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Brooklyn Moon Cafe

3.2 (394 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Muchly needed ccicktails, hanging with my sister and her Besty.
Nichelle W.

An an amazing day... Me, my sister subhana and her Besty Sonia met up with old friends and new friends this evening. Live music, Hot, warm and then windy air made for an amazing afternoon and evening. Stephanie was the perfect hostess and bar back.

fried chicken and waffles
Prudence M.

Brunch for the first time at Brookiyn Moon... Quick, randomly ordered recap: ---cute space ---mimosas for $1.99 (meh) ---long wait time for food (over 30 minutes and they weren't super crowded) ---friendly service ---no wait time for seating (2.30p on a Sunday) ---NO A.C. (it was 90 degrees and they were relying on a breeze? I was sweating profusely to the point my pants were wet when I got up to leave). ---Okay food. No real complaints; I just think I've come to the conclusion that "chicken and waffles" is overrated. (but I would go back and try other dishes.) ---I hear their wings are delicious.

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Pearl B.

Great place so happy to find this while walking in the area, stopped in for drinks. Freindly server , attentive even with being busy , moderate prices. We enjoyed margaritas and sea water . Delicious, recommend a visit when in area .

Whiting fish bowl
Lisette C.

I'm being generous here with this rating. Where do I begin??? First not one employee had a mask one. Oh, but there was hand sanitizer available. Upon arrival we waited for help to be seated. No one came over so we proceeded to seat ourselves. When we went to sit in a corner, we were told we could not there because were a party of two and the table sat four. The restaurant was practically empty at the time. Okay on to the food and service. The apple salad was very wet. It was drenched in dressing. The fish had absolute no seasoning with the exception of the lemon wedges on the side. The chicken was salty. The service was very slow. The bartender/waiter placed water on the table but never came around to refill our glasses. We literally almost died because it was over 90 degrees outside and no AC inside. So by now your wondering why the two stars. One star for the great house music playing and one star for decor. The restaurant had a cozy feel to it. I just wish the service and food was better.

Sea water
Carlton M.

Def a Brooklyn staple. Can't say much more about it. I've always loved this place. Went there when I was in Brooklyn recently. Was going it an event but decided to grab a bite to eat before going. I had the fish sandwich. It was delicious. And I think the drink I had was called Sea water. Good as well. If you're ever downtown Brooklyn I'd check it out. Always great service. The manager is real cool and sociable. As well as the server. Go check it out.

1 and done
George B.

This wonderful night we had in soul summit ended with the worse service ever. We arrived 9:31pm exact. There was 4 people,two of us order our meal before the waitress beasicallt ignored our request. She told us that she was putting in our orders , and she would be back momentarily.she came back at 9:59 to take the orders of our two other guest after trying to flag her down multiple times. She took our guest order then came back out 3 mins later and told us that the kitchens closed, and ask us did we still eat it to order drinks. we resentfully agreed,when the drink came out 10 mins later the ice was already melted and the drink tasted like apple sauce water. This was the literally the worse drink I've had in my life and one o the other guess agreed and concurred. When we made the issue known we were told by the other attendant/waitress/bartender that she was sorry but she didn't take the order. The most she collies do was apologize. 1 out of 5 Mr.B

Meal did not disappoint. The plates at one time housed jerk chicken and bbq chicken with greens and yams.
La S.

Mango margarita on the rocks $7 Happy hour 3-8p daily. Margaritas are $5. Lunch special orders also receive margaritas for $5 but menu is limited with a couple sandwiches. Mango margarita had kick. They do not play you with the alcohol. Jerk chicken leg quarter with Mac and cheese. The skin of the chicken was so flavorful. The Mac and cheese although good was missing something. The yams could have been a slight bit sweeter and the greens a little less vinegar but all in all I loved every bit of the meal. Also tried my friends bbq chicken breast and that also was a winner. Service impeccable. Spot is so chill and relaxing with good beats. Small interior but lots of seating and also bar seating. Both high top and low top tables. Pictures and decor with a photo of BIGGIE SMALLS. the hanging chandeliers add a touch of elegance. Seating in the front allows one to people watch. If seated towards the back it gives a close up to the stage. Meal comes with one side for $15.99 before tax.

Mango mimosa
Basia L.

I've came here twice- once for dinner and once for brunch. The flavors of the dishes I had were AMAZING. Not too salty and marinaded just right. It also doesn't make you feel too heavy and groggy. I wanted to give four stars but I'm giving five because the customer service made up for the overcooked chicken and the wait time. For dinner I had the BBQ chicken & mac. The chicken was over cooked- almost rubbery. I still ate the entire thing. We went during happy hour so we had about 12 drinks between us both (mango, guava, pineapple etc) For brunch- I had the fried chicken & mac. My girlfriend had the fish whiting and waffles. The whiting was very fishy- it wasn't my dish so it's not my business. My food was amazing. I had about 10 mimosas at **TWO DOLLARS each. Camille was a dream! We'll be back eventually.

