“Traif is so outstanding that it reminds me, despite our crumbling society, that there is a beacon of hope, a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of a chef’s tasting menu, where each dish is so flavorful, so delicious, that I shed not one, but several tears that maybe, just maybe, humanity has a chance of food this good still exists.“
“The best cocktails I’ve had in NY. Kashke bademjoon was so good. Mast musir and whipped feta so good as well as Barbari nan. Mushroom Kebab very good. I didn’t like the Tah Dig (Krispy rice) it was like Tah Chin without chicken in a sauce. Will I go there again!? Hell yeah!“
“what a sweet little spot! the staff were welcoming and friendly and the restaurant is gorg inside. we came for brunch and had the çilbir to share between 2 people, which comes with several sides. the meal was refreshing, light, and so, so tasty.“
“The best Spanish food restaurant in NY, at the level of the tops in Barcelona and Madrid. Excellent quality, excellent wines. The unbeatable treatment. The atmosphere very pleasant. We will repeat soon to be able to dine in that pleasant garden...“
“It is always to come back to this great place. I love stuff there and the atmosphere they are making there. Unique drinks, with great flavors you'll never think off. Amazing food, always tasting delicious. Highly recommended to visit while being in Greenpoint.“
“As per most of my other recent reviews, I went to this Southern spot several months back. We went here after they had unexpectedly gone on the best new restaurants list having barely heard about the restaurant otherwise. The lighting was nice here and the staff was friendly giving good recommendations. They have ample space as well. The spot has a fun creative cocktail menu which are reasonably priced with some drinks having rather humorous names. I went with the A Complex Cocktail For Bitter People for $15 which is their take on a Negroni with roots of ruin gin, saffron liqueur, and vermouth di torino bianco which was excellent. The cocktail had a nice presentation with the vivid off yellow and the flower and it had a nice balance of bitterness, citrus, and herbal flavors. This was excellent though not on the current drink menu. They also had the opposite named A Bitter Cocktail For Complex People which was their take on a Manhattan along with plenty of other choices. As per usual for food, we split a lot of dishes. For smaller plates, my favorite was the Country Fried Baby Back Ribs for $16 with dill & vinegar and jezebel sauce. This sauce in question contains fruit jelly and combined with the dill and vinegar; it was a nice mix of sour and sweet with very tender ribs which weren't too heavily fried. Excellent. Also tasty was the Hush Puppies for $10 with jalapeno, cheddar, popcorn, and remoulade. They were lighter than expected with a little kick and the popcorn was fun for presentation. I think the remoulade should be on this side and not presented on top but I guess it's more artful that way. OK was the Crab Cake for $24 listed as corn flake crusted with whole grain mustard, radish, and herb salad. It was a bit pricey and the flavors didn't pop as much as the other appetizers. The mustard was a fun spin but perhaps don't order this as this is probably one of the only overpriced things on the menu outside of perhaps the steak. We ordered two main dishes; the Roasted Rib Cap and the Crispy 1/2 Chicken which were both fine. The former for $42 with bourbon worcestershire caramel consisted of a very tender steak though maybe a bit small. The sauce indeed had some sweetness but there was a bit of salt on the steak so it was pretty well balanced. The latter dish for $26 with`bama white sauce and herbs was solid. Tender fried chicken with a fun presentation. No real major complaints though I am not exactly sure if it is half a chicken (probably is though.) The restaurant is also known for it's desserts so we got both to share which are both $12. Of the two, my preference was the Key Lime Tart with toasted coconut and candied lime zest. I haven't had many good key lime tarts in the city and this was excellent as it wasn't too sour or sweet. The candied lime zest on top as well as the coconut just added extra pizzazz. I almost found the latter Banana Pudding Tart with caramel and vanilla wafers to be a bit worse. It was well presented as per the other dessert and it was plenty rich but it was perhaps a bit too sweet with the amount of caramel they put on top. This is a fun spin on Southern food which isn't exactly a cuisine you find commonly enhanced. The desserts and appetizers were definitely better than the entrees but the entrees weren't too shabby either. Upper 3/low 4.“
