Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Bedford-Stuyvesant

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AstoriaBay RidgeBoerum HillBushwickCliffside ParkClinton Hill

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1. The River Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(9231)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 44 times today

The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.

2. Meadowsweet

4.7

Exceptional(1605)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 7 times today

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

3. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 4 times today

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

A photo of Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson restaurant

4. Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

4.4

Awesome(568)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District

Booked 18 times today

Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson is a vibrant contemporary American restaurant from Marcus Samuelsson within the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Metropolis is the culinary anchor of this new cultural cornerstone of Lower Manhattan and is honored to play a role in the final chapter of rebuilding the World Trade Center site. Its menu explores the rich culinary traditions of New York City through a modern lens with theatrical cocktails, a fun and worldly wine list, and gracious hospitality. Designed by David Rockwell, Metropolis features a dazzling yet warmly inviting dining room and a bustling bar, a landscaped outdoor terrace, and a lobby lounge featuring free-to-the-public artistic programming.

A photo of Brooklyn Chop House restaurant

5. Brooklyn Chop House

4.5

Awesome(2860)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • TriBeCa

Booked 54 times today

Home of the L.S.D. - Only Place On Earth where guests can enjoy Salt & Pepper / Ginger Garlic Lobster —- 3LB 35 Day Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak & 7Lb Authentic Peking Duck ALL ON ONE TABLE Dim Sum & Chops featuring one of kind - Pastrami - Bacon Cheeseburger & French Onion Soup Dumplings.Voted Best New Restaurant 2018 by Thrillist - BEST STEAKHOUSE in NYC by NEWSWEEK 2019!

6. Casa Ora

4.6

Exceptional(680)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Venezuelan • Williamsburg

Booked 27 times today

Created by Ivo Diaz, The Nomad and Eleven Madison Park mixologist, and resident abuela and Executive Chef Isbelis Diaz. Casa Ora is a family owned and operated Venezuelan-American Fine Dining restaurant located in East Williamsburg. We serve refined farm-to-table plates and modern cocktails.We are focused on bringing the beauty and nature of Venezuela to New York City. In times of political injustice upon Venezuelans, Casa Ora is dedicated to donating a portion of profits to families forced to seek asylum due to lack of human rights resources such as food, clean water, and government protection.

7. Lafayette

4.5

Awesome(3129)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 14 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

A photo of Piccola Cucina Casa restaurant

8. Piccola Cucina Casa

4.9

Exceptional(91)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Boerum Hill

Booked 25 times today

Chef Philip Guardione is bringing all the Italian flavors to Brooklyn.

A photo of Song E Napule - West Village NYC restaurant

9. Song E Napule - West Village NYC

4.8

Exceptional(163)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Greenwich Village

Booked 30 times today

Song'E Napule has just opened this NEW location at 132 W Houston St, close to our first and classic spot at 146 W Houston St.

A photo of Il Porto Ristorante restaurant

10. Il Porto Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clinton Hill

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to IL Porto, where we've brought a little piece of Italy to Brooklyn. Using the finest ingredients and wood burning brook oven, we produce traditional thin crust pizza baked to perfection. Our delicious entrees are prepared using recipes passed from generation to generation and are complimented by our homemade desserts. At IL Porto we believe in giving great service and impeccable food at affordable prices. Thank you for choosing IL Porto and we look forward to seeing you in the neighborhood! Il Porto is featuring Live Jazz Music Friday and Saturday evenings from 7PM to 10PM. If you're looking to book for a party of 11+, we'd love to serve you, please reach out to us direclty about booking in for the family menu.

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EdVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food and service! Our dishes were cooked to perfection. I will be back to work my way through the menu! Special shot out to Alex, our attendant.
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Brooklyn Chop HousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• TriBeCa
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4.5
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Victor
Miami - Dade •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Service was ok, food was 7stars they are just missing a lil more attention on service! Waiters and staff were very friendly but took too much time to greet us, and to take orders.
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MeadowsweetPrice: Expensive• American• Williamsburg
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4.7
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Sasha
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 2, 2025
I always have a great time at Savvy brunch, my new office transition celebration was a success
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Savvy Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• Bistro• Crown Heights
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4.2
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Scott
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
Cozy and delicious! I had the burger and putting blue cheese on it was one of the better decisions of my life.
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Bijan's BrooklynPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Brooklyn
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4.5
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Sharlynn
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jan 26, 2025
Staff amazing friendly great experience food was good . My mother loved it will be going back
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SAGEPrice: Moderate• Thai• Williamsburg
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4.6

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