Fried chicken and Mac n cheese
Lauren L.

I've always loved this spot and although they've made some renovations the menu is still delicious. They forgot my honey for my chicken but Brooklyn Moon still has some of the best Mac n cheese and fried chicken. The art work is all around and adds to the very comfortable, cool vibe of the restaurant

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Darrielle T.

Three stars is perfect for this spot . We came upon this restaurant by just walking around before a WNBA game and loved the black owned feel. It's a black/Caribbean Restaurant and it certainly gives that vibe . We went during the summer and it was very hot , no air conditioning, it felt like we were on a island dining, I'll say that lol. The food satisfied our hunger but wasn't something I would recommend as a "go to" , but for a quick bite to eat then it's perfect. The wings , cooked well, could use some wet condiments to occupy since they're dry. Whiting was very good, salmon tacos was expected, Salmon was as expected & macaroni & cheese was dry . Margaritas (we didn't get the Margs on happy hour) were weak but not the worst.

Guava Margarita = $4
Cassie V.

Unfortunately, this place is no longer suitable. They won't seat you if your whole party is there UNLESS the hostess knows you. 2/3 of my party was there. We were waiting on one more. The woman that walked in seconds before us was also waiting for someone - he seats her. Then tells me he knows her and that's why he disregarded their policy and sat her even though her whole party hadn't arrived. This policy is custom for a lot of restaurants and I get it, but if that's the policy, apply it to all. Don't be selective. And especially don't be selective in front of other customers and then tell them WHY you won't accommodate them. That's just bad business. Last straw for me.

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Food and drinks are awesome and highly recommended...Good & positive atmosphere with good reggae music...

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I love the jerk wings. Simply love them. My daughter needs them at least once a week.

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The food and drinks were excellent...the mac n cheese, grilled salmon and rum punch!!!

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3.9(1.1k reviews)
2.6 mi•Williamsburg - North Side
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Came here with a group of 5 for Saturday brunch. We had a reservation for soon after Kokomo opened…read moreand were seated fairly quickly. Service overall was a bit slow but good. Their playlist is great so vibes were on point. We all shared the lemon drop cocktail tower. It was super cute, tasty, fun, and did what it had to do for us pre-day party. For food, I tried the bao fish tacos and the crab curry gyoza. Both of these items were good but for the amount that comes with them it's pricy (you get 2 small bao tacos and 4 pieces of gyoza, both of which are $20-22 each). I liked the bao tacos the most because of the mixture of flavors and textures, including the excellently friend fish. The gyoza was different. It wasn't bad but I think I'm just used to crispy/fried gyoza vs these which were boiled/soft. My friends really enjoyed the crab fried rice. The fried sweet plantains were just ok to me; The batch we got were dry and not that sweet.

Most underrated: * gem in Williamsburg…read more * elite Caribbean dishes * romantic/date night spots * Caribbean brunch/lunch menu Service is impeccable. The couple who owns Kokomo deserve an award, if they don't have many already. The food is incredible. I've had both lunch and dinner. I can't say I have a favorite. But what stands out to me is: jerk chicken, mac and cheese, the lamb. Wait, my fave was the flatbread pizza with pasta and jerk chicken. My partner throughly enjoyed and raves about the oxtail. The mixed drinks were equally exceptional.

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4.6(185 reviews)
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I can't express how much I enjoyed my dining experience at Stella's. The staff were wonderful and…read moreinviting from the moment we walked in. The drinks were perfectly made nice, strong, and flavorful. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. The codfish fritters had to be my favorite, perfectly fried without being oily, just pure deliciousness. I ordered the Stella's Tasting, and it was more than enough food for two. My friends enjoyed their meals as well. Since it was my birthday, the staff came out and surprised me with a very delicious carrot cake. Moist, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. To top it all off, we were vibing to a really great playlist the entire time we ate. I will definitely be back!

We were craving Caribbean food and I've been curious about trying this spot out for a while so when…read moremy husband suggested it was an easy Yes! I had their passion fruit lemonade which was refreshing and not overly sweet. For my entree I ordered their oxtails and rice and peas on the side. Their oxtails were cooked perfectly, the meat was falling off the bones. I would like it to be a bit more spicy and some more Lima bean but maybe thats just my own preference. When I asked for some spice the server brought us some pepper sauce which was exactly what I needed! My sister tried their jerk wings and mac and cheese. Their Mac and cheese is WOW. Definitely recommend! I didn't try their wings but I tried the sauce that comes with the wings and it had a lovely kick to it. For dessert we shared the Plantain Paradise and the ice cream paired so great with the plantains. It was vanilla ice cream but didn't taste like regular vanilla ice cream.. it had a nice rich texture . Service was great, the music was nice and although it was a bit cold in there they had a blanket per table which I thought was a cool concept.

