Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
14 locals recommend
LongHorn Steakhouse
9230 59th Ave
14 locals recommend
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Inviting Thai bistro & bar offering curries & other staples in a cool loft space with a back patio.
18 locals recommend
Cheers
568 Metropolitan Ave
18 locals recommend
Inviting Thai bistro & bar offering curries & other staples in a cool loft space with a back patio.
Funky, buzzy counter-service pizzeria turning out brick-oven pies & slices from a vintage oven.
106 locals recommend
Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer St
106 locals recommend
Funky, buzzy counter-service pizzeria turning out brick-oven pies & slices from a vintage oven.
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style decor & wall mural.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Ave
441 locals recommend
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style decor & wall mural.
Arepa specialist offering creative, low-priced renditions of the Venezuelan corn-flour staple.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand St
355 locals recommend
Arepa specialist offering creative, low-priced renditions of the Venezuelan corn-flour staple.
Buzzy outfit serving traditional Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy yet charming quarters.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Ave
856 locals recommend
Buzzy outfit serving traditional Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy yet charming quarters.
Lots of meatballs plus Italian comfort food in a no-frills setting on Williamsburg's main drag.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Ave
580 locals recommend
Lots of meatballs plus Italian comfort food in a no-frills setting on Williamsburg's main drag.
Casual Gallic corner cafe where the South-of-France-focused menu includes crêpes & pastas.
93 locals recommend
Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer St
93 locals recommend
Casual Gallic corner cafe where the South-of-France-focused menu includes crêpes & pastas.
Popular & low-key Chinese restaurant with a bright-red dining room & a busy take-out business.
7 locals recommend
Red Bowl
7 locals recommend
Popular & low-key Chinese restaurant with a bright-red dining room & a busy take-out business.
Chill eatery offering Mediterranean & Middle Eastern eats in dimly-lit surrounds with a moody vibe.
77 locals recommend
Dar525
525 Grand St
77 locals recommend
Chill eatery offering Mediterranean & Middle Eastern eats in dimly-lit surrounds with a moody vibe.
Spartan corner diner fixing up typical Chinese dishes & Spanish bites, plus cocktails.
6 locals recommend
New Apolo
1477 Myrtle Ave
6 locals recommend
Spartan corner diner fixing up typical Chinese dishes & Spanish bites, plus cocktails.
Cozy Thai standby with a big menu of traditional & new dishes, plus a full bar & outdoor seating.
244 locals recommend
Sage
299-301 Graham Ave
244 locals recommend
Cozy Thai standby with a big menu of traditional & new dishes, plus a full bar & outdoor seating.
French bistro fare served in a Williamsburg space with an indoor "garden" room & a roof deck.
149 locals recommend
Juliette
135 N 5th St
149 locals recommend
French bistro fare served in a Williamsburg space with an indoor "garden" room & a roof deck.
Contemporary Mediterranean eatery with a market-driven vegetarian menu & tranquil garden patio.
44 locals recommend
Hummus Market
361 Graham Ave
44 locals recommend
Contemporary Mediterranean eatery with a market-driven vegetarian menu & tranquil garden patio.
Familiar Thai standards accompanied by pulsing music, flashy decor & even a pond.
133 locals recommend
SEA
114 N 6th St
133 locals recommend
Familiar Thai standards accompanied by pulsing music, flashy decor & even a pond.
Petite American restaurant serving farm-to-table fare, including lunch, brunch & fixed-price dinner.
38 locals recommend
Delaware and Hudson
135 N 5th St
38 locals recommend
Petite American restaurant serving farm-to-table fare, including lunch, brunch & fixed-price dinner.
Bohemian, cash-only Brazilian bar/restaurant serving light fare & caipirinhas.
126 locals recommend
Beco
45 Richardson St
126 locals recommend
Bohemian, cash-only Brazilian bar/restaurant serving light fare & caipirinhas.
This chill Greenpoint bistro offers New American fare with an Aussie accent & brunch options.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford Ave
800 locals recommend
This chill Greenpoint bistro offers New American fare with an Aussie accent & brunch options.
Drunken noodles & other Thai fare served in a relaxed space with a full bar & outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
Daungdee Thai
378 Metropolitan Ave
6 locals recommend
Drunken noodles & other Thai fare served in a relaxed space with a full bar & outdoor seating.
