Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The tiny space next to the subway entrance hides one of the best sushi restaurants in the neighborhood! Try their ahi tuna appetizer!
Shobu Sushi
9427 5th AveThe tiny space next to the subway entrance hides one of the best sushi restaurants in the neighborhood! Try their ahi tuna appetizer!
Free wi-fi, open till 10PM, surprisingly this is the neighborhood hangout spot, with cozy seating and the regular gathering of old Greek men palavering in the evenings ;)
216 locals recommend
Starbucks
1971 86th StFree wi-fi, open till 10PM, surprisingly this is the neighborhood hangout spot, with cozy seating and the regular gathering of old Greek men palavering in the evenings ;)
The best steakhouse in Bay Ridge, upscale, cozy, beautiful bar, and the pre-fixe special is delicious and filling if you're traveling on a budget!
Embers
9519 3rd AveThe best steakhouse in Bay Ridge, upscale, cozy, beautiful bar, and the pre-fixe special is delicious and filling if you're traveling on a budget!
This is a great restaurant, free wi-fi, sit at the sidewalk cafe in the summer, white tablecloth inside makes it a great date night spot! Must try: BLT
17 locals recommend
Cebu
8801 3rd AveThis is a great restaurant, free wi-fi, sit at the sidewalk cafe in the summer, white tablecloth inside makes it a great date night spot! Must try: BLT
Ho'Brah
412 Forest AveHipster tacos, 10 minute walk max. Mmmmmm, cool Brah'
Best diner in Bay Ridge! It's always busy so go early or be prepared to wait ten minutes before getting a seat, but the atmosphere is great and the menu is extensive! Come by for breakfast!
8 locals recommend
Pegasus
8610 3rd AvenueBest diner in Bay Ridge! It's always busy so go early or be prepared to wait ten minutes before getting a seat, but the atmosphere is great and the menu is extensive! Come by for breakfast!
The best vietnamese food around! Zagat rated, I always get the pho tai (rare sliced beef); try the shrimp pho for extra veggies! Also, bun bo luc lac has the most amazing morsels of marinated steak!
Pho Hoai
8616 4th AveThe best vietnamese food around! Zagat rated, I always get the pho tai (rare sliced beef); try the shrimp pho for extra veggies! Also, bun bo luc lac has the most amazing morsels of marinated steak!
Essentials
Just down the street from the apartment! Cheaper than Manhattan and convenient!
6 locals recommend
Met Fresh of Bay Ridge
9606 3rd AveJust down the street from the apartment! Cheaper than Manhattan and convenient!
Huge grocery store with organic, natural floor upstairs, and craft beer selection downstairs!
13 locals recommend
Foodtown of Bay Ridge
9105-27 3rd AveHuge grocery store with organic, natural floor upstairs, and craft beer selection downstairs!
If you need any help with your phone or setting up a wireless hot-spot, this is nearby and helpful!
Verizon
8524 5th AveIf you need any help with your phone or setting up a wireless hot-spot, this is nearby and helpful!
The BEST sandwiches in Bay Ridge. Must ask for fresh mozzarella on whatever you order! Gourmet grocery, grab bruschetta, melting chocolate, and fresh rosemary bread all in one stop!
6 locals recommend
A.L.C. Italian Grocery
8613 3rd AveThe BEST sandwiches in Bay Ridge. Must ask for fresh mozzarella on whatever you order! Gourmet grocery, grab bruschetta, melting chocolate, and fresh rosemary bread all in one stop!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kitty Kiernans
9715 3rd AveLandmark Irish pub
Famous Irish Bar with Live music every Thursday night, kitchen open till 1AM during the week!
7 locals recommend
The Wicked Monk
9510 3rd AveFamous Irish Bar with Live music every Thursday night, kitchen open till 1AM during the week!
Hipster hangout, this place has great artisanal sausages and craft beers, friendly staff, and a beautiful backyard when it's open!
10 locals recommend
Lock Yard
9221 5th AveHipster hangout, this place has great artisanal sausages and craft beers, friendly staff, and a beautiful backyard when it's open!
Everything Else
Sustainable, eco-friendly small batch cupcakes?! There's nothing not to love at this corner picturesque bakery! Must try the Brooklyn Blackout cake!
93 locals recommend
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StSustainable, eco-friendly small batch cupcakes?! There's nothing not to love at this corner picturesque bakery! Must try the Brooklyn Blackout cake!
So close for all of your last minute needs! Pharmacy, Photos, Food, Bath&Body, really, everything you need is only 2 blocks away. Plus there's a Redbox movie rental outside!
38 locals recommend
Walgreens
9408 3rd AveSo close for all of your last minute needs! Pharmacy, Photos, Food, Bath&Body, really, everything you need is only 2 blocks away. Plus there's a Redbox movie rental outside!
Sightseeing
Because no matter where you are in this home, you will have a view of the beautiful Verrazano bridge, stunning day or night.
27 locals recommend
Verrazano Narrows Bridge
Verrazzano-Narrows BridgeBecause no matter where you are in this home, you will have a view of the beautiful Verrazano bridge, stunning day or night.
This is an awesome place, must see for the best views of the Manhattan skyline, summer fun activities on the weekends, great food, pop-up pool, picnic benches and grills available, soccer fields to play, roller rink, basketball courts, and nature! Beautifully renovated pier parks!
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThis is an awesome place, must see for the best views of the Manhattan skyline, summer fun activities on the weekends, great food, pop-up pool, picnic benches and grills available, soccer fields to play, roller rink, basketball courts, and nature! Beautifully renovated pier parks!