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3.5(26 reviews)
1.2 mi•Park Slope

Lunch pick up around 1 a.m. ish. Was welcomely greeted when…read moreI walked in to this small yet cozy eatery. I ordered a large Just (Jerk) Chicken with extra sauce. Escovitch fish meal which came with plantains, rice and peas, and spinach. Everything was still warm and tasty when I arrived home. The order was packaged nicely. Definitely, nice portions for the prices. Place is clean. Staff is friendly, informative, and service was amazing. It takes about 10 minutes for the fish since they make it to order. I will soon be back and may have them do some catering orders for me( usually order from the location on flatbush). Pop in if you ever get in the area and want some hot warming food.

Nice spot serving traditional Jamaican dishes. I know the other restaurants in Brooklyn, but this…read morewas my first time visiting this particular one. Upon arrival the restaurant is very clean, and the service was fast. There is a dine in area as well. The woman who took my order was very patient , and personable. I ordered a brown stew fish, cabbage and 3 small soups. Everything came out to about $49. The chicken soup was very good . The cabbage was also very good. The fish on the other hand was very salty and not worth the $20 charge (fish with no sides). I get it the area etc etc but for the price the food should be top notch. The other establishments are much better. Would I return.....I don't think so .

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Stew Oxtail with steam cabbage, spinach and fried plantain

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4.3(285 reviews)
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This has become one of my staple brunch spots to come to since they were located on union st. The…read moreambiance is beautiful spacious, with lots of light and movement. If you're looking for a great brunch spot with good vibes delicious food and good customer service try Flamingo you don't regret it. I love that they have tv's to keep folks entertained and music which is a combo of r&b and pop. Comfort food at its finest! Food : 5/5 I enjoy my food EVERY SINGLE time I come. The chef and owner is truly amazing and does such a phenomenal job with preparing the meals while being the owner and running the business. Service: 4/5 Staff are pleasant, friendly and very welcoming. Ambiance: 4/5 there is ample seating as well as a backyard patio for those who enjoy natural sunlight and want to be outside.

We were already big fans of Flamingo Baby at the old location, but honestly, the biggest problem…read morewas getting a table--the place was tiny. The new location fixes that without losing any of what made the original special. More space, better ambience in, and just an all-around better experience. The food is amazing, the staff is great, the music is always on point, and the crowd is full of beautiful people. It has that increasingly rare Brooklyn feeling: cool without trying too hard, lively without being annoying, and actually rooted in the neighborhood. I'm low-key scared to even write this review because we've started thinking of Flamingo Baby as our secret best brunch spot and I'd prefer to keep it that way. But I'm writing this review because we also want them to get their flowers and succeed. Great food. Good music. Beautiful people. Great energy. It feels like Old Brooklyn--and I mean that as the highest compliment. My big warning is that it's a new restaurant, with a small kitchen, doesn't take reservations yet and it still doesn't have a liquor license yet. You should be prepared to wait an hour for a table.

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4.2(243 reviews)
0.5 mi•Downtown Brooklyn
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As always, had to drop in and have my oxtail grilled cheese. Told my friend about it and had to…read moreshow her what she was missing haha! She loved it. We also tried the curry shrimp burger, I LOVED IT. The flavors were so well balanced and made me feel like I was actually in the Caribbean would definitely eat again. Service was fast and pleasant. As always they were busy and cheffin it up!

Listen, they had me at Oxtail Grilled Cheese! I've been wanting to try Fat Fowl ever since I saw a…read moresocial media post featuring this sandwich. And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! Fat Fowl is located inside a food hall, which is great because you get to explore and try delicious food from other vendors, too. I ordered the oxtail grilled cheese (because, duh! ), along with plantains. Everything was delicious! I was a little worried the sandwich might be too greasy or heavy, but it was just right. Absolutely no complaints here! Now, a few things to keep in mind if you plan to visit. The food hall was busy when I went, and finding a seat was a struggle. My advice? Divide and conquer! Have one person scout out seats while everyone else orders the food. Also, since it's a food hall, be prepared for noise. Between the different restaurants calling out orders and all the activity, it can get pretty loud. But shoutout to the cook controlling the music because whoever was on aux deserves a RAISE! That man kept the place JAMMING ! Next time I'm in Brooklyn, I'm definitely coming back. That oxtail grilled cheese has me in a chokehold already.

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