Best Restaurants in Brooklyn
Chowing down in Brooklyn is an epic adventure, with a long menu of legendary eateries and insider foodie favorites
New York City’s most populous borough is the scene of an explosive restaurant renaissance where experimental flavors, adventurous chefs and friendly prices entice you in for a bite. Sample the local fare, walk off all those mouth-watering calories, and then duck into another sweet spot for dessert.
Something for Everyone
Brooklyn Farmacy, in Carroll Gardens, is a recycled 1920s apothecary and soda fountain, restored as a 21st-century throwback diner and soda fountain—original tin ceilings, penny-tile floors, a counter for sundaes and ice cream floats. Take the clan for Cuban sandwiches, mac 'n cheese, PB&J, egg salad, daily soups, pastrami and kraut, fountain drinks, ice cream specialties, famous New York egg creams and nine kinds of coffee. Dressed-up waffles are served all day. Modest prices, nostalgic ambiance, no whining—you can't beat that.
Hip Eats
Restaurants come and go in the trendy neighborhood of Williamsburg, but there are a few classic spots that put this area on the map. Instead of blowing all your budget on a steak dinner at Peter Lugers, stroll down Broadway on the South Side to enjoy comfort food with a twist at Diner. Nestled inside an old diner car, this farm-to-table restaurant offers up a rotating selection of new American classics every day.
More of a meat and potatoes kind of family? Enjoy one of the best burgers in the city at Diner, or head over to Pies 'n' Thighs for some of the best fried chicken north of the Mason-Dixon line.
Pizza, Pizza
Every city likes to stake their claim on pizza, but New Yorkers practically worship it as an art form. Go native for the day and head to Grimaldi's, serving up coal-fired pizza at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Gaze across the river at Manhattan while listening to Grimaldi's lifelong fan, Frank Sinatra, on the jukebox. But with great pie, comes long lines. Call ahead 20-30 minutes and order beforehand so you can skip the line and grab your pie.
Next, cruise by Totonno's in Coney Island, a family joint that's been twirling the dough in the air since 1924. You can't beat tomatoes imported from Italy, handmade mozzarella and fresh-made dough crisped to perfection in coal-burning brick ovens.
International Flair
Experience the results of a giant cultural melting pot that's been stewing for centuries. Get a taste of everything from brisket by way of Montreal at Mile End Delicatessen to smoky, pork Japanese ramen at Chuko and Moroccan-style steaming tagines at Café Mogador. It’s like a trip around the world without having to leave the city. You can even taste a Venezuelan street food favorite—arepas—snack-sized stuffed corn-flour buns at Caracas! Grab a map and bring your appetite.
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