Inside the red hook ikea (immediate right once you go up the escalator) is the restaurant. Best thing about the place is its seating area and view. Soda refill machine works well. Pricing is OK but not like Costco dining pricing. Had a birthday coupon for free slice of cake with entree purchase. I went with the chicken thigh, rice, beans and plantains. Cake was red velvet which was average at best. Chicken thigh was solid and it fell off the bone. Rice, beans and plantains were rock hard because left out too long. Good seats read more

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Updates on Ikeas (2 of 2) My memory works fairly well and I could have sworn I had given this Ikea (Restaurant) in Brooklyn - the only one in NYC's five boroughs - 3 stars. In looking at that review, it was obviously the bone-in chicken that torqued me. At the time of the first review, I got a slice of strawberry shortcake for $2.49. I do remember that part. I believe that a small slice of cheesecake is now about $5, but this is Ikea and not a regular restaurant. This review fetches the same 2 stars, but it's about something else. On a recent enough holiday weekend, they were unable to move the foot traffic in the store, employees were not that helpful, and there was a general feeling of slovenliness. The food was much the same. I had a fish platter assembled with potatoes and vegetables as well as a cranberry bar for dessert. My friend, a New York City resident and school friend, had a platter of Swedish meatballs. I'm not a complainer when there's a good price-quality-quantity relationship in the food you order when out and about, but the quality part seems to be dipping at Ikea, and especially at this location. There are some interesting thing about the Brooklyn-NYC store. First, it shatters media generated stereotypes about New York City in that there must be no parking because everyone lives like they do on "Seinfeld" and in "The Odd Couple." The entire underside of this propped up store is one big parking lot. That means people in Brooklyn and Queens, and even Long Island, can easily drive and park here. The stereotype that Brooklyn is overpriced and overrated, however, stands. The other is that there is limited ferry service from Manhattan that is free of charge. We took the ferry over to Ikea, which is scenic, but took MTA back ... the last ferry leaves rather early. The store and restaurant experience was not memorable, but taking the ferry across to Ikea and riding an MTA bus and subway back from Ikea's front door and sassing it up with a trio of Dominican ladies definitely was. However, that won't raise the score for the main reason we came here, which was to get a simple but solid meal. read more

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The food was great I had cod fish with mash potatoes and peas with a slice of red velvet cake. The food tasted great nice n healt My hubby had chicken fingers with French fries( they were excellent) The service was nice The ambiance of IKEA restaurant is very inviting, clean and peaceful 10/10 Cute for sweet lunch dates read more

My friend and I stopped by the IKEA restaurant before browsing for new couches. Never shop on an empty stomach. I'd never eaten at an IKEA before, but was pleasantly surprised with my experience. It's reminiscent of a school cafeteria where you take a tray, get on line, and let the staff know what you'd like at each station. There are tons of tables, so lack of seating was not a problem. I got two sides orders of the meatballs and a garden salad. The meatballs were delicious and I will likely be ordering them at all future IKEA visits. The food was also incredibly affordable. For the salad, meatballs, and a fountain drink, I paid about $7.50 (as of Jan '26). read more

IKEA Restaurant - Garden salad (left), 2 side orders of Swedish meatballs (right), chicken tenders (back left) - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Real Men Eat Lingonberry Jam ‍ ​Came to IKEA Brooklyn for a "quick" look at shelving, ended up in a committed relationship with a plate of meatballs. ​Forget the furniture--the real engineering masterpiece is the Swedish Meatball platter. I'm talking a tactical stack of meatballs, French fries, and peas, all swimming in a lake of gravy with a side of lingonberry jam. Epic doesn't even cover it. It's the kind of meal that makes you feel like you could assemble a 12-piece wardrobe using only a toothpick and sheer willpower. ​And the views of the NYC harbor? Solid. But the real view was on my tray. Also the customer service was great. ​Pro Tip: Skip the chocolate cake. Skip the cheesecake. The KAFFEREP cake (the one with the raspberry filling, creamy layer, and almond paste cover) is a total game changer. Life-altering. It's the GOAT of Swedish desserts. ​I may have forgotten why I came here, and I definitely don't have a cart, but my soul is full and my blood is 15% gravy now. Worth it. ​ Location: 1 Beard St, Brooklyn Order: Meatballs + Kafferep Cake = Peak Performance. read more

