Anyway Cafe is a little getaway for me, a place I resort to when I'm in the mood to drink and talk as oppose to drinking and dancing or heading into the city. It's such a pleasant dim-lighted cafe with standard priced drinks and great food. The staff makes it even more sweet. I love the Sauteed Shrimp with Dill Cream Sauce on Angel Hair; if your looking for something light, their salads are delicious. They offer premium liquors by the carafes, allow smoking after 11pm, aaaand the complimentary bread with herb butter is soooo delightful - I can feast on that alone and have done so. For me, there's no better place to get wasted with your girls locally, it's a 10min ride home for me. For a date, I'd say it's cheesy, j/k it depends on you, lol ; ] read more

It's located right by the Q train stop and it's a breath of fresh air in a dingy area of Sheepshead bay. We ordered the mozzarella and tomato appetizer and the chocolate fondue for dessert- both were pretty good, I mean it's hard to mess up cheese, tomatoes, & olive oil and fruit w/ chocolate. My lychee infused vodka martini was strong- they don't eff around with vodka in this place. I usually have two drinks when I'm out but one was enough this time. Good place to hang out if you don't feel like venturing out of Southern Brooklyn. read more

I frequent all three cafe's to see the great Jennifer Jade Ledesna perform. It's always a treat to make your way to this quiet corner (which is normally bustling during the day), only to find yourself steps from some soothing, live music. The place is really cute, with simple, but beautiful decor. Much like their Manhattan Beach location, the menu gets to the point with great options for all types. Don't forget to give their vodka infusions a try! The device is located right on the bar and it looks like modern art in its own right. read more

Ok I totally love this place. Admittedly the fact that it's a short walk from my place helps, but its amazing nontheless. They make the best martinis I have ever had. They have amazing infused vodka! I've eaten there quite a few times both at the bar and at the tables - and would recommend the bar. The service is faster and better. The blintzes, calamari, sandwiches are really really delicious. All very fresh and simple and well made. They have a live jazz singer with accompaniment most nights so it can get a little loud if you're sitting too close, but the music is pretty good so it's worth it. Let's not forget - some of the bartenders are really cute, and my friend insists on coming here regularly so that she can make eyes at one of them. Definitely stop in if you're in the area! read more

This is a pretty laid back place, with live music at night, and delicious food. Their drinks are great and strong too. I think I've tried almost every dish on their menu and I've never been disappointed. They give fresh bread and herb butter with most entrees, which is to die for. Sometimes I want to go there just for their butter alone. I consider it a bit pricey, considering it's not Manhattan, but their delicious food, drinks, and great ambience/decor always brings me back. read more

One of the best dinners I've had in a long time! I had the mozzarella and tomato salad and their grilled salmon. It was absolutely delicious! It was mouth watering, and I finished every last bite (which rarely ever happens) I had a bloody Mary and it was a very spicy well made cocktail. The ambiance here is just sweet! Its dark. Reds, browns, blacks. Its cool, its sultry, and jazzy. The candle light adds a nice pizazz! Late night they have live jazz performances, it was really great, almost a kind of New Orleans classy bar feeling. The food is amazing once again! I was so shocked. Great service and experience. read more

As much as I want to not like this place, because of my aversion to anything on this side of Brooklyn, its trully the only good spot around these parts, and one that is worth going to especially if you aren't in the mood to go to the city or Williamsburg. The service here is great, and friendly They have live music playing, which is a very pleasant surprise The interior is nice and almost speakeasy-esque, with dim lighting. The food is pretty good, I have had several items here and was never disappointed. Some highlights: The lychee martinis are on point here The steak sandwich is delicious The chicken salad is great The calamari are delicious as well Overall great place and a good go to spot, my only wish is that it there was a bit less of a Russian crowd at times, you could call me a self hating Soviet lol read more

This used to be my favorite place in Brooklyn. I had a 5 star rating for it before. But the service has declined significantly, although has made a slight recovery recently. But still not what it was. You get what you ordered, but the service style is a bit cold. As for what they're known for, the skirt steak, they've been out of it the last 3 out of 5 times I've gone. I used to live in BK so if they didn't have the steak it wasn't that big of a deal. Now I travel from far just to go there and for there to be no steak is annoying. Yes, I do care ahead. But I don't speak Russian, so you're lucky if you can talk to someone. If you do, they're not always honest. 2 of the 3 times that I found there to be no steak I called ahead to make sure there was. There was not when I got there. They're not a huge place with massive turnover so the likelihood that they ran out by the time I got there is very slim. Lastly the busboy and waitress told me the distributor ran out of skirt steak and won't have it for a while. We're in NYC, you can get anything you need anytime you need to. Figure it out guys, don't want to have to find another favorite place. read more

