In the words of Porsha Williams on RHOA, "you can't eat everybody deviled eggs" and so here's your…read morewarning... "you can't eat everybody soul food!" This southern kid was deeply disappointed by "the best soul food in Brooklyn." And while the reviews below mine state some of the same accuracy, I went against my better judgement. Let's get into it... they offer a buy one get one deal in Uber and the staff will suggest it to you, which is honestly a good deal. I did not get names but the younger fair skin lady with glasses was the most helpful and another older lady who was probably an owner/partner/manager. There was another younger woman around with braids and glasses that needed a little more customer service training. Her name may be Sharisse or something like that. Food wise.... I had the oxtail cheesesteak. Like other reviews, the fat needs to be trimmed more but they are quite tender. However, I doubt I try it again. For the sides, I was able to taste the Mac and cheese, candied yams, black eyed peas, and greens. That's the order in which the taste is decent. The Mac isn't quite a creamy Mac, it's definitely baked which is cool. The yams were good, just heavily sugared. The black eyed peas were okay but they were lukewarm. And the greens were a miss, I prefer a bit more heat/spice on mine and these had bitter and sweet mixed together. Lastly, I tried the banana pudding and the kool aid. Kool aid was like church punch if that's your thing and the banana pudding was thick. I'm a dessert guy and I maybe only ate a third of it. Overall, it's clean and chill. But it's definitely take out as there is no seating available.

I ordered a seafood platter for delivery. It was buy one get one free which was a good deal. The…read morecrab legs , corn, and potatoes were good, but I found the shrimp and lobster to be overcooked and chewy. They were also a bit on the salty side. This was my first time trying their food based on my coworker's recommendation. Next time I will try their fried seafood and compare.

The Hollow Nickel is the quintessential dive bar. The atmosphere is cozy, the drinks are reasonably…read morepriced, and the vibes are almost always good. Located on Atlantic Avenue, the space itself is deceptively large. Upon entry, you are greeted by an L shaped bar, with high tops on the left, a booth in the front, and then several booths and tables in the back. There is a TV, but rather than sports like you'd see at most dive bars, there is usually a movie on. There is also a backyard to the bar, which is lovely in the summertime. As you'd expect, you order everything at the bar, food included, and there is no waiter service aside from the staff running your food to your table. There is a reasonable collection of draft beers, focusing on somewhat higher end beers rather the standard collection of macro brews. Additionally there are a handful of cocktails, and a few drink specials (I often take advantage of the shot and beer combo). The drink selection is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. There's also a food menu, including burgers, a hot dog, chicken wings and other bar staples. Overall the food is surprisingly good. I'm quite fond of the spicy smash burger, and the wings are pretty good as well. So far I don't think I've had anything that is poorly made, and they seem to put a bit more effort in to the food than other bars. What really sets the Hollow Nickel apart to me is the service. The bartenders are friendly, and help foster a community feeling in the bar. If you find yourself a regular, a nod and a smile will have your usual drink prepared quickly. The other patrons are usually pretty friendly, and it's not uncommon for me to find myself chatting with other people at the bar when I come for a drink on my own. I'm not quite sure what they've done, but the Hollow Nickel is just a nice place to be filled with generally nice people. If you want a drink and maybe some food, the Hollow Nickel won't do you wrong. It's exactly the type of bar you like to know is an option.

Only for drinks Great outside seating in a chill backyard…read more Good craft beer selection Would return Inside is small

Great local spot that is always busy - for a good reason! Quick, friendly service and great food!…read moreLoved the fish sandwich and the tots!

Came here for happy hour, really nice patio and great happy hour menu with good deals. Loved the…read morenon-alcoholic options, the sunny d-tox was very refreshing with the ginger and a good size, wings and fries were yummy. Staff were able to accommodate a large party and things came out quickly. Rare to have a sidewalk bar in this area, super lovely!

I ate dinner at Luana's Tavern while in Brooklyn for a work trip. I was craving Fish & Chips and…read moresaw this place had decent reviews. Even though I was a solo diner I still made a reservation. I'm glad I did, as it was a very busy Saturday evening when I got there. They have a huge covered patio area which I'm sure is nice when it's warmer out. I was seated inside by the bar. My server was fine. He wasn't overly friendly, but he got the job done. To start I ordered the Pretzel. It was huge! Definitely a shareable item. Next I got the Fish & Chips. These were good, although I found myself wishing it came with one more piece of fish. All in all, my craving was satisfied. I would come back.

