New York – Around Town : The Outer Boroughs (part 5) – Restaurants

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Restaurants

  1. River Café

    Lobster, duck, and seafood are among many specialties. The Chocolate Duo dessert includes a mini chocolate Brooklyn Bridge.

    • 1 Water St, Brooklyn

    • Subway (A, C) High St

    • 718 522 5200

    • Men require jackets after 5pm

    River Café

  2. The Grocery

    With
    its New American menu and fresh produce, The Grocery has been drawing
    Manhattanites to Brooklyn since 1999. The restaurant boasts a lovely
    garden.

    • 288 Smith St, Brooklyn

    • Subway (F) Carroll St

    • 718 596 3335

  3. Peter Luger Steak House

    Beef
    lovers flock to Peter Luger’s gritty, beer hall-style location for what
    has long been considered New York’s best steaks. Reservations are
    necessary.

    • 178 Broadway, Brooklyn

    • Subway (J, M, Z) Marcy Ave

    • 718 387 7400

  4. Al Di La Trattoria

    This cozy, northern Italian trattoria serves regional dishes like hanger steak, mussels in tomato sauce, and wonderful pastas.

    • 248 5th Ave, Brooklyn

    • Subway (R) Union St

    • 718 636 8888

  5. Dominick’s Restaurant

    Stand
    in line, join a table, and feast on homemade Southern Italian food at
    its best. There’s no menu; order your favorite or trust the waiter’s
    choice.

    • 2335 Arthur Ave, Bronx

    • Subway (D) Fordham Road

    • 718 733 2807

    • No credit cards

  6. S’Agapo

    Greek
    for “I love you,” the name is apt for this cheerful, unpretentious spot
    with wonderful Greek food, weekend music, and a summer terrace.

    • 3421 34th Ave, Queens

    • Subway (N, W) Broadway

    • 718 626 0303

  7. Kum Gang San

    The place to sample Korean stews, noodle dishes, or do-it-yourself Korean barbecue cooked at the table. Meals begin with Panchan, small dishes of hot and cold, sweet and sour foods.

    • 138–28 Northern Blvd, Queens

    • Subway (7) Main St

    • 718 461 0909

  8. Joe’s Shanghai

    The
    original of this Chinese café chain is popular for its pork or crab
    soup dumplings, or “steamed buns.” There’s also a menu of Shanghai
    specialties.

    • 136–21 37th Ave, Queens

    • Subway (7) Main St

    • 718 539 3838

    • No credit cards

  9. Jackson Diner

    No ambience, but one of New York’s best Indian restaurants, with an all-you-can eat buffet lunch.

    • 37–47 74th St, Queens

    • Subway (E, F, G, R, V) Roosevelt Ave

    • 718 672 1232

    • No credit cards

  10. Denino’s

    A family pizzeria with all the favorites and some adventurous alternatives at the right price.

    • 524 Port Richmond Ave, Staten Island

    • Bus 44 from ferry

    • 718 442 9401

    • No credit cards

Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit cards and serve vegetarian meals