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    Ayat

    4.0 (58 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Christian Z.

    Frequent Ayat on multiple occasions. Came as a walk in with 4 people to last minute reservation of 8 to a large group resy with 15. They were always quick to accommodate. The food constantly is amazing. The olive oil is flavorful. The serving sizes are worthwhile. And the services and ambiance of the restaurant is great. I always bring my friends and family when they visit

    Tiffany C.

    The food at Ayat is consistently amazing - I used to frequent their Bay Ridge location and decided to take my friends to Bushwick for a taste of Palestinian food. Large portions with bold flavors, you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. I did notice that the menu here is a bit different from the Bay Ridge location, so I'm unsure if menus vary between each restaurant. My one issue with this restaurant is the service. The staff is dismissive, and it took 30 minutes to attempt to flag someone down for the check - then another 15 to try to grab a to-go container before angrily walking up to the counter and locating it ourselves. They all seem young and like a close knit friend group, prioritizing conversations about their personal lives over serving customers. We noticed multiple tables around us experiencing the same, which was disheartening.

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    Yuna C.

    Walked in ~8pm with a party of five and got seated within ~20-30 minutes! There's more seating (and quiet) downstairs. The Mezze Filistini was a crowd favorite - while I couldn't have the muhammarah (contains walnuts), I really enjoyed the freshness of the baba ganoush, creaminess of the hummus, tartness of the labneh.

    Raquel G.

    Holy Moly how did it take me so long to try this place. Food was spectacular and the atmosphere and decorations were absolutely beautiful. I want to try everything on the menu but we got the Chicken shawarma platter and it was so good and it could fed two people (plus some appetizers). 10000% recommend

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    Rachel G.

    Ayat, can only be described as a euphoric dining experience. This restaurant has quickly become a favorite among friends in the city. The atmosphere is incomparable, cozy enough for conversation but busy enough to hear the laughter and joy around you. The food is indescribable, beautifully seasoned with unforgettable flavor. The staff is also incredibly kind, and very thoughtful in their service. Some menu highlights were the halloumi watermelon salad (truly life changing), the Pistachio Paradise Pizza, and the Chicken Shawarma. All dishes were amazing, but these were each unforgettable. Ayat is the spot to go if you want a unique and outstanding experience in a homey environment with beautiful ambiance. This is a must try restaurant, I'll be taking every visitor I have!

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    Sabrina T.

    The ambiance was very nice and their menus are so cute ! I ordered the shrimp Kebab and it was a good portion size. I will say Ive had better rice and shrimp flavor wise but overall 3.5/5. They don't have liquor but it's BYOB so thats cool! Theres a liquor store near by if you are into that vibe. I had a lemon based drink that was super refreshing. If you're in the neighborhood i'd check it out.

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    Anna P.

    Came here with my bf on a weekday right at opening time. We were the only customers there but service was slow and waited over 20 mins for appetizers. Ordered hummus and the hot app mix. Shortly after the apps came out, my bf's entree came out right behind it. He ordered the pizzawarma. Sadly the meat inside it was dry. I ordered the lamb ouzi for my main dish but that didn't make it to table until my bf was done with his entree. The lamb dish had nice presentation but lacked in flavor. Packed most of it to go because I got too full nibbling on apps waiting for it to come out.

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    Sam S.

    An excellent Palestinian restaurant right across from the park. Lots of seating with street views. Service is friendly but slow, which means that they take their time making the food. Free corkage and bread. We tried the hummus, which was very good, and Fried Haloumi, which was excellent. For entree, we had the Lamb Ouzi, which was excellent, others had BBQ Chicken and Kebabs and they said that it was good. The lamb was perfectly cooked and spiced and fell off the bone. The accompanying rice with ground meat, spices and almonds was excellent.

    Zaatar Margarita
    Jacklynn K.

    I've been wanting to try Palestinian food for some time now. Ayat has been all over my feed lately. The interior was beautiful. We ordered the hot appetizer mix to start and the zataar margherita. Both were fire. I had the chicken shawarma platter which was so big and super flavorful. There was enough to bring home. Servers were attentive and polite. I would love to come back soon to try other foods!

