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    Roll-N-Roaster

    4.0 (1.5k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Elizabeth R.

    Visited 7/17/26 First time being in NY, visiting my cousin in Brooklyn & Roll N Roaster is down the street. Seems like real local classic, very nostalgic feeling - need more restaurants like this all over! -Had roast beef sandwich with grilled onions, fries (uniquely kinda made - great with cheese!!), pizza & strawberry lemonade (didn't get pics) -Was in NY for 4 days, had RNR twice lol RNR being open till 1/2am & having quite a few different options is really nice & doesn't break the bank. Restaurant is also big, plenty of seating. Great for late night grabs or afternoon lunch! Sandwich was very tasty, pizza was good, that's strawberry lemonade was delicious!!! Definitely next time I'm in Brooklyn, stopping at RNR

    Roast beef sandwich, steak sandwich, cheeseburger, fried chicken, and pizza
    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 6 Decor: 7 Value: 10 Overall: 8 I rarely update my reviews, but this place needs to be recognized as the Brooklyn institution that it is. They say some things age like fine wine, and I believe this restaurant falls in that category. After 55 years, this family oriented fast food shop known for its famous roast beef sandwich and other popular greasy goodness is still standing. I swung by recently for my usuals and glad to report that everything still tasted the same, just slightly more pricey year after year as expected. My regular order has always been the Roast Beef w/ Cheese, which was maybe $4 when I first tasted it over 25 years ago. It is now $9.45 or $.50 less for no cheese. Regardless, the roast beef (medium) is still tender and juicy, piled on top of a soft and pillowy, freshly made bread that's been dunked in a bath of delicious beef gravy. The ooey gooey cheese makes it complete for me. Everything else is solid. Nothing fantastic or worth driving out of your way for. Don't come here looking for the best version of everything on the menu. However, if in the neighborhood, this place is an inexpensive experience that brings you back in time, when the world was less complicated and a night out with family meant a delicious trip to a local restaurant like Roll-N-Roaster. Enjoy it for what it is and you'll have a good time.

    Valentina V.

    Service and food always great , been a long time customer for years and it's always my go to for a late night pick up , no matter what time you go food is always great on the fourth after heading back home super late stopped to get food for the family and I on the way back home so delicious I ordered myself the shrimp and my kids got the chicken tenders and my s/o got the steak sandwich, if this is your first time going please try the roast beef although I did not get it this time the are famously known for the roast beef Sandwhich and the corn fritters are a must as well

    Deanna G.

    Roll'N'Roaster you have my heart. This is my favorite spot to stop after the beach, best $5 pizza! Even better if you get it with pepperoni. The clam chowder is also amazing, but my absolute favorite is the turkey sandwich with gravy and cheese. Heaven on a bun. And it wouldn't be a roll'n'roaster stop if I didn't get an iced tea, perfection. Such fun atmosphere and always quick service.

    Christian Z.

    Nothings changed and thats what makes it amazing. The commercials were classic for Knicks games. The roast beef and cheese is a south Brooklyn staple. On a hot summer day the lemonade is everything.

    Roaster Beef Corn Fritters Fries
    Vivian E.

    Was craving their amazing tender juicy roast beef sandwich with gravy on a soft fresh roll. And of course you need a side of corn fritters and fries. Old school seating with booth like seats. They make it fun, if it's your birthday there's a wheel they spin which you win something (someone there received something). Also we received a free pizza pie which was a nice surprise (after you spend $50). If you're in the neighborhood and wanted to grab something fast (or sit down) and delicious order the roaster beef.

    Jennifer H.

    Had seen a video of this spot pop up on my FYP and when I showed it to my Dad he told me he grew up going there when he lived in Brooklyn. Such a cool, nostalgic spot. Heads up: parking lot was horrible, so definitely plan to try for street parking. Got the classic roast beef sandwich with pan drippings on the side and it was good. I've never had gravy or anything like that with my roast beef sandwich so it was completely different taste for me, but it was delicious. The place itself felt like stepping back in time though. Would I drive all the way back for it? Probably not. But if I'm in the area again would I go back and try the burger which was also highly recommended? Possibly, if I got a good parking spot!

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    Aldwin J.

