5 Underrated Restaurants in Red Hook, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 10 restaurants in Red Hook, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five restaurants in the Red Hook area that earn strong Google ratings without yet having huge review counts. Every place here is rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and ten qualifying businesses were considered before ranking by Google rating weighted by review count. It is useful for residents and visitors looking for a reliable dinner, a relaxed bar with good pizza, or a cafe that also caters, beyond the spots everyone already knows.
#1
The Grove, Restaurant & Bar at Red Hook Golf Club
★ 4.9 (153 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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The Grove sits at the Red Hook Golf Club on NY-199 and is open daily from 11 am to 8 pm. It identifies as women-owned and offers indoor and outdoor seating, a private dining room, cocktails, wine and live music. Reviewers mention the scallops and attentive service, and several describe the staff organizing family gatherings and celebrations with care. One reviewer found the indoor atmosphere a little odd but enjoyed eating outside. It is fully wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Private events and relaxed lunches
- Address
- 650 NY-199, Red Hook, NY 12571, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–8 pm
#2
Third Time's the Charm
★ 4.9 (112 Google reviews)Bar$20–50 per person
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Third Time's the Charm is a bar at 275 Van Brunt St that serves food alongside cocktails, beer and wine. It opens Wednesday and Thursday evenings and from noon Friday through Sunday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday. Reviewers mention crisp pizzas such as the spicy marg and mushroom, a chicken Caesar salad many praise, the Spice Bag and a matcha and passion fruit cocktail. It takes reservations, has happy hour, and allows dogs.
Best for: Pizza and cocktails with friends
- Address
- 275 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4–9 pm
#3
Misto Eats - Cafe, Market and Catering
★ 4.8 (87 Google reviews)Catering food and drink supplier
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Misto Eats on South Broadway combines a cafe, a small market and a catering service. It identifies as Black-owned and women-owned, opens late morning Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Monday. Reviewers describe Brazilian food with a creative twist, prepared dinners to take home, gluten-free options and ingredients from local farms. One couple praises its wedding catering, and others note the bright side seating area with fresh flowers. On-site parking is available.
Best for: Lunch, take-home dinners and catering
- Address
- 7466 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–6 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–6 pm; Sun 11:30 am–3 pm; Thu 11:30 am–6 pm; Tue 11:30 am–6 pm; Wed 11:30 am–6 pm
#4
Tavern Next Door
★ 4.7 (23 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Tavern Next Door at 327 Van Brunt St is a sister spot to Red Hook Tavern and is open daily from 5 to 10 pm. Reviewers say the menu is close to the original and focuses on elevated comfort classics, pointing to the burger, well seasoned lamb skewers and prawns with garlic sauce. They describe the room as more laid back, the staff as friendly, and reservations as easier to get. One reviewer notes the burger may move to sliders.
Best for: Easy-to-book burger dinner
- Address
- 327 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- daily 5–10 pm
#5
Flatiron Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.6 (232 Google reviews)New American restaurant$60–70 per person
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Flatiron Restaurant & Bar is a New American dinner spot on South Broadway, open Tuesday through Saturday evenings from 5 to 9 pm. Google tags it for cocktails, wine, dessert, local specialties and vegan options, with outdoor seating and full wheelchair access. Reviewers mention tender steak, lobster, fries and good bread, and say the kids menu goes over well. One notes the bar shares the dining room and gets noisy, and another had an off night with undercooked mains.
Best for: Steak dinner with family
- Address
- 7488 S Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 restaurants in Red Hook, 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
- Book ahead at Flatiron Restaurant & Bar: Google lists reservations as required.
- 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?
The Grove, Restaurant & Bar at Red Hook Golf Club ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 153 reviews. Third Time's the Charm is second at 4.9 from 112 reviews.
Which restaurants in Red Hook, New York NY are open late?
Third Time's the Charm stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Grove, Restaurant & Bar at Red Hook Golf Club $20–60; Third Time's the Charm $20–50; Flatiron Restaurant & Bar $60–70. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Grove, Restaurant & Bar at Red Hook Golf Club, Third Time's the Charm, Misto Eats - Cafe, Market and Catering and Flatiron Restaurant & Bar.
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