After browsing the neighborhood..bar hopping (after a horrendous neighborhood bar experience), I Stumbled here, finally can mark this off the "neighborhood restaurant tour". -Service Excellent anticipation to items needed, server (unfortunately I don't remember his name) , was courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly - Food A + I ordered mussels which came proportionately drenched in curry sauce, which was not too strong for this delicate dish. Muscles was what I was craving and they cured my chase read more

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Great locals spot! Started with the spicy margarita, which was excellent. Apps we had were Guac & chips (good), and the crispy cauliflower bites which were tempura beer battered, spiced amazingly, and came with a side of blue cheese and buffalo sauce. Def try these! Entree was the Quesabirria tacos (came with 3), which comes with a side of consume, rice & beans. They were so good, flavorful, and juicy. Prob some of the best I've ever had. Was full after 2, but had to finish the last one. Service was spectacular! Restaurant itself is cute with indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely worth checking out this neighborhood spot! Had the best time. read more

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It's a little neighborhood restaurant owned and operated by folks who also live in the neighborhood. The food is great! It's a little on the pricy side, but where isn't these days. They have some of the fan favorites from the old Ox Tavern restaurant, which closed a few years ago on Newkirk Ave. Every time I order a special I feel like I'm getting way better food than our neighborhood should be offering. ...lucky me...and YOU! The staff is super friendly, and the service is pretty good. In warmer months, the whole front of the building opens up so you get a lovely al fresco environment. I strongly recommend read more

How have I never reviews one of my fave local bars!?? This is my go to spot for drinks or brunch. I love that the menu changes seasonally and there's always a new special throughout the week. The nachos are the best thing to get with chicken and the drinks are always well made. Leo is the best bartender and he learns your name quickly. A real good neighborhood bar for drinks, eats, good sports on the tv etc. read more

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I went there to celebrate a friend's birthday. The music and general noise level was so loud, I couldn't hear what anyone at the table said. I had the half roast chicken, which was meh, and lacking the wing, so it was not really a half chicken. The wing happens to be my favorite part. My friend had a salad which she quite enjoyed, so I'll give them that. The service was OK, but there was confusion about the salad dressings. Not going back. read more

Great neighbourhood bar with a solid menu full of delicious dishes, a happy hour menu from Mondays through Fridays from opening until 7pm. The atmosphere is quite chill and the place was packed on a Saturday night. We got the crispy cauliflower to share, which comes as a generous serving with both buffalo and blue cheese sauces for dipping. The crispy cauliflower is heavily battered and a bit on the unhealthy side, but can be a filling snack if you are looking for something to soak up your beer. We tried both the grilled skirt steak and the pan seared salmon and both were quite delicious and reasonably priced. The salmon in particular was the winner for me after tasting that lemon garlic herb sauce, which also went perfectly with mashed potatoes. The skirt steak comes with chimichurri sauce and you can opt for potato fries or sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy and thick-cut, complementing the juicy and tender steak. They have several tap, bottle, and can beer options, a handful of wines to drink by the glass (or the bottle) and lots of specialty cocktails, making this bar perfect for your after work drinks and dinner spot. Service is quick and friendly. Can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Stopped by on an early Saturday evening and had some of the most flavorful birria of my life, as well as some delicious cocktails and stellar fried cauliflower. The space is clean and cozy. The staff are friendly, attentive, and create a wonderful experience. What a place! read more

Dine-in is great. Really enjoy the food. I don't recommend getting delivery here. I spent $40 on chicken for delivery and the plastic container had broken and got everywhere. I had to throw it out. They need to improve their takeout packaging, especially considering the cost people are paying for the meals. read more

Great ambiance, excellent service, delicious food. This place is a solid 4.5 stars! The price felt a bit high for the area but otherwise really lovely spot. My two items also were sweeter than I anticipated but commendable how flexible the kitchen was to adjust the special and make it vegetarian. Beautifully relaxing Sunday brunch dripping with sunshine, a nice balance of energy and music but not too much (for example, most tvs were turned off but the inside bar was lively with chatter.) read more

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Good happy hour. Simple but inviting decor. Intimate but comfortable. Lots of interesting menu items and great specials. Tonight I just got the guac and chips and a margarita, but would definitely come back to try more. Couldn't stop eyeing the plates around me because they looked so good. Friendly service all around read more