Luana's Tavern in Carroll Gardens is our favorite neighborhood tavern serving hearty dishes in…read morecasual, warm space. We came by on a Sunday night after we decided we couldn't be bothered to cook and wanted to try a new spot in the neighborhood. We ordered some drinks, Franks in a Blanket and two of their daily specials, the spicy vodka rigatoni and the smash burger royale. We were honestly thrilled with both. For dessert we had the rich chocolate cake and brownie sundae served piled high in an old-fashioned milkshake glass. This is the type of place we want to be regulars at. The ambiance is warm and inviting, the service is great, and the food and drinks are delicious

Pack house for the game. Including the upstairs area. You…read morecould barely get inside. I just got a shot of tequila and try to watch the game for a bit. When it's a Game night it's pack.

This is my second time at the establishment, in recent months, and didn't care for the bartenders'…read moreservice. Both visits were during lunch hours. My food, chicken tenders and French Fries, was good but I didn't have a mixed drink as I wasn't feeling the vibe of the bartender. So I kept it to glasses of Pinot Now that I think about it, I can't tell if it were the same woman both times, which would make more sense to having a similar experience, and if so, I'd chuck it up to her having lackluster performance, rather than than the bar lacking overall. Either way, this will always be my go-to Downtown Brooklyn bar.

Love the old school vibe. Went here before a show at the…read moreParamount, this is across the street. The ideal location. I had a Daily Special - Catfish Fingers served with a nice tangy sauce. Alo grabbed a plate of the iconic potato pancakes. Yummy!!! Love the apple sauce the serve with it, it had little chunks of apple. My fellow dinners had the Brisket of Beef and were not disappointed! Loved the vibe and the service was on point! There is a wait to be seated , especially before the shows at the Paramount so plan accordingly.

Having visited Junior's in Times Square years ago, we knew we wanted to try it out again! This was…read morethe original location, so we booked a reservation. The service was a bit slower than you would expect, especially as it wasn't very busy. The food was fine, but nowhere near how we remember it to be 10+ years ago when we went nearly every day on the trip. The roasted chicken was so dry you would hardly chew it. The salmon plate was good, but lacked flavor. Of course, the cheesecake was delicious. If you're looking for a typical diner vibe with a lot of history, make sure to try out juniors. Go more for the experience than the food.

Stopped in with a friend for a serious Knicks game a few nights ago. It was a standing room only or…read moreseats outside situation when I arrived, at the very start of the game. When I did move further inside, FancyFree was quite roomy. There are plenty of high tables and a full bar. I ordered a Moscow Mule which tasted a bit flat and it was NOT served to me in the classic tin mug. I'm convinced that the tin mug affects the cold levels and flavor of that cocktail. Our server, Pierre, was really attentive and pleasant. It was a fun night-big crowd. It's a shame I didn't get to experience their food menu. A server zipped passed me with some goodies that I must try. I'll be back.

Dropped in to watch the Knicks game. There was a good amount of people, which I love. Energy at a…read moresports bar is everything. Ordered the onion rings (one of my fave), Sonoran dog, if you like hot dogs this is for you, bread is toasty and flavorful toppings. Do drink I had Danny's martini, good but not my type of drink, a Negroni also not my drink haha. Finishes with a mezcal margarita, perfect.... Nice chill night

This place is always consistent. The fries are delicious, I could eat an entire plate of just…read morefries. Breakfast items are available all day and people love it, but there are plenty of lunch and dinner options. The veggie burger was ok, next time I would ask for different bread rather than the English muffin it comes with, but I still cleaned my plate. Service was good, they have a seating outside in the back worth trying once but I think inside had a better view and is more open.

CASH ONLY * ATM in the back charges $5.50*…read more Great selection! It's like a diner but better. Down to the French fries. Cute bistro style place with a separate outside indoor patio. TBH i did not like the crab burger. More filling than crab. Mushy, the consistency of a fake crab burger. My wife had the open face chicken sandwich. Thin sliced, perfectly grilled and the sour dough bread was perfect. Bestie had eggs with salmon, ate every bite. Besties partner had the spaghetti bolognese and eat every single bite. So good! The service is slow. It wasn't that busy and we kept having to flag down the server.