“What a great find! This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is authentic Mexican and the cocktails are so fresh! Alex, the manager, made sure I was comfortable. All the staff is very welcoming. Get yourself a cocktail and order family style so you can try a bit of everything.“
“Super hole in the wall spot I stumbled upon randomly - I sat at the counter right up against the kitchen, which offered a nice view of the prepping process. Ordered the chili garlic noodles, which were pretty spicy as advertised! Don't come here expecting a super authentic taste, but the influence is certainly there. Didn't blow my mind, but I thought it was a fair value for the large portion of fresh veggies, and everything was cooked very nicely! Service was super friendly, and it's honestly quite amazing the amount of dishes they churn out with such a tiny kitchen and three-persons-staff. I will say the vibes were a little confusing with the predominantly southeastern Asian menu, anime on the tv, and Kpop music playing lol. Also, the place could use better ventilation - was left with my clothes smelling heavily of food.“
“Whether my husband and I sit at the bar, outside at a table or order food for takeaway, the service and food are incredible. Jay and the rest of the staff are lovely and everything is really fresh and tasty. We feel so lucky we live just a few blocks away! Definitely a neighborhood gem.“
“Really solid Iranian food @ a great value, in a place with great service & a cool ambiance. I was really impressed my first time going and expect this to be a go-to! I heard they served sosis bandari at one pt - if they bring that back I’m there immediately ??“
“Loveee the vibe! Very cute/casual, great if you're looking for a chill spot to grab some drinks and chat with friends. The music was perfect and definitely set the right tone. As soon a we grabbed spot at the bar, the staff gave us water and took our orders right away. Service was great throughout the rest of the night. Everything is fairly priced and the bar snacks are what you'd expect. Excited to come back during the summer for the outdoor patio!“
“Nice neighborhood spot on Atlantic that has a good happy hour We've come here in small groups and big groups, but they really only have 1 long table in the back that's good for 4+ people. I'm looking forward to warmer weather, when we can take advantage of their outdoor garden area. The truffle fries are pretty addicting - super crispy and truffley Cocktails are ok and a bit on the pricier side, but we take advantage of the beer & wine during happy hour The only downside is that they're usually understaffed, with only 1 bartender for the whole place. We're usually waiting on orders/drinks for a while, but hopefully when they get busier, they can add more staff“
“Coziest wine bar ever with the best service. Get here early on the weekends because it's small and gets busy. I've had the brownie, the mussels, oysters, and hummus and all were delicious. I even asked for a non red pairing for the brownie and it paired well lol. Last time I was here I brought a book to read and they made the lighting a little brighter for me. All in all great.“
“Fantastic neighborhood spot. The ambiance is the perfect cozy, intimate, and friendly French restaurant. Every dish my husband and I got were delicious. Pretty reasonable prices as well for the quality of food and flavor! We got the steak tartare to start, the cassoulet, and beef bourginon. The steak tartare was a refreshing starter. The cassoulet was a great cozy dish in a cold night. Great flavor that wasn't too heavy. The beef bourginon was also fantastic. The beef was tender and moist and came with a great, rich sauce. Wine options were great and paired well with dinner. Also loved that the water cups were made from old wine bottles. Very friendly owners and servers!“
“I loved L'wren. Great atmosphere and experience. Service was excellent and attentive. My only complaint on the food is that everything was spicy. Fun for a couple of things, but not fun for everything. Otherwise, great venue and highly recommend.“
“Happy hour did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered a few happy hour items to share, and the dip trio is a definite must-try. The hummus was incredibly smooth and perfectly seasoned. The romanesco was a recommendation from our server, and it was my personal favorite. Kinda reminiscent of buffalo sauce because of the tang and spice, goes very well with the pita. The feta-lebneh was interesting, very pungent and strong in flavor but I still enjoyed it. The chicken sliders were seasoned super well, but a little messy to eat since the pita slice buns were thin. The kale salad was a good way to balance out our spread, and the pinenuts and cheese added good texture and flavor. Great place to catch up with a friend or have a date night!“
