Mama Rao's is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

1. Mama Rao's

8.2
6408 11th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Borough Park · 21 tips and reviews

Mary J.Mary Jasen: The food was fantastic, the beet salad was so great, shrimp Oreganata was so light and string beans done just right. The Snowflake dessert drink was outstanding’

🌺 Lauren S.🌺 Lauren S 🇺🇸: Best lemon cookies around : )

💋StephanieMarie💋💋StephanieMarie💋: After you eat go next door & pick up their DELISH lemon cookies! They have a wide selection of cookies & food! Heaven

Brooklyn Wine Exchange is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

2. Brooklyn Wine Exchange

8.7
138 Court St (btwn Pacific & Atlantic), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Store · Cobble Hill · 40 tips and reviews

David K.David Kaplan: This is one of the best places to buy one of the best-tasting spirits, Sorel. Great whiskey and local (Long Island/North Fork) wines.

estheribrown ✌🏻estheribrown ✌🏻: The staff here are super friendly and helpful - they're happy to make recommendations and I've never had a miss w/one. Love the $12 and under table and the free wine tastings & classes. Great shop.

Scott F.Scott Flaherty: I'm no connoisseur (tend to pick wine by the design on the label), but it seems like they keep the cheaper stuff on a table in the middle, and in general have a great selection.

Buttermilk Channel is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

3. Buttermilk Channel

8.8
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Chau: Try the Duck Meatloaf - Celery root creamed spinach, onion rings, star anise duck jus

Mike C.Mike Chau: Try the buttermilk fried chicken - With cheddar waffles and Savoy cabbage slaw

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Southern-inspired and always interesting, Buttermilk Channel is worth checking out. The grilled flatbread and vegetable sides with cheddar waffles are always stand outs.

Gen is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

4. Gen

9.0
659 Washington Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 63 tips and reviews

Oliver H.Oliver Huang: The Traditional Breakfast brought me back to Japan. Try it if you've spent time living in Japan or want to embrace traditional food, it's not easy to find! Yaki-salmon, unagi-maki, kinpira, and NATTO!

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Gen has high-quality, fresh sushi at good prices. The patio out back is a lovely spot for dining in the spring and summer. Enjoy the green or red bean ice cream.

Doris N.Doris Neubauer: This is really the best sushi in all of Brooklyn. It's served the way it should and always go for the Chef special.

Amber Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

5. Amber Steakhouse

7.9
119 Nassau Ave (at Eckford St), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Greenpoint · 23 tips and reviews

thecoffeebeanersthecoffeebeaners: If you have room for dessert and don't like chocolate go for the pear tart.

Michael P.Michael Palladino: Try the avocado mashed potatoes w/ sea scallops GREATEST FOOD EVER!!!

Josh F.Josh Friedlander: Warm and inviting service. Get the ribeye.

Falansai Vietnamese Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

6. Falansai Vietnamese Kitchen

8.4
112 Harrison Pl (at Porter Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 51 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: love this place! quiet, great service, interesting film to peek. recommend: summer rolls, "33" beer, spicy calamari entree (comes with rice). pork belly is only thing that hasn't been A+ for us here.

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Lift the lid on the Clay Pot Catfish: supple hunks of white fish bathed in a subtly peppered broth and topped with carrots and scallions. Enjoy over a mound of freshly steamed rice.

Vivek B.Vivek Bhagwat: Get the shaking beef and Mama's sautéed ginger chicken and potato

Troost is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

7. Troost

8.4
1011 Manhattan Ave (btwn Green & Huron St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 58 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Prosecco on tap. Enjoy it on the back patio

JC M.JC Martinez-Sifre: Washing your hands in the restroom is a deligtfully erotic experience. You gotta try it to know what I mean.

Guri V.Guri Venstad: Watch out for the Dough donuts on Sundays

RED OAK Restaurant & Bar & Hookah Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

8. RED OAK Restaurant & Bar & Hookah Lounge

7.6
8305 3rd Ave (83rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Hookah Bar · Bay Ridge · 10 tips and reviews

Casey P.Casey Pidcock: Best hookah in bay ridge. Very clean smoke, fast and free coal refills. Good hummus.

Maria K.Maria Katsos: So far...everything is delicious!

Famous B.Famous Bhadd-Bigz: This PLACE IS SIMPLY AMAZING.

La Locanda is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

9. La Locanda

7.6
432 Graham Ave (btw Frost & Withers), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 13 tips and reviews

Deniz E.Deniz E: Amazing pasta dishes. Tastes like mom food!

ArtemArtem: Homemade pasta and tiramisu

ArtemArtem: Incredible pasta! Also make sure you get the tiramisu for dessert.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

10. Starbucks

7.4
5296 Kings Plaza (at Macy's), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Mill Basin · 9 tips and reviews

TommyTommy: Super friendly guy at the register from time to time...but all the workers I've met here are friendly. It's also one of few Starbucks around so it's all we got. I'll take it!

Kesiel W.Kesiel W: Slow service!

Joyce C.Joyce Coco: Enjoy their decaf coffee & occasionally will treat myself to a caramel macchiato.

The Richardson is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

11. The Richardson

8.8
451 Graham Ave (btwn Richardson St. & Meeker Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 108 tips and reviews

Derek S.Derek Stewart: Royale sandwich, vermont cheddar cheese, and an old fashion to wash it down. Heaven!!!

Brandon R.Brandon Reilly: HEMINGWAY! Perfect!

Ben J.Ben Johnson: $9 mixed drinks

Tanoreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

12. Tanoreen

8.8
7523 3rd Ave (at 76th St), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Bay Ridge · 118 tips and reviews

MarcMarc: Newsweek '19 Top 9 BK Places: One of the best Middle Eastern eateries in NY, serves up excellent creamy hummus; Brussels sprouts w/pomegranate seeds, garlic and tahini; and tender grilled meats

Annie A.Annie A.: Best brussels sprouts ever.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Make reservations or go early. This is Middle Eastern food mecca. Definitely start with the hummus and tabbouleh followed by a delicious half chicken. Order lots of appetizers.

Full Circle Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

13. Full Circle Bar

8.0
318 Grand St (btwn Havemeyer St. & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Sports Bar · Williamsburg · 91 tips and reviews

Drew C.Drew Christien: The best bar in Brooklyn for Skee-Ball, amazing people and a solid beer rotation. Go for the hundred!

John S.John Spinella: Great place for a drink, hot hog, and a few frames of Skee Ball!!!

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Play Skee-Ball and get the $4 Genny Dog special (a can of Genesee Cream Ale and a hot dog) from 4 to 9pm Mondays through Thursdays and 2 to 9pm on weekends. Read more.

Clinton Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

14. Clinton Hall

7.0
247 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant · Williamsburg · 9 tips and reviews

John V.John Vaghi: I love the burgers and ambiance here. A special place I will cherish. Good place to have a good time with the bros

Jymmi J.Jymmi James: Good beer selection

Charles S.Charles Simic: Changed their menu from tasty to send it back

Allswell is one of The 15 Best Places for Anise in Brooklyn.

15. Allswell

8.6
124 Bedford Ave (at N 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

Nicholas D.Nicholas Doyle: Here for brunch? Get the Flatbread. It's Tangy & chewy, with perfectly balanced toppings. The House salad is also tangy and robust, certain to be filling.

Joseph L.Joseph L: Get the chicken sandwich

Joe D.Joe Dillingham: Foursquare asked me to leave a tip about what is good. Here's my tip: EVERYTHING IS GOOD.