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We shopped to buy items for my son's dorm move-in. It was past lunchtime so we decided to get some lunch. We got 24 Swedish meatballs (on two plates) and a salmon lunch for my wife. The food was good, and tasty for three hungry shoppers. While we were in line I saw people with carts that holds several trays. I wanted one but couldn't find on. Then I saw someone struggling to push his carts as the trays clattered from the vibration - and I was glad that I didn't have a cart. The selection of food looks healthy, and it is tasty. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went to IKEA for a quick lunch and left with... a self-assembly chocolate bunny. Only IKEA would make dessert a DIY project. It's ridiculously cute, comes in pieces you snap together like furniture (but with less swearing), and honestly, it's a fun little surprise for both kids and adults. Taste-wise? Pretty standard milk chocolate. Nothing fancy, but you're not here for the flavor -- you're here for the novelty of "building" a bunny before eating it. And for $2? Totally worth it. A small joy in edible, IKEA form. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Decided to try the plant based hot dog after shopping today. This is what I got. I told the server, "This doesn't look right." She said, "Well, you ordered plant based hot dog. This is what they look like." It was only $1 so there's that. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Plant based hot dog after shopping - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm there for the food which is DELICIOUS and AWESOME. (Never mind the cheapo furniture crap; ok but I do love their inexpensive LADDA NiMH AA/AAA rechargeable batteries -- many film production folks use them!). But back to the food: love the Swedish meatballs.. their desserts are good too. Plus, it's so reasonable! Especially if you have an IKEA family card, you get discounts, which include FREE COFFEE! Beat that overpriced Star*ucks! read more

IKEA Restaurant - Great view of Brooklyn from the cafeteria. Worth the ride from the UWS. - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's been ages since my sister and I visited Ikea, but recently, we made the trek just for their Swedish Meatballs and Chicken Tenders with Fries. We did happen to meet up with a friend afterward, but trust me, I woke up and left the house that day with only the restaurant in mind. * Swedish Meatballs Ikea is famous for its Swedish Meatballs, and honestly, what's not to like? Eight, 12, or 16-piece meatballs served with mashed potatoes, peas, cream sauce, and lingonberry jam--so yummy and delicious. * Chicken Tenders with Fries I'm not sure if we came on an off day, but holy moly, why was this so salty? The portion was generous though: huge chicken tenders with half a plate of fries. **Don't forget to buy an ice cream cone on your way out from Ikea! read more

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Not bad. Variety was kind of lacking, especially since they ran out of some items before dinner time. But what I did end up eating did the job. I was personally surprised with the good flavor on the mac & cheese and the Swedish meatballs were as usual delicious. Can always appreciate the free coffee for being an IKEA family member. Additionally, the fact that a full structured meal costs around $13 when you can easily reconstruct it by just ordering sides of everything for about half of that price feels very representative of IKEA's business model. Want to save some serious cash? Build it yourself! read more

IKEA Restaurant - Macaroni and cheese & Swedish meatballs - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The restaurant in Ikea has some solid food, and I typically go for the following: Chicken Tenders, Fries, and Chocolate Cake. Sadly, they didn't have any tenders and fries ready, so I decided to try something new. It didn't disappoint. I will admit the wait in line for food was pretty long, but if you're not standing in line alone and have someone to converse with, the wait is worth it in my opinion. I love how there's plenty of families who eat here; it makes the restaurant feel inviting and warm. Garlic Lemon Cod: It's perfectly breaded and crispy. There's not a large portion, but the peas and mashed potatoes fill you up. The potatoes aren't very buttery and don't have any flavor outside of... potatoes. Same thing for the peas; they just taste like peas. I wouldn't say the mashed potatoes and peas taste bad; they just taste clean. Cheesecake: The bottom crust has some sort of cinnamon or spice taste to it and is soft, melting into your mouth with the cheese. Chocolate Cake: This is rich and decadent, and I'm convinced this is the definition of what everyone thinks of when they say they want chocolate cake. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Garlic Lemon Cod, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Its almost a love-hate feeling when coming to this Ikea. Prices for food among all things have gone up, but that is life and this warehouse is still standing. You can't help but to feel relaxed as you're sipping free coffee/tea (family members program) at their clean bright cafeteria on their functional furniture. Always check out the grocery store and clearance - you'll never know what you'll find. And getting a free gift for your birthday, you'll at least want to check in once a year... ...wait... where am I? What time is it?? read more

