Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Brooklyn

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Brooklyn? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Montesacro BK

4.9

4.9 (217)

$31 to $50

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg, Montesacro introduces Pinsa and pays homage to Roman culinary traditions.

The enclosed garden with a retractable rooftop, perfect for every season, is the ideal spot for a romantic dinner, a casual get together with friends and private events.

Top review

Rebeca

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere, will go back.

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Popular dish

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

INDIAN TABLE

4.9

4.9 (291)

$31 to $50

Indian

Cobble Hill

About the restaurant

Casual Dining With Backyard Patio and a Private Dining Room

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Natasha

Dined on 23 Nov 2024

Food was delicious!! We had the croquetas, torradinhas, and chicken chettinad

Tiny's Cantina

4.9

4.9 (39)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Join us at Tiny's Cantina for contemporary cuisine rooted in Mexican flavors and traditions while celebrating innovation, impeccable ingredients and housemade tortillas. Our full bar is agave and spirit-focused, bringing some of Mexico's most prized tequila and mezcal state-side and straight to your table.

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Arlyn

Dined on 20 Nov 2024

An Outstanding Experience at Tiny’s Cantina! We had the pleasure of dining at Tiny’s Cantina, and the service was absolutely exceptional! From the warm welcome to the attentive care throughout the meal, every detail reflected their dedication to creating a wonderful experience. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and the food was as delightful as the service. It’s rare to find a place where you feel so genuinely cared for. If you’re looking for a spot that combines amazing flavors with top-notch hospitality, I highly recommend Tiny’s Cantina !!

Sushi on Me - Williamsburg

4.9

4.9 (116)

$50 and over

Sushi

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Sushi On Me is a secret hideout where customers can enjoy premium omakase in a speakeasy vibe. Our chefs and staffs are committed to delivering not only the best omakase sushi but also the best omakase experience to all the guests!

Guests can enjoy the premium 15-course omakase and the relaxing, speakeasy vibe in the 1-hour seating for the price of $99/person (Not including tax and Gratuity). For parties of 5+guest there is a 20% service charge. Please mention any food allergies or Food restrictions when making the reservation. [No vegetarian and celiac options, Can’t accommodate pregnant guests]

We have 4 dine-in slots as follows:
5.00pm - 6.00pm
6.30pm - 7.30pm
8.00pm - 9.00pm
9.30pm - 10.30pm

Private party and at-home omakase are also available, all inquiries can be made via sushionmenyc@gmail.com For parties of 6+ guest 50% deposit is required as booking confirmation. Please contact the restaurant regarding the deposit and more details.

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Sam

Dined 7 days ago

Fun, fast, friendly, with a nice bit of creativity!

Miti Miti Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (734)

$30 and under

Mexican

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Miti Miti focuses on the foods and drinks of Mexico and Latin America.
Our most popular dishes include: Lobster Guacamole, BBQ Chicken Nachos, Tasty Tacos ( Shrimp, Crispy Chicken, Grilled Fish, Pork Belly, Tofu, Western BBQ Steak), Chimichurri Hangar Steak, and Crispy Brussel Sprouts, to name a few.

The bar offers up fresh and tasty cocktails such as amazing Margaritas (frozen and on the rocks), Sangrias , Sangritas (frozen margarita mixed with sangria), and cold draft beer.The space is fun and funky - perfect for a romantic date or an outing with friends. We can also accommodate large groups.

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Freddy

Dined 7 days ago

One of my fav places, flavored mojito always hits. The Brussel sprouts was a new item n it was great especially the fish sauce. Will def go back again in the future

Fushimi - Williamsburg

4.7

4.7 (311)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Come enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in an ultra-exclusive space. You will feel transported to land of luxury with a menu of Modern Japanese cuisine. Join us for Happy Hour offered in the lounge area from 4pm-7pm every day!

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Jon

Dined 2 days ago

This is an excellent restaurant. Yes, it’s shiny and bright and you might think it’s going to be a restaurant more about the visuals than the victuals. Guess what? The fish is amazingly fresh and the service is exceedingly good. And the presentation of the food is as impressive as the decor.

D.O.C. Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (249)

$31 to $50

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Located in the vibrant Williamsburg neighborhood, D.O.C. Winebar opened in 2002 and has been a small family business. Claudio Coronas and Rossana Patteri, owners, wanted to bring the simple foods of their homeland ( Sardinia ) to the United States.
D.O.C. stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata.

Top review

JamesMVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Lots of unique Sardinian dishes that you won’t find elsewhere. Amazing service from Miro!

Have & Meyer | Vineria Naturale con cucina

4.6

4.6 (517)

$31 to $50

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Have & Meyer|Vineria Naturale con cucina is a natural wine bar & restaurant. Our Italian wines come from conscious winegrowers and reflect their unique personality together with their hard work, heart and passion. Our cuisine Is “Slow Food inspired” because we believe in the Values of good, clean and fair food. The ingredients we use for our plates are sourced in a sustainable way. They reflect the close relationships that, time after time, we build with local farmers, cheesemakers, brewers and all the artisans that are truly committed to our same goal.
We have a beautiful PRIVATE dining room for parties of 10+ please contact us at info@haveandmeyer.com

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Jillian

Dined 7 days ago

We sat at a small two person table and it was tight fit but the food and wine made up for it ! Loved the live jazz music and everyone was attentive. We will return to this spot!

Bamboo Walk

4.6

4.6 (398)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Flatbush

About the restaurant

Bamboo Walk is an upscale Caribbean cuisine with flavorful food, an elegant ambiance, and exceptional service. It's perfect for a date night, a night out with friends, and special occassions.

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CrystalVIP

Dined on 17 Nov 2024

I love this restaurant! Great food drinks and service. The DJ was engaging and played great music for the crowd

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4.6

4.6 (48)

$30 and under

Greek

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Our Taverna takes traditional Greek food and elevates it with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients in both our food and drinks. We’ve imported goods directly from Greece and constantly strive to provide high quality and authentic dishes.

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Michael

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

The Greek village salad was very good; my wife's lamb chops were cooked perfectly and my Santorini pasta was very good, with an abundant amount of seafood and a very interesting tomato sauce (which I assume was the result of the ouzo in it). The drinks were good and service was excellent from out bartender/waitress. This is certainly a place we will return to again to try more things on the menu (but my wife will definitely stick with the lamb chops).

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