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BEST AFRICAN
RESTAURANT
BATI ETHIOPIAN KITCHEN
747 Fulton St Brooklyn
(718) 797-9696 www.batikitchen.com
For Brooklynites craving something a little different
the next time they dine out or order in, why not
give Bati Ethiopean Kitchen a try? Etheopian home
cooking is 100 percent the focus of Bati Ethiopian
Kitchen. Regarded as the borough’s leading eatery
when it comes to African cuisine, this Fort Greene
restaurant is lauded for its traditional vegan dishes,
such as Buticha (ground chick peas in a blend of
onion and pepper) and engudai tibs (baby bella
mushrooms stir-fried in thyme, red onion and
ginger). And if it’s a unique drink you’re looking
for, Bati has a selection of beer and wine from
around the world, including Ethiopian honey wine,
known as T’ej. Ideal for an intimate, small-group
meal or a first (second, and third) date, Bati is the
place to beat when it comes to niche cuisine.
BEST ALL-DAY
BREAKFAST
PARKVIEW DINER
2939 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn
(718) 333-9400
If you’re looking for a classic diner that offers
breakfast all day, Parkview Diner is your
destination. The Gravesend eatery, whose neon
lights and blue booths will take you back to the
’50s, serves all kinds of sweet and savory treats,
including different types of french toast, pancakes,
omelettes, poached eggs, sandwiches and more.
Its pages-long menu offers up dozens of breakfast
options all day, allowing breakfast lovers to turn
their favorite meal of the day into a three-course
feast. With its high-quality, mouth-watering
selection of good eats, it’s no surprise that Parkview
Diner is BK’s top spot for all day breakfast!
BEST AMERICAN/
CONTINENTAL
SALTY DOG
7509 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 238-0030 www.saltydogbar.com
For the best American cuisine offerings,
Brooklyn’s Salty Dog should be your next visit.
Salty Dog quickly became the go-to spot for
Brooklynites since it opened in 1997, known for its
American classics encompassing everything from
cheeseburgers and buffalo chicken salad to honey
BBQ wings and chili. The menu’s huge variety
of American fare is easily customizable for those
with dietary restrictions and does not skimp on
taste. The bar has 20 beers on tap and 15 bottles,
so you can try a different dinner and drink combo
every time you visit. Plus, there are 16 flatscreens
throughout the restaurant, so you can watch the
game while enjoying a bite to eat. Be sure to try the
customizable Baked Mac & Cheese appetizer!
BEST APPETIZERS
BEAN POST PUB
7525 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 745-9413 www.beanpostpub.com
If you’re looking for a laid back fun-filled evening
with your group of friends, Bean Post Pub is
the place to go for apps and drinks. Serving the
community since 1982, Bean Post Pub is famous
not only for the coldest and best selection of tap
beer in Bay Ridge, but its impressive selection of
both classic and inventive appitizers. If you’re an
app traditionalist, you’ll love its chrispy chicken
tenders, mozzerella sticks and juicy pigs in a
blanket. Others wanting to “app” the anti will
satisfy their tastebuds with exciting selections like
bayou calamari, fried pickles, breaded mushrooms
and crab cakes. Bean Post Pub’s cooks up wings
that are to dine for, serving six different styles and
over 35 flavors!
BEST ASIAN CUISINE/
ASIAN FUSION (TIE)
ARIRANG HIBACHI STEAKHOUSE
8812-14 4th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 808-6105 www.partyonthegrill.com
Enjoy a weekend night out at Arirang Hibachi
Steakhouse in Brooklyn, where dishes are prepared
at your table by expert chefs, with only the finest
in steak, chicken and seafood delights. Have a
drink from a wide variety of tropical flavors, and
sushi and sashimi from the sushi bars. The venue
specializes in birthdays, anniversaries, bridal,
baby showers, and all other party affairs. Banquet
facilities and catering are also available. Arirang
Hibachi Steakhouse also offers a great after-work
getaway with tasty appetizers and cocktail specials
from Monday through Friday. This eatery offers
everything you could want out of an Asian fusion
menu, so make a reservation and choose your
dining adventure!
