True hidden gem, with amazing live jazz trio. Delicious strapless like escargot and stroganoff, that I really enjoyed. I believe they need to loose cash only status to get many more people back. Which they deserve read more

Anyway Cafe - Escargot - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this local gem! Great cocktails and food menu is very good as well with plenty of delicious options ranging from lighted appetizers and salads to a full entree if you're hungry. Service is always friendly and helpful with offering suggestions if you're not sure what to pick from their extensive menu of drinks. Love the lounge vibe of this place and nights with live music are a nice touch. The only drawback for me is that it's a cash-only place. It's not a problem or an issue just annoying...I personally rarely have any cash on me and it's just a nuisance. read more

Anyway Cafe - Pear martini - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food was alright, wings were very salty and small and overcooked with little quantity for the order. Surprisingly the burger and fries were the best thing there! Actually very tasty burger, would consider going back for burger only. The drink not the best I've had. Love the ambiance. Service was not the best, felt judged for not ordering quick enough and also added a pretty high service charge 20%(?) for no reason even though we ordered enough to avoid the service charge at noted on the bottom of menu and tried to push that charge onto us even when we pointed that out on the menu. read more

Anastasia was great she took great care of me and my party..i recommend you get calamari and try to get there on a sunday night .the cover band is amazing that duo was the highlight of the night...i looked up a few of their originals and they are hauntling good. read more

Lovely atmosphere and great drinks They also have live music, that duo is amazing. I've heard that they do brunches too, it's new .I will try it over the summr read more

Anyway Cafe - Mojito $12 and pomegranate martini $10. The drinks are as good as always - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We have been coming here since we moved to Brooklyn from the East Village a few years ago! We stumbled upon it one night because were drawn to the festive lights and artsy canopied sinage. The food is just exquisitely flavored. We usually end up splitting the four cheese pasta and tuna. The last time we went, they had a jazz duo that we really enjoyed! read more

Anyway Cafe - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Has such old traditional look inside I love the interior, especially all the wood. The staff is so friendly and fun to get along with always strike up great conversations and make sure you're having a great time whether you're there to just drink or enjoy dinner. The food itself is always so flavorful and I haven't gotten a dish I haven't liked. I've been here a few times and always enjoy my entire experience! read more

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I've been here a few times, and I'll come here again, but certain things are strange to me. For example, I once asked for a cherry flavored Stoli and the bartender told me they did not have it even though I saw three bottles on the shelves behind her. I once asked for a wine that was written on this big mirror they have but was told it was out of date and they didnt have it (so get some Windex and update?) Often, if not totally at this point, cash-only as well, FYI. read more

It was a nice place for a romantic evening with my boyfriend. Live music plays in the cafe. As for the dishes, I liked the tartar with tuna, but there is a desire to change the crackers to another bread product. The mussels are not tasty, but I really liked the semi-sweet wine, which brightened the evening. I also tried snails for the first time and they were delicious! read more

Anyway Cafe - a man sitting at the bar - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I used to frequent Anyway Cafe (2nd Ave location) for years and have always loved it. I've always wanted to try this location and lucky did last night with a group of friends. The vibe: fantastic. The place is inviting and intimate. The service: fantastic. Our waitress was fantastic and a joy. The drinks: fantastic. I particularly loved the horseradish and passion fruit martinis. The food: fantastic. I don't have a negative thing to say about any of it but the standouts for me were the seared tuna, the croutons, the pate, and the chicken paillard. But truly everything we had was delicious. Glad to know Anyway is here and we all decided we'd be back. read more

Cool little spot that has a variety of cocktails, kind of pricey considering they only accept cash but they also have live band that plays around 8 so I get why. Def worth checking out for the cool vibes read more

I've been living around this area for almost 2 years now and always wanted to try this place. I always asked my friend to come here with me but we never had the chance until yesterday! Anyway cafe and bar is such a convenient location! It is right at the corner of neck road train station. As I walked in, I realized a live music group trying to set up their equipment. They have live music every Saturday at 9PM till 12AM. They play classic songs from the 80s. The musicians would go around asking customers to contribute to the songs. A lady walked into the restaurant trying to sell roses. The nice pianist bought a rose for his lead singer. The food was spectacular! I ordered the mixed green salad with grilled shrimp, seared tuna,and pellmini. The mixed green salad with grilled shrimp was very flavorful. The chef was also very generous with the shrimp portion. The sear tuna was cooked perfectly. The pellmini is a must try. It's basically fried beef dumpling. You dip the pellmini into spicy mayo. Lychee martini was also to die for!!! Highly recommend coming here on a Saturday night to listen to live music and to have a drink! read more

