{"id":72001,"date":"2022-07-21T05:50:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T09:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=72001"},"modified":"2025-09-02T03:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:03:07","slug":"most-unique-restaurants-in-brooklyn-you-must-try-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72001\/most-unique-restaurants-in-brooklyn-you-must-try-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Unique Restaurants in Brooklyn You MUST Try This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I don\u2019t know exactly why, but Brooklyn has always been my favorite borough in NYC. Maybe because of Brooklyn Bridge or Prospect Park, maybe because it\u2019s so lively and crowded (it\u2019s the most populous borough in the city with over 2.5 million people!), maybe because of all the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/22968\/free-things-to-do-brooklyn\/\">things you can do in Brooklyn<\/a>, or maybe it\u2019s just because of the GOOD food, and the great restaurants.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some would argue that Manhattan is the borough where you should go eat and dine when you\u2019re in NYC, but I beg to disagree. Brooklyn has evolved culinarily into a dining destination to be reckoned with. In this post, I\u2019ll discuss a few of our top favorite restaurants in this wondrous borough of NYC.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>MyMoon: Classic Spanish Cuisine off Bedford Avenue <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This magical place\u2013a stunningly renovated 19th-century boiler room with exposed brick, reclaimed wooden floors, twenty-foot ceilings, and a \u201cmoonlit garden oasis\u201d\u2013is located in the heart of Williamsburg.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since I\u2019m a bit of an architecture buff, the first things I fell in love with were the lovely outdoor dining cabanas, and the courtyard deck with soft, fairy lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seating outside is delightful, while the interior is very elegant, romantically lit and spacious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyMoon delivers an especially stylish and rustic ambiance that will make you want to invite all your friends for a classy dinner party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No wonder it\u2019s a very popular wedding and events venue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019d also recommend it as a perfect place for an intimate date night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is the dining? Well, in one word, exquisite! But let me explain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started with a drink called The Dodger, which is a house cocktail with Bourbon, blood orange, bitters, and a fresh orange twist. It had a lovely depth and a smooth flavor. An excellent start.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the food, there was no question that it also would be excellent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new Executive Chef, Marco Paz del Alamo, just arrived from Spain along with his extensive experience in Michelin star restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His accolades include AAA Diamond Awards and culinary recognition by Forbes and Conde Nast Traveler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He already improved the menu to transport your dining experience out of Brooklyn and into Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For my meal, I had the Col Asada and Seafood Paella.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72005\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72005\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72005 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurants in Brooklyn\" width=\"500\" height=\"889\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72005 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurants in Brooklyn\" width=\"500\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn--169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn--236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn--472x840.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript> The Col Asada. Delicious! Photo courtesy of MyMoon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first is a roasted cabbage with truffle, potato puree, chives and pine nuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second dish needs no explanation, but I have to highlight the authentic <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">socarrat<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the bottom of the plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both were perfectly cooked, very flavorful and the portions were just right.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72002\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72002 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unique-Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-.jpg\" alt=\"Unique Restaurants in Brooklyn\" width=\"741\" height=\"593\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72002 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unique-Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-.jpg\" alt=\"Unique Restaurants in Brooklyn\" width=\"741\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unique-Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unique-Restaurants-in-Brooklyn--350x280.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unique-Restaurants-in-Brooklyn--696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Unique-Restaurants-in-Brooklyn--525x420.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> The Seafood Paella. Photo courtesy of MyMoon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I ended the evening at MyMoon with their Pistachio Flan for dessert, which comes with mixed berries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a HAPPY TUMMY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where? You can find MyMoon on 184 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend following them on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mymoon_restaurant\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; as they have amazing photos of their dishes and of their lovely place.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72004\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72004 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-nyc-.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurants in Brooklyn nyc\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72004 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-nyc-.