Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great new open flame cooking restaurant by the chef from Bar Tartine in SF. Book ahead or prepare to wait.
29 locals recommend
METTĀ
197 Adelphi StGreat new open flame cooking restaurant by the chef from Bar Tartine in SF. Book ahead or prepare to wait.
Beloved neighbourhood restaurant from the owners of Marlowe & Daughters, Diner. A tribute to Italian small plate dining with She-Wolf Bakery bread. No tipping policy & higher price points to compensate.
261 locals recommend
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveBeloved neighbourhood restaurant from the owners of Marlowe & Daughters, Diner. A tribute to Italian small plate dining with She-Wolf Bakery bread. No tipping policy & higher price points to compensate.
Perfect neighbourhood spot for brunch or dinner. Well priced and rotating menu with local fare. Great price/value and drinks.
165 locals recommend
Aita
132 Greene AvePerfect neighbourhood spot for brunch or dinner. Well priced and rotating menu with local fare. Great price/value and drinks.
Amazing pizza place and also known for their burger. Expect a wait but you can also call for pickup.
228 locals recommend
Emily
919 Fulton StAmazing pizza place and also known for their burger. Expect a wait but you can also call for pickup.
For those interested in experimental fine dining in comfortable settings, consider Olmstead. It's not in Fort Greene but a pleasant 15-20 min walk and near Prospect Park.
124 locals recommend
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveFor those interested in experimental fine dining in comfortable settings, consider Olmstead. It's not in Fort Greene but a pleasant 15-20 min walk and near Prospect Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mayflower
132 Greene AveAdorable neighbourhood spot for great cocktails
Exquisite Japanese bar and Izakaya located inside of Walter's restaurant. Great cocktails and sake selection.
33 locals recommend
Karasu
166 Dekalb AveExquisite Japanese bar and Izakaya located inside of Walter's restaurant. Great cocktails and sake selection.
Parks & Nature
Farmer's Market is on Saturdays. Otherwise a great spot to stroll and admire the views from the former high ground fortification site dating back to the Revolutionary War.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueFarmer's Market is on Saturdays. Otherwise a great spot to stroll and admire the views from the former high ground fortification site dating back to the Revolutionary War.
Entertainment & Activities
Classic movie theatre with lots of original details and independent film selection as well as some mainstream flicks
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave Classic movie theatre with lots of original details and independent film selection as well as some mainstream flicks
They serve meals and beer inside the theatre
266 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WThey serve meals and beer inside the theatre
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveGetting Around
Lafayette Avenue Station
C Train
DeKalb Av Subway Sta station
B, Q, R trains
Clinton-Washington Avenues Station
G Train
Shopping
One of the several outposts for Bird which offers a selection of clothing and accessories from designers like Rachel Comey, Creatures of Comfort, A Detacher, etc.
9 locals recommend
Bird Brooklyn
85 Lafayette AveOne of the several outposts for Bird which offers a selection of clothing and accessories from designers like Rachel Comey, Creatures of Comfort, A Detacher, etc.