I like this place MUCH better than their Manhattan Beach location. The decor and ambiance is really great. Authentic and makes a nice impression with exposed brick walls and a giant Russian traditional samovar in the corner. This place is also great because they have live music performance every evening after 9. Service is quick and friendly. Food and drinks were good. I enjoyed my lemon chicken and wild dark cherry martini. Prices are fair. Overall, a nice place for an evening of dining. read more

Great ambiance. very cozy and romantic place, but not too roomy. Live music and great drinks. Food is not bad at all, I really enjoy their Shrimp salad. Service at times leaves to desire more, but I recommend the place. read more

I love Anyway. Probably my favorite cafe in all of Sheepshead Bay. I promise you won't find a spot that's anything like it! I visit frequently for the best lychee and dirty martinis. You can't go wrong with literally any of the items on the menu. Grilled chicken or shrimp Cesar salad, skirt steak, chicken paillard and the salmon have been a staple in my diet since the age of 15. It's consistently friggin good. Their garlic herbal butter is quite nice. read more

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Great food and the infused vodka is amazing! A must try. I recommend getting a flight of 3 to sample the different flavors

I wouldn't come here for the food, but it is a nice and cozy bar -- though drinks are a bit expensive! However, since there's nothing else nearby, it is definitely a great spot to have in the neighborhood. read more

Tried my favorite apple Martini and it was delicious .. I was not crazy about watermelon one cause it was a little bit sweet for me and tasted like a candy.. Great ambience and nice live music playing on Friday night. The place was jammed but with decent crowd. I can't comment on food as I have not tried any. read more

Anyway Cafe - Watermelon Martini - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

After midnight gathering in this place with friends was so enjoyable.we love the place and fried calamari.and of course waitress (blonde cute lady )was friendly and professional.thanks for hospitality. As an opinion; wine glasses shouldn't be that much tick and heavy. Good luck. read more

Unexpected sanctuary near Sheeps's Head Bay. House infused vodka and great martinis. The space is so comfortable and cozy you really need to stop in and make the staff laugh. They are part of the atmosphere. So glad we happened here. And the music, even on a Monday night, is goooood. read more

What an amazing restaurant/bar this is, I recently had my birthday party there and was very impressed with the food, with the amazing martinis which they are known for and most of all the staff, Anastasia the manager took very good care of us, Iggy the waiter was amazing and very attentive, they had an amazing jazz singer and guitarist for entertainment, I highly recommend this place to everyone for a fun evening or an intimate date night read more

Was a great experience! I loved the interior. It's a little pricey for my but the atmosphere and the knowledge of the staff made the experience excellent. Will be coming back for more that's for sure! read more

Fun date spot if you want to get your date f*cked up on vodka! Dimly lit, sits below the sidewalk, live music sometimes. Tons of infused vodka flavors, try them all, even the weird ones! Order food! Not because it's particularly fantastic, but because you'll need it to walk out of here. read more

Calamri are soft and good. The mojito and long island iced tea is also great. Cranberry juice just as usual. The live music seems a bit loud, but with time you accustom to the change and you actually enjoy it. Late at night, the background music has good vibes. The crowd is nice, mainly russians. I enjoyed my time. I will definitely go back. read more

My wife Alicia and I just recently ate here for the first time at this great romantic Cafe restaurant I sure would Natalie was great she was very professional very curious and explain the menu at this was our first visit the food is outstanding the service is great and this life music after 9 p.m. We will definitely be back shortly at this place is a must go to place read more

If you are looking for some exquisite food with impressive combinations- this is the place! Anyway Cafe used to be a very popular place among Russian community, and still is. It has a very authentic interior, that immediately sets the mood and relaxes the customers. The service is very obsequious and nice. What's more pleasant, they really know their menu and food and are able to give good advice on the selection. Their food is absolutely stunning. I had duck Raviolli, which were cooked perfectly and dresses with a very delicious frutty sause. I also had their avocado salad, which had a rich flavor and tastes like an actual dish, and not just the appetizer. They also have a good selection of soups and cocktails. Their bar is very very impressive. The only little problem I had is that it's relatively dark inside, which brings down the effect of the interior and for this particular place, for whatever reason, creates a bit depressing atmosphere. read more

