The Best Places in Brooklyn
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Rank 199. Frijoleros
Mexican
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Rank 199. Leyenda
Mexican Cocktail Bar
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- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2025 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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Rank 204. Bar Susanne
Oyster Bar
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 204. Barker
American
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 204. Bodega Nights
Iberian Cocktail Bar
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Rank 204. Echo Lake
Rum Cocktail Bar
The $12 daily daiquiri sets the tone at this Williamsburg rum bar, where the menu runs from a lager-and-rum shot combo to oysters with tepache mignonette. The couple behind it know their way around spirits, one having run the editorial side of Punch, the other having shaped Chicago's beloved tropical bar scene. A basement rum bar called Undercurrent adds another layer for anyone who shows up and doesn't want to leave.
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- Eater The Best New Bars in New York City
- Eater The Best New Cocktail Bars in New York City
- Difford's Guide Difford's Guide
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Rank 204. Ensenada
Seafood Mexican
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- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Restaurants
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: New York State · Luis Herrera
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: New York State · Luis Herrera
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Rank 204. FOLK
Indian Cocktail Bar
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Rank 204. Gigi’s
French
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 204. Lucky Charlie
Pizzeria
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 204. Nin Hao
Fujian
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 204. Pangat
Maharashtrian
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2026 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
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Rank 204. Peek Inn
Cocktail Bar
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 204. Salsa Pizza Napoletana & Street Food
Neapolitan Pizzeria
You order at the door, grab a table, and the pizza shows up without ceremony, which is exactly the point at this Greenpoint slice shop. The dough is soft and light in the way Neapolitan purists get worked up about, and the toppings stay out of each other's way. The bruschetta with honey and ricotta is a small, sweet detour worth taking. Ranked 32nd on 50 Top Pizza USA, Salsa keeps things casual enough that nobody feels underdressed.
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- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: #32 · 50 Top Pizza USA
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Rank 204. Xin Fa Bakery
Chinese Bakery
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Asian Dessert Spots In NYC
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Rank 225. Bacchus
French
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Rank 225. Botte Brooklyn
Pizzeria
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Rank 225. Juliana's Pizza
New York-style Pizzeria
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Rank 225. Lucali
Pizzeria
Cash only, no reservations, and a line down Henry Street most nights: Lucali has been a Carroll Gardens institution long enough that the wait has become part of the lore. It's a small, candle-lit pizza shop serving large pies and calzones, nothing more. The dough is soft and thin in the New York tradition, and the room is the kind of quietly charming that makes two hours feel reasonable.
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- 50 Top Pizza 50 Top Pizza: 50 Top Pizza USA Excellent Pizzerias
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Rank 225. Opera Cafe & Lounge
Turkish
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Rank 225. Tatiana Restaurant Brighton Beach
Eastern European
Tables on a patio steps off the Brighton Beach boardwalk, with the Atlantic doing its thing just beyond. This sprawling Russian restaurant is modeled on the festive seaside dining culture of Odessa, which means the menu runs from smoked fish and shish kebab to foie gras, and the room is never quiet about it. The crowd brings its own occasion. The gratuity situation is explained on the bill, which is the kind of transparency you appreciate after the fact.
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- AAA AAA: Approved
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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Rank 235. Baby Blues Luncheonette
Modern Greek Diner
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Rank 235. Bamonte's
Italian-American
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Rank 235. Bar Bruno
Mexican
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 21 Best New Restaurants In NYC
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Rank 235. Bar Ferdinando
Sicilian
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The 21 Best New Restaurants In NYC
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Rank 235. Brooklyn Ball Factory
Japanese
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Rank 235. David's Brisket House
Barbecue
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- The New York Times 2012 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Eater The Best Places to Eat in Bed-Stuy Right Now
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: #25 · The 25 Best Restaurants In NYC
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Rank 235. Glasserie
Mediterranean
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2013 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Roadbook Roadbook: The best restaurants in Greenpoint, New York
- The New York Times 2013 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- Roadbook The best restaurants in Greenpoint, New York
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Rank 235. Kinda Nice
Cocktail Bar
A Greek Salad martini built with Tomato Crop vodka and piparra brine should probably not work, and yet here we are. Kinda Nice is a Williamsburg cocktail bar from two Grand Army veterans who describe the vibe as late-night diner meets dive bar, which mostly means the drinks lean savory and strange in satisfying ways. A downstairs dive called Shenanigans is coming, if you need somewhere to spiral afterward.
