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Staying in Brooklyn? Or maybe you're just looking to explore New York's largest borough. Follow our list and keep up to date with the best that Brooklyn has to offer.
80 Henry St (btwn Orange & Pineapple St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 42 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Great authentic New York style pizza and one of the best in the city. Don't bother with whole pies, just get a slice or two to go and enjoy it at the nearby Cadman Plaza Park. Cash only.
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of the best views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. This long path is perfect for a romantic walk after dinner, just don't forget to stop and gaze at the beautiful NYC skyline.
108 Montague St (btwn Hicks and Henry), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Brooklyn Heights · 40 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Great bagels and bagel sandwiches at this small bakery in Brooklyn Heights. Just look for the big glowing red "Hot Bagels" sign out front.
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of the most unique and delicious menus in all of New York City. If you love pork, come here. Get the short rib sliders and finish with an order of the strange yet tasty bacon doughnuts.
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: In Prospect Park, this is just a magical place to relax and stroll through the many gardens. It is as beautiful in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom as it is in the fall.
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Tucked away in Williamsburg is this scrumptious soul food haven. Keep things simple and go for the chicken and waffles with a biscuit.
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext (at DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Downtown Brooklyn · 362 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Not a great place for an actual meal, but that's not why people come here in the first place. It's the cheesecake. Rich and delicious, get a slice and you won't be disappointed.
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Good for breakfast and brunch, this Williamsburg spot is very popular so be prepared to wait. Get the country ham biscuit with a french press coffee, you won't regret it.
New York Habitat: The best steak in all of New York City. Yes it's expensive and cash only. You have to make reservations far in advance but it will be the best steak you've ever had. The burgers are also fantastic.
284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 171 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The freshest of fresh. This casual Red Hook spot has one of the best lobster rolls in the city. Get one with a bag of chips and the blueberry soda. Yum!
New York Habitat: Right near the water, this place has great coffee in Brooklyn's Dumbo area. Try a doughnut and one of their three blends of espresso and enjoy it at the nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The choices are what makes Roberta's great. We recomment the Millenium Falco - tomato, pork sausage parmesan, garlic, basil, red onions, bread crumbs, and chili flakes. Whew!
New York Habitat: Awesome diner with great prices. Get the lemon ricotta pancakes or the pumpkin walnut Belgian waffle. And not enough can be said about the amazing cinnamon butter.
Fish and Chips Shop · Central Slope · 90 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: $7 for crispy fish and chips plus a salad. Wash it down with a British ale and it's just like you're living across the pond!…sort of.
New American Restaurant · Ditmas Park · 192 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Served on an english muffin, this is one of our favorite burgers in NYC. Paired with their hand-cut fries and curry mayo, this baby just hits the spot.
New York Habitat: In New York for the summer? Be sure to attend one of the (free!) concerts in Prospect Park! Sweet summer air, great food and drinks, and marvelous music to dance away the night!
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 112 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This is the perfect place for lunch when you want to eat delicious food while enjoying spectacular views of DUMBO and the Brooklyn Bridge!