Best Local Businesses in Brooklyn, New York
Browse 62 locally-loved businesses across 2 categories in Brooklyn. Curated by the One Root community.
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Kum Kau
Restaurants · Brooklyn3.8 ★ · 5 reviewsA neighborhood old-timer doing a mostly take-out business of classic Chinese standards.
Sisters
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.8 ★ · 5 reviewsCozy eatery focused on local and organic produce, with a dining room and a covered patio.
The River Café
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.6 ★ · 5 reviewsLandmark eatery, newly renovated, offering a New American menu & stunning views of Manhattan.
Sunday In Brooklyn
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.8 ★ · 5 reviewsAtera alum's American restaurant with a marketplace, barroom & upstairs dining room & garden.
Time Out Market New York
Restaurants · Brooklyn5.0 ★ · 5 reviewsBi-level waterfront hangout showcasing a curated lineup of local food and drinks, plus cultural events.
Cornbread Brooklyn
Restaurants · Brooklyn5.0 ★ · 5 reviewsAiry counter-serve selling soul food staples like fried chicken, catfish, and BBQ ribs, plus sweet tea.
Fandi Mata
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.8 ★ · 5 reviewsLively restaurant serving global cuisine & cocktails amid plant-filled, industrial-chic decor.
Evelina
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.6 ★ · 5 reviewsMediterranean and Italian locale serving pastas, small plates, and wood-fired dishes, plus cocktails.
Osteria Brooklyn
Restaurants · Brooklyn5.0 ★ · 5 reviewsWarm Italian joint making pizza, pasta & risotto, plus fritto misto, burrata salad & oysters.
The Simpson
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.8 ★ · 5 reviewsCasual recipes with Jamaican flair whipped up in a relaxed spot with a colorful bar.
French Louie
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.2 ★ · 5 reviewsTrendy bistro features creative French-American meals in a stylish, sleek venue with patio seating.
Rustik Tavern
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.6 ★ · 5 reviewsCozy eatery dispensing American food & booze in a narrow, brick-walled space with retro touches.
Charm Bar & Restaurant
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.4 ★ · 5 reviewsWarm fixture for Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken, guava wings, and fried plantains, plus a bar.
Le Crocodile
Restaurants · Brooklyn5.0 ★ · 5 reviewsSprawling spot at the Wythe Hotel serving French fare, wine & cocktails in an easygoing setting.
Cecconi's DUMBO
Restaurants · Brooklyn3.8 ★ · 5 reviewsWood-fired pizzas, pastas, and other Italian dishes paired with cocktails and waterfront views.
Bijan's
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.4 ★ · 5 reviewsPersian-inspired eats & unique craft cocktails offered in a stylish, rustic-chic setting.
95 South Soul Food Restaurant
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.0 ★ · 5 reviewsLow-key tavern dishing up BBQ & other Southern grub, plus sports on TV & occasional live music.
Cheryl's Global Soul
Restaurants · Brooklyn4.4 ★ · 5 reviewsAll-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.