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While the food & drink options in the Barclays Center are pretty solid, there's plenty of top notch spots in the surrounding area that are worth checking out beforehand. Plan accordingly!
The Corcoran Group: Hands down, the best pizza in Brooklyn. Make sure you head here super early if you're attending at event at the Barclays Center, as there's usually a wait. Get the clam pizza...leave happy.
Hot Dog Joint · North Slope · 195 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Try the Bacon Cheddar Dog or the Beans and Frank or the Market BLT Dog, you can’t go wrong with either. The onion rings are amazing.
629 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 110 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: The all afternoon/evening happy hour here makes this the perfect place to pre-game a Nets game or a concert at the Barclays Center.
The Corcoran Group: This coffee shop has staff that is as delightful as their coffee! Friendly and knowledgable baristas serve you a fresh Stumptown coffee with a smile.
614 Atlantic Ave (btwn. Flatbush & 6th.), Brooklyn, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · Prospect Heights · 6 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Nestled on Atlantic Avenue right outside of the Barclays Center, this is the perfect spot to come if you're craving something cheesy before a concert or game. We love the Mushroom Mac and Cheese.
Gourmet Store · North Slope · 122 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: This is our spot for provisions for a picnic in Prospect Park – you can try everything before you buy. We also love their salted caramel gelato. Actually, everything is perfect.
87 S Elliott Pl (btwn Lafayette Ave & Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Fort Greene · 215 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: There’s not much better in this world than sitting outside and enjoying an Iceberg Wedge salad (with bacon), a Hot Links sandwich and a Kinda Sweet Tea.
The Corcoran Group: Check their Facebook page for their daily menu of 24 hand-churned flavors. Mainstays like Salted Crack Caramel and Nanatella are top notch.
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 31 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: When we're craving delicious and reasonably priced Italian before heading into the Barclays Center, this is where we run to. The Lasanga and Cavatelli Broccolino are both awesome.
The Corcoran Group: One of our go-to spots for a pre-Nets game meal. Our personal favorite is the Deluxe Sandwich - falafel, hummus, Israel salad, tahini and other goodies. What could be better?
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 65 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: The apple and cinnamon ravioli with duck ragu is absolutely to die for. If you're attending an event at the Barclays Center, build time in your schedule to come here first, trust us.
87 Lafayette Ave (at South Portland Street.), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Fort Greene · 29 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Super cute wine bar that's reasonably priced. Do a wine tasting flight for $18 to sample 3 different wines, and order a cheese plate.
Sushi Restaurant · North Slope · 92 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Come with a date & get the Special Sushi for 2. It includes 16 pieces of sushi, a shrimp tempura roll & a mountain roll (spicy tuna, avocado & yellowtail) - all for $49. Everything is super fresh too!
The Corcoran Group: Seriously awesome chocolate croissants at this cute neighborhood bakery. Be sure to come during the fall for their Pumpkin Whoopie Pies and Macarons - we wait all year for them!
Tapas Restaurant · Fort Greene · 235 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Come on Tuesday night for live Middle Eastern music and Tapas specials. Or eat here before going to see a performance at BAM or the Barclays Center.