French-American comfort food in a bistro setting with banquette seating & a summertime garden.
93 locals recommend
Sweetwater
105 N 6th St
93 locals recommend
French-American comfort food in a bistro setting with banquette seating & a summertime garden.
Late-night spot with takeout & delivery serving Indian fare such as curries & other hearty dishes.
33 locals recommend
Taj Kabab King
474 Grand St
33 locals recommend
Late-night spot with takeout & delivery serving Indian fare such as curries & other hearty dishes.
Gourmet chicken & waffles star at this hip, down-home Southern comfort-food resource with cocktails.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow St
268 locals recommend
Gourmet chicken & waffles star at this hip, down-home Southern comfort-food resource with cocktails.
Gourmet chicken & waffles star at this hip, down-home Southern comfort-food resource with cocktails.
48 locals recommend
M Noodle Shop
549 Metropolitan Avenue
48 locals recommend
Gourmet chicken & waffles star at this hip, down-home Southern comfort-food resource with cocktails.
Bi-level bistro for eclectic American small plates & cocktails in the National Sawdust venue.
7 locals recommend
Rider
80 N 6th St
7 locals recommend
Bi-level bistro for eclectic American small plates & cocktails in the National Sawdust venue.
This Argentinean cafe with a Buenos Aires feel specializes in chops but offers other classic dishes.
40 locals recommend
Cafe Argentino
499 Grand St
40 locals recommend
This Argentinean cafe with a Buenos Aires feel specializes in chops but offers other classic dishes.
A taste of El Salvador, along with American & Italian options, awaits at this family-run spot.
26 locals recommend
Bahia
690 Grand St
26 locals recommend
A taste of El Salvador, along with American & Italian options, awaits at this family-run spot.
Pint-sized eatery offering simple Chinese dishes & delivery options in a plain setting.
Golden Dragon Kitchen
394 Metropolitan Ave
Pint-sized eatery offering simple Chinese dishes & delivery options in a plain setting.
BBQ specialist serving ribs & brisket with shared tables & cafeteria-style ordering.
51 locals recommend
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry St
51 locals recommend
BBQ specialist serving ribs & brisket with shared tables & cafeteria-style ordering.
Light-filled cafe with reclaimed accents & global-accented comfort food morning-early evening.
85 locals recommend
Reunion
544 Union Ave
85 locals recommend
Light-filled cafe with reclaimed accents & global-accented comfort food morning-early evening.
Bedford Avenue pizza fixture serving up exotic slices & vegan options from a modest counter.
52 locals recommend
Vinnie's Pizzeria
148 Bedford Ave
52 locals recommend
Bedford Avenue pizza fixture serving up exotic slices & vegan options from a modest counter.
Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford Ave
522 locals recommend
Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting with an atmospheric garden.
Casual, brick-lined dining room serving Polish specialties, including pierogi, borscht & goulash.
Dziupla
194 Bedford Ave
Casual, brick-lined dining room serving Polish specialties, including pierogi, borscht & goulash.
Familiar Thai dishes plus wine & beer are served at this no-frills Williamsburg eatery.
38 locals recommend
Lily Thai
615 Grand St
38 locals recommend
Familiar Thai dishes plus wine & beer are served at this no-frills Williamsburg eatery.
A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.
179 locals recommend
Aurora
70 Grand St
179 locals recommend
A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.
Veteran kosher deli with basic seating offers hefty sandwiches plus Hungarian & Jewish comfort fare.
Gottlieb's Restaurant
352 Roebling St
Veteran kosher deli with basic seating offers hefty sandwiches plus Hungarian & Jewish comfort fare.
Small Middle Eastern restaurant & falafel dispenser next to the Bedford Avenue subway station.
75 locals recommend
Oasis
168 Bedford Ave
75 locals recommend
Small Middle Eastern restaurant & falafel dispenser next to the Bedford Avenue subway station.
Bustling Mexican joint serving Bay Area-style burritos & tacos in casual, counter-service quarters.
72 locals recommend
Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th Ave
72 locals recommend
Bustling Mexican joint serving Bay Area-style burritos & tacos in casual, counter-service quarters.
This Italian restaurant has been serving traditional dishes, including seafood, since 1959.
17 locals recommend
Frost Restaurant
193 Frost St
17 locals recommend
This Italian restaurant has been serving traditional dishes, including seafood, since 1959.
Set in the Wythe Hotel, this upscale New American eatery offers seasonal eats in an airy room.
65 locals recommend
Reynard
80 Wythe Ave
65 locals recommend
Set in the Wythe Hotel, this upscale New American eatery offers seasonal eats in an airy room.

