1. The River Café
8.8
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 164 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Dine while taking in the most stunning views of Manhattan. Enjoy a romantic six-course prix fixe dinner – try the Foie Gras, Oysters, Sirloin and Rack of Lamb.
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.
Gordon Desodt: What a view: simply amazing. The service is excellent too. And on top of all this you get good classic French cuisine. A must when in NY. The Brooklyn Bridge dessert is mmmmmmm
2. Bonnie's Grill
7.6
278 5th Ave (btwn 1st St & Garfield Pl), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Central Slope · 102 tips and reviews
7th.List: Do not leave without: Spiced black angus sirloin burger (a giant sandwich that tastes like a well-cooked, zesty steak, topped with wedges of fresh tomatoes); pulled pork sandwich Read more.
David Snyder: Great sirloin burger. Sit at the bar and watch the cook do 10 things at once while drinking a beer. He's like the Neil Peart of food!
Serious Eats: Some of the best buffalo wings in NYC. Juicy, meaty chicken with awesomely crisp skin in a well balanced sauce.
4. Michael's
8.1
2929 Avenue R (at Nostrand Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 11 tips and reviews
Eater: The menu hits all the old Italian-American classics with some newfangled stuff thrown in, mainly on the specials menu, which often features wild boar stew, arugula and orange salad, and burrata. Read more.
Amy Carothers: The Chilean Sea Bass is amazing and taste the scallop appetizer for a succulent starter!
Alicia Rudick: Fantastic food and the staff is superb! It truly is a small family kinda restaurant.. But we were treated like family! Your of the sauce making! Try the biscotti, lobster far diavlo!! Absolutely fa
5. Mesa Azteca
7.5
91 Wyckoff Ave (btwn Suydam St & Hart St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Bushwick · 48 tips and reviews
romina sandoval: Love the sirloin steak with mushroom chipotle sauce!!! 2 thumbs up!!!
Muranda Fisher: This is my new favorite place. The food is AMAZING!!! Great ambiance too. I am obsessed.
Serious Eats: Inexpensive, well-executed traditional Mexican fare in a bright and friendly sit-down environment. We love the tacos al pastor, loaded up nachos, and hearty burritos.
9. Thai Farm Kitchen
8.8
416 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · Kensington · 18 tips and reviews
Russell Levine: House special pad Thai is tasty with shrimp and calamari. Hot and sour noodle soup is delicious and spicy. And massaman lamb shank is a little greasy, but good. Overpriced for the area, but worth it.
Dylan McKenzie: Nice people and delicious food.
Michael Rose: Extraordinary flavors from a tiny open kitchen. Prepare for long waits.
12. Gran Eléctrica
8.5
5 Front St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · DUMBO · 203 tips and reviews
Jenna Odett Laskin: A new favorite. Super friendly staff, amazing outdoor patio, and killer tapas. Loved the fish tacos, scallop ceviche, sirloin tostada, and torta ahogada. Tasty margaritas too.
Compass: Sip mezcal and tequila cocktails, tuck into spicy small plates, and take in the Dia de los Muertos-themed decor and back garden, all by the owners’ travels abroad and the Mexican street food scene.
Time Out New York: This lively eatery pulls in Brooklynites looking for both homey abuela standbys (rich, cilantro-nipped guac; fragrant pozole verde) and palate-expanding fare (tongue tacos, duck-leg tamales). Read more.
14. Fette Sau
8.8
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
Arjumand Bonhomme: Ribs and boneless sirloin were fantastic!
Brian B: Genuinely incredible BBQ in NY. Not to be confused with "good BBQ FOR NY" - it's actually amazing. Pulled pork is a staple and their specials and ribs are always outstanding. Get a beer while in line
Jico Baligod: Bring extra napkins. Not for the mess, but for the tears of absolute pure bliss you experience while eating meat heaven.
15. Pegasus Cafe
8.5
8610 3rd Ave (btw 86th & 87th), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Bay Ridge · 30 tips and reviews
Chris Heine: Greek omelette with gyro meat (gotta ask for it) is the bomb. Challah French toast rules, too. One of the best breakfast and lunch spots in Brooklyn.
Chad O'Connell: Order the Irish breakfast
Bella Kazanecki: Don't get turned off by diner-esque menu style. This place is serious about food. Get almond pancakes ask for a little extra of the almond drizzle and the fresh squeezed juice n avo toast!!So good