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We love having a local where all sorts of people of different stripes get together. The menu at Westwood is pretty much identical to what it was at Ox Cart, its earlier incarnation, with daily specials added in. Giving four stars instead of five because some dishes can be a little uneven and because we were gaslit by the waiters the last time we ordered the skirt steak. What we were served was definitely not skirt steak. If it's too expensive, just take it off the menu. read more

I came here looking for a good after work happy hour and here I am weeks later. The energy from the servers and the owners are amazing. I really enjoy the food, I really enjoy the vibe. Prices are super fair! Say hi to vinnie, leo, and Lorraina! read more

I was pleasantly surprised to see a retro style, cocktail bar open on the border of South Midwood & Flatbush, an area with plenty of residents who love a good drink but also an area lacking a robust, modern drinking scene. Westwood's answer to our prayers comes in the form of $8 classic cocktails, $10 beer + shot combos, and a short menu of classic bar food like wings and wedge salad. I'm not one for bar food so perhaps I'm not the target demo here, but I was feeling peckish and got an order of Westwood nachos and Baja shrimp quesadilla to go with their "Night & Day" mezcal cocktail. While the neighborhood isn't exactly known for its destination eats, the intentional and modern feel of Westwood gave me high hopes. The nachos were piled high with lots of toppings which I appreciated, and the baja shrimp quesadilla was sizeable and fresh. Overall the food and drinks weren't super impressive or memorable, but definitely more than serviceable if you're looking for some grub to go with your cocktails. The inside has a nice ambience but I opted to sit in their outdoor shed. We were the only ones sitting out there so it made us feel like it was our own private bar. I think they were a bit short staffed because we weren't served out there, but it wasn't a big issue to just walk into the bar to order and to ask for our check. read more

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Came here for the first time for Happy Hour drinks and eats after work this past Friday. This place is such a gem. It was so good that we spent 4 hours here just relaxing, talking, drinking and munching. Westwood is in a great location. A very happening and diverse neighborhood. Just a few blocks away from the Newkirk Plaza station where you can catch the B and the Q. The B 8 also stops right in front of the place. We had 3 in our party and they usually only seat you if everyone was present. We begged and said our other friend was just a few minutes away and our lovely host Chris sat us at the booth of our choosing. It was actually half booth/half table that was partially outside. It was a beautiful night so it was perfect! They have multiple tvs with sports playing. Happy Hour on Friday is until 7 so we got half of our drinks for only $8. I had the Bees Knees which is gin, lemon and honey. I usually like to mix up my drinks and get different ones throughout the night but this cocktail was so good that it was the only one I had for 4 hours. Service was so friendly and attentive. Although our first round of drinks took way too long to come out. We had the Westwood Nachos and Fried Calamari for snacks. Both were delicious. The calamari must have been from a giant squid because the rings were HUGE!! For dessert we had the Tiramisu which was yummy as well and a huge piece. I witnessed several people dining with their pets so it's dog friendly. Only one bathroom , but it was clean and tidy. Got such a good vibe from this place. Definitely very chill atmosphere. Great place to unwind. I'll be back! read more

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I love this place, being from the neighborhood we always needed a new restaurant and bar added. This place has become a go to spot for weeknight drinks and small bites. The wait staff is great and service is always A1. We love it here! read more

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Nice neighborhood spot with good happy hour options. Appetizers are great, waitress was super attentive, and I had a good time. They should work on their yucca fries; they can be a bit tough. But all in all, a nice place. read more

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This place is so full of life and love: great food and great staff. The merino and drinks are high quality. Always my go to!

Great local bar in the neighborhood. The decor is very cute and the servers are attentive. We came for happy hour and ordered some appetizers to share including the fried pickles, calamari, fries, and cauliflower. The cocktails were very strong and the ambiance was perfect for catching up! read more

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Loved this place , went here for a date I got the pan seared salmon with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc , and my date Had chicken tinga tacos with a glass of freshed press orange juice . The ambience was delightful and my waiter was super friendly on the table next to us there was a mom and her baby and even the baby was having a great time so it's definitely family friendly and date friendly. My only gripe is the place is a bit small , not many tables but if you head over to the bar you won't have that issue it's pretty spacious there. read more

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Great neighborhood favorite with come as you are karaoke on special nights. This place works for family dinner, date night, friends meet up, or a solo bar snack in an inclusive and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

We decided to give a new place a try. Great neighborhood, cool place, food was pretty good and our waiter was excellent! We'd go back.

