Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great food. It's a small place but I've never eaten a bad dish from this Italian restaurant. They also have a back patio if you want more privacy. Best of all they deliver just in case you want to enjoy your meal at home.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueGreat food. It's a small place but I've never eaten a bad dish from this Italian restaurant. They also have a back patio if you want more privacy. Best of all they deliver just in case you want to enjoy your meal at home.
If you've never had South African cuisine, this is the place to try it. Great date spot if your date is adventurous. Also a small selection of South African wines. The bar area is a bit small but have dinner here and check out a bar nearby.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueIf you've never had South African cuisine, this is the place to try it. Great date spot if your date is adventurous. Also a small selection of South African wines. The bar area is a bit small but have dinner here and check out a bar nearby.
Junior's Cheesecake is famous for a reason. It's simply delicious. You'll never have another slice of cheesecake that beats it. Its extremely decadent so plan on having leftovers or sharing with a friend or date. The restaurant is meh, but the cheesecake is a must have.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtJunior's Cheesecake is famous for a reason. It's simply delicious. You'll never have another slice of cheesecake that beats it. Its extremely decadent so plan on having leftovers or sharing with a friend or date. The restaurant is meh, but the cheesecake is a must have.
Popular neighborhood eats. Usually packed for brunch and dinner. Make a reservation or walk in and have a drink at the bar while you wait for a table.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walter's
166 Dekalb AvePopular neighborhood eats. Usually packed for brunch and dinner. Make a reservation or walk in and have a drink at the bar while you wait for a table.
If you're into barbecue and don't feel like cabbing it or walking to Hill Country this place is it. Best barbecue in the neighborhood, surrounded by other good restaurants and bars.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Smoke Joint
87 South Elliott PlaceIf you're into barbecue and don't feel like cabbing it or walking to Hill Country this place is it. Best barbecue in the neighborhood, surrounded by other good restaurants and bars.
My favorite place for barbecue. It's spacious and has a good selection of various barbecued meats and sides.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hill Country Food Park
345 Adams StreetMy favorite place for barbecue. It's spacious and has a good selection of various barbecued meats and sides.
This restaurant and local hang spot is ran by solar energy. In fact its only open in the summer. I don't typically eat a meal here, but you have to try the corn on the cob and a frozen margarita. Kick back on the patio outside with corn and margarita to get your summer day started.
248 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton StThis restaurant and local hang spot is ran by solar energy. In fact its only open in the summer. I don't typically eat a meal here, but you have to try the corn on the cob and a frozen margarita. Kick back on the patio outside with corn and margarita to get your summer day started.
The best fast gourmet burger you'll ever have. If you're in NY you must have a Shake Shack Burger and fries at some point during your stay. There's also another location across the street from Barclays Center.
993 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe best fast gourmet burger you'll ever have. If you're in NY you must have a Shake Shack Burger and fries at some point during your stay. There's also another location across the street from Barclays Center.
The best Mediterranean eats in all of Brooklyn with a cool eclectic setting. They also have a good happy hour if you can make it there early. They do not take reservations but the wait is never too long.
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olea
171 Lafayette AveThe best Mediterranean eats in all of Brooklyn with a cool eclectic setting. They also have a good happy hour if you can make it there early. They do not take reservations but the wait is never too long.
Good German/Austrian fare. Lovely decor. A bit dark and moody which makes for a great date night.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berlyn
Good German/Austrian fare. Lovely decor. A bit dark and moody which makes for a great date night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar scene and cocktails. This place can however get pretty crowded Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Having one cocktail here is worth the crowd.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dick and Jane’s
266 Adelphi StGreat bar scene and cocktails. This place can however get pretty crowded Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Having one cocktail here is worth the crowd.
The entrance to this secret bar is around the corner from the attached restaurant Aita. Don't bother eating at the restaurant just head straight for the bar. It's super tiny but serves some of the best cocktails in the neighborhood. The cool factor is about a 10. If you take anyone here they're bound to be impressed.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayflower
132 Greene AveThe entrance to this secret bar is around the corner from the attached restaurant Aita. Don't bother eating at the restaurant just head straight for the bar. It's super tiny but serves some of the best cocktails in the neighborhood. The cool factor is about a 10. If you take anyone here they're bound to be impressed.
