Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy place, good for tapas like dishes. Rather pricey for this area though.
77 locals recommend
The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt AveTrendy place, good for tapas like dishes. Rather pricey for this area though.
High Dive
243 5th Avesolid bar, they serve free popcorn so... if that's your thing.
200 Fifth
200 5th Avehuge sports bar with above average food. More than just bar food.
Die Stammkneipe/ Der Schwarze Koelner
710 Fulton Stour local German beer hall. solid spot
great spot but often hard to find a seat. only go when it's nice out, day drinking recommended and eat the food from the truck.
248 locals recommend
Habana Outpost
757 Fulton Stgreat spot but often hard to find a seat. only go when it's nice out, day drinking recommended and eat the food from the truck.
The Gates
great dive bar. I think it's cash only fyi.
Jeremy's Ale House
228 Front Stcheapest beer in the city. get the mountain of mussels too.
Food Scene
AMAZING mexican. Go here! so good and so cheap. awesome strong margaritas.
29 locals recommend
Pequeña
601 Vanderbilt AvenueAMAZING mexican. Go here! so good and so cheap. awesome strong margaritas.
Beast
638 Bergen StreetRecommend for Brunch. nothing else.
Really good French Caribbean fusion dinner spot. and just oh so close to the apt. Also it's BYOB, so stop in at 6th Ave and Flatbush a block away and grab a bottle or wine before hand.
20 locals recommend
Kaz an Nou
53 6th AveReally good French Caribbean fusion dinner spot. and just oh so close to the apt. Also it's BYOB, so stop in at 6th Ave and Flatbush a block away and grab a bottle or wine before hand.
Brooklyn Bagels are better and if you need one, go here. It's true, they are better, but we're still just talking about bagels so don't go getting your hopes up for something MORE than a bagel.
107 locals recommend
Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen StBrooklyn Bagels are better and if you need one, go here. It's true, they are better, but we're still just talking about bagels so don't go getting your hopes up for something MORE than a bagel.
If you want a good Brooklyn slice of pizza, this is my default spot. Can't go wrong. Just a typical slice place, not a sit-down style restaurant.
14 locals recommend
Antonioni's
177 Chrystie StIf you want a good Brooklyn slice of pizza, this is my default spot. Can't go wrong. Just a typical slice place, not a sit-down style restaurant.
Really really good pizza, brick oven, restaurant\sit down place, it's always packed so expect to wait.
121 locals recommend
franny's
348 Flatbush AvenueReally really good pizza, brick oven, restaurant\sit down place, it's always packed so expect to wait.
Best bang for your buck. Superb italian. monster size portions and all really good quality. can have a wait on Fri\Sat nights.
48 locals recommend
La Villa Pizzeria
261 5th AveBest bang for your buck. Superb italian. monster size portions and all really good quality. can have a wait on Fri\Sat nights.
AOC Bistro
259 5th AveGreat french style restaurant.
Bogota Latin Bistro
141 5th Avemmmm, go here. so so good. not cheap but worth it.
THE BEST sandwich you can find. anywhere. for real. There is often a ridiculously long line. just go & wait. whatever you get opt for "hot & toasted." trust me. I recommend 21 or 22 w Russian dress.
City Subs
82 5th AveTHE BEST sandwich you can find. anywhere. for real. There is often a ridiculously long line. just go & wait. whatever you get opt for "hot & toasted." trust me. I recommend 21 or 22 w Russian dress.
Purbird
82 6th Aveyummyness will be found here. they're not fast though so be patient.
Song
295 5th AveThe BEST THAI food I've ever had. done. and the cheapest.
one of my friend's pizza places. he knows what he's doing. it's a $4 slice, but it's worth it.
25 locals recommend
South Brooklyn Pizza
122 1st Ave.one of my friend's pizza places. he knows what he's doing. it's a $4 slice, but it's worth it.
a staple in this neighborhood, which is rare, so you know it's good Chinese food. lots of healthier options too.
Szechuan Delight
152 7th Avea staple in this neighborhood, which is rare, so you know it's good Chinese food. lots of healthier options too.
Rancho Alegre
204 Garfield Plpretty great mexican, but not as good as Pequena.
Joy
301 Flatbush Avenuesome of the best Indian food I've ever had. the place is pretty grimy so better to get delivery.
Taro Sushi
244 Flatbush Aveour go-to spot for sushi, in walking distance.
Iron Chef House
92 Clark Stmy absolute favorite sushi place in the whole city.
Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadwayduh.
one of my favorite eats in the city. Use the homemade sauce on the table, it's fully of spicy goodness
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand Stone of my favorite eats in the city. Use the homemade sauce on the table, it's fully of spicy goodness
Go for dinner and never leave. amazing dinner food, great beers, not cheap, trendy awesomeness. Cash only.
128 locals recommend
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveGo for dinner and never leave. amazing dinner food, great beers, not cheap, trendy awesomeness. Cash only.
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks Plhighly recommended if you're in the area around 2am.
Shopping
I think every female absolutely loves this place. definitely not cheap.
10 locals recommend
The Clay Pot
162 7th AveI think every female absolutely loves this place. definitely not cheap.