Lounges in Brooklyn, NY

“You would never think that this place has some of the best food in Bay ridge but I promise you it does. I am not generally a person who hangs out in lounges. I am more of an old man bar kind of guy but I love this place.

Wife and I went here the other day and ordered the chicken wings and a burger. Along with a few drinks.

The wings we ordered with no sauce but sauce on the side. Came with hot sauce and blue cheese. Wings are super crispy and tender.

The burger here is by far the best burger you will have in all of Bay ridge. Dry aged Pat LaFrieda burger. We got ours ultra rare. Burger was cooked perfectly and it was so flavorful. I crave this burger and the wife never says no when I recommend we go here. It comes with shoestring fries which I normally don't like but here they are excellent.

The staff is super friendly and portions are very generous.

There was a live band playing who played some songs we sang along to and they were fun.

Staff is amazing, overly friendly and generous.

We will definitely be back ... Especially for that burger.“

“We stopped by mid afternoon Sunday before a show at Second City (nearby). The servers were quick to set up drinks and snacks. Enjoyed the big open space. Given the name (bees knees), I was surprised to learn they aren’t stocked with Barr Hill Gin from Vermont which is made from honey. Strongly recommend the manager offered Bar Hill Gin! Obvious choice!“

“The best 5 course meal my wife and I have ever had thus far. Our hands down favorite, and rightfully so as sushi fanatics, was the hamachi. Talk about fresh on fresh on fresh on fresh. Fresh fish, fresh fruit, fresh sauce, fresh cream, fresh presentation—insanely delicious and refreshing.

The tiger bread was some of the most exceptional bread we've ever had as well. The garlic was as buttery smooth to spread as the whipped butter itself, and was pleasantly flavorful without being overly potent.

My next course was the butternut squash rigatoni. The garnish on top was light and crisp and added that extra accent to the whole dish to round it off beautifully. My wife got the iberico pork, which was cooked to tender perfection. The broccoli mash concoction that came with it was reminiscent of broccoli rabe but basically in it's ultimate form anime-style. Crazy inventive.

The next course for me was the beer battered monkfish with risotto and was actually the best beer battered anything I've ever tasted. Superior crisp encasing that mouth melting fish. The risotto had crispy chunks in it as well and helped offset the heaviness of the fried fish like a wife offsets her husband's hard shell exterior and gives way to his heart of flesh. Speaking of, my wife got the lamb with risotto and it was yet again a perfectly tender cut of meat. It was smokey and carried a more intense flavor, which also was rounded out by the gentleness of the risotto, complimenting it on that marital level yet again.

Lastly, the desserts came in and ended the whole show the same way it began—with favorite-level energy. It was the solid second favorite course for both of us. Mine was the panna cotta. Yo. It went crazy. It was like a salted caramel apple cheesecake, but after finding a way to dial in each ingredient to the max before artistically laying it all out on a plate without any of the cheesecake crust. I LOVE sweet/savory, and it encapsulated that in a dessert beautifully. My wife had the chocolate cake with ice cream, and like we don't even know how to properly describe how good that one was—but here goes nothing. The cake was dark dark and rich rich from the sauce oozing on top to the moist pastry itself. The ice cream had a citrus undertone to it that balanced out the richness of the cake. Literally, yin and yang on a plate with the freshest chocolate drenched cherries on top. Good Lord, the Lord is good indeed.

The service was top notch, from the warm greetings, to the coat check in, to the menu break down, to the seamless water refilling and course transitions. We are big on omakase type meals as sushi heads, and this was up there while being a fraction of the price. There was a chill and comforting vibe to the whole restaurant as well. Take a trip here and let them take your palette on a trip it will sing praises on the whole way through. Bless.“

“Michelle’s Lounge is a warm, lively place where everyone has a smile on their face. The music is diverse just as the people that go there to unwind and enjoy themselves. The vibes are everything! It’s a great place to go with friends, family or your special someone. My husband and I went and had a phenomenal time. My feet hurt from dancing so much! I can’t wait to go again!“

“A friend and I were walking by and decided to stop in for a drink. We loved the vibe, the music they were playing, the colorful street art style painting all over the walls, the sangria was delish and the bartender was friendly. I believe her name was Garon. Whenever I'm in town I'll be stopping in!“

“Top shelf EVERYTHING!!! This place rules!!! 💖✨🧿“

“One of the best places!!! In TOP 2 best places in south Brooklyn (as my opinion)“

“The vibe was really nice! When we got there yesterday, the tables were empty, so we didn’t have to wait at all. First off, HUGE thanks to Sofia and Silina for the amazing service everything was just perfect.
The food honestly felt like art. The portions were super generous, so you can easily split each dish between 2–3 people. We ordered the Eden salad, Eden burgers, pasta carbonara, I think filet mignon, mix of fruits, lava cake, and a few drinks.
Everything was fantastic, shoutout to the chef! I don’t know who was working in the kitchen yesterday, but even though he/she were alone, everything came out fast and tasted incredible. No words. Just thank you to all of you!