Cash only bar. One of the oldest no frills bars in the neighborhood.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frank's Cocktail Lounge
660 Fulton StCash only bar. One of the oldest no frills bars in the neighborhood.
Great summertime rooftop bar nearby.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimoto Rooftop Restaurant & Garden Lounge
228 Duffield StGreat summertime rooftop bar nearby.
Aloft New York Brooklyn
216 Duffield StAnother summertime rooftop option with a DJ.
Best Oysters and mixologists in Brooklyn. Check the menu as the list of Oysters change per season. My favorite are the Kumamota's. It's a fairly popular place in Williamsburg so get there early or wait in line.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveBest Oysters and mixologists in Brooklyn. Check the menu as the list of Oysters change per season. My favorite are the Kumamota's. It's a fairly popular place in Williamsburg so get there early or wait in line.
If you're ready to dance and sweat try this place that often plays world, african, reggae, and dancehall music.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bembe
81 S 6th StIf you're ready to dance and sweat try this place that often plays world, african, reggae, and dancehall music.
There are often performers, bands, and Quest Love (The Roots/Jimmy Fallon) often DJ's at this music/bowling venue. The food is decent as well as the drinks. Its overall a fun place to hang with friends.
825 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveThere are often performers, bands, and Quest Love (The Roots/Jimmy Fallon) often DJ's at this music/bowling venue. The food is decent as well as the drinks. Its overall a fun place to hang with friends.
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveThe rooftop bar is a must!
Output
74 Wythe AveBest sound system and dance floor in Brooklyn!
Sightseeing
Looking for a relaxing day? Take a walk along the promenade on the water and catch views of Manhattan amongst other cool shops/eats in the area.
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceLooking for a relaxing day? Take a walk along the promenade on the water and catch views of Manhattan amongst other cool shops/eats in the area.
It is a must to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge if you're visiting or living in NY. Words cannot describe the experience. Note of caution: watch out for the bike riders in the bike lane.
1505 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIt is a must to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge if you're visiting or living in NY. Words cannot describe the experience. Note of caution: watch out for the bike riders in the bike lane.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful collection of art and interesting workshops. Every 1st Saturday of the month the museum opens in til 11p. From 5-11p, Target sponsors an event filled with musical performances, wine, food, and workshops.
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyBeautiful collection of art and interesting workshops. Every 1st Saturday of the month the museum opens in til 11p. From 5-11p, Target sponsors an event filled with musical performances, wine, food, and workshops.
If you're into theater but prefer to stay in Brooklyn and avoid the madness of Broadway check out this theater located around the corner.
521 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StIf you're into theater but prefer to stay in Brooklyn and avoid the madness of Broadway check out this theater located around the corner.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, just beautiful and a must see!
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful, just beautiful and a must see!
Entertainment & Activities
Catch the Brooklyn Nets or your favorite visiting NBA team playing walking distance away. The venue also has many musical artists, comedians, and boxing events regularly on the calendar.
1418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveCatch the Brooklyn Nets or your favorite visiting NBA team playing walking distance away. The venue also has many musical artists, comedians, and boxing events regularly on the calendar.
Historic building housing a movie theater showing the latest in the most revered independent films.
859 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveHistoric building housing a movie theater showing the latest in the most revered independent films.
Essentials
My favorite grocery store in the neighborhood for fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables. It's a large store with an amazing cheese section. Can be on the pricey side, however.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Fare
200 Schermerhorn StMy favorite grocery store in the neighborhood for fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables. It's a large store with an amazing cheese section. Can be on the pricey side, however.
Small nearby grocery store if you're not looking for a vast array of items.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh Garden Inc
729 Fulton StSmall nearby grocery store if you're not looking for a vast array of items.
Locally sourced produce but items are limited and can be pricey.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StLocally sourced produce but items are limited and can be pricey.
The closest pharmacy for all your essential needs such as toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdThe closest pharmacy for all your essential needs such as toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
Another pharmacy option for all your essential needs such as toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
1070 Flatbush AveAnother pharmacy option for all your essential needs such as toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.