Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
TheHope and Anchor is Red Hook’s diner. It’s a modern diner - as they like to call it - but it’s been in Red Hook for years and has satisfied many a hungry patron. On weekends they have karaoke too!
18 locals recommend
Hope & Anchor
347 Van Brunt StTheHope and Anchor is Red Hook’s diner. It’s a modern diner - as they like to call it - but it’s been in Red Hook for years and has satisfied many a hungry patron. On weekends they have karaoke too!
Baked has made a name for itself for its cakes and, especially, cupcakes, but they also have great coffee, cookies, sandwiches, and other assorted and delicious edibles.
54 locals recommend
Baked
359 Van Brunt StBaked has made a name for itself for its cakes and, especially, cupcakes, but they also have great coffee, cookies, sandwiches, and other assorted and delicious edibles.
The Good Fork is fine dining. From the beautiful curved wooden walls and ceiling of the dining room to the exquisite and eclectic menu this is one of the best eating experiences in Brooklyn.
38 locals recommend
The Good Fork
391 Van Brunt StThe Good Fork is fine dining. From the beautiful curved wooden walls and ceiling of the dining room to the exquisite and eclectic menu this is one of the best eating experiences in Brooklyn.
This multi level seafood joint is Red Hook’s answer to Cape Cod eating. Eat seafood, have a drink, sit outside and enjoy a view of the harbour and Lady Liberty.
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StThis multi level seafood joint is Red Hook’s answer to Cape Cod eating. Eat seafood, have a drink, sit outside and enjoy a view of the harbour and Lady Liberty.
Home / Made is a wonderful, cosy wine bar that also has a great menu, especially brunch. Monica, the owner, will cook you up some amazing french toast and delicious egg scrambles.
11 locals recommend
Home/Made
293 Van Brunt StreetHome / Made is a wonderful, cosy wine bar that also has a great menu, especially brunch. Monica, the owner, will cook you up some amazing french toast and delicious egg scrambles.
Red Hook Lobster Pound has created a real buzz with their lobster rolls, so make sure you give one a try - eat inside at their wooden benches, pick one up on the run, or try to catch their food truck.
65 locals recommend
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StRed Hook Lobster Pound has created a real buzz with their lobster rolls, so make sure you give one a try - eat inside at their wooden benches, pick one up on the run, or try to catch their food truck.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Red Hook favorite, this restaurant, cafe & bar is home base for many of Red Hook’s residents. The combination of great food and expertly made cocktails make this a must see for Red Hook visitors.
55 locals recommend
Fort Defiance
347 Van Brunt StA Red Hook favorite, this restaurant, cafe & bar is home base for many of Red Hook’s residents. The combination of great food and expertly made cocktails make this a must see for Red Hook visitors.
Sunny’s is Red Hook’s oldest bar. Opened as a watering hole for the longshoreman that used to work on the docks of Brooklyn in its industrial hey-day, it will reopen soon after repairs from Sandy.
91 locals recommend
Sunny's
253 Conover StSunny’s is Red Hook’s oldest bar. Opened as a watering hole for the longshoreman that used to work on the docks of Brooklyn in its industrial hey-day, it will reopen soon after repairs from Sandy.
The friendly Bait and Tackle has a unique, taxidermy filled decor and great atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
Red Hook Bait & Tackle
320 Van Brunt StreetThe friendly Bait and Tackle has a unique, taxidermy filled decor and great atmosphere.
The Ice House has a garden in the back where, on a nice day, it’s great to have a drink and a bite from their down-home kitchen - try the pulled pork sandwiches and sweet potato fries.
32 locals recommend
Brooklyn Ice House
318 Van Brunt StThe Ice House has a garden in the back where, on a nice day, it’s great to have a drink and a bite from their down-home kitchen - try the pulled pork sandwiches and sweet potato fries.
Bottanica serves drinks, food, cocktails and sometimes has music in the bottom of this old factory, which now makes parachutes. Next door, Cacao Prieto makes chocolate!
14 locals recommend
Botanica
220 Conover StBottanica serves drinks, food, cocktails and sometimes has music in the bottom of this old factory, which now makes parachutes. Next door, Cacao Prieto makes chocolate!
Everything Else
Dry Dock is the place to go for all of your drinking needs. Selling wine and spirits from all corners of the world. Their excellent and informative staff will satisfy all of your needs.
8 locals recommend
dry dock wine + spirits
442 Van Brunt StDry Dock is the place to go for all of your drinking needs. Selling wine and spirits from all corners of the world. Their excellent and informative staff will satisfy all of your needs.
Botta Di Vino, where Tricianna can assist you - and perhaps educate you - with her excellent knowledge of all, but especially Italian wines. They have wine tasting nights regularly.
6 locals recommend
botta di vino
357 Van Brunt StreetBotta Di Vino, where Tricianna can assist you - and perhaps educate you - with her excellent knowledge of all, but especially Italian wines. They have wine tasting nights regularly.
Fairway is a wonderful supermarket with everything you’ll need - produce, gourmet cheeses, meats, seafood, many varieties of beer, bread, and all things edible. There's a cafe with views out the back.
105 locals recommend
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StFairway is a wonderful supermarket with everything you’ll need - produce, gourmet cheeses, meats, seafood, many varieties of beer, bread, and all things edible. There's a cafe with views out the back.