Worst place ever we got there set and one of us ordered a drink we didnt like the music and the table they gave us so we deceid to leave when i went to pay my check was 17$ she told me i need to spend 25$ ive explained to her that i was never told this and i dont have cash she said she will serve me again wich im fine im not gonna go back anyways but also she said i dont care u have to spend 25 i told her either u charge my card or i will leave . She threatened me with her security gard and she said to wait she will call the police anyways garbage place.. people with no manners .. no english . read more

Ambiance not great and sometimes clumsy but always attentive service . The highlight is the kitchen- the food preparation is excellent every time we have gone there - we wonder how they manage to keep the chef but are happy they do. read more

Very local spot, not packed usually or mb I'm not coming during prime time. Food is fresh, menu is small but there's always something to choose from. Waitress is very friendly and service is fast. read more

I love this place. The vibe is so nice and relaxing, the service is amazing everybody smiles at you. The food is really good and even the bathrooms are awesome they have this plastic that rotates which makes sure u get a clean seating situation. Super romantic if ur thinking of going on a date here, DO IT. read more

Anyway Cafe - Passionfruit martini - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loved the ambiance and decor they had on Halloween. Great staff and versatile menu!!!

BEWARE OF THE TIPPING METHODOLOGY Good food, but they secretly include the tip in the bill (no line item mentioning gratuity) and they leave a space asking for gratuity. Also they didn't give us our change when we gave them cash for the bill. Tsk tsk. read more

Won't let me use my laptop while I dine in and eat. So I closed my laptop and put it away. (I know it's strange but I had to finish typing up my paper.) One of the dishes looks funny to me. I don't remember the full name but it sounds like Pellmini(Unsure of how it's spelled.) it looks like smaller-sized UFOs. Next dish: Seared Tuna taste a bit strange and bitter. (I had Seared Tuna before. It taste better.) Their mozzarella cheese taste good. The drinks are good, too. The man working there is rude and loud to me at the beginning and at the end of my dine in experience. Definitely won't be coming back here again. read more

3 stars to place and 1 star to location since it is one of its kind around. In between Kings highway and Sheepshead Bay, you barely find nice places like Anyway. Located at the Neck road station's exit, Anyway cafe offers "live music". Yes. Guy plays and the lady sings right next to you, it is not like a stage or something but more like a sincere house part you are having friends :) We were sitting right next to them which makes it hard to talk to your friends&family so you can consider a distanced table. I ordered Merlot by the glass and steak. Did not enjoy merlo much. Since they ran out of mashed potato, I got salad which had a flavorful dressing, steak was also okay. Cheese platter was the weakest link, feta cheese with wine? Oh no :) My friend got the seafood platter which had a nice size portion and tastes good. I sipped my brother's cocktail, something with pineapple, sooo good. Their glasses small though :) Satisfactory service, no better options around anyway :) read more

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Had been going to this place for centuries. Always good food. Just literally any dish I tried it's amazing. Fried pelmeni is very unusual and not what you would expect, but you will love it. Skirt steak is the best !!! read more

Anyway Cafe - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wonderful place to relax and unwind with live music, cool drinks and good food. Highly recommend for locals.

Anyway is like many other places around New York City. But: - freakin' hot Russian girls always there - anna pavlova dessert - and that band! (Alleluia performance on the Easter's Eve was awesome lol) read more