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    TJ J.

    10/10 no notes! Amazing food. Great service, even though there was one waiter for Sunday brunch service he held it down with the busier! Beautiful restaurant and a breath of fresh air on Knickerbocker Ave. This place is also BYOB!!! We will definitely be back. Go here!!!

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    Stephanie N.

    We came here for a friend's birthday dinner a few weeks ago and got the downstairs seating section. The place was jam packed and very busy. It's BYOB so we brought our own wine, tequila, etc. The vibe was cute and homey. We had the appetizers to start with of za'atar, labneh, hummus, etc. The bread was not great quality and the dips were OK. We tried the vegetable platter, a lamb kebab and a chicken kebab. Everything came with pilaf and salad. Overall the food was very OK. It was decent, lacked seasoning and some of it was not cooked well. The service was very good and they accommodated our large party but the food was underwhelming.

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    Ash S.

    Went here on a Sunday before the afternoon rush and got seated immediately. This space is beautiful and you don't feel too close to the neighbor next to you. Our server here was very nice and engaging as-well. I got the chicken plate and it was very good and flavorful. My only problem was that the rice seemed on the drier side

    Ronny T.

    Came with a party of five and really loved the place. We ordered so much and everything was delicious tho can't remember the names of the dishes! See the pics! We started with an appetizer of dips like babagonoush, hummus, etc and enjoyed it with pita bread. Table service was spotty as we asked for some olive oil that never came but a big shout out to Tiffany who did a great job with our same day reservations even proactively calling us. Love that personal service you don't often find in the restaurant business.

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    Overpriced, nasty bathrooms, took 30 minutes for bread, and apparently allows dogs at tables

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    Great food and staff. Bit of a long wait time so plan accordingly, but otherwise I always enjoy visiting.

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    Peaches HotHouse

    3.9(1.6k reviews)
    1.6 miBedford Stuyvesant
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    This places is known for their fried food - primarily the catfish and chicken. I went with the…read morecatfish. This was some of the best fried fish I've had, if we're talking about just the fish itself. The breading is solid - going with a hot level of spice meant there was a good amount of seasoning on top, but I wouldn't classify it as spicy. It was crunchy at points, but missing the flakiness and true crunch I'd associated with top-tier fried fish. However, where it makes up for this is how good the inside of the fish is. This was spectacular - crazy moist, super tender, and just tasted fantastic. The complete opposite of that rubbery texture you get when you overfry the fish. The sauce that came with the fish was a little bland, however As for the sides, I thought the mac and cheese was really good - cheesy, slightly crispy on top, and cooked very well. I also liked the grits - though a bit buttery. The fries were a miss though. For the price, I think around 25 for the meal and a side is a solid deal. The sides especially come with pretty large portion size that will leave you very full. Overall, this is very good Southern food that I certainly enjoyed. 8.5/10

    Heard a lot about Peaches but after trying the food, I've concluded it's decidedly average. The…read morefish sandwich was decent but a bit plain. I liked the chicken but I personally wouldn't pay for it again. The best tasting part of the meal was the cornbread but you barely get any of it. I liked the mac and cheese as the best value of the entire order. To caveat this, we did order out, so I'd like to return and update my review soon with a dine-in test. The takeout takes quite a long while and it's pretty cramped inside the actual restaurant especially to wait, so I'd highly recommend ordering ahead of time online.

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    Taste of Heaven

    4.7(321 reviews)
    1.3 miEast Williamsburg
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    This unassuming little spot was very well rated and it was one of the few soul food spots that…read morestood out in a few online lists and FB groups. So..... we went and totally understand the hype. As soon as you walk in, you can smell the amazing dishes and you can literally feel the love they put on each plate as they serve the guests. I almost don't want to share this review for fear that the line may get longer but this restaurant is now one of the few that I recommend you go out of your way to try and enjoy. Their menu is classically simple but made with an abundance of care and no shortcuts in their cooking. As you are seated you are welcome to place your order in the front of the glass display, they cook everything in house and sometimes they run out of the specials so don't sleep on getting there on time. We ended up getting their lunch specials and picked one main and two sides. I know my girl loves Ox Tails and ended up getting the last plate with some candied yams and Mac and cheese. Let me tell you, we cleaned the plate and it was finger licking good!!! The jerk ribs were amazingly tender and fall off the bone. All of the sides were well portioned and absolutely flawless. Don't come here if you're on a diet there is only one way to enjoy this restaurant and it's to just dive in. FYI - you will need a nap after your meal. This place just hits your tastebuds differently; it doesn't just leave an impression, its mind shattering good. You will sing after the meal - happy dancing the whole time as you're eating.