    2nd time here and I enjoy it every time. This is the Brooklyn version of In N Out with the simplistic and great tasting menu options. The service was very quick and organized. Had a very nice diner ambiance vibe to enjoy the food!

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    Peter D.

    We don't spend a ton of time in Sheepshead Bay because it's a little out of our way, but we love a post-beach adventure at this Brooklyn landmark. It's huge, it's affordable, it's the most casual (good for when you're in a damp, sandy bathing suit), and it rocks a menu that hasn't changed in the past decade, and maybe not in the past half century. I don't know anywhere else that you can get a glass of wine for $4.95 these days, or a beer for $4.45. Order whatever sounds good to you, but know that: 1. You should get cheezburgers. I personally prefer their simplicity to the roast beef, even if the latter is what they're known for. 2. You should also get roast beef. At least once, and definitely dipped, or with the gravy on the side. The gravy makes it. 3. The rolls are all baked from scratch. Appreciate some fresh bread, in a world where almost all affordable burgers come on a potato roll. Yeah, sometimes it may not be quite as fresh as others, but I still love it. 4. Yes, you can get cheez on anything you pleez. And you should. 5. You should add on something you've never gotten every time. Wings, clam strips, a fried shrimp cup...It's all going to be way more affordable than you think, and likely the best or the worst. Someday I'm getting the bottle of Moet for $59.95. To celebrate just being at Roll-N-Roaster. 6. You shouldn't sleep on the pizza. Yeah, it's not GREAT, but it's pretty solid, and it's somehow $4.95! It's thin crust and it's perfect for kids. And this isn't a personal pizza, it fed four kids with some leftovers. Unbelievable steal in 2025. 7. You should get at least one milkshake (to split, probably). They use a full pint of ice cream in each, and they are amazing. 8. Lastly, you should go on your birthday so you can spin the wheel. I don't care if you aren't trying to drink $4.45 beers on your birthday, it's a tradition. Roll-N-Roaster is a classic. Get in there before it's gone, or you'll regret it.

    Mozzarella Sticks Chicken Tenders Fries
    Kyla T.

    Growing up in Queen taking the trip to Roll-N-Roaster was a birthday tradition. You spin the wheel, get your Roll-N-Roaster coins and have an excuse to come back again (as if the food wasn't enough of an excuse). Now that I've moved away it's become a requirement to stop in. Their milkshakes are to DIE for. They're packed with ice cream but blended into a smooth and silky drink. You won't find fries like this anywhere else in Brooklyn. They're round crinkle cut fries that are the perfect ratio of crispy and salty. Make sure to get them with cheese!!! Their mozzarella sticks are gooey and have a cheese pull that stretches for miles. Every other side on the menu is fantastic so you really can't go wrong. Plus they give you a pretty large portion. The star of the show is the Roast Beef Sandwich. Like the fries you're gonna wanna ask for it with cheese. It feels like Roll-N-Roaster hasn't changed its interior since opening in the 1970s and I wouldn't want them to because that's part of the charm. I wish I had been around when they would roll out your food on skates.

    Onion Rings, Roast Beef N Cheez, Chicken Tenders, Golden Corn Fritters, lemonade
    Ben L.

    Heard about this place forever and finally went, the vibes were cool but the food just felt like cafeteria food to me. My friend and I took a trip and this place is pretty deep in Brooklyn, wanted to do a comparison with Brennan and Carr and for me, both were kind of a let down. Also, I found this meal crazy expensive, everything total was just about $40. Root beer, Lemonade, roast beef, onion rings, fritters and tenders. The food: Roast Beef N Cheez with Onions- This was the main reason for the trip and while the place makes their own bread, I felt this sandwich fell kind of flat. The meat cheese and onions were OK, nothing to write home about. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=2Ioy1A4wNpMeEWKgSO2Ihw Onion Rings- These were good rings, prob the fav item of the day, they were crunchy and not oily. Golden Corn Fritters- Pretty standard, just tasted like canned corn with a thick batter. Feels more like something you give to kids. Chicken Tenders with Sweet and Sour- I didn't like these, the batter was weird and the chicken was dry, tough and pretty lifeless, the sauce tasted really cheap and didn't help at all, hard pass. Lemonade- This was actually excellent, I really liked the lemonade.

