5 Underrated Restaurants in DUMBO, New York NY Worth Trying

This guide covers five places to eat and drink in DUMBO that score well on Google but have not yet collected a large pile of reviews. Every spot here is rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and six qualifying businesses were considered. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count. It is meant for locals and visitors who want a solid meal or drink near the Brooklyn waterfront without defaulting to the busiest names in the neighborhood.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Pearl Street Restaurant★ 4.8 · 210 reviews
  2. 2maman★ 4.8 · 142 reviews
  3. 3Nobody Told Me★ 4.5 · 211 reviews
  4. 4gair★ 4.4 · 295 reviews · $20–60
  5. 5abc kitchens★ 4.4 · 237 reviews
#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

How we made this list

We looked at 6 restaurants in DUMBO, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?

Pearl Street Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 210 reviews. maman is second at 4.8 from 142 reviews.

Which restaurants in DUMBO, New York NY are open late?

Nobody Told Me stays open until 2 am; gair stays open until 2 am.

How much does it cost at these restaurants?

Google lists these price ranges per person: gair $20–60. The others do not list a price range.

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