Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Brooklyn

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Brooklyn? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes 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 reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tiny's Cantina

4.9

4.9 (40)

$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.

Top review

Jennifer

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

The food was delicious and the service was great. I took a gamble on the mushroom tacos and they paid off.

Sushi on Me - Williamsburg

4.9

4.9 (117)

$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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Always such a fun evening - and even more delicious!! Everyone had a blast. Can’t wait to go back!!

Fushimi - Williamsburg

4.8

4.8 (312)

$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!

Top review

JessicVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great service, the food was delish and very affordable

Miti Miti Modern Mexican

4.8

4.8 (736)

$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.

Top review

Kane

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, great food, great drinks, we really enjoyed ourselves .

Montesacro BK

4.8

4.8 (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 Nov 17, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere, will go back.

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Popular dish

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

INDIAN TABLE

4.8

4.8 (292)

$31 to $50

Indian

Cobble Hill

About the restaurant

Casual Dining With Backyard Patio and a Private Dining Room

Top review

JessicaVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Great to see the mashup of Portugal and India. Delicious and surprising.

D.O.C. Wine Bar

4.6

4.6 (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 on Dec 15, 2024

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

Bamboo Walk

4.6

4.6 (399)

$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.

Top review

SeanVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Salmon rasta pasta was delicious, Waitress,Staff and Dj were very friendly.

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Have & Meyer | Vineria Naturale con cucina

4.5

4.5 (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

Top review

Jillian

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

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!

Medusa The Greek

4.5

4.5 (51)

$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.

Top review

max

Dined 6 days ago

The food and service are far above what the look suggests as you enter. Go, stay and you will be happily surprised and back before too long!

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