“we ate here before show at bew second coty venue which is right down tje street, our dinner was early so restaurant not too crowded, atmosphere is warm and cozy and service is very nice and personal. food was very good, we ate tomato , onion and cucumber salad, i had grilled salmon with spinach, my husband had a pasta with mushrooms which he liked very much. we would def recommend esp if you want to be near venue on williamsburg“
“Looove Brooklyn! And coming to LunÀtico is one reason why ?Fab food ✔️Vivacious vibes ✔️Delish Drinks ✔️Need I say more? This is one of Brooklyn’s gems.@MsRexti approves ?Vegetarian options: Risotto and the salads, so fresh and YUM!“
“I had an absolutely amazing time organizing my 30th birthday party at Tuffet! Alicia, Tyler, and the rest of the staff here were absolutely lovely to work with leading up to and during my event. I reserved the indoor back room along with several plates of food and some sangria pitchers, all of which was perfect to keep the party going for hours. Everyone loved the rest of the drink menu too and the cozy set up in the rest of the bar. I'll definitely be back, and highly recommend Tuffet for hosting events!“
“RATING: 7.1/10 My friend who goes here regularly told me that if I was in Greenpoint I should check it out - while it's not necessarily a destination spot, it is surprisingly good for being "just a neighborhood spot." Since I was spending all day eatin gin Greenpoint anyway, I decided to give it a shot CLASSIC SHOYU Ok, so I will say that that yes the broth is better than you might expect from a regular ramen place but not quite meeting standards of "you GOT to come to greenpoint to try this place." However, if you live here or in a neighboring area, DO order out when want ramen. The noodles though are really great quality and have a perfect chew, with wavy shape which is my preference. The meat is nice and salty. If I'm back in the neighborhood, I would definitely come back!“
“Nice place, nice location, friendly informative staff, great service, good food, good portions. Perfect dining experience. We had the river dog oysters for an appetizer, we split a mickeys salad, and a meg Ryan pizza, espresso was great. The pear brandy was great with the ice cream. Will definitely go back.“
“Came back a second time and can officially say Tong Brooklyn in Bushwick is the best Thai food I know of in NYC, in the same class as LA and Thailand. And one of my favorite restaurants periodt. Everything has been top tier and filled with delight and surprise.“
“Today was Chef Ruslan's Menu Takeover and he did NOT disappoint! His Nomad Pie was phenomenal- the mix of savory beef and onions paired with that tart pomegranate reduction was perfection. Also loved the two desserts I bought, cherry tiramisu and millionaire's bar! Both are melt in your mouth magnificence! This is the best menu takeover I've ever experienced. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“
“Had a great time at Altar, got some quick bites and a couple of cocktails and a mocktail. The Nada Colada was more strawberry than coconut in my opinion but still quite tasty. The fried chicken was delicious and the restaurant made sure to remove the sesame seed topping from the dish. Seems like it would be a nice date spot with the lighting and ambience.“
“We celebrated our wedding ceremony and reception at MyMoon in October 2023 with a party of 75 people. We cannot fully express how wonderful the whole experience was for us. The venue was everything we wanted- Spanish decor, moody, romantic, cozy, and beautiful greenery in the courtyard and deck. The food and cocktails were delicious! Our event coordinator, Lee, is knowledgeable, super responsive, and organized. The staff was well equipped, attentive, and knew how to run an event. Our wedding went smoothly and Lee was there to address any unexpected concerns and provide support throughout the day. Our guests were surprised by this hidden gem in Brooklyn and expressed how much they enjoyed their time! We would love to attend a wedding here as guests!“
“Had a wonderful experience celebrating a friend’s birthday. Our server Haley was amazing! I was in complete awe of the fact that she barely wrote anything down and remembered all our orders. She was very attentive in making sure we were ok.The vibes were great with a mix of jazz and funk type of music. The party room is really cute with a Billards table $2 to play.Their menu is pretty good everything was delicious.Fave dish: shawarma chicken hand pies and white bean dip hummus.Fave drink: redheads husband.Will hope to visit again soon ☺️“