The place is total garbage. Waited 15 minutes for someone to acknowledge us and be sited, another 20 minutes to order two drink. After 40 minutes of waiting for a French Martini and a Moscow Mule we left. NO DRINK. Did the waitress fly to France or Moscow? read more

Great martinis, amazing food! Great place for a happy hour with the girls or a date. Steak sandwiches and deserts are to die for! read more

I like the Live Music and atmosphere inside. The food was just okay, but it's a fantasy place to have a drink with friends. I am so glad to have this place in Brooklyn. :) read more

I really love this place! Martinis are the best in here, and my favorite food is Cesar salad and mussels. The bartender (and also a manager) is a nicest girl ever, very friendly and welcoming, as much as the rest of the stuff. read more

Stopped in for a drink after work. Between walking in at the end of happy hour and getting a free beer for mentioning their Yelp promotion, my tab for two beers was surprisingly small. The live music is catchy, and the bar looks like something out of an older movie. If I didn't live three hours away, I'd probably be there more often. read more

They had live jazz, the place was very clean, romantic and the food was great. Thought it was little bit expensive but the experience was great. read more

Terrible bartenders!!! Drinks are expensive ($14) and are not worth it: they are way below average, refills are not offered, attitude is like.. idk.. I don't expect strangers on the street to talk to me like that. Note to the owner: if you want to stay competitive as you should, these girls need to go, they are hurting your business more than they bring. I am sure that there are few good moments like life music, crowd but service... ouch. I do not recommend this place. As customers especially paying that premium, we deserve better, and there is better.. muuuuuuch better. read more

Always good, skirt steak is amazing, music different and refreshing. Recommended.

Good place near by to relax with beer or organic stewed fruit... you cant meet some one, cant take some girls, only listen live music and make choose what to drink... Beer is a lot for choise ... read more

A very nice place that I occasionally visit. Today was the first time I tried calamari, and I didn't expect much from an appetizer, but it was mind blowing. The chef is probably a genius. The waiters are also very nice. read more

A very nice cafe. I celebrate my birthday with my friends there, and all we ordered all was very tasty. They have different kinds of drinks. We try shampagne- it was very very... I'll never. Forget it. The best one I tried. They made me a big surprise for my party. Thanks them a lot read more

Food is mediocre at best. Desserts are awful! Service and atmosphere are great. I would recommend this place for casual date night for drinks. read more

Had dinner there with friends. Cozy place, just across the street from subway entrance, not crowded at all (that was on Thursday evening). Quick service, friendly waiters. Horseradish infused vodka was a hit with everyone. On a downside, they didn't stock a few beers listed on the menu. Food was ok, sausage & cabbage dish had same spicy sausages, no option to choose a different kind (a non spicy version) of it. read more

This is a BAR review, not the Cafe/Food. The decor and the atmosphere here in this bar is quite nice w/ live music; thats where the three stars come from. The tap beer selection here is very slim; a choice of Pilsner or Stella. The price of a pint of beer in this place is $12.00. Thats where this place loses two stars. I had two beers on a Saturday night and spent $26.00 [w/ tips]. That is a little steep considering that a same pint of beer cost me $7.00 at the Boat in downtown Brooklyn. Fair warning; expensive beer. cheerio read more

Unpleasant experience with a visiting this bar on Valentine's Day! Was waiting for my order of a dish for more than half hour!,,,, Was starving and my girlfriend got so disappointed with this dinner. Hope to pick up a date place more careful next time. Not approved. read more

I enjoy the live music here. South Brooklyn has a number of restaurants and cafes that have a live band while you drink or dine and this is one of the better ones! The food here is pretty good, starting from the warm bread served with green garlic butter, shrimp scampi, skirt steak, chicken paillard, the burger and their grilled chicken Cesar salad with shrimp or with chicken. Service is good and drinks are made strong. I recommend this location as in the summer parking can be a challenge at the other location in manhattan beach. read more

Nice, relaxing atmosphere, very attentive service, tasty food and drinks. The skirt steak, lemon brandy chicken and braised lamb were all very good. The drinks were varied and reasonably priced. I recommend the mules (Moscow or Kentucky) and the mango & cucumber martinis. read more

Great martini menu! Mellow ambiance. Needs better music! Great place to have conversations.