P.S. Sofia made a great hookah, everyone really enjoyed it. We’re definitely coming back here again.“

“Lover of cigars? With its extensive selection of world-class cigars, private humidors, diverse clientele, rustic ambiance, intimate vibes, and a minimal BYOB corkage fee; Blew Smoke is a safe space for cigar aficionados and amateurs.

Brooklyn-based? There’s no need to head to Carnegie Club when Blew Smoke is nestled near downtown Brooklyn and has elevated the entire sensory experience. Plus, the eclectic mix of music (and sometimes live DJ) makes this space feel more like home.

Support this 12 year-old Prospect Heights gem.

Tell the good folks at Blew Smoke, Jay sent you!“

“I went to Velvet room with a few friends to celebrate a retirement. The ambience was beautiful and elegant. The wing appetizers with Garlic Parmesan and the BBQ were crispy, saucy and delicious. I had the pasta with shrimp which was also delicious. The staff was sweet and attentive. The owner is down to Earth, kind and accommodated us with a cake and board sign for our friend who was the guest of honor. My party of 5 had a great time. The music was also great. The drinks were good. I had a mango lemon drop which had a good kick and tasted good. I would return and recommend whoever reads this to drop by!“

“great place to hang out on a Saturday“

“My favorite spot in Brooklyn.“

“Had the best steak.. very tasty!“

“We had an amazing time here and Phillip was a big part of that. He was so welcoming, friendly, and made sure we had a great seat. We are from San Diego, first time in Brooklyn, and really enjoyed this venue and comedians. We will definitely be back next time we’re in town. Thanks, Phillip. You’re the best!“

“Espectacular la música, las personas vamos a divertirnos y a disfrutar del ambiente del lugar 💃🏽🎉🎊“

“Favorite chill spot for food and drinks“

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“Super awesome spot!! Awesome frozen drinks which I love ❤️ deff try out the frozen strawberry margarita. Best nutcrackers in Brooklyn!!!! Just like the beach ? ?. The owner, aris is super cool and the bartenders/waitresses are awesome and have some great recommendations.Sol ☀️“

“great service! delicious cocktails! and dependable! also very comfortable atmosphere! definitely go!“

“Very nice place, with a fantastic view 🌇❤️“

“Amazing service and some of the best drinks I’ve had. We’ll worth the trip from the uk for.“

“Loved Tooker Alley!! My husband and I were visiting with our family after our wedding weekend and Tooker exceeded our expectations! Service was on point, cocktails were to die for. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They helped us choose the perfect drinks for our given palettes. We will definitely be back!“

“Great eclectic crowd, awesome drinks, incredible DJs“

“Long Island Bar is perfection. The food hits that sweet spot of comforting but inventive, and the drinks flow so easy you lose track of the decade you’re in. Part of me doesn’t even want to write this because I don’t need TikTok mobs storming our neighborhood gem.

Start with the cheese curds and pretend you’re balancing them out with the gem salad. The deviled eggs are a must, and the burger never misses. Even the white Negroni, glowing radioactive yellow, tastes like it was invented here. Every detail is dialed in and the bus boys somehow always know when you are done even if their are fries left?? How??

It’s the kind of place that feels like yours the moment you sit down. No gimmicks, just timeless perfection. Easily the best restaurant in South Brooklyn.“

“Overall rating: 4.8
1 drink: $18.88 w/ tip

I came here on a whim after going to a very pretentious bar & a terrible date. So happy I stumbled here because it was exactly what I needed. I came late and just came for cocktail & it was really dark. The service was friendly and I enjoyed the vibe of the place. I don’t have many pictures but will definitely be putting this place on favorites if I’m in the area again. I also love how dimly lit it is! Highly recommend.“

“Absolutely gorgeous bar. Sultry atmosphere, good tunes, and amazing bartenders!!! Sipping their “Clover Club” cocktail as I type this. So refreshing it’s exactly what I needed tonight!! This has become my go-to after work spot to unwind. They host some amazing events too, excited to have this bar on grand street!!“

“Delicious varieties of Suya. Great tasting jallof. wonderful music. anytime I'm in Brooklyn, I will be making sure to stop by.“

“Well for starters when I first there back in 2010 it’s wasn’t all that so 15 years later since I moved back to NYC went to 95 south with my cousin from
VA n yesss it’s was wayyyy better than ever n da food was sooo damn gud omgggggg what? Dem damn collard greens was sooo damn gud dem yams be bussing n don’t let me get started on dat catfish cuz oooh yess.Theres not dat many soul food restaurants in BK but yes 95 south will always n forever be dat soul
Food joint.“

