5 Underrated Restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 12 restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide points to five Bedford-Stuyvesant restaurants that score well on Google but have not yet drawn large review counts. It is for Brooklyn residents and visitors looking for a dinner spot beyond the obvious names. To qualify, a restaurant needed a Google rating of 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews; twelve places met that bar, and they were ranked by rating weighted by review count. Each entry notes the cuisine, hours, address and what reviewers tend to mention.
#1
Korkscrew Bistro
★ 4.9 (327 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Korkscrew Bistro at 165 Tompkins Ave opens in the late afternoon Tuesday to Friday and from 11:30 am on weekends, and is closed Monday. Reviewers mention an excellent wine list, attentive service and a well-planned room, with tuna tartare, oxtail empanadas, mussels and oysters among the dishes named. One reviewer noted the staff welcomed a dog inside after a call ahead. The space is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Date night with wine
- Address
- 165 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–11 pm; Sun 11:30 am–10 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#2
BKB
★ 4.8 (216 Google reviews)French restaurant$20–60 per person
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BKB is a French brasserie at 327 Stuyvesant Ave, open from 4 pm on weekdays and from 10 am on weekends, with late closing times past midnight on Thursday to Saturday. Reviewers describe a warm neighborhood room with a couch by the entrance, well-crafted cocktails and a good steak, and some came to watch games. Outdoor seating, happy-hour drinks, late-night food and vegan options are listed.
Best for: Cocktails and a late brasserie dinner
- Address
- 327 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12:30 am; Mon 4 pm–12 am; Sat 10 am–12:30 am; Sun 10 am–12 am; Thu 4 pm–12:30 am; Tue 4 pm–12 am; Wed 4 pm–12 am
#3
STUPIDROMANS
★ 4.8 (142 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$1–10 per person
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STUPIDROMANS is a counter-service pizza restaurant at 1063 Bedford Ave, open in the afternoon and evening and closed on Tuesday. Reviewers mention a thin, bubbly crust with a good balance of crunch and chew, a white pizza, and pesto and hot honey sauces. They also say it is BYOB, fairly priced for the quality and warm toward guests. Delivery and takeaway are available, and it is listed as good for kids.
Best for: Thin-crust pizza, BYOB
- Address
- 1063 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 2–9 pm; Mon 1–9 pm; Sat 2–9 pm; Sun 3–9 pm; Thu 3–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 3–9 pm
#4
Pizza Spot
★ 4.6 (280 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pizza Spot at 431 Dekalb Ave is a casual pizza counter open daily from noon to 10 pm. Reviewers mention pies baked in a brick oven while you watch, a crispy crust with a flavorful sauce, and slices such as mushroom, vodka, margherita and Sicilian. It is described as a relaxed, affordable stop for a slice, salad or soda. Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, delivery and seating for students are listed.
Best for: Quick brick-oven slice
- Address
- 431 Dekalb Ave # A, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- daily 12–10 pm
#5
Bunny
★ 4.6 (242 Google reviews)Turkish restaurant$30–70 per person
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Bunny is a Turkish restaurant at 449 Nostrand Ave, serving dinner from 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers mention a small, candlelit room, attentive service and dishes drawn from different cuisines, including marinated feta, green beans and a currywurst. One reviewer found the prices not cheap but not excessive. Cocktails, wine, small plates, vegetarian options and dessert are listed.
Best for: Candlelit dinner with shared plates
- Address
- 449 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30–10:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5:30–10:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5:30–10:30 pm; Tue 5:30–10:30 pm; Wed 5:30–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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
- BKB and Bunny 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?
Korkscrew Bistro ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 327 reviews. BKB is second at 4.8 from 216 reviews.
Which restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY are open late?
BKB stays open until 12:30 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: BKB $20–60; STUPIDROMANS $1–10; Pizza Spot $10–20; Bunny $30–70. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for BKB.
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