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Rank 235. La Bicyclette Bakery
French Bakery
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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Rank 235. La Flor De Izucar
Mexican
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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Rank 235. Leland Eating and Drinking House
Mediterranean
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Rank 235. Little Fino
Italian Café
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Rank 235. Smør
Nordic Café
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Unlimited Variety Coffee for a few dollars is the detail that tells you everything you need to know about Three Decker Diner, a Greenpoint all-day diner that's been around forever and recently got a quiet upgrade in both kitchen and ownership. Pancakes, waffles, and breakfast burritos run around ten dollars at any hour, which in New York feels slightly miraculous.
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Rank 235. Tlacualli Breakfast
Mexican
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- The New York Times The New York Times: #23 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Bakeries in NYC
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Rank 266. Cas
Caribbean
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- The New York Times The New York Times: #91 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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Rank 266. Laghman Express
Chinese Noodle Shop
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- The New York Times The New York Times: #65 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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Rank 266. Lucia Pizza
Pizzeria
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2022 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The New York Times: The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
- The New York Times 2022 · Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
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Rank 266. Meet Fresh
Taiwanese
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Boba Shops in NYC
- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 9 Great Shaved Ice Spots In NYC
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Rank 266. Randazzo's Clam Bar
Italian Seafood
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- The New York Times The New York Times: 2013 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times The New York Times: #98 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
- The New York Times 2013 · 1 star, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review
- The New York Times #98 · The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City
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- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Bar
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 271. Bergen Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 271. Bergen Bagels
NY-Style Bakery
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 271. Joe's Pizza
NY-Style Pizzeria
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 22 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now
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Rank 279. Bagel Point
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 279. Bagel Pub
NY-Style Bakery
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Rank 279. Bagel Pub
Bakery
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Rank 279. Bake Shop
Bakery
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- The New York Times The New York Times: The 17 Best Bagels in New York City Right Now
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Rank 279. Baker's Dozen
Bakery
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Rank 279. Bark Barbecue
Central Texas Barbecue
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Rank 279. Bien Cuit
French Bakery
The sign out front reads "pastry well done," which is essentially what Bien Cuit means and also a fair warning about their croissants. This French bakery in Cobble Hill turns out deeply caramelized pastries so symmetrical and architecturally precise they look almost too deliberate to eat. Eater put them on its best croissants in NYC list. Drier than the butter-pools-on-your-fingers school, but the lamination is immaculate. Additional locations in Crown Heights and Grand Central.
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Rank 279. Brennan and Carr
American
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The original location of this festively orange Greenpoint coffee shop has a second room given over to quiet laptoppers and a shelf of free books, which sets the tone nicely. Cafe Grumpy roasts its own beans and has been around forever; the vibe is airy and unhurried, the kind of place that handles both first dates and long Sunday afternoons without breaking a sweat. Pastries, gluten-free options, and grab-and-go cold brew round things out.
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Boba Shops in NYC
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Rank 279. Dinosaur Barbecue
Barbecue
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Rank 279. Fette Sau
Central Texas Barbecue
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Rank 279. Fortunato Brothers
Italian Bakery
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: 9 Great Shaved Ice Spots In NYC
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Rank 279. Island Pops
Caribbean Dessert
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- The Infatuation The Infatuation: The Best Ice Cream In NYC
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Rank 279. Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House
Chinese Noodle Shop
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