Fort Greene Restaurants

by Justin Hartung - Citysearch Contributor - 220 Reviews - 30 Lists

Updated: August 02, 2007

With its bucolic brownstones and family-friendly cafes, Fort Greene may seem an unlikely candidate for adventurous eating. But with options ranging from a Senagalese bistro to a hardwood-smoked barbecue joint, the neighborhood offers diners a culinary trip around the world.

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Chow

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Smoke Joint
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    87 S Elliott Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    What's "Brooklyn-style" barbecue, you ask? Find out at this popular 'cue shack.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average 67 Burger
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    67 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    Burger haven appeals to heart-stopping cravings without alienating health-conscious gourmands.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lou Lou
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    222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Cozy French charm and stellar seafood equal a neighborhood winner.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Luz
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    177 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Red Bamboo Brooklyn
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    271 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Fort Greene outpost of the popular West Village restaurant slings up vegetarian fare with a Caribbean kick.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Olea Restaurant
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    171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (map)

    The flavors of Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Morocco give diners a taste of the Mediterranean.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Habana Outpost
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    755-757 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    Sister to Soho's Cafe Habana, this summer-only restaurant serves the same popular grilled corn, Cubans and mojitos.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chez Lola
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    387 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (map)

    Nearby bistro one-ups big brother Oskar with a gorgeous back garden.

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Epoca Ristorante
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    773 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    Italian spot dishes out neighborhood restaurant tropes wrapped in big-city aspirations.

  10. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended A Bistro
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    154 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Charming boite blazes a culinary trail from Senegal to the Seine.

  11. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Scopello
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    63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

    The vibrant flavors of Sicily and dramatic decor makes this a destination for post-BAM noshing.

  12. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Chez Oskar
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    211 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

  13. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended iCi
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    246 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Comfortable elegance, seasoned ownership and delectable cuisine infuse this bistro with both joie and vivre.

Cafes

  1. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bitter Sweet
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    180 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Cutesy cafe ups the neighborhood ante with homemade ice cream, Balthazar baked goods.

  2. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Urban Spring
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    185 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    The coffee may be black, but everything else is green at this veg-friendly cafe near the park.

  3. 16 Bidonville Coffee & Tea
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    47 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Tiny coffee shop off the beaten path.