“Agree with others, this definitely gives speak easy vibes, but is actually well sized. The drinks are certainly more craft, we had the dear Julius and the lazurus effect which were incredible. I also ordered the squash and pepper bruschetta which wasn’t a personal favorite, but want to go back to try the meat and cheese boards! The service was great, everyone was super friendly and were attentive. Would highly recommend coming here!“
“Came here as an anniversary date and made it just the tail end of happy hour. It was perfect. For main we ordered shishito peppers, grilled chicken sandwich, short rib flat bread, siracha wings, and elote fries. Everything was absolutely delicious and portion was so reasonable. The service was lovely and the space is dark and perfect for the occasion. I highly recommend this little neighborhood bar.“
“Warm! Elegant! Great music! Great Greek Tapas options! Awesome bar! Live Jazz Music on Thursdays! Great Happy Hours options on Tapas and drinks! Sweet hosts!Baklava, PannaCotta and double shot espresso is to die for!We are definitely coming back!Wheelchair accessibility: On the ground floor with large doors“
“The bartender was attentive, kind, chill, knowledgeable. Drinks were great. I came after my session of hot yoga next door. Instead of being responsible and going to the grocery store, I decided I needed a cocktail. The music was great, the other patrons were also very low key and chill. I had their HH martini in gin and then in vodka. Great deal and served with a pickled shallot (nostalgic for me and a fave).“
“Literally one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in NYC (and I've been to a lot)! We ordered 5 Mezze options (potato, cauliflower , baba ganouj, labne, and hummus) to form a platter and everything was phenomenal. My boyfriend thought he didn't like baba ganoush until he tried it at this restaurant! This will definitely become a regular spot for us!Vegetarian options: All of the Mezze options are vegetarian, and they have many veg entrees and sides as well!“
“Such a cute little spot! I thought they had a really nice variety of dumplings, soups and small plates. I loved everything I ordered. I got the chicken sticky rice, Chinese broccoli and sesame tofu. The music and atmosphere is really lovely. Perfect place for a low key peaceful meal.“
“Stopped by to watch a football game. Now, I have no idea what goes on in the world of football but I loved the vibe of this bar. There are also cozy couches in the middle with the perfect view of the game. My friend and I enjoyed their wide selection of beers, and also their huge chicken sandwich. Fries were insanely good.“
“Went there to work during the day. There are so many spots to sit at. It’s a cozy environment. The wifi works well.I ordered the blueberry matcha latte which was yummy. My friend got the empanada which she said was just okay.The drinks came out quickly. Make sure to ask for a stamp card! (10th drink is free.)Parking: Some spots are available on the street especially during the middle of the day.“
“Really good ambiance here and be sure to make reservations in advance the food is good i really like the mezze platter the best more than the pizza the service is oblong and multiple staff come to help out and check in with you. by the time the mezze platter was finished it took awhile for the pizza to arrive and it was very cold the flavors were good but it was so cold and tasted like it was out waiting until the first appetizers were done. 7/10 good vibes and allure i like it“
“Great experience. I came across this place while walking around the neighborhood looking for some food, post NYE hangover. I was pleasantly surprised with the steak sandwich and sweet potatoe fries. I had a fantastic server as well, she was very friendly. Will definitely come back next time for brunch and a drink.“
“The drinks were delicious! Katerina was our server. She was so professional and so sweet. Made sure to check on us regularly but careful not to interrupt groups engaged in conversation. She made us feel very welcome and comfortable even though we didn’t have a reservation. 10/10 recommend.“
“Another wonderful evening at El Born. Came here to celebrate my birthday with family and the food was amazing. Great service and chill atmosphere. Ordered the Seaford Paella, lso the small fideo paella, several delightful appetizers and fresh white Sangria. Do try the papa bravas and the Grilled Octopus, so good. Highly recommend!!Kid-friendliness: High chair available“
