I absolutely loved this café! I was visiting town and discovered it because it was conveniently…read morelocated near my hotel, and I'm so glad I stopped in. The space is intimate and inviting, with warm décor that makes you want to linger. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, plus a charming open-air courtyard in the back that adds to the atmosphere. We enjoyed a few cocktails, some delicious food, and dessert, and everything was wonderful. It was the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring. If I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely be returning. A lovely little gem that I'd happily recommend!

Cafe Mogador is one of those rare nyc gems that was super popular in the 2010s when they first…read moreopened and has somehow maintained that popularity over more than the decade plus since. I went back for a weekday lunch recently and the food and atmosphere both hold up fabulously, so it makes sense why they've remained a brunch mainstay at both their East Village and Williamsburg locations. I enjoy that they serve their hot moroccan tea in a glass as is traditional, so you can see all the fresh mint leaves in your cup. I had tea like this multiple times a day during my trip to Morocco a few years back so sipping on this here took me back in time. I ordered a short stack of their blueberry pancakes which were very fluffy and delicious. They're not the kind of pancake with crispy edges, which are my preferred kind of pancake but I still found them satisfying. The moroccan eggs, which are two poached eggs in spicy stewed tomatoes and served with zahar pita is a delight. The pita is very fluffy and the zahatar adds such a nice fragrant spice to the bread. They used to serve this with potatoes but now those come at an additional charge but are well worth getting. The Williamsburg location also has pretty good wifi and they let me work on my laptop through my brief stay there. Kitchen was speedy too.

5/5 -- A Fantastic Upscale Greek Dining Experience in Greenpoint!…read more What a wonderful addition to Greenpoint! From the ambiance to the food and service, everything at An Arena was beautifully executed and genuinely exceeded our expectations. My partner and I walked by this place for two years since it opened and always told ourselves to give this place a try - especially since it's right next to apartment building! We came here to celebrate my partner's birthday with two of our friends, and it turned out to be the perfect spot for a special occasion. The menu had so many wonderful options, but the absolute star of the show was the lobster orzo! It was easily our favorite dish of the evening. The octopus was also delicious, as were the various appetizers we ordered. Everything was beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and incredibly satisfying. Beyond the food, what really stood out was the hospitality and attention to detail. I hadn't even explicitly mentioned that we were celebrating my partner's birthday, but the staff surprised him with a lovely sorbet dessert! It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the evening feel even more special. It's those little touches that really distinguish a great restaurant from a good one. The ambiance is another huge plus. It's a quieter, more upscale dining experience that's perfect for date nights, birthdays, or simply enjoying a nice dinner with friends and family without the chaos of some of the busier restaurants in the neighborhood. For fellow Greenpoint residents, the location is incredibly convenient, especially if you live in Greenpoint Central, 77 Commercial, 55 Commercial, Blue Slip, Bell Slip, The Dupont, or Eagle + West. It's wonderful to have a proper sit-down Greek restaurant within walking distance, particularly in an area where the immediate dining options can feel somewhat limited beyond casual eateries and bodegas. An easy 5/5 across the board! Between the excellent food, beautiful ambiance, attentive service, and thoughtful hospitality, we couldn't have asked for a better birthday dinner. We'll absolutely be returning and look forward to bringing more friends and family here. So happy to have a restaurant like this in our corner of Greenpoint!

My friends and I came here for dinner the other night, and we were curious about this place since a…read morefew of us have passed by it. We sat outside and the service was friendly and welcoming from the onset. The space itself is very nice with lots of dark wood and nice accents. We all ordered the NA prasino cocktail and a bunch of spreads and pita bread to share. We also ordered the honey roasted carrots to share, which were so yummy. As for our mains, we all ordered something different. We ordered the lobster orzotto, the shrimp skewers, the scallops and the lamb and everyone enjoyed what they got. I would definitely come back here again!

Food was amazing, very beautiful interior my server was Segundo 10/10!! Would definitely recommend…read morefor birthday

It was a beautiful atmosphere. I definitely felt like I was in Greece. The drinks were amazing. The…read morebar had a beautiful view. I must say the food was very good. The flavor and the portion size was great. Our waiter was amazing. I asked for a suggestions based off of the meal that I wanted to eat, and he was on point with his suggestion I was hesitant to order the risotto and when I say the risotto was amazing it definitely was. We had the lamb chops, scallops, french fries, and the scallops came with the risotto. Everything we ordered was amazing. The sauce with the lamb chops was so good that I had to order it to eat with my scallops on the side for appetizers. I had the zucchini and eggplant chips. OMG was it delicious you guys just have to go and try it.

Came here on a date 3 years ago and have been trying to find the place and remember the name ever…read moresince! Delicious food, wonderful service and the space is really cute with both indoor and outdoor seating :) I need to come back soon!

Food: We got the steak and the stuffed pasta. both were really good, however we asked for medium…read morewell and it came out very super raw. The steak was corrected quickly and i enjoyed the meal. My favorite was the pasta and the potatoes that came with the steak. Service: good, standard Ambiance: Nice, good mood lighting and nice exposed brick, but the ac vent was dripping on us

Everything about this place felt cool and effortlessly vibey. The staff was friendly, stylish, and…read moregenuinely great to chat with. I also loved that the artwork on the plates is a tribute to the owners' family--it was such a thoughtful, personal touch. This feels more like a cocktail bar that happens to serve great food, and I mean that in the best way. Every cocktail was expertly crafted and unique. The standouts were the Limoncello Milk Punch (my favorite!), the Mela Tini, and The Bialetti. The food was excellent, too. The Smashed Meatball Parm was a clever twist on the classic sandwich. The grilled romaine salad was next level, with crispy pancetta adding salty little bites of joy. The grilled wings weren't especially meaty, but they more than made up for it with their smoky, flavorful seasoning. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot. It's the kind of place that's perfect for starting the night with drinks and bites or ending the evening with one last great cocktail.