IKEA Restaurant - 71c veggie dog - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ambience: it's IKEA. We know what to expect. Food: it's IKEA. Above average cafeteria food. Service: no line. Weekday. Staffs' behavior way below my worst expectations. One who serves food just looks at me without a smile, a hello, how can I help you, nor a thank you. Silent the entire time. Cashier get upset and roll her eyes for charging me extra and accusing me for not telling her ahead of time while she ring me up before I reach the cash register. What's wrong with IKEA? read more

Never knew ill find such a good place to eat while visting IKEA for furniture shopping! Its a heaven after long furniture trip to IKEA. Tried their Swedish meatballs which were amazinggg! they also had some really good dessert options. Would defo try it again on my trips there. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

By far my worst iKea experience ever. Let me preface this review by saying I am not an iKea regular. There are times when I may visit a location 1-3 times in a year and then there are years when I don't step foot into any ikea. However like many I do have a few of their products in my home and think of them for specific items. Recently I decided to do some home refreshing and ordered some picture frames and ledges online. The frames didn't work for what I needed and I mistakingly ordered the wrong picture ledges. I usually go to iKea in Jersey (Paramus or Elizabeth) and last year checked out the long island location with a friend (also for frames). Nonetheless, the last Sunday in March I had an event not too far from the Brooklyn location. I thought that a stop to return the wrong items and an in-store pickup of the correct ones made sense. I was ABSOLUTELY WRONG! While my in-store pickup took all of 25mins. Despite an email 3 hours earlier that my order was ready for pick-up but could not be located, I got it. On the other hand, the return of 3 picture frames and 3 picture ledges, took almost 2 hours. I over heard people frustrated that had been waiting even longer. With more than 20 ppl in the waiting area and even more steadily adding their names to the return queue, only 2 staff members were at the registers. While they were doing their best, they needed help. Some people had complicated returns of used items without receipts or packaging. Those transactions were easily 20-30mins in length, a few even longer. No one came to provide back-up. Other staff members walked back and forth through the waiting crowd with no acknowledgement or care. A request was made to open additional registers (by others and then myself) and it fell on deaf ears. Meanwhile in the office to the left of the return area, there appeared to be a lead/supervisor laughing and joking with the steady flow of employees in and out of the office. This same individual came out of the office after almost 2 hours, to finally open an additional register. I suspect she decided to help because they were now about to close and she wanted to go home. Again with no acknowledgment to the customers that had been waiting for an insanely long time. In the future I will drive in circles 100 times and pay double in tolls before I return to this location for anything. Just an absurdly disappointing experience! Just A Note: -The staff member that I asked if help can be provided was pleasant. She went into the same office to ask and reported back that: "she was new and she was sorry but the person in the office said there was no one available" (the same person that final came out and opened up). - The 1 of 2 gentleman doing their best, did apologize to me for the wait when I finally made it to the register. read more

I have been dining at Ikea dinning room since they opened in Red Hook and I go there every chance I have for visiting but on my last visit a family of 5, I believe were Europeans, were ahead me. When its was time to get the tray and eating utensils all 3 of their kids were playing with and at times putting them in their mouths then putting them back into the cannister. Totally disgusting behavior. Parents were watching but didn't discouraged them from doing it. The prices of the food has increased a bit but what hasn't. It was still tasty. read more

it hurts my heart to rate you this low ikea. but wow my first time in ikea in new york. wow the amount of times i told my friends i wrote all my college essays in ikea and they were like ya same but i did it in a whole foods. LOL but wow we were walking all over brooklyn cuz our reservation wasn't for so much later. but i was like can we please please go to ikea even though it's out of the way and we DID! wow. so much nostalgia. but my friend isn't fun we didn't get to go through the exhibitions. we just went to the restaurant and i got plant balls and garlic toast. it was lowkey bad though im ngl. like it tasted like it was just sitting out there for a while. they were both cold and hard like wtffff. like where was the tlc i was used to in california??? it was actually just fine. i don't think if i go back to new york i will go out of my way to go to ikea LOL. it was such a let down. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Plant Balls and Garlic Bread - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Underrated quality food and great underrated space. Also there are great benefits to being a ikra family member including deals on food daily. On tuesdays there are 4 dollar entrees for members and on fridays there are half off all entrees. The swedish meatballs are a always reliable go to for me with gravy and logiesberry sauce is a great combo. They also have plant balls for the vegeterians Also I like the chicken tender meal which is a popular choice for the kids. The move is to get the chicken and fries covered in gravy. Also underrated is the ikea mac n cheese which is creamy and tasty. Also members get free coffee daily so thats an added benefit. The space itself is open and filled with light thanks to the windows and ample seating both table and couches so I see ppl use this place used as a working space by severap ppl. read more