Drinks & Nightlife

Brick-walled hangout with a central bar & dining tables, offering craft beers and snacks.
47 locals recommend
Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan Ave
47 locals recommend
Brick-walled hangout with a central bar & dining tables, offering craft beers and snacks.
Rustic-industrial hangout doing pastries & sandwiches, a coffeehouse by day, cocktail bar by night.
157 locals recommend
The West Brooklyn
379 Union Ave
157 locals recommend
Rustic-industrial hangout doing pastries & sandwiches, a coffeehouse by day, cocktail bar by night.
A laid-back, dimly lit watering hole with cozy interior decor & a big backyard.
26 locals recommend
Macri Park
462 Union Ave
26 locals recommend
A laid-back, dimly lit watering hole with cozy interior decor & a big backyard.
Budget drinks come with free pizza as well as karaoke, pool & Skee-Ball at this no-frills bar.
84 locals recommend
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan Ave
84 locals recommend
Budget drinks come with free pizza as well as karaoke, pool & Skee-Ball at this no-frills bar.
Easygoing, industrial pub featuring rugby & soccer games on TV, plus craft beers & tavern eats.
Kent Ale House
51 Kent Ave
Easygoing, industrial pub featuring rugby & soccer games on TV, plus craft beers & tavern eats.
A rare Scottish bar in Williamsburg, with hot toddies, televised soccer games & a back garden.
50 locals recommend
Iona
180 Grand St
50 locals recommend
A rare Scottish bar in Williamsburg, with hot toddies, televised soccer games & a back garden.
Gay & straight locals congregate at this bar with 2 fireplaces, a pool table & a lush outdoor space.
Metropolitan Avenue
Metropolitan Avenue
Gay & straight locals congregate at this bar with 2 fireplaces, a pool table & a lush outdoor space.
Pints, pool & popcorn, plus the weekly Sunday movie, bring in a crowd of locals to this basic bar.
17 locals recommend
The Abbey
536 Driggs Avenue
17 locals recommend
Pints, pool & popcorn, plus the weekly Sunday movie, bring in a crowd of locals to this basic bar.
Throwback bar where the beer comes in Styrofoam cups & the glow comes from Christmas lights.
13 locals recommend
Rosemary's Greenpoint Tavern
296 Bedford Ave
13 locals recommend
Throwback bar where the beer comes in Styrofoam cups & the glow comes from Christmas lights.
Hard-rocking joint with jukebox tunes, old-school signs, big beers, pinball & outdoor grill grub.
70 locals recommend
Rocka Rolla
486 Metropolitan Ave
70 locals recommend
Hard-rocking joint with jukebox tunes, old-school signs, big beers, pinball & outdoor grill grub.
Beer-loving soccer fans favor this pub for its big brew selection & televised Euro football matches.
18 locals recommend
Banter Bar
132 Havemeyer St
18 locals recommend
Beer-loving soccer fans favor this pub for its big brew selection & televised Euro football matches.
Down-home, honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer, games & live country music.
142 locals recommend
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan Ave
142 locals recommend
Down-home, honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer, games & live country music.
Buzzing, unpretentious watering hole offering drinks with free or $1 pizza, plus games & live music.
31 locals recommend
The Charleston
174 Bedford Ave
31 locals recommend
Buzzing, unpretentious watering hole offering drinks with free or $1 pizza, plus games & live music.
Williamsburg bar known for its rotating inventory of hard-to-find draft & bottled brews.
6 locals recommend
Mugs Alehouse
125 Bedford Ave
6 locals recommend
Williamsburg bar known for its rotating inventory of hard-to-find draft & bottled brews.
Old New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary.
32 locals recommend
Teddy's Bar & Grill
96 Berry St
32 locals recommend
Old New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary.
Unassuming haunt where beer & pitchers of cocktails are poured into oversized styrofoam cups.
27 locals recommend
Turkey's Nest
94 Bedford Ave
27 locals recommend
Unassuming haunt where beer & pitchers of cocktails are poured into oversized styrofoam cups.
Dimly lit saloon with an extensive whiskey & beer list, plus grub that includes occasional BBQ.
9 locals recommend
The Gibson
108 Bedford Ave
9 locals recommend
Dimly lit saloon with an extensive whiskey & beer list, plus grub that includes occasional BBQ.
Williamsburg sports bar with a sizable whiskey selection.
42 locals recommend
The Whiskey Brooklyn
44 Berry St
42 locals recommend
Williamsburg sports bar with a sizable whiskey selection.
Sprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd St
339 locals recommend
Sprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music.

Arts & Culture

11 locals recommend
Streb Lab for Action Mechanics (STREB@SLAM)
51 N 1st St
11 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

468 locals recommend
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand St
468 locals recommend