- brunch service is impeccable - Hooray for bottomless mimosa - We received serve long after our time was up - My guest didn't like her chicken, and an extra piece was refried one for her for her - chicken/apple/potatoes was good - environment was pleasant for conversation - place was 3/4 at 1230 on a sunday read more

I live nearby so I frequent here for dinner. The Vamos a mi casa is my drink. And the food is great! Staff are all great too I left my airpods one evening and got it back at the bar! Keep it up guys! read more

This bar is a very special place. I found out about it through a pop up dinner they had and everything was amazing. I think what really makes this place stand out is the amazing customers and staff who are so friendly. I think they were slammed with orders and things were hectic but they tried there best and the drinks were the BOMB!!! I would definitely come back to this place for drinks. Great staff, great service!! read more

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Stopped in for a drink n dinner. The despues de la playa was delicious, light, refreshing. Spicy chicken sandwich came with sweet potato fries and was PERFECT. Spicy , sweet, juicy . Bartender Lorena was attentive n mixed a good cocktail! Thank you read more

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I love finding local spots and Westwood is no exception. Westwood is a chic Mexican restaurant and bar in Ditmas Park, with good vibes, accommodating service and delicious food. We stopped by for Sunday brunch, where we indulged in classic bottomless mimosas. While their flavored options aren't part of the bottomless options we did try a few (peach, palmagrante, and hibiscus) and they were all good! We had the burger and the huevos rancheros, which were super filling and delicious. We even got a free shoot each for checking in on Yelp. In addition to indoor seating, they have a patio out front on the sidewalk that is enclosed and attached to the front of the restaurant as well as street seating. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Great food great service anyone looking for great food @ great prices stop by u won't b disappointed

Reliable neighborhood spot for dining indoor and outdoor, bar, and takeout. They're constantly updating the menu and the summer cocktail offerings never disappoint. No complaints on service. read more

Does anyone remember when this place used to be a shoe store? Lol my how times have changed. I grew up in this area and I'm so happy to see this new addition. Outdoor seating available during Covid. The vibe is totally chill. The staff is so friendly and awesome.. no frills just great food. A bit of a Mexican blend... Please try the crispy cauliflower.. The bbq wings were great and so was the pizza. There were some great specials on the board as well. Which is why I need to return. The RESPECT drink I had was so tasty...could've used a bit more alcohol but the combination of flavor was on point... Overall I enjoyed everything.... Everyone was so great as well as the atmosphere. Will def be making this my neighborhood go to spot. read more

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I've come to Westwood a total of three times now and the customer service is always on point! The waiters are friendly and the place is super cozy and welcoming. I also love that they have a lot of outdoor seating because it's gonna make for a great summertime hangout! Last night I passed by with a friend and we had appetizers and drinks. My friend ordered the brussel sprouts and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and I had the fried calamari with a glass of Little J (which was a banging South African red!). The calamari came with marinara sauce (which I know is customary), but I much prefer it with the chipotle mayo that they also have. I asked for two tiny sides of it since I got a big serving of calamari (which was a treat)! However, it wasn't until the bill came that I realized that they charge $2.00 extra for each little cup of mayo! I was thrown off by that because when I asked for it, our waiter didn't mention that it would be an additional $2.00, which would've been a nice heads up to have. On a normal day, I would have stuck to the marinara or asked for it to be substituted for the chipotle mayo. But under no circumstance would I have jumped at the opportunity to pay $4 for sides of chipotle mayo. That seemed a bit excessive. So some disclosure before added fees would be nice going forward, good folks @ Westwood. All in all, my experience was a great one. I know the demographics of the neighborhood might cater to lots of people who don't mind paying $2 per half an ounce of mayo, but my pockets ain't there yet nor will I ever be willing to do so because it just don't feel right. Thanks for hearing me out! I still love y'all though! Be back soon, Westwood! read more

Will Be Back For Happy Hour - Great Staff Too - Get There Before The Rush Because It's A Popular Neighborhood Spot - Drinks 4.3/5 Food 4/5 read more