This review is for the food court only. The dishes here are honestly pretty dang good, surprisingly given that it's a furniture store. The meatball portion is very generous since they give you like 13 meatballs, some mashed potato, and veggies. The veggies didn't taste very fresh but the meatballs with the sauce was very good. You can hard pass on the strawberry ice cream - the texture was so weird that it didn't really resemble traditional ice cream at all. Also, the prices were actually pretty cheap for all the meals you can get here. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Strawberry Ice cream - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We journeyed to IKEA for their Fridays 50% off hot meals special. Service was quick and the servers were friendly. We ordered their meatballs plate with mash potatoes, jam, and peas, and their garlic lemon cod plate which was served with mash potatoes and peas. Both dishes were very good, and definitely worth more than $4.99 each. If you are an IKEA member, you can also grab a free cup of coffee. We were lucky to find a nice window table to enjoy our quiet meal together before shopping at IKEA. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Seating area - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I would always joke I want to go to IKEA just for the food, but not after this past experience. While the food was good, the vibes were off. Everything was served on paper plates here and the trays were not cleaned very well. The staff had an attitude and not very friendly. It was very much cafeteria vibes - it's weird because at other locations, it's much nicer. Largest option for the meatballs ($16) - The meatballs were soft and the gravy added a nice touch. Definitely more than enough food for me (if not too much). Everything was portioned out well, though I wish there was a bit more of the berry sauce. Daim Cake - so good, definitely a must get here. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great ambiance , great food , very big store where you can get lost . I'm there every few days read more

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45 min on line with screaming rugrats for tasteless cafeteria food. Yes its not pricey but honestly it it were free it would still be a rip off. Do your shopping after eating somewhere else. read more

The price is impeccable. Not enough staff to serve food, staff are inexperienced, doesnt know how to heat up meatball. The line is always long because of the serving staff. More room to improve. Ambiance is great. Not sure why the restaurant is using disposable plates, cups and utensils? read more

This is by far the worst Ikea I have ever been to. The food court is pretty standard and straight forward, as far as Ikea's go. However, the checkout and post check out experience was truly horrendous. There is a line after you check out for 'Home delivery'. Advertised as a service for you to have your purchase shipped home in case you purchased more than you had initially set out to, not difficult given the nature of Ikea stores and their layouts/template rooms, or if you simply cannot carry that Kallax bookshelf you have been eyeing up. I was in line for OVER 2 HOURS without it making any progress. At first, I thought it was moving very very slow... but it turns out those in front of me simply gave up. There were NO signs, NO help, NO staff willing or trained to help/had any idea what was going on at all. Staff really didn't care for the building line despite multiple customers trying to ask for help. Save yourself the hassle and order online. I don't think I'll ever come back to this location. read more

Obviously IKEA is known for their furniture and whatnot but the cafeteria is a nice break in between shopping. I think their Swedish meatballs are fairly good and you can choose I believe 8, 12, or 16 meatballs. The peas are the worst part of the meal and I personally don't like the jam, I tend to eat it with just the mashed potatoes, gravy and meatballs. The chocolate cake was a nice addition and all fairly cheap. Drinks seem to never be in stock though which tends to be annoying each time I visit. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Swedish Meatballs - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The closest IKEA option to the city and still takes over an hour or so to get to. You have two options to travel there. On weekends take a FREE water taxi from the city with stops at Pier 79 (40th & 12th Ave) and Pier 11 (Wall St.). From Pier 79 it takes approximately 40 min to reach. Cruise along the Hudson in this two story boat and see views of Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty. The first boat departs at 10:30am from midtown (pier 79) and last departure back is 5:05pm. The other option is taking the subway to Brooklyn and then waiting for the free shuttle that takes 20 min to reach IKEA, which might be daily. If you take the boat on the weekend it'll save you time and it's free! Go shop and get off at either stop on your return. The store is always busy on a weekend and expect lines early in the famed cafeteria. Being that it's cheap food and not much else around there, a great option to dine while you shop. There is also fast food sold after the check out area. To make things run smoother, they installed kiosks to order and then pick up at the counter. This looks like it's helped lines move faster. Happy they offer veggie dogs now too! Whether you plan to buy much or not, hop on the ferry and enjoy the ride there. Grab the famed Cinnabons and take a walk through the store. Restrooms and elevators available. read more

