5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Crown Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Crown Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in and around Crown Heights, New York that offer outdoor seating, for anyone planning a meal outside in the neighborhood. Only places Google lists with outdoor seating were included, and the six qualifying businesses were then ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry covers the kind of food served, opening hours, address and the dishes and details reviewers mention most, so you can match the spot to the meal you have in mind.
#1
Don Udon
★ 4.8 (326 Google reviews)Japanese restaurant$20–30 per person
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This Japanese restaurant at 634 Park Pl serves udon at lunch and dinner, with dinner only on Monday and Wednesday. Ordering and payment happen through an online menu and food arrives quickly. Reviewers mention cold mentaiko udon, a curry rice set, thinly sliced beef udon and a cozy room that feels like a local spot in Japan, though one found the broth simple. It lists a kids' menu and vegan options.
Best for: Quick udon in a cozy room
- Address
- 634 Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–2:30 pm, 5–9:15 pm; Mon 5–9:15 pm; Sat 12–2:30 pm, 5–9:15 pm; Sun 12–2:30 pm, 5–9:15 pm; Thu 12–2:30 pm, 5–9:15 pm; Tue 12–2:30 pm, 5–9:15 pm; Wed 5–9:15 pm
#2
Savvy Bistro and Bar
★ 4.5 (1,059 Google reviews)Caribbean restaurant$50–100 per person
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This Black-owned Caribbean restaurant at 710 Nostrand Ave opens in the evening on weekdays and at noon on weekends, staying open until 2 am Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention brunch dishes such as saltfish and bake and cheesy grits with fried catfish, well-made cocktails and attentive hosts for birthday celebrations. Live music, happy hour and late-night food are listed, plus wheelchair access.
Best for: Brunch, cocktails and late nights
- Address
- 710 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3 pm–2 am; Mon 5–11 pm; Sat 12 pm–2 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 5 pm–2 am; Tue 5–11 pm; Wed 5–11 pm
#3
La Ñapa
★ 4.5 (420 Google reviews)Tapas restaurant$20–30 per person
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This tapas restaurant at 656 Nostrand Ave is closed Monday and opens from late morning on weekends. Reviewers mention Venezuelan flavors, arepas and shareable arepitas with brisket, chicharrones with spicy sauce, an octopus tostada and garlic shrimp with focaccia. One reviewer notes that outdoor tables can get overlooked by servers and that tacos arrived cold. Cocktails, a wine list and happy hour are listed.
Best for: Shared plates and arepas
- Address
- 656 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12:30–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 12:30–10 pm; Tue 12:30–10 pm; Wed 12:30–10 pm
#4
WARUDE
★ 4.6 (128 Google reviews)Japanese restaurant$20–30 per person
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Open daily from 11:30 am to 9 pm at 847 Sterling Pl, this Japanese restaurant works mainly as a takeout counter with some dine-in space and digital ordering. Reviewers mention Japanese curry with brown rice, a miso salmon bowl, a hearty kale salad and striking presentation, while one found the miso broth thin. The menu uses brown rice only and no pork, with vegan options and catering listed.
Best for: Curry bowls to take out
- Address
- 847 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- daily 11:30 am–9 pm
#5
Lakou Cafe
★ 4.4 (678 Google reviews)Haitian restaurant$20–30 per person
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This Haitian cafe at 195 Utica Ave identifies as Black-owned, Latino-owned and women-owned, and opens at 9 am daily, until 11:30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention Haitian cashew brittle, the Kreyol chicken sandwich, a roast chicken sandwich and smoothies, and say groups with vegans, pescatarians and picky children all found something. Live music, cocktails and happy hour are listed.
Best for: Mixed groups and Haitian comfort food
- Address
- 195 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–11:30 pm; Mon 9 am–9:30 pm; Sat 9 am–11:30 pm; Sun 9 am–9:30 pm; Thu 9 am–9:30 pm; Tue 9 am–9:30 pm; Wed 9 am–9:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Crown Heights, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, 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
- Savvy Bistro and Bar takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Lakou Cafe opens at 9 am.
- 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?
Don Udon ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 326 reviews. Savvy Bistro and Bar is second at 4.5 from 1,059 reviews.
Which restaurants in Crown Heights, New York NY are open late?
Savvy Bistro and Bar stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Don Udon $20–30; Savvy Bistro and Bar $50–100; La Ñapa $20–30; WARUDE $20–30; Lakou Cafe $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Savvy Bistro and Bar, La Ñapa and Lakou Cafe.
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