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    Cris T.

    What can I say about this staple? Amazing! I came in on a Thursday night around 7pm and the place was crowded. I ordered roast beef sandwich with cheese, roast turkey with cheese, fries with cheese, and mozzarella sticks. Needless to say I was hungry! They took my order and I literally counted about eight people in the kitchen making food plus five people packing and serving food. I didn't wait long for my order and took it home. I sat down and enjoy a feast. Let's start with the mozzarella sticks. They were perfectly fried and didn't have a frozen taste. The red sauce does need a little work, but hey this is a place for roast beef. On to the roast turkey sandwich with cheese. The roll was fresh, the turkey was NOT dry, with the right amount of cheese. They are not cheap with the turkey. Now the fries cut perfectly into circles and the cheese they use is amazing. It's the same cheese you would find in a Philly Cheesesteak. The roast beef sandwich was wow. The roast beef was the perfect color of red, never dry or over cooked with a great amount of cheese. The roll was fresh and it was a very nice portion of meat. Overall it's a 10 across the boards from the service, to the food, to the price. The tables and floors are super clean and overall a great place to dine in. See you soon! By the way go there on your birthday and spin the wheel, you may end up with a special gift.

    Melissa A.

    Dropped in for a quick lunch for Mother's Day. Love the 1950's feel of this restaurant. Super clean space and pleasant service. I had the fish fillet, it was good but wouldn't have again. Sampled the smash burger, really juicy and tasty. The lemonade!! My fave go to beverage, freshly squeezed and perfectly sweetened... sweet potato fries were yumm. Also had 2 orders of their famous wings ( brought some home to the kiddies) they loved it. It wasn't enough haha overall a great experience.

    Lemonade, Orangeade, Cheese Fries, Fries, Pizza, Chicken Sandwich and Burger

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    Totally nostalgic. Feels like the place was left in time from the 70s. Love it! Get a roast beef sandwich with extra gravy and a lemonade!

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    Just an amazing Brooklyn icon. Whenever and family visits they ask to come here. Service is fast and courteous!!

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    Classic old-school Brooklyn establishment. Delicious. Worth the trek from the more central parts of the city.

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    Awesome retro atmosphere and great price. Definitely would come back again. Food was great and service was fast.

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    I live in queens and its out of the way but i do like coming here when i can. Its very old tyme but no waiters and relatively affordable.

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    "LIVES UP TO THE HYPE"…read more For the last few years I've been seeing videos on Tik-Tok and Facebook's "Reels" about Brennan & Carr, a Brooklyn institution that serves a famous roast beef sandwich. Video after video of the sandwich being dunked in the equally-famous "au jus" gravy that had my mouth watering. But I live in Westport, Connecticut, and though I go into Manhattan a lot (I used to live in the East Village), a rarely have a reason or need to go to Brooklyn, and I know few people there, so my wish to sample a Brennan & Carr roast beef has gone unrealized. Until this past Sunday. I recently befriended a fellow pop culture enthusiast and author who lives in Brooklyn, and he invited me to his book release party for his family and friends at his home on Sunday afternoon. When I Google-mapped my driving route, I wondered if Brennan & Carr might be close enough that I could go there after the afternoon party. To my surprise and joy, they were 5 minutes away! So I finally got to try a B&C RB sammie. Of course, I asked for it "all the way," with cheese, onions, and fully dipped in the au jus. That first bite was like a little taste of (roast beef) heaven!!! That first surge of "hot beef" flavor is unforgettable! I was amazed that the hefty bun it came on was able to simultaneously soak up all that au jus without falling apart at all! It maintained its integrity all the way to the final bite. Which, by the way, I could BARELY finish, it was so filling! I came practically starving, and that roast beef sandwich so filled me up that I barely touched the (excellent) onion rings that I had also ordered! Upon leaving (with a "dry" sandwich to go, with the au jus in a cup!), I had a great chat with the man at the cash register (whom I think was also the manager), Patrick Stackpole, about our shared love for Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone (that's a whole other story!). Suffice it to say, Brennan & Carr's roast beef sandwich more than lives up to the hype!!! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna have my to-go roast beef for dinner!

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    1.1 mi•Brighton Beach
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    1.3 mi•Brighton Beach

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