“June is awesome. And great service. Amazing and extensive bottle list and atmosphere. My one ask to the June team is to offer and open a larger selection of wine by the glass. When I was there, I think they only had a total of 3 reds by the glass. Would love a wider variety. Will be back!“
“The beer is good (especially their IPAs) while the food is fairly run-of-the-mill bar food, and difficult to endorse when the surrounding area is such a wealth of excellent restaurants. Most importantly though, on Sundays they have one TV tuned to literally every NFL game. My understanding is they do similar things with soccer and likely other sports as well. Has the feel of a casual neighborhood sports bar, but with significantly better beer than you'd get at most of those.“
“After searching for an appropriate venue for three old childhood friends to rest their weary bodies from eight hours of walking and enjoy a cocktail, we came upon this gem of a place. We each had a drink, but, I was the only one who got a snack. Two magnificent bruschettas hit the spot. I hope I can find this place again on my next walk over the Bridge!“
“Found out about this place and wanted to check it out. I was more intrigued since it was a black woman owned. I arrived early because I know it can fill up quickly. The bartender was wearing many hats. She was the bartender, host, and server. She was on point. She made very good drinks. I had the sliders and cauliflower arancini(I didn't know what it was, but it was good). On my way out, I found out that the bartender with multiple roles was Lucky.“
“I ordered Guacamole & Chips as an appetizer, then I ordered the Cheese burger for my meal. The chips were house made, so good & the Guacamole was just how I like it. Not too thick, on the creamy side & I could taste the lemon/lime . The burger was no ordinary burger. It was massive for a great price . Very juicy & EXTREMELY well seasoned in every single bite. I could only finish half but I'm so happy to have left overs . lol They don't have fries and that was kind of disappointing but they do have house fried potatoes which made up for it. They were so good , I didn't even need ketchup . Atmosphere is great, great service, loved it all the way around . Definitely coming back !“
“Hands down my favorite place in the neighborhood. Their pasta can’t be beat anywhere in the city. Fun vibe. Good service. Amazing yet reasonable wine list. Absolutely LOVE it. The owners are pretty cool too. GODietary restrictions: Just let them know and they should be able to assist with most dietary needsKid-friendliness: Kids are welcome and celebrated.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access.“
“Awesome little neighborhood spot with a lovely selection of wine! Their cocktails are great as well and we love the build your own charcuterie menu! (Highly recommend the Camembert!) Perfect spot for a drink and a nibble! The food menu also has some more substantial items as well as some small bar snacks too! They have a great happy hour as well! This is going to be my new go-to in the neighborhood!“
“BOM noodle was delicious, a little bit oily and small portion size but loved the flavor profile. Noodles had really good texture as well, highly recommend with pork.Fried chicken was kind of like crunchy KFC style, sauce came on the side and the spicy one was a lot better than the other. Fries were thin and well cooked.Great experience would definitely come again.“
“Cute coffee shop that’s nice to chill out w/ a laptop at. I came here through the pandemic and hadn’t been back since, and was pleasantly surprised at all the food options.Dietary restrictions: The only gluten free item they have are the muffins. They’re also willing to do the Benedict’s without bread.“
“I really liked this place, it has a nice cozy atmosphere and interesting interior with a lot of unique details. There are separate tables and bar counters. Their menu offers a variety of delicious treats, from ramen to steak. I definitely recommend it, and come here again.“
“Went for a spur of the moment late dinner of small plates with no expectations and were very pleased with the result. A great spot to exit the bustle of Metropolitan Avenue. The mussels were excellent and the other items on the menu, while not innovative, were very well executed.“
“Came back a second time and can officially say Tong Brooklyn in Bushwick is the best Thai food I know of in NYC, in the same class as LA and Thailand. And one of my favorite restaurants periodt. Everything has been top tier and filled with delight and surprise.“