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Brooklyn NY's Finest
Fascati Pizza is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

1. Fascati Pizza

7.3
80 Henry St (btwn Orange & Pineapple St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 42 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

2. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Montague Street Bagels is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

3. Montague Street Bagels

7.0
108 Montague St (btwn Hicks and Henry), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Brooklyn Heights · 40 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Traif is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

4. Traif

9.1
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

5. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Pies 'n' Thighs is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

6. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Junior's Restaurant is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

7. Junior's Restaurant

8.6
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext (at DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Downtown Brooklyn · 362 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Egg is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

8. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Peter Luger Steak House is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

9. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Red Hook Lobster Pound is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

10. Red Hook Lobster Pound

9.0
284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 171 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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!

Brooklyn Roasting Company is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

11. Brooklyn Roasting Company

25 Jay St (btwn Plymouth & John St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · DUMBO · 314 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

12. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Arguably the best pizza in NYC, we just wish they sold it by the slice! Oh well, good excuse to go out with a group of friends.

Fette Sau is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

13. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The best bbq in Brooklyn hands down. Try the brisket and/or pork belly, and don't forget about the baked beans!

L&B Spumoni Gardens is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

14. L&B Spumoni Gardens

9.1
2725 86th St (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Gravesend · 432 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Thick crusts slathered with tomato sauce. The hearty slices are in squares and we can assure you one square is never enough!

Roberta's Pizza is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

15. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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!

16. Joya

8.4
215 Court St (at Warren St), Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 157 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Our favorite spot for Thai in BK. We recommend the Tom Yum Koong, Spicy Noodles, and Chicken Pad Thai.

Tom's Restaurant is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

17. Tom's Restaurant

8.4
782 Washington Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Prospect Heights · 277 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

ChipShop is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

18. ChipShop

383 5th Ave (at 6th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · Central Slope · 90 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Habana Outpost is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

19. Habana Outpost

8.8
757 Fulton St (at S Portland Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Fort Greene · 247 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great during all months but perfect in the summer. Get a margarita and their grilled corn for a quick snack.

The Farm on Adderley is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

20. The Farm on Adderley

1108 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Stratford Rd. & Westminster Rd.), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Ditmas Park · 192 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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.

Bogota Latin Bistro is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

21. Bogota Latin Bistro

8.9
141 5th Ave (at St. Johns Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Colombian Restaurant · North Slope · 249 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Happy hour goes all day on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Stick with the arroz con pollo, it doesn't disappoint.

Prospect Park is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

22. Prospect Park

9.7
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Prospect Park · 309 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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!

Buttermilk Channel is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

23. Buttermilk Channel

8.9
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great place for brunch! Don’t come here starving though- it can take a while to be seated. But it’s definitely worth the wait!

Paisanos Butcher Shop is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

24. Paisanos Butcher Shop

9.2
162 Smith St (btw Wyckoff & Bergen), Brooklyn, NY
Butcher · Boerum Hill · 68 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This old school Brooklyn butcher combines quality products with great service! If you’re ever in Cobble Hill be sure to stop by!

Dough is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

25. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Mind-blowingly good donuts! It’s a good thing the bakery is not very close to Manhattan, or you’ll end up going back every day!

Bubby's Brooklyn is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

26. Bubby's Brooklyn

1 Main St (at Plymouth St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 112 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew 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!

The Great GoogaMooga is one of Brooklyn NY's Finest.

27. The Great GoogaMooga

Prospect Park (Nethermead Meadow), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Prospect Park · 45 tips and reviews