Anyway Cafe - Alleluia on Easter's Eve was perfect! - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a local bar with a great atmosphere in a very out of the way location. It is right outside the Neck Road stop of the Q train in Brooklyn. There are pretty much no other bars in the immediate area, with the only other stores being a Russian supermarket and a furniture store. This doesn't seem to be much of an issue though since the place is almost always packed with no empty tables at peak times. The atmosphere is very nice, far more pleasant than most bars that I've been to. The lighting isn't so dark that you can't see and yet it's dark enough that you feel like its a relaxed environment. There is usually some live music in the evenings, but its just a guy with a guitar playing covers of classic songs (this is not a bad thing). The place itself is actually pretty small, but it gives it a nice friendly feeling. The bartender makes some of the best martinis that I've tried (the rest of the drinks are excellent as well). According to what I am told by my friends he is actually well known and draws a lot of the people into the bar through his reputation. The price for the drinks feels more like you are in Manhattan than Brooklyn, but I think it is worth it for the quality you're getting in terms of both drinks and environment. There are a couple of catches to this place. Number one, it is pretty much a Russian bar. This doesn't mean that they will have any problems at all with an American, the menus are in English and all the staff speaks English perfectly well, its just that you will notice that most of the people in there are Russian and are speaking Russian. The other down side to some people is that they don't really seem to care too strongly about the NYC indoor smoking ban. They don't really say you can smoke there, but they don't object either. If those two factors don't bother you and you are in that area of Brooklyn for whatever reason I strongly recommend you stop by one night with a couple of friends, I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself. read more

Anyway Cafe - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bartender Nastya is so unfriendly. You will never feel comfortable while she's behind the bar. She tries to establish herself at the expense of others. Over all, however, Anyway Cafe is a nice place! read more

This is my favorite place! They are doing the best Martini in the Town! The food is yummy! Jazz music makes this place so cozy! We always going there even after party just for the drink! You are the best! read more

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I admit I checked in too early, only to find the place closed on 12/26 evening. So this review is really based on a number of other times that I've come here. It has a really nice local vibe, and that's probably what attracts people to come here on a weekly if not daily basis. There's a sister(?) cafe on Manhattan beach, but I prefer this one. Some nights (all nights?) they have a live guitar/singer so really adds value to the atmosphere. Drinks may be a little overpriced? But I hear that if you're nice to some of the waiters, they comp a drink or shot once in a while. Funny story about their ceasar salad. First time I ordered it, the waiter asked "Do you want it chopped?" As I looked at him dumbfounded, I asked "how else does it come?" Followed by, "ok let's chop it" after the waiter obviously did not get my sense of humor. What I got was the unchopped version, basically a head of ice lettuce cut in half and grilled(?). It's yummy, but the practically whole piece of lettuce was a surprise element. Kid you not, this story, in almost exact words happened three more times. Only on the third time, did the salad actually came chopped, as in a regular ceasar salad. Perhaps they like surprises, either way it tasted good with the ceasar sauce and a crostini. read more

Anyway Cafe - Grapefruit martini - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place has a great atmosphere and great look. It's a hidden gem based on it's location. A huge menu of martinis and great food. Friendly service (most of the time) and excellent food. If you're looking for 5 star food or incredible mixology, you've come to the wrong place. If you're looking for some solid food, above-average drinks and live entertainment, this place is definitely worth a shot. read more

Anyway cafe became my new favorite spot in South Brooklyn! The drinks are delicious. I am usually not a martini person, but their martinis are just amazing. My favorite one is the pear martini, but I have also tried the grapefruit, pomegranate, peach, apple, and lychee and they were all really great as well. The food is also very delicious. I tried their mushroom soup which is one of their popular dishes and some appetizers. Their fried calamari is definitely worth trying! I also had the ceviche and the mushroom julienne which I would both order again next time. If you feel like staying local in south Brooklyn, I would definitely recommend Anyway! read more

Anyway Cafe - Pear martini - Lounges Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A+++ I came to visit a very dear friend and it was hard to find somewhere due to covid, we found this little gem about 11:30pm which would normally close later but due to covid was closing at 12am. Disappointed but understanding we ordered Quickly, I ordered the Dutch chocolate martini and my friend ordered a different type, both were FABULOUS!!!! Absolutely the best martinis I've ever had. The host, the server and everyone in there was so nice. They were socially distanced it had such an old town rustic feel, artistically old fashioned , incredible vibe! I cannot wait to return to NY just to go back. read more

Great atmosphere and good service. The food is good too and fresh. Only complaint is that they sell trashy 5 dollars wine bottle for 40 dollars. read more

Chill bar with pretty good food options. Service is always great, staff are attentive. My favorite nights are when they have artists come in to sing/play, especially jazz. Adds to the ambiance and it can easily turn to a great causal date night location. read more

I read someone here call it "a hidden gem". More like a lump of coal. The staff was fine. The decor was actually nice. But cash only? That's kind of insane in 2020. I'm not using your ATM sir. The menu had 4 items basically. Yikes! Maybe before Covid the music was lively or they had live music. Don't even stop for directions, not worth it. read more

It is a good place just ran into someone that had a bad day. Nice crowd in genersl lear some Rillllllllllllllkri22k UTk huh

Had the unfortunate experience of coming here for a drink. The waiters were too busy to notice how irked you are at them. Next time someone asks something of you- like to leave a menu- please do, refilling waters does wonders too. Hard pass. PS also I was told my mojito had no sugar. Haha, How amazingly ignorant. read more

Miserable staff, food is hit or miss, and Sunday or Thursday or any other day of the week the staff decides they don't take credit cards.

