Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant

A good choice for lunch near the Battery! The setting is great; a piece of history. And there are several good options - salads, sandwiches and entrees. I had the grilled cheese with tomato soup, which was very good.

Excellent food and service throughout. Wine list is quite comprehensive and has some real gems if you take the time. Sommelier very qualified

Estella continues to impress me. In a city full of great foodie options- this restaurant always rises to the top for me. The hostess is always pleasant and accommodating. The Som is super knowledgeable patient and kind . The servers are attentive and knowledgeable of their menu. Every bit of the staff knows the menu. Even the bus boys will wax poetically about the flavors and textures of a dish. I’m serious! The quality of product they serve and the creativity in which they dish it combines for a pretty sublime eating experience without being annoying to eat, from a practicality standpoint, and without being pretentious about it. The Scallop dish is out of this world delicious. The beef tartare is special and certainly unique in preparation- it veers away from the traditional hunk of raw meat with seasoning and capers, etc, that you’ll find in a lot of traditional French restaurants. The foie gras wrapped in grape leaf is a flavor bomb- so come prepared. What a wonderful dish. Arguably their best. So much to explore on this menu with a beautiful wine selection. Go and enjoy and make sure to have to Som stop by to go though wine options for you. It’s an education

Incredible drinks, good bites. Perfect for pre-dinner/night out drinks.

It was my birthday celebration and I had a great time. My food was delicious and the mimosa was tasty. I had no idea it would be served straight from the bottle with this extra long straw it was so cute and my family and I enjoyed ourselves. We will be back!