria :-)
BC 😎🎶: Great mediterranean tapas! Fried chickpeas, Patatas Bravas and Cabbage with Olives were scrummy.
Rachel Sheppard: Great tapas, quite cheap during their happy hour. Cozy and romantic.
2. La Vara
9.0
268 Clinton St (btwn Warren St & Verandah Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 142 tips and reviews
Village Voice: Charming restaurant plays with Spain's forgotten flavors.Small plates of fried eggplant with honey and nigella seeds & wild salads of salt cod and pomegranate seeds.Critics' choice for best Tapas bar!
Jenna Fain: Delicious tapas in a perfect Brooklyn setting. The Mallorcan flatbread & paella were highlights, but I don't think you can go wrong with anything here!
Miguel de Leon: For two, six plates is a good place to start. For someone like me, those six plates are mine. An underrated sherry list rounds out an awesome small plates menu; gun for specials.
3. The Four Horsemen
9.0
295 Grand St (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews
Laurea de Ocampo: Extensive wine list, well prepared small plates best for sharing, perfect lighting, intimate atmosphere, great for 2 or 4.
Jade: Orange wine, amazing small plates
Edwina McGregor: A lovely intimate venue with delicious small plates to share and excellent wines. Pro tip: Get the ribs – they're insanely good!
4. Xixa
9.1
241 S 4th St (Driggs Ave & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 134 tips and reviews
Alex Trimper: Amazing tapas!!! The foig gras is out of this world!
Ana Patricia: Can't say enough good things! Unique tapas and the service is always excellent! Little extras at the start and finish of the meal are great treats.
Damon Lindsay: I love the deconstructed margaritas, grilled carrot dish, bacon and date tapas, along with the pork belly tapas.
5. Hibino
9.1
333 Henry St (at Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Cobble Hill · 156 tips and reviews
DailyCandy: This comfy spot is as close to authentic Kyoto-style as you can get. Daily obanzai (tapas) is a must; the chirashi — a heaping bowl of sashimi, veggies, omelet, and rice — is one of the best around.
Compass: Japanese small plates, daily twists on traditional miso soups and sushi, and a cult-loved in-house tofu recipe.
Carmen N: Very amazing. Homemade tofu, outstanding small plates of vegetables, high quality sushi- try the yellowtail.
9. Brook Vin
8.7
381 7th Ave (btwn 11th & 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · South Slope · 90 tips and reviews
Design*Sponge: Excellent open-faced sandwiches and affordable wines by the glass. Great for a small group to kick back and chat for a while over small plates.
7th.List: What to look for - A selection of seasonal small plates like pickled vegetables, roasted cauliflower with capers and anchovies, and a tartine of lardo, parsley salad, and truffle oil. Read more.
Premshree Pillai: In a city littered with crowded, loud, impersonal bars, Brook Vin is a very relaxing, adult space for well-curated wines and a small but lovely selection of small plates. This is a neighborhood gem.
10. Colonie
9.1
127 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 245 tips and reviews
jake furst: the drinks, apps, small plates and crostinis are better than the mains. you can't go wrong with any of those and it's a lovely atmosphere.
John Condon: You can't go wrong here. Order a mix of small plates & veggies and don't forget the duck rillettes. The steak & scallops are amazing. One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn.
Patty Golsteijn: Great atmosphere. If you're hungry, go for a large plate. Small plate is SMALL.
11. Blueprint
9.1
196 5th Ave (btwn Union St & Berkeley Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · North Slope · 140 tips and reviews
Justin Moore: Somewhere between clover club and milk & honey, a great cocktail spot finally makes it to the slope. Small plates supplement the awesome cocktails.
AskMen: High brow cocktails like the Swedish Monk & Old Faithful are house recipes, the beer is craft & the food is a combo of small plates, cheeses, & meats -- including a French salami best served hidden. Read more.
Karl France: The place has a very upscale vibe. Small plates with a great choice of wines, beers & many signature drinks
12. Surfish
7.9
550 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Gowanus · 59 tips and reviews
Stephanie Carman: Excellent place to get tapas, a glass of wine, and hang outside.
David Dinkevich: Fish tacis are a must have from the tapas menue!!! The best tacos. Also there Mussels are delicious! !!
Kimberly Agin: Omg the ceviche! We got the sampler and did the mixter, white tuna, and mussels. SO GOOD. Also did the zapallitos tapas and sangria which was great too. Sliders were so so. Overall fabulousness.
13. Sama Street
9.1
988 Manhattan Ave (Huron Street), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 25 tips and reviews
Alice Gangloff: great place for cocktails and tapas. I highly reccomend if you are in the greenpoint area.
Jerry Corpenghar: great place for creative and inventive cocktails. dont sleep on the food either. Delicious small plates, all tapas style.
Gregory Harlam: The cocktails here span the Asian continent with a fun play on well done cuisines and flavors - a must try
14. Bozu
8.7
296 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews
Allison Foster: my all time favorite japanese tapas
Oz Lubling: Awesome, awesome Japanese tapas! I recommend getting the tasting menu. If you're in a larger party, you can tell the waiter how much you want to spend and they'll make up a menu for you. Ask for Phil!
Jennifer: Go to Bozu, a Japanese Tapas Lounge, for the most amazing and unique food, drinks and atmosphere. The Wasabi mashed potatoes and mini hamburgers with Bozu's special steak sauce are to die for! Read more.
15. Achilles Heel
9.1
180 West St (at Green St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 85 tips and reviews
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide: A chill, all day cafe and bar, Greenpoint's Achilles Heel has a real neighborhood feeling, offers delicious small plates, and an ambitious coffee program with selections from different roasters. Read more.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: FANTASTIC for early/late afternoon drinks and small plates. Very good cheeses and charcuterie. Owned by Marlowe & Sons peeps so great ambience and high quality food, wine and cocktails.
Michael Anthony: Great neighborhood bar serving up some delicious delicious lasagna and other small plates.