“A cool place with delicious food, beautiful music and really good vibes. Always a pleasure being there. The staff is very friendly and the service is great. Strongly recommend to everyone!“

“Literally my go to spot when I don't want to use my brain to find a spot. This place never disappoints. Have you ever seen the good times famous framed photo? That's how it feels and looks in there. Giant dance party with great vibes! Literally an entrance living room set up area then a dance floor with a bar.
Cash only food truck / stand inside. Cover charge is usually around $20. Cash/ Cash App / Zelle u name it.

Outside you can find at least 10 food trucks open pretty late.“

“Amazing! Friendly service and environment ! High quality dinning ! Fun ! Cool music !“

“One of the few places is NY to get fried okra. No pretension, truly friendly service. It’s a gem.“

“I stop by there once in a blue Moon due to some duties related to pay a close look on Garbage disposal . There is an outdoors dining ( in quotes ) area & I chill under if it is raining , cold or I need to keep up with my homework.

Parking: Target building , non metered & paid two hours street parking.“

“It a friendly nice place to be at Eze he is cool and respectful and the bar tender she is great I would recommend others to go there and buy out the bar and the food and have them self great fun 🤩 I give this place a five stars 🌟“

“The perfect pint! Live music. The true Irish pub“

“Back yard Pool Table Good variety of drafts“

“good food nice hostess and Crew“

“My favorite Japanese restaurant.“

“Its a bar. There was a grill going outside, not sure if it was affiliated. I didnt get anything, it was sold out when I left the bar. The bartender was nice although the drinks gave me a headache the next morning. However, the dj was great! We danced and had a fun time! Mario is my fave. I will go back when Im in NY.“

“Was our first time checking out this lounge bar. We came here late after midnight. The cocktail was 13 $ , Stella was 6 $ , we ordered hookah 35 $. The bartender Emi was very nice and friendly. They also have karaoke Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I think.“

“Who doesn’t love Sea Witch?! The bartenders are super cool, the cocktail menu is killer, and the atmosphere is everything—witchy nautical vibes with a legit decked out fish tank behind the bar and a koi pond in the backyard, where you might even be lucky enough to see a cat! Yes please.

Not to mention their extensive and most excellent draft beer selection, eclectic and surprisingly delicious food menu, and incredibly sweet food-order-takers who have happily brought my food out to me even though you get the vibrating thing to go get it yourself. I think I speak for all of south Brooklyn when I say, if I could give this place 10 stars, I would!!!“

“It was nice to find a great dive in my neighborhood! Unpretentious, inexpensive, and only a ten minute walk from the apartment. I’m glad I got to stop here and meet some locals while I was in Greenpoint. I do miss this place and the Irene’s by the subway entrance (now sadly closed).“

“Great people good food good drinks. The music is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Had a great night out, hookah, dj. When it was time to leave I called an Uber and as I was waiting security was super friendly and not pushy at all for me to get out the vestibule, he also offered to call me a cab to. Just a nice little spot with good vibes for sure. I'll be back“

“My family and I had along with the Birthday Girl La la had & amazing time this Sunday that past. Music, food dam even down to the dancer was littt. We really appreciated the vibes and my family and I give it a Ten out of Ten.“

“One of my favorite places in the area“

“Perfect atmosphere for a perfect evening out with friends. Friendly and respectful bartenders and customers. The music was so so good. I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants to enjoy a lovely relaxing evening out.“

“I headed to this spot after a dinner in the city 🏙️ at Maestro. The spot was nice and cozy. The person in front of me which was another female mentioned that she didnt have to pay but I did, dont know what that was about. I sat at the bar and enjoyed wine and others around me had margaritas and rum punches which all hit with flavor and kick if you want that hit. The food was good, I got to taste as the meals came out. Jerk Wings and some Shrimp platter I got to taste and enjoyed it. (Very fresh)
The customer service was great. Server was a young man who was the only male server who was so patient and kind answering all inquiries and concerns. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Music hit from current, to classic, to ol skool. At points of the night there was an Asian DJ followed by an African American. The music was great from both. I would point out that the joint closes at 3:45 am.
Points of the night the chef kept coming to the door with his phone showing the person on the phone the expression of customers enjoying the dish assuming he made. Didnt enjoy that part but other than that it was cool.“

“Came here for happy hour and sat by the front door. Food was okay (just got mozarella sticks so there's not much to say about that), but the drinks were good. Got a margarita while my friends had the frozen ones and they did not disappoint. Waitress was pleasant!“