Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Brooklyn

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Café Mars

5.0

5 (125)

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

Park Slope

About the restaurant

Café Mars is an unusual Italian restaurant. Come see what we mean!

For parties larger than 6 please email info@cafemarsbk.com to help craft your hassle free dining experience!

Top review

Michael

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

The ambiance and food in Cafe Mars is unparalleled... the owner Paul is a great chef real gentleman, his assistant Chef Juan and line chefs are really a cut above and super friendly. As well as the servers and bartender Jake. I love the food of this eclectic ,nouveau restaurant . Everyone there was having a great time..including us..a bit loud last night, but hey when you're in your 70s a mouse walking up an elephants butt with sneakers on is loud ( LOL )..the noise level is ok, just right.

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Large Party Pre Fix Reservation (5-6 guests)

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U Omakase

4.9

4.9 (261)

$50 and over

Sushi

Greenpoint

About the restaurant

U Omakase offers a unique take on traditional Omakase dining. Immerse yourself in a communal dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu. This experience is meant to be social, sensory, surprising and most of all - fun!
With over 40 years of experience, our Veteran Chefs carefully curate a 13-course meal using only the highest quality ingredients.

Intimate atmosphere with LIMITED SEATING.
We look forward to welcoming U! Please enable OpenTable Alerts on your mobile device to be notified of any openings.

*Please note that raw fish and shellfish are featured heavily in this Chef's tasting menu. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer modifications. Each seating will begin promptly.

Top review

AlecVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great creative omakase with the freshest of ingredients

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Brooklyn High Low

4.9

4.9 (377)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Prospect Heights

About the restaurant

We serve Tea Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
*dietary requests made 48 hours in advance must be submitted on the reservation. We offer Vegetarian options and Gluten-Free Tea Tiers. There are no vegan or dairy free options . Our sittings are Timed, please make all arrangements to arrive with your entire party on time.

Brooklyn High Low pulls from both Low Tea and High Tea traditions to offer an afternoon tea experience with a Brooklyn twist. Complement a pot of tea with our triple tier plate stand filled with baked scones, crumpets, finger sandwiches & house selections of yummy desserts. Choose from three different experiences, each leaving you more full and comforted than the last. Our Tea experiences are known as "The Classic", "The Vanderbilt", & "The Heights" Our vintage sitting room lends itself to a nostalgic experience while our garden offers fresh air, soft lighting, and a spacious atmosphere.

Enjoy a break from the day's pressures to enjoy

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Lindsay

Dined 7 days ago

This place was on my short list for quite a while and it didn't disappoint. Quality food and teas, quiet atmosphere, cute setup all around.

Meadowsweet

4.9

4.9 (1613)

$31 to $50

American

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

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!

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grace

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Loved our experience we arrived June 5th on a quiet Thursday evening pretty late and the waitress was very accommodating and genuinely interested in our feedback. Food runner was also professional we just couldn’t hear her very soft voice but luckily the waitress was there to always explain the meal ! Will be going there again !

Michael's of Brooklyn

4.9

4.9 (986)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midwood

About the restaurant

Family owned and operated since 1964, Michael’s of Brooklyn offers three generations of pride and excellence at our restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Loyal customers visit from near and far to enjoy generations-old family recipes, lovingly handed down as a legacy of Italian tradition.

So come and join us as we celebrate the tastes of Italy in our elegantly appointed dining room. From delicious warm and cold antipasti and tantalizing pasta creations…to delectable seafood, veal and poultry entrees… tempting desserts, too. All served to you by a warm and friendly staff. Visit us today and find out why Michael’s has been a Brooklyn institution for nearly sixty years.

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Cathy

Dined 3 days ago

Enzo is the best waiter! Dinner was great, prices reasonable. Didn't feel rushed. Sauteed baby artichokes were amazing. Veal Alla Michael's was tasty. Highly recommend

Taiki

4.9

4.9 (138)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Boerum Hill

About the restaurant

Nestled in the Boerum Hill neighborhood, is the best sushi restaurant in Brooklyn, Taiki. Join us for an authentic Japanese sushi experience, with the majority of fish being imported straight from Japan. The head chef, Taiki Minamitani, boasts 18 years of experience as an Itamae (sushi chef). Our selection of wine, sake, signature cocktails, and beer is specifically selected to complement our traditional sushi menu and original kitchen menu. The romantic and cozy setting is perfect for parties, dates, or just drinks with a friend. We hope to see you soon.

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Dominika

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

We love this restaurant. It serves sme of the best sushi in NYC- it's a legit Tokyo like experience. Top quality food with an unpretentious atmosphere. The team is great. It is family friend (there is a $!6 kids meal) and the place is so chill and relaxed. We noticed that a lot of people were ordering takeout and it looked good. We had dinner and drinks. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. This place is great and does not rush you. 10/10.

The Parlour, Brooklyn High Low

4.9

4.9 (154)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Park Slope

About the restaurant

After three successful years, we’re excited to announce our second location! Immerse yourself in a moody, luxurious Speak'Teasy vibe, perfect for afternoon tea lovers seeking another vintage escape in Brooklyn. Enjoy our signature guest service, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and a delightful twist on traditional afternoon tea.

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AlexN

Dined 6 days ago

This was such a cozy, quirky tea room! We booked a Grand Vanderbilt seating and requested pre-brews the night before of the English Breakfast and Toffee Teas. When we arrived we were immediately seated on big spacious couches that were tall enough to make it feel like being in a private booth. Our host Isabelle gave us a great introduction to how the tea would be served and they had an awesome service request system where you could put a clip on your tower if you needed service otherwise they would leave you alone and let you chat. Our full tower was gorgeous and delicious! I just did a year in the UK and can confirm that this rivaled the high teas abroad. The sheer variety of little sandwiches was a highlight and I appreciated the small portions because there were so many. We were full of tea and treats by the end and had a great time gossiping. Price-wise I'd say it's worth it, there is plenty of food and unlimited tea, they offered to go on anything we didn't finish and the service plus ambience make it a fantastic overall experience!

Frankies Spuntino

4.9

4.9 (112)

$30 and under

Italian

Carroll Gardens

About the restaurant

Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.

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Drew

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Had a great experience. Food and ambience were top notch

Sobre Masa

4.9

4.9 (10)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Bushwick

About the restaurant

Sobre Masa is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Our menu is designed to be enjoyed family-style, highlighting authentic and modern Mexican cuisine.

Our kitchen is centered around housemade nixtamal and tortillas, crafted daily from heirloom corn sourced directly from small farms across Mexico.

Our beverage program features a thoughtful selection of Mexican spirits from across the country, alongside riffs on classic cocktails.

The kitchen is led by Oaxacan Chef Zack Wangeman, whose cooking is rooted in nostalgia, seasonality, and respect for heirloom ingredients—showcasing the depth of Mexican cuisine beyond the plate.

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Karun

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

The food was amazing. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable- overall it wasn’t just a meal but an experience.

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