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurants in Brooklyn nyc\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-nyc-.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-nyc--350x280.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Restaurants-in-Brooklyn-nyc--525x420.jpg 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> I ended up with the Pistachio Flan for dessert. Happy Tummy! Photo courtesy of MyMoon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Rabbithole: The Perfect Brunch Near The Williamsburg Bridge<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unique Brunch restaurant is right next to the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn (not the Brooklyn Bridge &#8211; as many tourists do this mistake). The Rabbithole has a cool Brooklyn bar vibe, with awesome interior design (old world Irish pub style), equipped with lovely wall decor and cool light fixtures. It\u2019s a very cozy and fun place to have your brunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started off with the house-made Ginger Ale, which was refreshing and tasty. This was followed by their Eggs Florentine. A lovely twist on the famous Eggs Benedict we all know, but with a delicious cheese-based sauce and caramelized onions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I should say, on a normal day this would be enough for a brunch, but I just wanted to taste one more dish, so I ordered the Croque Madame. This involves Brioche, ham, bechamel, Gruyere cheese, and a summy side up on top of it all. It was a delight. The ham had all the flavors it should, the brioche was exactly soft as it should be, it all just matched. Despite being quite full, I finished it off to the last bite. However, I just couldn\u2019t have dessert\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp; 352 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow them on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rabbitholerestaurant\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this short clip to get a glimpse into the place:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"xOaX67u4T5M\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Williamsburg | Brooklyn Brunch: Rabbithole\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xOaX67u4T5M?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><b>Kokomo: Caribbean Ambience in Williamsburg<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Caribbean restaurant is another place with a special vibe, and great food. Situated just behind the famous Williamsburg Hotel, Kokomo has lovely outdoor seating, very comfortable, nicely designed, and just perfect for the summer. This, combined with the live DJ that produces a special Caribbean ambiance, I truly felt as if I was on a tropical island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I came for a brunch and started it off with a delicious Mango Rum Punch. It\u2019s a great way to kickstart the meal. I then had the Oxtail Flatbread, which was a top recommendation by many of my friends (they said that I MUST order it!). They were right. Its so flavorful and fun to eat, you can really feel how all the ingredients complement each other. It\u2019s a MUST-have when visiting Kokomo.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the main dish, I got the Chicken and Waffles. The chicken was crispy and tasty, but the waffle was absolutely heavenly, with delectable spices that will make you ask for more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For dessert, I ordered the Rum &amp; Raisin Bread Pudding, which was served with vanilla ice cream, coconut whipped cream and caramel run syrup. I couldn\u2019t ask for a better way to end a perfect meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this clip to get a glimpse of the place:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"K5nL7Q-nC38\"><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"We\u2019re Open: Kokomo\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K5nL7Q-nC38?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><b>Where?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can find Kokomo at 64 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow them on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Traif: An American Eatery on the Michelin Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jason Marcus, the Chef and Co-owner of this <\/span><b>pork-focused<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American eatery in Brooklyn, was featured on TV shows like \u201cKnife Fight\u201d and \u201cChopped\u201d, while Traif itself has received the \u201cbib gourmand\u201d award in the Michelin Guide. If you\u2019re not familiar with this specific award by Michelin, it means \u201cGood quality, good value restaurants\u201d, which is especially important for an expensive city like NYC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started my evening with the Red Pearl. A yummy cocktail made of vodka, strawberry, Thai basil and citrus sour. Loved it. This was followed by a spicy Tuna Tartare which was served on top of a finely fried tempura eggplant. A very light dish, but filled with lots of flavor and texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I then had a very refreshing dish called the Salt &amp; Pepper Shrimp. This included Pineapple, Watermelon, snow peas and sweet spicy vinaigrette. Adored the hidden spices and tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I finished the evening with the Nutella Mousse. It\u2019s a delicious mousse with red wine poached cherries and peanuts. For a peanut butter and Nutella lover like myself &#8211; it was the perfect dessert.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Where?<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">229 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow them on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/traifny\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooklyn may not be the largest borough in New York City, but it sure has a lot of talented chefs and some of the best restaurants in the Big Apple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to read more of our restaurant reviews? Check out our visit to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/71990\/visiting-file-gumbo-bar-creole-classics-in-tribeca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File Gumbo Bar in Tribeca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I don&#8217;t know exactly why, but Brooklyn has always been my favorite borough in NYC. 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