#1
Pearl Street Restaurant
★ 4.8 (210 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Pearl Street Restaurant sits at 147 Front St and opens for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, closing Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention a tasting menu that suits birthdays and Valentine's Day dinners, and one diner says the kitchen built a special vegetarian tasting when asked by email ahead of time. Repeat visitors describe the food as fun and creative with warm service. The entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Tasting menus and special occasions
- Address
- 147 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 3–11 pm; Sun 3–10 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
maman
★ 4.8 (142 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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maman is a coffee shop and bakery at 66 Water St, open from 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends until 6 pm. Reviewers mention a beautiful, cozy interior with ample seating and welcoming staff. Pastries such as a nutty chocolate chip cookie and a beignet get praise, along with a beef sandwich and lattes. One reviewer found the prices a little high but called the coffee to go excellent.
Best for: Pastries and a relaxed coffee break
- Address
- 66 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#3
Nobody Told Me
★ 4.5 (211 Google reviews)Cocktail bar
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Nobody Told Me is a cocktail bar at 188 Front St, open daily from 11 am to 2 am. Reviewers mention taco Tuesday, a 3 to 6 pm happy hour with small bites, chicken sliders, and a Sunday fried chicken menu with gluten-free tenders. Real candles set the mood inside, and there is a patio. Some reviews report slow or curt service. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Late drinks and gluten-free bar food
- Address
- 188 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–2 am
#4
gair
★ 4.4 (295 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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gair is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 41 Washington St, open from midday until midnight or 2 am, closed Mondays. Google lists cocktails, wine, beer, small plates, brunch, late-night food, happy-hour deals and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention a striking interior built around a curved bar, a relaxed vibe and staff who made an anniversary feel special. It is fully wheelchair accessible and works for solo dining.
Best for: Cocktails and late-night small plates
- Address
- 41 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 1 pm–2 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–2 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 1 pm–12 am; Tue 1 pm–12 am; Wed 1 pm–12 am
#5
abc kitchens
★ 4.4 (237 Google reviews)American restaurant
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abc kitchens is an American restaurant at 55 Water St, open from noon on weekdays and 11 am on weekends. Reviewers mention a red pepper dip, sea bass, arctic char, market garden carrots, arroz con pollo and a grilled vegetable bar, plus an extensive vegetarian section. The ginger margarita and the flowers and lighting also come up. One reviewer felt several dishes shared the same spicy oil. Entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Vegetable-forward dinners with cocktails
- Address
- 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 12–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm