Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Brooklyn

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

Montesacro BK

4.9

4.9 (214)

$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

Evavip

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Delicious food, server very attentive to the allergy at our table, great setting in the garden room.

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Popular dish

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

Sushi on Me - Williamsburg

4.8

4.8 (114)

$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 sushionme.williamsburg@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

Marshavip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

So so fun!! Very cool and unique experience to do. Just go into it knowing the food is mediocre (which is expected from an experience like this) would still give it 5 stars. The employees are awesome

Fushimi - Bay Ridge

4.7

4.7 (193)

$50 and over

Japanese

Bay Ridge

About the restaurant

Come enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in an ultra exclusive space. You will feel transported to a land of luxury with a menu of Modern Japanese cuisine.

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Jessica

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

We sat at the bar and had so much fun! Robert, Janie and William were amazing as always. The sushi is always delicious, not to mention the lava cake...yum!

Miti Miti Modern Mexican

4.7

4.7 (732)

$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.

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Melissa vip

Dined on Oct 7, 2024

Delicious & fun dinner & drinks before going to our concert!

Viva Toro

4.7

4.7 (224)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Mexican and Caribbean Favorites, Signature Drinks and Unbeatable Entertainment.
At Viva Toro, we provide our diverse customers with the ultimate dining experience. We successfully create a consistently vibrant and engaging experience for our guests.
As a family-oriented restaurant, we practice comfort, absolute satisfaction, and outstanding food to our Toro community. Join us today, become part of our Toro family!
After Dinner at 11PM we offer a one of a kind Nightclub experience make your reservation today!

Top review

Sean

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Food was excellent... loved the Mexican Bao rolls. Tap beers were mostly not available... but bottle selection was good. Service was great, but we probably would have ordered a few more rounds if the waitress checked in a few more times. Thanks for a great dinner!

Have & Meyer | Vineria Naturale con cucina

4.6

4.6 (512)

$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

olivia

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Took 20 minutes to get seated with a reservation, but food was good just expensive

Patrizias of Brooklyn

4.6

4.6 (401)

$31 to $50

Italian

Williamsburg

About the restaurant

Patrizia’s has been a family owned establishment for over 25 years. Our family is involved in every aspect of the day to day activities to make sure that your dining experience at Patrizia’s is always great. As with Italian tradition, every single customer is treated like family. Each dish is prepared with fresh organic ingredients that use the family’s recipes dating back over 150 years.
Aside from dining in, we also provide pick-up, delivery, and catering for all occasions. Superb food, impeccable service, and a unique family atmosphere distinguishes Patrizia’s from any other restaurant and makes it a one of a kind experience. With locations in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; East Tremont & Woodlawn, The Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Sheepshead Bay, Manhattan, & Red Bank, New Jersey… Amazing family style dining is just around the corner. Be sure to stop by and experience Patrizia’s for yourself!

Top review

Andre

Dined 7 days ago

Awesome feels like you're at a fqmily reunion at grandma's .

Mera Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (113)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Gravesend

About the restaurant

A visit to Mera should refresh, recharge and de-stress our clients and function as an escape from the everyday. At Mera, the walls are not lined with flat-screen televisions, rather reclaimed wood, rustic brick, and simple stone. Mera shifts focus back onto the fundamentals of humanity: good food, good drink and good company.

Top review

Nataliya

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

The food and service was amazing . The atmosphere is really cozy

D.O.C. Wine Bar

4.5

4.5 (244)

$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

Kaelanvip

Dined 3 days ago

I loved this spot. The food was excellent, servers were nice (but overwhelmed), wine selection was reasonably priced, and the atmosphere felt like I was at a restaurant in the Sardinian hills.

La'Mode BK

4.4

4.4 (48)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Crown Heights

About the restaurant

La'Mode BK a New Modern Caribbean Asian Fusion Restaurant in heart of Crown Heights Brooklyn.
Our menu features traditional and modern Caribbean Asian Fusion dishes, like our signature Escovitch fish bites, curry coconut mussels, sweet and tangy Orange chicken, Jerk chicken tacos and much more. We also have live music and special entertainment weekly to create a lively and memorable experience.

Top review

Shantelle

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Everything about this place is amazing. The ambience is beautiful. The waitress is very nice and attentive. This was my 2nd time returning in 1 month because the food taste so good. Kids are welcomed. Steam fish, brown stew fish, salmon, chicken and fries, tacos, escovietch wings,Thai wings and Macaroni pie is sooooooo delicious. The next time I go I am going try the rest of dishes. If you want food that is well seasoned with taste, this is the place to go😋

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