5 Restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY for Late-Night Food
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY, that Google marks for late-night food. It is for anyone after dinner, drinks or a slice later in the evening in this part of Brooklyn. Seven qualifying businesses were considered and ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Closing times range from 10 pm to 1 am depending on the place and day, so each entry lists the hours alongside what reviewers mention about the food and service.
#1
Skinflints
★ 4.6 (1,712 Google reviews)Traditional American restaurant$20–30 per person
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Skinflints is a pub-style American restaurant at 7902 5th Avenue, open from 11:30 am and serving until midnight or 1 am on weekends. Reviewers call it a long-standing neighbourhood spot and mention burgers, short ribs, a mushroom burger with fries, a vintage setting and elaborate seasonal decor. Google lists beer, cocktails, happy hour, sports and outdoor seating.
Best for: Burgers and beer late
- Address
- 7902 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–12 am; Mon 11:30 am–11 pm; Sat 12:30–1 am, 11:30 am–12 am; Sun 12:30–1 am, 11:30 am–11 pm; Thu 11:30 am–11 pm; Tue 11:30 am–11 pm; Wed 11:30 am–11 pm
#2
Positano
★ 4.5 (1,373 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$40–100 per person
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Positano is an Italian restaurant at 10018 4th Avenue, open from noon and until 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention crab cakes, baked clams, black linguini pescatore, a lobster mafaldine special and tiramisu, served in an open-air dining room. They also note table service and say it suits dates or dinner with friends. Parking can take time, according to one reviewer.
Best for: Italian dinner for a date
- Address
- 10018 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11:30 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–11:30 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10:30 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10:30 pm
#3
Polonica Restaurant
★ 4.5 (299 Google reviews)Polish restaurant$20–30 per person
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Polonica Restaurant is a Polish restaurant at 8303 3rd Avenue, open from noon every day except Monday. Reviewers mention homemade-tasting food with generous portions, potato pancakes, and a Polish combination plate with kielbasa and pierogies, served in a warm, cozy room. Several reviewers found it quiet on their visit. It identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned, with rooftop and outdoor seating and live music listed.
Best for: Pierogies and Polish comfort food
- Address
- 8303 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–10:30 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#4
Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria
★ 4.4 (1,732 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria is at 7305 3rd Avenue, open daily from 10:30 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention square pizza slices, garlic bread, chicken parm with vodka sauce and staff who handle substitutions. One reviewer hosted a private party in the small party room without a large minimum headcount. Another found the service uneven. Cocktails, wine and dessert are listed.
Best for: Private parties and chicken parm
- Address
- 7305 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- daily 10:30 am–11 pm
#5
Pizza Wagon
★ 4.4 (1,435 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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Pizza Wagon is a pizza counter at 8610 5th Avenue, open daily from 10 am to 1 am. Reviewers single out the Sicilian and white pies, best eaten fresh and hot, and mention a chicken roll that was tasty but small. Google describes it as casual and historic, good for groups and kids. It is cash only, with free and paid street parking nearby.
Best for: Sicilian slices after midnight
- Address
- 8610 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, United States
- Hours
- daily 10 am–1 am
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Late-night food”, 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
- Positano, Polonica Restaurant and Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Carry cash for Pizza Wagon, which Google lists as cash only.
- 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?
Skinflints ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,712 reviews. Positano is second at 4.5 from 1,373 reviews.
Which restaurants in Bay Ridge, New York NY are open late?
Skinflints stays open until 1 am; Pizza Wagon stays open until 1 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Skinflints $20–30; Positano $40–100; Polonica Restaurant $20–30; Pizza Wagon $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Skinflints, Positano, Polonica Restaurant, Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria and Pizza Wagon.
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