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    4.0 (65 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Baklava
    Will N.

    Dined in for a large group dinner and we each ordered the Ramadan special ($45 pre-set 4-course meal). Huge serving sizes! Not everything pictured but the dishes were so large that we thought it was for table sharing. But they're actually individual servings. The soup and appetizer plate is a great start. Nice little munchies. The main meat platter has a tasty array of meats but 3/4 were more dry than I hoped. Baklava is sweet and yummy finish. The staff were very accommodating for working with and fitting all the food on our table of 12.

    Mansaf
    Zane A.

    Excellent Palestinian food in Brooklyn. Nice mix of traditional home cooked dishes and more contemporary spins on Mediterranean food. Lively environment, clean restaurant and great service. We ordered the cold mezze platter, mixed shawarma plate, and mansaf.

    Christian Z.

    Frequent Ayat on multiple occasions. Came as a walk in with 4 people to last minute reservation of 8 to a large group resy with 15. They were always quick to accommodate. The food constantly is amazing. The olive oil is flavorful. The serving sizes are worthwhile. And the services and ambiance of the restaurant is great. I always bring my friends and family when they visit

    Tiffany C.

    The food at Ayat is consistently amazing - I used to frequent their Bay Ridge location and decided to take my friends to Bushwick for a taste of Palestinian food. Large portions with bold flavors, you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. I did notice that the menu here is a bit different from the Bay Ridge location, so I'm unsure if menus vary between each restaurant. My one issue with this restaurant is the service. The staff is dismissive, and it took 30 minutes to attempt to flag someone down for the check - then another 15 to try to grab a to-go container before angrily walking up to the counter and locating it ourselves. They all seem young and like a close knit friend group, prioritizing conversations about their personal lives over serving customers. We noticed multiple tables around us experiencing the same, which was disheartening.

    Spicy Chicken Kebab SM
    Yuna C.

    Walked in ~8pm with a party of five and got seated within ~20-30 minutes! There's more seating (and quiet) downstairs. The Mezze Filistini was a crowd favorite - while I couldn't have the muhammarah (contains walnuts), I really enjoyed the freshness of the baba ganoush, creaminess of the hummus, tartness of the labneh.

    Mansaf w/ lamb shank
    andy l.

    This was one of my favorite meals of the trip. Ayat serves Palestinian food and it's a beautiful restaurant. Service was warm and the server had great recommendations. We loved the mezze sampler (eggplant, hummus, and yogurt sauce were the best), pizzawarma, and above all, the mansaf w/ lamb shank (incredibly tender). Highly recommend checking this spot out, also byob.

    Mansaf French Fries Salmon Kebab

    This was my first time at this Ayat location, and I had a nice experience. The restaurant was beautiful, clean, and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. The lighting was perfect, the temperature was comfortable, and it wasn't overly loud, making it easy to enjoy our meal and conversation. The service was excellent. The staff seated us in the back, which gave our family extra space and privacy with our kids. We were near the restroom and stairs, but it wasn't an issue at all. The food was impeccable, as always. The hibiscus tea was incredibly refreshing, and my toddler enjoyed the lemonade. We ordered the mezze platter, which was generous enough to fill us up. The mansaf was delicious, the meat was tender, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the yellow rice and broth. We also had the salmon, which came with a fresh salad, rice, and a flavor bomb toum garlic sauce. Staff did not rush us at all, and were nice. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience. Great food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

    Baklava
    Rachel G.

    Ayat, can only be described as a euphoric dining experience. This restaurant has quickly become a favorite among friends in the city. The atmosphere is incomparable, cozy enough for conversation but busy enough to hear the laughter and joy around you. The food is indescribable, beautifully seasoned with unforgettable flavor. The staff is also incredibly kind, and very thoughtful in their service. Some menu highlights were the halloumi watermelon salad (truly life changing), the Pistachio Paradise Pizza, and the Chicken Shawarma. All dishes were amazing, but these were each unforgettable. Ayat is the spot to go if you want a unique and outstanding experience in a homey environment with beautiful ambiance. This is a must try restaurant, I'll be taking every visitor I have!

