Our Prospect (and Crown) Heights Restaurant Picks
Our Prospect (and Crown) Heights Restaurant Picks
Along its main thoroughfares of Vanderbilt and Washington Avenues, are an eclectic selection of restaurants. Here are our favorites (a few are on Franklin Ave, a few blocks east in Crown Heights). Bon Apetit!
One of the city's best and most creative small-plates place, which is Michelin starred. The Neighborhood Restaurant we've all been dreaming of. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. A portion of bar is held nightly for Walk-In diners. Mondays are Walk-In only.
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveOne of the city's best and most creative small-plates place, which is Michelin starred. The Neighborhood Restaurant we've all been dreaming of. Reservations are available 30 days in advance. A portion of bar is held nightly for Walk-In diners. Mondays are Walk-In only.
Alta Calidad
552 Vanderbilt AveInnovative Mexican cuisine. Beautiful atmosphere.
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveTraditional and contemporary Japanese style ramen.
Classic 1930's Brooklyn diner. Fun, friendly atmosphere with lots of memorabilia. Long lines for weekend brunch.
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Tom’s
782 Washington AveClassic 1930's Brooklyn diner. Fun, friendly atmosphere with lots of memorabilia. Long lines for weekend brunch.
Funky, casual Japanese spot offering sushi & other basics plus happy-hour deals & weekend brunch.
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Gen
659 Washington AveFunky, casual Japanese spot offering sushi & other basics plus happy-hour deals & weekend brunch.
Very popular, reasonable and authentic sushi restaurant. Casual, lively atmosphere.
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Geido
331 Flatbush AveVery popular, reasonable and authentic sushi restaurant. Casual, lively atmosphere.
Comfy hangout offering craft brews on tap, plus small plates, sandwiches & cheese boards.
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Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill AveComfy hangout offering craft brews on tap, plus small plates, sandwiches & cheese boards.
To replenish you during your visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Yellow Magnolia Café offers full-service brunch and lunch in an airy cafe that over looks the Lily Pool Terrace, and Yellow Magnolia Canteen serves a variety of fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, and snacks.
Yellow Magnolia Café
990 Washington AveTo replenish you during your visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Yellow Magnolia Café offers full-service brunch and lunch in an airy cafe that over looks the Lily Pool Terrace, and Yellow Magnolia Canteen serves a variety of fresh sandwiches, soups, salads, and snacks.
Lively eatery on happening Franklin Avenue serving Neapolitan brick-oven pizzas plus salads, creative cocktails & more.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveLively eatery on happening Franklin Avenue serving Neapolitan brick-oven pizzas plus salads, creative cocktails & more.
Popular Franklin Avenue Mexican restaurant also serving a selection of tequilas, margaritas & other specialty cocktails.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AvePopular Franklin Avenue Mexican restaurant also serving a selection of tequilas, margaritas & other specialty cocktails.
All-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveAll-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.
Bright counter-serve featuring Vietnamese banh mi, bubble tea & rice dishes in snug surrounds. Take-out and delivery available.
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Banh Mi Place
824b Washington AveBright counter-serve featuring Vietnamese banh mi, bubble tea & rice dishes in snug surrounds. Take-out and delivery available.
Homestyle Italian cooking & wood-fired pizzas pair with house wines at this casual, family-run spot.
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Cataldo's
554 Vanderbilt AveHomestyle Italian cooking & wood-fired pizzas pair with house wines at this casual, family-run spot.
Prospect Heights venue for Middle Eastern cuisine, plus a back garden in season. Delicious lamb pizzas.
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Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveProspect Heights venue for Middle Eastern cuisine, plus a back garden in season. Delicious lamb pizzas.
Intimate Italian eatery serving Roman-style pizzas & hearty pastas from local & organic ingredients.
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Amorina Cucina Rustica
624 Vanderbilt AveIntimate Italian eatery serving Roman-style pizzas & hearty pastas from local & organic ingredients.
Korean flavors are served up at the no-frills storefront outpost of the famed Kimchi Taco Truck.
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Kimchi Grill
766 Washington AveKorean flavors are served up at the no-frills storefront outpost of the famed Kimchi Taco Truck.
Seasonal American fare & unique cocktails served in a modern-vintage Brooklyn space.
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James
605 Carlton AveSeasonal American fare & unique cocktails served in a modern-vintage Brooklyn space.
Trendy, stylish spot serving Texas-style BBQ by the pound, plus sandwiches & Southern sides.
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Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush AveTrendy, stylish spot serving Texas-style BBQ by the pound, plus sandwiches & Southern sides.
New French-Japanese grill fusion restaurant by the Olmsted folks.
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Maison Yaki
626 Vanderbilt AveNew French-Japanese grill fusion restaurant by the Olmsted folks.
Creative, delicious Persian food. NYT 10 of the Best New NYC Restaurants.
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Sofreh
75 St Marks AveCreative, delicious Persian food. NYT 10 of the Best New NYC Restaurants.