Restaurants
River Café Lobster, duck, and seafood are among many specialties. The Chocolate Duo dessert includes a mini chocolate Brooklyn Bridge.
River Café
The Grocery With
its New American menu and fresh produce, The Grocery has been drawing
Manhattanites to Brooklyn since 1999. The restaurant boasts a lovely
garden. 288 Smith St, Brooklyn Subway (F) Carroll St 718 596 3335
Peter Luger Steak House Beef
lovers flock to Peter Luger’s gritty, beer hall-style location for what
has long been considered New York’s best steaks. Reservations are
necessary. Al Di La Trattoria This cozy, northern Italian trattoria serves regional dishes like hanger steak, mussels in tomato sauce, and wonderful pastas. 248 5th Ave, Brooklyn Subway (R) Union St 718 636 8888
Dominick’s Restaurant Stand
in line, join a table, and feast on homemade Southern Italian food at
its best. There’s no menu; order your favorite or trust the waiter’s
choice. 2335 Arthur Ave, Bronx Subway (D) Fordham Road 718 733 2807 No credit cards
S’Agapo Greek
for “I love you,” the name is apt for this cheerful, unpretentious spot
with wonderful Greek food, weekend music, and a summer terrace. 3421 34th Ave, Queens Subway (N, W) Broadway 718 626 0303
Kum Gang San The place to sample Korean stews, noodle dishes, or do-it-yourself Korean barbecue cooked at the table. Meals begin with Panchan, small dishes of hot and cold, sweet and sour foods. Joe’s Shanghai The
original of this Chinese café chain is popular for its pork or crab
soup dumplings, or “steamed buns.” There’s also a menu of Shanghai
specialties. 136–21 37th Ave, Queens Subway (7) Main St 718 539 3838 No credit cards
Jackson Diner No ambience, but one of New York’s best Indian restaurants, with an all-you-can eat buffet lunch. 37–47 74th St, Queens Subway (E, F, G, R, V) Roosevelt Ave 718 672 1232 No credit cards
Denino’s A family pizzeria with all the favorites and some adventurous alternatives at the right price.
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Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit cards and serve vegetarian meals |
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