Food is ok. Drinks are not very good. I will say, the live music is nice at night, but the management of the restaurant does not run the place well. Service is horrendous. I will never go there again and would recommend to AVOID AT ALL COST! Go to Emmonds and have a nice time on the water for less money, better food and better service. You'll be glad you did. read more

Who would've known that a little hole in the wall like this place would end up being such a gem in the neighborhood! Pro's: Live music everyday after 9 pm a great drink menu, from classic cocktails to funky ones I've never heard of, a good selection of wine's and whiskey too dim lighting, sets the mood, very chilled out very clean place, even the bathroom was spotless staff was very friendly , always there at your convenience, always serve with a smile on Wednesdays you get a free bottle of champagne with your meal on Mondays there is happy hour, and Tuesdays is ladies night! the menu had a good variety, from salads, to chicken, steak, seafood, pasta dishes, sandwiches and dessert the tomato and cheese appetizer was perfect, it had just the right amount of seasoning and balsamic vinegar, everything was fresh with a great presentation, they even threw some olives in there the skirt steak was perfect, it was juicy and had some sort of glaze on it, and it came with salad and mashed potatoes which were airy and not too heavy and good seasoning, the steak was such good quality that I didn't even need to use steak sauce the prices were decent, salads were 8-13 entrees ranged from 14-25 in the summer they open their patio ;] cons: some of the staff barely speak English, for us it was no big deal since we were Russian, but for other customers this could be a concern the place was cash only, and the atm inside the place charges 2.50 fee the décor is confusing, its hard to understand the theme of this place, it seems like an old fashion saloon type of vibe.. the chicken caeser salad, came with no dressing, we had to ask the waiter for dressing and for plates since we shared everything, they thought we were going to just eat off the plate, total confusion when we told them from the start it was for the two of us. the chicken was rather bland too. the portions are rather small to share , I left feeling a bit hungry would I come back here? definitely, I have yet to try more things! read more

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Anyway Cafe is a little getaway for me, a place I resort to when I'm in the mood to drink and talk as oppose to drinking and dancing or heading into the city. It's such a pleasant dim-lighted cafe with standard priced drinks and great food. The staff makes it even more sweet. I love the Sauteed Shrimp with Dill Cream Sauce on Angel Hair; if your looking for something light, their salads are delicious. They offer premium liquors by the carafes, allow smoking after 11pm, aaaand the complimentary bread with herb butter is soooo delightful - I can feast on that alone and have done so. For me, there's no better place to get wasted with your girls locally, it's a 10min ride home for me. For a date, I'd say it's cheesy, j/k it depends on you, lol ; ] read more

It seems like we came in here to drink a glass of water...for over an hour and a half...while they were chasing the cow that was supposed to be my burger, and hunting the duck that was supposed to be in my husbands ravioli. Not only did our food not arrive in all this time, but the waitress came over once after 45 minutes saying it was on it's way--with a casual laugh. This is unacceptable, especially with the place being half empty. The food finally arrived. The duck ravioli portion size was laughable, barely warm, and floating in what was basically soy sauce. My medium rare burger was overdone and came in a breakfast roll. What happened to all their buns? In fact, I am pretty sure they went to a local deli and bought the roll while making my burger. The potato skins were ok, oily and barely crispy. A lesson for the waitstaff: if the food is over an hour late, at some point early on you should have come by and offered something for us to nibble on--some bread with butter or even mixed nuts, and not avoid us while hanging out chatting at the bar. Another option is to notify us that our food is delayed so that we may choose to leave and find another place to eat if necessary. A quick apology when our food arrives and an offer of a dessert (God knows how long we'd have to wait for it, and how edible it would actually be) is not sufficient at all. Any decent manager should have comped this miserable meal--this review is their reward. I do remember a time when this place had good food, seems that time has passed. The service has always been awful though. read more