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Colonie is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

1. Colonie

9.1
127 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 246 tips and reviews

jacqueline g.jacqueline g: The sunchokes and Sweet potatoes are among the best veggie dishes I’ve had. Also a big fan of the coolhand cuke cocktail

karen b.karen bonna rainert: This restaurant was funded as a kickstarter project. I just love that. The food is also awesome.

DensDens: Even if you are so full that you can't even consider dessert, you need to order the "Date Cake" -- it's like lick-the-plate-clean-good which is exactly what we did and it was weird.

Vinegar Hill House is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

2. Vinegar Hill House

9.1
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 262 tips and reviews

Brooklyn B.Brooklyn Based: At brunch, get the Ruben Sanchez, cheesey, toasty, meaty deliciousness.

EaterEater: Plenty of great finds on the budget-friendly wine list. [Eater 38 Member]

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: 2-hour wait on a Friday night, but try and find a place at the bar - it's worth it. The beets in avocado and chicken were incredible.

Bernie’s is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

3. Bernie’s

9.1
332 Driggs Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 30 tips and reviews

Will M.Will Mahony: Really fun menu. Don’t miss the Vinegar chicken or the sundae. Mozzarella sticks are also good.

Julie E.Julie Eschbacher: EVERYTHING, but if you have to choose make sure the mozzi sticks, wedge salad, cheeseburger and wings make the order

Hannah L.Hannah LaHood: best mozzarella sticks in brooklyn 💛

Westville Dumbo is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

4. Westville Dumbo

8.8
81 Washington St (York St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 30 tips and reviews

Laura B.Laura B.: Great truffle fries! Delicious food! Just a little bit noisy!

Dustyn W.Dustyn Winder: Super kid-friendly (kids' menu, crayons, high chairs) and great happy hour specials. Love getting a four vegetable platter. Beets w/ walnuts and goat cheese is a particular stand-out.

Toni-Jayne W.Toni-Jayne Wands: The food and drinks here are amazing. Very enjoyable.

Hart's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

5. Hart's

8.9
506 Franklin Ave (btw Fulton & Hancock), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 19 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Hip and cozy; grade A neighborhood joint. Warm digs and service, all natural wines, and an ever-changing menu with delicious mainstays: lamb burger, clam toast, olive oil cake. Great brunch, too.

LukeLuke: Cozy little restaurant with a rotating Mediterranean-ish menu that’s usually fairly seafood centric. They definitely know what they’re doing with a piece of fish

Gregory F.Gregory Fisher: Good food, but service was mixed. Be very specific when checking whether dishes meet with dietary restrictions.

Marlow & Sons is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

6. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Eduardo S.Eduardo Santana: The braised beef was outstanding. Tender, rich, and mellowed so well by the potatoes and yogurt. #nom

Foster K.Foster Kamer: FUCK MANHATTAN

nymagnymag: The restaurant's signature dish is the result of what happens when you sandwich half a chicken between a roaring hot skillet and a 35-pound brick. One of our 5 favorite roast chickens in the city! Read more.

Mayfield is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

7. Mayfield

8.8
688 Franklin Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Crown Heights · 170 tips and reviews

CamilleCamille: Loved the kale salad, Brussel sprouts, and scallops! Fish and chips was doughy, not cooked all the way through.

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: "The food, creative yet controlled, is unusually delicious. Seafood fares particularly well..." -Hannah Goldfield, in the 2/4/2013 issue. Read more.

Steve S.Steve Spillman: Hell. Yes. What a pleasant surprise. This place is the real deal. Everything is great, but if you can't decide, get the fried quail. You'll love it. Oh man.

St. Anselm is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

8. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 317 tips and reviews

Kari W.Kari Wilson: One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn. Everything is grilled. I love the whole chicken!

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Grilled sardines, iceberg salad, grilled eggplants, grilled steaks, pork chop, lamb saddle, mackerel, scallops, grilled potatoes, long beans, shishito peppers. Read more.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the flame-kissed grilled sardines, prepared with a slick of citrusy ponzu sauce, a quick char over smoky fire & a bit of olive oil & Maldon salt. They’re one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

Grindhaus is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

9. Grindhaus

9.0
275 Van Brunt St (btwn Pioneer St. & Visitation Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Red Hook · 18 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Heyert: Any of the fish and empanadas or dumplings. Cocktails are creative.

EaterEater: Chef Aaron Taber and sous chef Leon Douglas are serving rustic dishes like pork cheeks with white beans and merguez with chickpeas and artichokes. All breads and pastas are made in-house. Read more.

Peter S.Peter Steinberg: Get there for an early seating so Erin, the owner, has time to chat with you. I swear, her being there adds a full star to any review of the fantastic food.

Stone Park Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

10. Stone Park Cafe

8.6
324 5th Ave (at 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Central Slope · 128 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: If you're there for dinner, always start with the Kale Salad, the Scallop & Marrow Tacos and any of their housemade pastas!

Alex R.Alex Rainert: The Hangtown Fry consists of eggs, Vermont cheddar, bacon and tempura-fried oysters. That's right. Oysters. Breakfast re-imagined. Recognize.

Brandon H.Brandon Hoy: No bloody mary's before noon on Sundays. Booooo

The Commodore is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

11. The Commodore

8.8
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 324 tips and reviews

albert o.albert ocampo: the hot fish sandwich is the best thing on the menu, IMO. also? the fried chicken and the burger are amazingness in your mouthhole.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This nautical dive has some of the city’s best bar food, including a knockout cheeseburger with mayo and sliced half-sour pickles tucked beneath an amply salted LaFrieda patty. Read more.

nymagnymag: Black Betty's been reborn into this kitschy, nautical spot with four-star bar food. Per the Underground Gourmet, try the fried chicken - "among the best in town" - and the "adult cheese" sandwich. Read more.

Clover Hill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

12. Clover Hill

8.5
20 Columbia Pl, Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 5 tips and reviews

John B.John Brestin: The trout and the gnocchi were both amazing. This place rocks. Prices are reasonable and food is so delicious!

Paolo B.Paolo Barone: 2022 Michelin Guide 1 Star

Miho K.Miho Kusaka: These waffles and Smokey bacon didn’t disappoint my waffle cravings! Love the atmosphere and people here too.

The River Café is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

13. The River Café

8.9
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews

Clyde Erwin B.Clyde Erwin Barretto: One of the most beautiful views I've ever seen from a restaurant. Even on a rainy day. The crispy duck breast is delicious. New York Cut Sirloin is pretty good.

The New York TimesThe New York Times: One of the city’s best views, and excellent food still, after all these years. A sunset reservation’s best, with rabbit and dumplings.

janelle g.janelle gunther: try the salted caramels

Hamilton's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

14. Hamilton's

8.7
2826 Fort Hamilton Pkwy (E 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Windsor Terrace · 114 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: I enjoyed the portobello sandwich and the Hamilton Royal soju "martini" (nothing like a Marino but delicious).

Aleks J.Aleks J: Exemplary American burgers.

Karen W.Karen Weeks: Loved the cubano, very flavorful with nice thick slices of pork. Enjoyed the side salad, simple but tasty. We sat at the bar, bartender was friendly and service good. Nice selection of beers.

Chadwick's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Brooklyn.

15. Chadwick's Restaurant

8.3
8822 3rd Ave (3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 29 tips and reviews

James C.James C: The Beef Wellington on Saturday special is amazing. Totally worth a visit. Waiters and staff were awesome.

GaudinessGaudiness: Richie is the best bartender ❤️

maryandmacmaryandmac: Had one of the best Thanksgiving dinners ever at Chadwick's. The service was great and the food was fabulous.