    Hummus
    Sam S.

    An excellent Palestinian restaurant right across from the park. Lots of seating with street views. Service is friendly but slow, which means that they take their time making the food. Free corkage and bread. We tried the hummus, which was very good, and Fried Haloumi, which was excellent. For entree, we had the Lamb Ouzi, which was excellent, others had BBQ Chicken and Kebabs and they said that it was good. The lamb was perfectly cooked and spiced and fell off the bone. The accompanying rice with ground meat, spices and almonds was excellent.

    Shrimp Kebab
    Sabrina T.

    The ambiance was very nice and their menus are so cute ! I ordered the shrimp Kebab and it was a good portion size. I will say Ive had better rice and shrimp flavor wise but overall 3.5/5. They don't have liquor but it's BYOB so thats cool! Theres a liquor store near by if you are into that vibe. I had a lemon based drink that was super refreshing. If you're in the neighborhood i'd check it out.

    Pizzawarma
    Anna P.

    Came here with my bf on a weekday right at opening time. We were the only customers there but service was slow and waited over 20 mins for appetizers. Ordered hummus and the hot app mix. Shortly after the apps came out, my bf's entree came out right behind it. He ordered the pizzawarma. Sadly the meat inside it was dry. I ordered the lamb ouzi for my main dish but that didn't make it to table until my bf was done with his entree. The lamb dish had nice presentation but lacked in flavor. Packed most of it to go because I got too full nibbling on apps waiting for it to come out.

    Zaatar Margarita
    Jacklynn K.

    I've been wanting to try Palestinian food for some time now. Ayat has been all over my feed lately. The interior was beautiful. We ordered the hot appetizer mix to start and the zataar margherita. Both were fire. I had the chicken shawarma platter which was so big and super flavorful. There was enough to bring home. Servers were attentive and polite. I would love to come back soon to try other foods!

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    TJ J.

    10/10 no notes! Amazing food. Great service, even though there was one waiter for Sunday brunch service he held it down with the busier! Beautiful restaurant and a breath of fresh air on Knickerbocker Ave. This place is also BYOB!!! We will definitely be back. Go here!!!

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    10 months ago

    Overpriced, nasty bathrooms, took 30 minutes for bread, and apparently allows dogs at tables

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    10 months ago

    Great food and staff. Bit of a long wait time so plan accordingly, but otherwise I always enjoy visiting.

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    Bernie's

    Bernie's

    4.4
    (206 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    we ordered three items:…read more 1. cheeseburger with fries 2. caesar salad 3. chicken parm all were excellent. I loved that the cheeseburger had crispy lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and cheese. The mix of a thousand island type sauce with ketchup made this burger a 10/10. The sesame bun gives the burger a great softness with all the other textures. + the fries gave me the feeling of an elevated mcdonald's fry! caesar salad was perfect. Lots of lettuce, not overly anchovy and just the croutons were soft and crisp at the same time? very much enjoyed how big of a portions all of these items were. chicken parm sauce was tangy and had good flavoring with the perfect melted cheese on top of the soft but crisp edges of the chicken. i'd highly recc all three items we got! service was quick once we got seated and was nice to be outside in the warm weather.

    Bernie's was a class act of a little establishment and I see why it has the Williamsburg region by…read morestorm. No reservations, only walk up to get your name on a list. The staff are all high class. All the seats feel like they're made just for you, there's a real feel of nostalgia like going to an old diner with your family in this place. The burger is a must try. Probably up there with some of the best slept on burgers in the city. Personally for me the highlight was the vinegar chicken with the vinegar sweet pepper shallots. These peppers have been so good that we've been trying to find them all over the city going into every little local market that we could find in hopes of coming across them again. Not sure how they make them or what they do, but it's an insanely unique experience that I've only had a dish like this at Bernie's.