    Customer service is 5 stars and phenomenal…read more But I'm here to talk about the food. I wanted to love it so much especially since TikTok critic/MMA fighter Keith Lee visited them in 2023, but my experience was not like his. I want to say that online reviews are almost about accurate. They were out of cold salads and collard greens which was an issue for other customers at times as well. No problem, they were super helpful and offered an alternative but not a good one. I had steamed vegetables that mashed in my mouth like mashed potatoes when I took a bite. I did end up going to another spot for collard greens and potato salad because you can't have soul-food without that. I had the rib dinner with mac n cheese and yams and a tiny piece of complimentary cornbread. The ribs definitely taste amazing but they don't take off the membrane in the back which is slimy and gross. I left that part behind. The yams were sweet and good BUT.....that mac n cheese is NOT soul-food Mac n cheese. Here's the thing I figured out, they use such little cheese but season the noodles very well that you don't truly notice unless you love mac n cheese, which I do, so I noticed it lacked so much cheese but had seasoned noodles. The rib dinner was a 3/5 because ribs were great but sides needed help. I had rice and peas as an additional side and fried wings. The wings were ATROCIOUS! I ate the smallest one and didn't eat the rest. How can you serve such huge feathered wings like that? It was a nightmare. The feathers being on it turned me off. This tells me they don't make their food with care, they move quick to be one and done and I want my food cooked with love and care. They were also frozen wings that were thawed and seasoned, I know the difference. The rice and peas were okay 3/5 as well. Overall the food was not worth the hype. Customer service was beautiful for sure but the food was not it.

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    3.7(221 reviews)
    2.8 miProspect Heights
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    Southern Comfort in the Heart of Brooklyn…read more If you're craving true Southern soul food in Brooklyn, this hidden gem is worth every minute you spend circling for a parking spot. Located near Vanderbilt and Atlantic Avenue, this spot delivers that down-home flavor that's hard to find in the city. We ordered the catfish, potato salad, okra and tomatoes, fried chicken, mac & cheese--and let me tell you, every bite hit the spot. The portions were generous, and I was so full I didn't even get a chance to try the peach cobbler that everyone keeps raving about. But you better believe I'm saving room for it next time. The customer service was just as impressive as the food. From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. I had a warm, genuine conversation with the husband, and it honestly felt like chatting with my grandfather back down South. The ambiance matches the vibe--simple, old-school Southern charm that adds to the experience. If you're in Brooklyn and craving soul food that feeds both your stomach and your spirit, don't miss this place. Just bring your appetite--and maybe a little patience for the parking!

    *CASH ONLY ALERT* I…read morewas really excited to try Mitchell's Soul Food after passing them by several times and reading several rave reviews. I stopped in today to take food for work and I am currently sooo disappointed. I ordered a meatloaf dinner. Here we go... The meatloaf was dried out, definitely stretched with breadcrumbs and completely void of flavor. I asked for gravy all over. I guess they didn't hear me. The macaroni was bland and colorless and the cheese was missing! This mac had all the flavor of a hospital meal that was prepped for a patient on a salt free, seasoning free, flavor free diet. The collard greens tasted frozen maybe??? No specks of meat or flavor of any kind. Mitchell's Soul Food is CASH ONLY and it was nearly empty when I arrived. I can see why. I am unabashedly greedy and also not big on wasting money so I forced it down. Every bite made me sad. The only kinda/sorta "pro" was the low price. Still not worth it. Never again!

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