5 Affordable Restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in and near Brighton Beach that sit in Google's lower price ranges, for anyone who wants a satisfying meal without a large bill. Georgian, Ukrainian, kebab and pizza spots all appear. Businesses were filtered by their Google price range and then ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count. Each entry gives hours, services and the dishes reviewers mention, plus anything they flag to watch out for.
#1
Nota bene restaurant
★ 4.6 (420 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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Nota bene is a Georgian restaurant at 282 Brighton Beach Ave, open from mid-afternoon Wednesday to Sunday, late on weekends, and closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention khachapuri, a Georgian wine list and friendly service, and first-timers to Georgian food describe it well. One reviewer flagged a service charge added to the bill without notice, so check your bill. Google lists live music and cocktails.
Best for: Georgian dinner with wine
- Address
- 282 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2:30–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2 pm–1 am; Sun 2 pm–1 am; Thu 2:30–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 2:30–10 pm
#2
Ocean View Cafe
★ 4.5 (1,097 Google reviews)Ukrainian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Ocean View Cafe is a Ukrainian restaurant on the corner at 290 Brighton Beach Ave, open daily from 10 am to 9:30 pm. Reviewers mention a long menu of traditional Eastern European dishes, generous portions, olivier salad, borscht and mixed pelmeni, and an old-school, nostalgic interior. They also note the elevated train overhead can be noisy. It offers breakfast, delivery, catering, beer and wine.
Best for: Borscht and pelmeni
- Address
- 290 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–9:30 pm
#3
Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X
★ 4.5 (940 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Lucia Pizza of Avenue X is a pizza restaurant at 2201 Avenue X in the Sheepshead Bay area, open daily from noon to 10 pm. Reviewers mention NY-style pizza, juicy burgers, heroes and house-made mozzarella sticks, and describe prices as local Brooklyn rather than Manhattan. Service is at the counter with some tables and outdoor seating, and there are vegetarian options and wine.
Best for: NY-style pizza at counter service
- Address
- 2201 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#4
Anvar’s Restaurant
★ 4.5 (257 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–30 per person
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Anvar’s Restaurant at 241 Brighton Beach Ave is Asian-owned and women-owned, open daily except Tuesday, until midnight on Saturday. Reviewers mention lamb kebab, mini chebureki, a welcoming atmosphere and patient, attentive staff, and describe prices as good value. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, breakfast, delivery and curbside pickup, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Best for: Lamb kebabs on a budget
- Address
- 241 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 10 am–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 10 am–10 pm
#5
Little Georgia
★ 4.4 (495 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$10–20 per person
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Little Georgia is a tiny bakery at 3089 Brighton 6th St, close to the beach, open daily from 10 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention ordering at a window, Adjaruli and Megrelian khachapuri that is filling enough to share, and shawarma, which gets mixed comments. It is set up for takeaway and quick visits, with delivery, card payments and free or paid street parking.
Best for: Khachapuri before the beach
- Address
- 3089 Brighton 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Nota bene restaurant, Ocean View Cafe and Anvar’s Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Nota bene restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 420 reviews. Ocean View Cafe is second at 4.5 from 1,097 reviews.
Which restaurants in Brighton Beach, New York NY are open late?
Nota bene restaurant stays open until 1 am; Anvar’s Restaurant stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Nota bene restaurant $20–60; Ocean View Cafe $20–30; Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X $10–20; Anvar’s Restaurant $10–30; Little Georgia $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Lucia Pizza Of Avenue X, Anvar’s Restaurant and Little Georgia.
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