Tried the rusty nail but the cook had an emergency so food service was delayed. Saw this place offered brunch so we went in. Latino owned, very friendly owners. I ordered the spicy red sauce divorciados and my friend ordered the eggs and lamb hash. Brisket wasnt available. The food was fresh, perfectly seasoned, bloody mary was perfection. The owners were creating dishes to post on social media and were taking pics of a lobster roll dinner dish and then graciously offered it to the patrons to try. Wow, everything is very well thought out in regards to the balance of ingredients to the freshness of the ingredients used. Will def return to try more dishes! read more

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Had a great time in here last night! We went last minute and arrived around 9:30 PM and dined outside since we had my dog with us. The food was great and our waiter was super enthusiastic and catering. I had the Respect drink which didn't disappoint, the civiche and vegetable spring rolls. The spring rolls were my FAV and the chipotle mayo sauce was to die for. I would def come back and try more items on the menu. Oh yes and they brought my dog out a bowl of water which I thought was so thoughtful! Four stars because the table was sticky and I had to ask for it to be wiped. read more

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So I walked in with my two friends, into a little passageway, and through a blonde drape that led to the inside. Greeted with music, both conspicuous to be so a part of the atmosphere that it is unobtrusive and so almost nonexistent. The bartender called over to us as though we had seen each other once and up until now had not realized we had lost each other. Most of the seats were taken, but a gentleman at the bar moved over a seat to accommodate me and my two friends. So there we sat. I was with my back to the outside glass, and my attention briefly moved to the lovely person sitting alone at the edge of the bar and I was almost afraid to disturb her solitude. In front of me I could see the fireplace and, in front of it, people sitting together swaying with laughter and enjoyment-- and for some moments I couldn't make out their faces, and they were like pretty shadows a part of the decor. The food came, a NY strip steak and shrimp tacos. The steak came bedded upon caramelized shallots which also blanketed the top. The shrimp in the tacos were fried, and I'm afraid that if they were grilled they would have been too good for one to eat. It doesn't need to be said that the chefs are well versed; allow the food to show you. Sadly, there weren't yucca fries, but Ariel whipped my friend up a drink that tasted as though it were an enhanced tea. In it was contained candy ginger, lime, ginger beer, orgeat, cinnamon syrup and bourbon. And the Manhattan's here have a different taste to them, but pleasant. And I can't really figure out what it is. But I won't ask because, if I discover that nothing is different that separates it from the Manhattan's I've had for some past years now, I wouldn't want to ruin the allure that it is the best Manhattan I have had to date. Thank you Ariel. It doesn't surprise me that this is a sister restaurant/bar to Ox Tavern just a few blocks away on Newkirk and Argyle. I would only add that there is nothing that contributes more to the ethereal quality of a place than old soul, or blues music that was playing when I first entered. But regardless, nothing can thwart the already homey essence that this place embodies. read more

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Amazing place, romantic atmosphere, delicious food & drinks, nice and professional staff. Highly recommended! So happy to have this place around. read more

Great food, service, music and ambiance! I had a small gathering here with family, shared a few different dishes/cocktails and let me tell you, they did not disappoint! Well seasoned, cooked and presented. Thank you to Leo and the entire team! read more

Loved the brunch menu! Was busy & delicious on Sunday! Wouldn't recommend for dinner though, the selection is super limited & literally everything is fried or heavily saturated in oil. No options for vegetarians or those who just want a simple salad with say grilled shrimp or chicken (which is really weird)... service is also a little wonky. Only ever seems to be 1 girl working... the same girl... & she's always extremely busy... so I'm sure you can guess what type of energy is given. Overall, place is coo. Has a lot of potential! read more

Easily the best cocktails in ditmas park. Delicious food. When I say DELICIOUS FOOD, I don't joke! Love this gem of a spot. Great service, great bartenders, great chefs, great management. They worked so hard all through the pandemic and they deserve the success that will come from "normalcy"! Go support them. Try all of their cocktails. But also take a shot of chilled espolon as often as you can. The arancini are divine, the steak is fab, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

Extremely disappointed! I use to order the burger at Ox Cart, years back before the new location moved to Foster St, under the name Westwood. "Good old boy" was a staple at ox cart. The fries were not the cheap/process kind. Tonight I ordered the dish above, and the fries were so ordinary and obviously the package kind. Shame on you Westwood! read more

Foods good but the bar is amazing. I have been following Leo the bartender around for years because he just makes an amazing cocktail. It's well composed and tasty. read more