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    Taste of Heaven

    Taste of Heaven

    4.7
    (322 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    This unassuming little spot was very well rated and it was one of the few soul food spots that…read morestood out in a few online lists and FB groups. So..... we went and totally understand the hype. As soon as you walk in, you can smell the amazing dishes and you can literally feel the love they put on each plate as they serve the guests. I almost don't want to share this review for fear that the line may get longer but this restaurant is now one of the few that I recommend you go out of your way to try and enjoy. Their menu is classically simple but made with an abundance of care and no shortcuts in their cooking. As you are seated you are welcome to place your order in the front of the glass display, they cook everything in house and sometimes they run out of the specials so don't sleep on getting there on time. We ended up getting their lunch specials and picked one main and two sides. I know my girl loves Ox Tails and ended up getting the last plate with some candied yams and Mac and cheese. Let me tell you, we cleaned the plate and it was finger licking good!!! The jerk ribs were amazingly tender and fall off the bone. All of the sides were well portioned and absolutely flawless. Don't come here if you're on a diet there is only one way to enjoy this restaurant and it's to just dive in. FYI - you will need a nap after your meal. This place just hits your tastebuds differently; it doesn't just leave an impression, its mind shattering good. You will sing after the meal - happy dancing the whole time as you're eating.

    Customer service is 5 stars and phenomenal…read more But I'm here to talk about the food. I wanted to love it so much especially since TikTok critic/MMA fighter Keith Lee visited them in 2023, but my experience was not like his. I want to say that online reviews are almost about accurate. They were out of cold salads and collard greens which was an issue for other customers at times as well. No problem, they were super helpful and offered an alternative but not a good one. I had steamed vegetables that mashed in my mouth like mashed potatoes when I took a bite. I did end up going to another spot for collard greens and potato salad because you can't have soul-food without that. I had the rib dinner with mac n cheese and yams and a tiny piece of complimentary cornbread. The ribs definitely taste amazing but they don't take off the membrane in the back which is slimy and gross. I left that part behind. The yams were sweet and good BUT.....that mac n cheese is NOT soul-food Mac n cheese. Here's the thing I figured out, they use such little cheese but season the noodles very well that you don't truly notice unless you love mac n cheese, which I do, so I noticed it lacked so much cheese but had seasoned noodles. The rib dinner was a 3/5 because ribs were great but sides needed help. I had rice and peas as an additional side and fried wings. The wings were ATROCIOUS! I ate the smallest one and didn't eat the rest. How can you serve such huge feathered wings like that? It was a nightmare. The feathers being on it turned me off. This tells me they don't make their food with care, they move quick to be one and done and I want my food cooked with love and care. They were also frozen wings that were thawed and seasoned, I know the difference. The rice and peas were okay 3/5 as well. Overall the food was not worth the hype. Customer service was beautiful for sure but the food was not it.

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    Stowaway

    Stowaway

    3.9
    (76 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Went here for brunch and here's the scoop. This location is very quaint and cozy. If you're for…read morebrunch prepare for a bit of a wait (waited about 20-30 mins for a table) but there was available seating at the bar. The Hen House Breakfast was very tasty and filling. Not only did it include chicken and pancakes but came with eggs your way and a hash brown. The chicken biscuit was delicious, a pillowy biscuit with a tasty chicken middle. This location doesn't do bottomless drink. Opt for the strawberry mimosa that was good and a French 75 that was crafted with love.