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I love going to IKEA, but this wasn't it :( The strawberry cake was delicious, but everything else was watery and bland. That said, the staff was kind and the view of Manhattan was fun, especially on the ferry over! read more

IKEA Restaurant - Plant balls and strawberry cake - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is a great place just to go walk around and grab inspiration. IKEA Brooklyn has almost everything you can imagine. It's huge! And almost always packed. For a less crowded day, i suggest you go on a weekday during work hours. You'll be able to enjoy it a bit more, because weekends are horrible! lol. They have a full food court, a shopping market, and some nicely thought out decorated showrooms that show you all the possibilities of what their furniture can do. Truly, i love ikea. It's the perfect place for home decor, and you can grab some great stuff on a budget, or if you have money to splurge, it has some things for that too. I never get to take pics cuz the cell service in there sucks! But, the views are amazing. On weekends they also have a FREE ferry service going to the city. If you haven't been, i suggest it. Parking is also free! Can't beat that! read more

It's a full size ikea with multiple floors. There is another ikea in Queens but it is a bit smaller. If you're looking for a traditional ikea in the city then this is your best bet. It is a STRUGGLE to get here, it is not near a subway. You can take a ferry from wall st area to come here or drive (if you have a car). There is a decent amount of traffic to get here during the weekend. I came here on a Sat from Queens (LIC) and it took abt an hr to get here. They have a decent plant selection I was able to grab a few for my home. It has everything any other ikea would and PLENTY of parking!! read more

I'm giving one star cause I can't give zero. No self check out line and return takes forever. There is only one person doing it for the whole store. S.. hole. Okay, staff (the few they have) is super professional but as an organization it is poorly managed. They're much better in Europe, maybe because Sweden is in Europe? read more

Review of their dining area: What a selection at an amazing price, we got the kids size chicken tenders and veggie balls. Thank you to the staff for being so cool with us getting the kids size as we just wanted a snack! The food was lukewarm but the fries and chicken tenders were still crispy and good. Wasn't a fan of the broccoli. The beverage of choice was raspberry sparkling and the still lingonberry- delicious and refreshing. They do have free still water and ice. Would honestly come back to ikea just to peruse and have a little date day in their dining area. Extensive seating and staff was very friendly and kind. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Chicken tenders fries and broccoli 2nd plate is veggie balls rice and broccoli. - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Started my new year at Ikea! They were open for new year day! Ample parking spaces at this IKEA. Food was decent like any other ikea restaurants. Coffee was free once you signed up as an IKEA family member! Join for free :) read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We haven't been here for a while, just because of the restaurant was closed for renovations. When we come back, i was expecting major changes on food and atmosphere. I was wrong. The ribs are gone. No salad bar. On the menu, they put chicken and vegetarian meatballs. Their dishwasher wasn't working, so we had to eat on paper plates. Not that I don't eat on paper plates, but staff was clueless, what they are going to do. The place was filthy. Soda machines weren't working. There is true management problem here. The dishes we got, they weren't hot, they were warm. I ate it just because i was hungry. read more

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Like going here even if it's for buying home furnishings, food or even a yogurt ice cream cone. I actually love the location they chose in Red Hook read more

Prices are reasonable but tastes like hospital food. Coffee is free for members. I recommend the salads. Everything else tastes bland but hygienic. read more

Are you ready for the 411? Here we go...if a mental sanctuary was a place then then it would be IKEA for me! Absolutely love going there and had not been there since before COVID. I went there with my daughters to just window shop and walk through the Marketplace...ended up with a bag of Knick knacks and a whole dresser! The aesthetics are always inviting and increases the motivation to look at all the new things that have in stock. There has been some remodeling in the store which added to the ambiance of the unplanned shopping adventure. If you are looking to do some remodeling or improvements you need to check out IKEA, will not be disappointed! read more

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I really enjoyed the Swedish meatball! My dish came with 12 meatballs, mash potatoes, peas, gravy and a side of jam. I personally did not like eating the meatballs with the jam but the gravy sauce was so good! The meatballs were great and it paired so well with mash potatoes. read more

IKEA Restaurant - Swedish meatball - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Look, my expectations were low but, wowwww, the food was genuinely delicious. THAT CAKE?! Chocolatey, crunchy, beautiful. The salmon dish was amazing to the point where I even ate the lemon. Very impressed considering it is a home goods store. It's one of the few places in the city with a lot of space and everyone is pretty attentive and helpful. I would come to this Ikea just for the food tbh. Don't sleep on that cake read more

IKEA Restaurant - Scandinavian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York