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Henry Street Ale House
62 Henry Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-4801
A few too many NYU freshman (who can't possibly be 21) seem to show up in this neighborhood dive bar. Hosting unusual beers on tap, Henry Street is the perfect watering hole in Brooklyn Heights. It's nicely situated between the 2/3 and A/C and is a nice mix of semi-full at any hour of the evening, but still providing room for you to hunker down at the bar. The bar food is done right, our favorites being the hummus platter up front and the classic greasy burger to follow.
Five Front
5 Front Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-625-5559
Located in a former brownstone, this is one of the most quaint and funky places to eat in all of Brooklyn. There is a spacious and impressive bamboo garden out back with a separate bar outside to enjoy a warm weather cocktail. The cocktail of the day is usually worth a try, and the burgers here are hearty and delicious. A favorite of ours is the grilled vegetable sandwich with goat cheese and the mussels in a curry sauce.
Floyd
131 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-5810
This bar feels like the apartment you wish you lived in. The comfy couches, decorative fireplaces and funky furnishing of this place make it feel like home. Cheap beer and friendly service make this place a definite neighborhood watering hole for the locals. The bocce court and pull-down full screen allow for plenty of activities to help pass the time, just don't let your drink get warm. Four-legged friends are welcome and if you get hungry, the Atlantic Chip Shop is right next door.
Grimaldi's
19 Old Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-4300
While waiting in the inevitably long line, you can read the rich history of this old school Pizza establishment. This is the soup-Nazi of pizza places: don't expect a menu that varies much from pizza and toppings, and don't you dare show up and ask for a slice. It's a whole pie or nothing. It's worth the rules though and the many people in line will agree with you.
Five Front
5 Front Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-625-5559
Located in a former brownstone, this is one of the most quaint and funky places to eat in all of Brooklyn. There is a spacious and impressive bamboo garden out back with a separate bar outside to enjoy a warm weather cocktail. The cocktail of the day is usually worth a try, and the burgers here are hearty and delicious. A favorite of ours is the grilled vegetable sandwich with goat cheese and the mussels in a curry sauce.
Saul Restaurant
140 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-935-9844
Sauls seems to pick up more praise and a larger customer base each year, which is always a good sign in the world where NYC restaurants come and go like the seasons. The menu can be brief, but changes often and is always worth the pricey-than-normal for Brooklyn cost. Plan on saving room for dessert, the old-school Baked Alaska is our favorite.
Grocery
288 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-596-3335
Reservations at Grocery can be as hard to come by as the finer Manhattan restaurants, bringing great pride to we Brooklyners. The restaurant is tiny, which explains some of the challenge, and the food is amazing, hence the perfect reservation storm. Expect the chef to stop by your table and ask your opinion, and if you can swing it, take them up on the tasting menu. You'll be surprised how much room your can find in your stomach for food of this quality.
Five Front
5 Front Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-625-5559
Located in a former brownstone, this is one of the most quaint and funky places to eat in all of Brooklyn. There is a spacious and impressive bamboo garden out back with a separate bar outside to enjoy a warm weather cocktail. The cocktail of the day is usually worth a try, and the burgers here are hearty and delicious. A favorite of ours is the grilled vegetable sandwich with goat cheese and the mussels in a curry sauce.
Union Hall
702 Union STreet Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-638-4400
Union Hall is the younger brother of one of our favorite bars in Brooklyn- Floyd. It is larger, with two floors to wander through, including live music on the bottom floor on weekends. The upstairs has bocce, comfortable seating and a library type feel to it. Be sure to get here early on the weekend for a seat!
Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-387-7400
Visiting Peter Luger's is an other-worldly experience. Tucked into the heart of Williamsburg, Peter's feels like it's on a street some where much further from Manhattan than Brooklyn. We found the people watching fascinating- an odd assortment of bridge and tunnel folks who looked like they had mainly stepped out of the late eighties/early nineties. Even with a reservation, be prepared to wait at the crowded and expensive bar area. The steaks are perfect, which is what you came for, but we weren't impressed with the fish option we tried. I guess that's what we get for trying to branch out... 'when in Rome'...
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