Review I'm truly so…read moreconfused why this spot has so many positive reviews. As a bar that is known for their cocktails, they definitely do not deserve to be in the top 50. Maybe Sunday is not the best night to go for the first time? The two stars are for some of the food and service, as Matt was a dream, but if you're looking for mind-blowingly-delicious cocktails and yummy Italian fare, go elsewhere. Felt like the bartender was in a bad mood and taking it out on the drinks, as anything that was built was over-shaken and flavorless. Everything tasted like watered down booze and the food seemed like an after thought. Puttanesca Martini, was the cocktail I was really looking forward to. Did not get all the flavours they tried to achieve, just tasted like tomato water. Was sincerely disappointing. Don Fanucci should've been an interesting take on a manhattan, but was definitely shaken, not stirred, and tasted like watery bourbon. No hints of thyme or apricot, even think the olive oil was forgotten. Was the least favourite and most undrinkable of the night. Sardinian Nights sounded refreshingly delightful, was excited for the plum and pandan flavours, but again just tasted like a lot of soda with a splash of rye. Beet Busdown actually had some flavour, didn't get any of the beet or balsamic, but was at least drinkable. Gemma's Sauce and the Limoncello Milk Punch were the best of the night, but I'm sure both were batched and 3 oz poured over ice, so saved from being over-done/over-shaken. Was also bummed to not try the Arancino, they were out and didn't have them available until the next day, so we opted for the Ossobuco Croquettes, don't. The charred cipollini was the best part of the dish, the pesto trapanese extremely needed for the VERY dry croquettes. The Grilled Baby Romaine and the Rigatoni all' Amatriciana were the highlights of the night, food-wise, but that's not saying much. I was really looking forward to trying this spot but overall was just too expensive for what it was. Can get much better cocktails and Italian fare elsewhere.

Great place for Persian food! Got the kashk bademjoon, babari, tahchin, and fensenjoon to share…read more Fensenjoon had such a great sauce and duck was cooked well with crispy and juicy bits that made it delicious. The kashk bedemjoon was delicious and paired well with the babari. Tahchin was crispy and was glad we ordered it to eat with the fensenjoon. Would definitely come back for more dishes. Service was fast and great! Inside is dimly lit, perfect for a date night.

This place was good! I'm going to be honest- I wasn't expecting contemporary Persian dishes when I…read morecame here with my family. I was expecting traditional food, so if thats what you're looking for this might not be the spot to fix that craving. Despite that everything was cooked super well and the dishes were yummy! We got the fesenjoon, koobideh burger, and fish. One thing I'd definitely come back here for is all the appetizers. I feel like all the appetizers were so tasty and I'd love to come for a happy hour vibe next time

Food here was pretty good. We went here for a celebration and they were very nice about it. The…read moredrinks were really good and we did their summer bbq menu and tried stuff off the bbq. The portions were good and it tasted good Service was good here. The servers were nice and attentive. The restaurant is small but, I'm glad we didn't go on a busy time. The place is a little pricey based off looking at their actual menu.

I tried Boro Brine's tasting menu a couple months ago, and it's still one of the best dinners I've…read morehad in NYC. They just launched a $60 summer prix fixe menu that's a great intro if you've been wanting to check them out, and I also got to be one of the first to try their NEW lobster roll! Chef Mark Nobello walks you through each dish and its inspiration, blending filipino, korean, and japanese flavors throughout the menu. The seasoning and dressings are what really stood out to me. The ambiance and hospitality are 100000/10! I've already recommended many of my friends to visit Boro Brine. This might be one of those spots I'd love to visit every season! Summer Prix Fixe Menu $60 ＊ Focaccia with anchovy inspired by the chef's childhood nightmare of eating canned fish... except he turned it into something I'd happily eat every day. ＊ We picked wagyu tartare and bluefin tuna to start - the green tofu mousse and shrimp chips were incredible, but I actually liked the tuna even more as it was so refreshing and summer-coded with tangy finadenne sauce. ＊For the mains, we had the pork collar and king salmon -- the pork collar was confited overnight and unbelievably tender, and the fermented plum compote and crispy kale made it even better; the 2-day dry-aged king salmon was good, but the pork was the clear winner. ＊The desserts were MIND BLOWING - the warm pandesal with icy fior di latte and sweet-tart strawberries blew me away...and the olive oil cake with huckleberry compote felt bright and tropical, and I still loved their mascarpone gelato. Add-ons: Their elevated filet-o-fish ($25) with white kimchi and tartar ruined the fast food version for me. It's so good and signature for a reason! The nee lobster roll ($33) is so worth it for the price, as they source the lobster from Greenpoint Fish & Co, and the tarragon aioli makes it stand out from every other lobster roll I've tried. Bonus points for the house-made sea salt chips, and add caviar +$25 if you're feeling extra.

We came with a large group, but the restaurant was very accommodating and friendly! The cocktails…read morewere amazing and the food was delicious. The portions were big, so mostly everyone was able to share in pairs. We finished the night with some sushi rolls that were perfect for sharing around the table.

Went for 2026 restaurant week but the deal was just ok. They ran out of sesame and matcha ice cream…read morewhich was disappointing. Also the wagyu option was an additional 45. Drinks were great and the steaks were delicious. The ambiance is nice although the place is small. Amazing service though! Food came on time and waitress knew exactly when to check in (this is a special skill imo). Worth a trip when in the neighborhood. May be I will come back to try the other interesting items in the menu although prices are a bit on the higher end.