BEST ASIAN CUISINE/
ASIAN FUSION (TIE)
FUSHIMI
9316 4th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 833-7788 www.fushimigroup.com
When Brooklynites think sushi, they think Fushimi.
At home in both Bay Ridge and Williamsburg,
Fushimi fuses traditional Japanese food with
inventive French inspired nouvelle cuisines
topped with talented chefs with years of industry
experience. Every dish here will please the palate,
whether they’re appetizers like rock shrimp
tempura, specialty roles like the Angry Dragon and
Paradise or entrees like char-grilled chicken or
sauteed filet mignon. Need a quick but satisfying
meal during your lunch break? Check out Fushimi’s
lunch specialty rolls, served with soup and salad.
All of this — paired with their welcoming, modern
atmosphere — makes Fushimi’s dishes the best of
the best in Brooklyn when it comes to Asian Fusion.
BEST ATMOSPHERE
SCHNITZEL HAUS
7319 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 836-5600 www.schnitzelhausny.com
While food is the most important aspect of dining
out, a restaurant’s atmosphere is a huge factor to
consider. At Bay Ridge’s Schnitzel Haus, you will
come with an appetite but stay for the comfortable
dining experience. The eatery boasts a woodlined
dining room that makes you feel cozy while
you dine of its German fare. As Brooklyn’s only
authentic German food restaurant, the atmosphere
helps complete the package and will stick in the
back of your mind when you are picking a place
to eat with friends and family. Be sure to grab a
beer in one of Schnitzel Haus’s iconic boot-shaped
glasses!
BEST BBQ
DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE
604 Union St Brooklyn
(347) 429-7030 www.dinosaurbarbque.com
If you’re in the mood for some smokin’ good
eats, order up some Dinosaur’s famous barbecue
in Brooklyn! This establishment been feeding
Brooklyn locals delicious BBQ since June 2013. Tap
your feet to live music every Friday & Saturday at
10 p.m. as you enjoy one of their delicious briskets,
fried green tomatoes and ribs. Book a table ahead
and skip the wait! Dinosaur BBQ also loves its Dino
Dogs! Make sure to bring your four-legged friends
to join you for dinner at any of its outdoor seating
areas. The esablishment provides water bowls
and lots of good smells and DogSpots, aka a smart
sidewalk sanctuary, providing your dog a safe and
cozy spot while you taste the best barbecue Kings
County has to offer.
BEST BREAKFAST
TOM’S RESTAURANT BROOKLYN
782 Washington Ave Brooklyn
(718) 636-9738 www.tomsbrooklyn.com
There’s no better way to start the day (or end the
night) than a trip to Tom’s Diner, serving the best
breakfast around since 1936. Offering the best
breakfast around means that it’s served all day,
every day. If you’re coming in for eggs, you’ve
found the right place; Tom’s Diner offers over two
dozen egg-cellent options, from the classic ham
and cheese omlet or two eggs sunny side up to the
more adventurous combos featuring corn beef
hash, pastrami or crab cakes. The pancakes, waffles
and french toast also don’t get any better than here,
with all the toppings you can imagine ready to be
loaded on. Serving patrons from two locations in
Coney Island in Prospect Heights, Tom’s Diner is
never too far for Brooklyn residents, and the time
for breakfast is any time!
BEST BRUNCH
BEAN POST PUB
7525 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 745-9413 www.beanpostpub.com
Ice cold beers, delicious wings and weekends go
hand in hand, so it should come as no surprise that
the bar with the best beer selection, best bartender
and best wings in the borough is also regarded
for its weekend brunch deals. The Bean Post Pub,
located at the heart of Bay Ridge, is also Brookyn’s
favorite brunch spot — mostly because the selection
isn’t limited! Bean Post’s grill opens at noon daily,
for just about anything on its menu. To top it all off,
there’s an entire menu just for Bloody Marys. What
more could you want to kick off Football Sunday, or
for an early afternoon outing with the girls?
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