    I have heard a lot about Stowaway and wanted to come here and see for myself what the fuss is…read moreabout. I also heard of their $1 happy hour oysters, which is always a draw for me, so dining here was a natural choice. The establishment looks pretty unassuming from the outside, but as soon as you walk in, you are transported in time to a cozy, vintage themed café with a small bar and a few tastefully scattered tables. I glanced over the raw oysters on another table and was very unimpressed by their miniature size. Also, unlike what their website states, the happy hour oysters are actually $1.50 each, which I found slightly annoying and maybe they should work on updating their website. Instead of going the raw route, I ordered the charbroiled oysters off the happy hour menu to start. I also heard their hush puppies are really famous and so I wanted to give them a try as well. For my main entrée, I saw another patron with a chicken sandwich and I ordered it. The hush puppies were really good, slightly on the sweet side with a fluffy corn batter, crunchy exterior. The dipping sauce that came on the side was actually a molasses butter, which was to die for. I do think that the hush puppies were a little bit on the greasier side, I could see that the insides had soaked in some oil which is never good for a fried item. They should probably work on frying these at a better temperature to keep the dish light and not as greasy. The chicken sandwich I was expecting from the looks of it for the chicken fillet to be meatier and thicker, but, when I bit into it, it was a lot more breading than I thought it would be with very little chicken. The side of pickles that came with the sandwich were absolutely delicious and really held a sandwich together because all that grease really needed a solid pickle to cut through it and these pickles did exactly that. I would love if they served even more of those on the side with the sandwich. The salad that came on the side of my sandwich was bright, well seasoned and delicious and not drowning and olive oil, which I appreciated. The charbroiled oysters were honestly a disappointment. This is a dish that probably would've worked well if they were using larger size oysters, but the topping to oyster ratio was just really off. The whole thing was extremely salty and the sauces on the oysters completely overpowered the oyster flavor. These were served with sourdough bread, which was a nice touch because the bread carries the sauce from the oysters very well. The oysters themselves had a lot of grease and then the toasted bread was also very greasy. I think that's one thing that I really did not like about this place is that their food was EXTREMELY GREASY. Normally food with fried components is not supposed to be this heavy but having this meal actually made me feel ill afterwards, and I only ate half of everything and had mad leftovers. I hope that they can improve on certain things based on my feedback. Service was friendly, it's a small space and it's not too hard to get a server's attention. I think their menu has so much potential. If they could just make a few need changes to elevate the quality of their food, this would be easily a five star establishment.

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    FRIED CHICKEN THIGH Large Grade AA chicken Thigh southern fried and served on a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit. Served with Bread n butter
    FRIED CHICKEN THIGH Large Grade AA chicken Thigh southern fried and served on a fresh baked buttermilk biscuit. Served with Bread n butter
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    Sunday In Brooklyn

    Sunday In Brooklyn

    4.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Sure it's a little pricey but the quality and service justify it!…read more We enjoyed our early dinner in December 2025 at the holiday pop up here. The drinks were creative and fantastic! Try at least two of them when you visit. The ambiance was also on point...not too over the top holiday cheer, but still a lot of interesting decor and details to look at. The server and hostess were top notch, helping explain their favorite items and what may fit our taste. Food: 4/5 Drinks: 5/5 Decor for holidays: 5/5 Service 5/5 Value: 4/5

    Please visit in person. It's an entirely different experience. I wanted a fancy brunch for myself…read more So I ordered the French toast bites (incredible), scrambled eggs (good!), and cold brew with oat milk and brown sugar. Not all restaurants should deliver. And sadly, this is one. Sustainable packaging is great until it's not. Sub the scrambled eggs were melting into the box when they arrived. And had they arrived a moment later, they would have seeped through the box. Fine. I'll just get them out of the box, onto a real play. Ha. They must have been added to the box while they were fresh off a hot pan. A good amount was welded to the box. Annoying, but fine. And then the brew arrived without sugar or (paid for) oat milk. They hate me. It's ok, I'll just drink it black. And that's where 2 stars get knocked off. Worst tasting coffee ever. Cold brew is supposed to be smooth, with very little acid. This was extremely sour! As if it was made previously and had been sitting around for a couple of days. It took me a minute to realize how bad it was. And suffering as a result. Intense stomach pains and tummy issues. From coffee. Smh. I will probably eat there, in person. But I will never trust their cold brew again. Or delivery.

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