Brooklyn Dining

American

Boerum Hill Food Company
American Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate 134 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-222-0140

Brooklyn Blue Ribbon
American Price Range: Moderate to Expensive It was only a matter of time before Blue Ribbon brothers, chef-owners, and night owls Bruce and Eric Bromberg got around to Brooklyn... 280 Fifth Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-840-0404

Gowanus Yacht Club and Beer Garden
American Price Range: Inexpensive Garage-sale chic meets Gilligans Island. 323 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens no phone

Hope & Anchor
American Price Range: Moderate Neighborhood place catering to neighborhood people, but with an inventive menu. 347 Van Brunt St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-237-0276

Juniors
American Price Range: Moderate Home to the world-famous cheesecake -- and to a menu that goes for quantity over quality. 386 Flatbush Ave. Fort Greene 1-800-4-JUNIOR

Miss Williamsburg Diner
American Price Range: Moderate If the river breeze doesnt cool you off, a Miss Williamsburg (a margarita of sorts, with fresh kumquats) will do the trick. 206 Kent Ave. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-963-0802

Restaurant Saul
American, French Price Range: Moderate to Expensive One of Brooklyn’s best dining experiences, Saul is the preferred destination for gourmands. 140 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-935-9844

Smith Street Kitchen
American, Seafood Price Range: Moderate to Expensive Smith Streets seafood restaurant could use a little more wind in its sails. 174 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-858-5359

Superfine
American, Mediterranean Price Range: Moderate Local artwork, an orange-felted pool table, and a Mediterranean-inspired menu draw an enthusiastic neighborhood crowd. 126 Front St. Brooklyn Hts/DUMBO 718-243-9005

THAT Bar
American Price Range: Moderate Youve heard of all-day breakfast -- why not all-night brunch? 116 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-260-8900

The Grocery
American Price Range: Moderate Sub-SoHo prices for inspired dishes on Smith Streets best restaurant. 288 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-596-3335

The Minnow
American Price Range: Moderate Aaron Bashy grew up in England and trained at Le Bernardin - hence his wonderful seafood restaurant. 442 Ninth St. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-832-5500

Asian

Andys
Chinese Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate Andys boasts food thats "for the best of your health." 128 Montague St. Brooklyn Hts/DUMBO 718-237-8899

Cambodian Cuisine
Asian (Southeast) Price Range: Inexpensive Chowhound-ish favorite near BAM, but has its success gone to its head? 87 S. Elliot Pl. Fort Greene 718-858-3262

Rice
Asian (Southeast), Caribbean Price Range: Inexpensive Rice with Thai beef salad, rice with jerk chicken, rice with curried chicken, rice with tofu balls... 227 Mott St. SoHo/NoHo/Little Italy 212-226-5775

The Greens
Chinese, Vegetarian Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate Vegetarian Chinese joint specializing in creatively prepared, creatively named dishes. 128 Montague St., 2nd floor Brooklyn Hts/DUMBO 718-246-0088

Continental

Bar Tabac
French Price Range: Moderate Francophiles will appreciate the artfully aged environs, the all-French wine list, and the obligatory steak frites. 128 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-923-0918

Bistro St. Marks
French Price Range: Moderate Sommelier Dominique Drevet and chef Johannes Sanzin (both Bouley alums) are back to serious food. 76 St. Marks Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-857-8600

Café Le Gamin
French Price Range: Inexpensive Cheap Parisian-style street crepes and heaping bowls of café au lait at an ever-proliferating Francophile franchise. 50 MacDougal St. SoHo/NoHo/Little Italy 212-254-4678

Cafe LULUc
French Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate 214 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-625-3815

Cafe Steinhof
German/Austrian Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate A traditional Viennese bar and cafe thats all-Austrian-all-the-time. 422 Seventh Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-369-7776

Chez Oskar
French Price Range: Moderate A welcome change from the overexposed haunts of nearby Smith Street. 211 DeKalb Ave. Fort Greene 718-852-6250

Cocotte
French Price Range: Moderate Cozy country-French vibe and blockbuster bouillabaisse. 337 Fifth Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-832-6848

La Brunette
Caribbean, French Price Range: Moderate Inviting Williamsburg restaurant featuring the polished French-Caribbean cooking of chef Jacques Gautier. 300 North 6th St. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-384-5800

Max & Moritz
French, German/Austrian Price Range: Moderate to Expensive Park Slope foodies have many options on this strip, but Max & Moritz continues to lead the pack. 426A Seventh Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts

Sherwood Cafe
American, French Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate Boerum Hill antiques shop turned French bistro of the Lucien and Casimir variety. 195 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-596-1609

Italian

Pepe Rosso to Go
Italian Price Range: Inexpensive The original cheap pasta take-out – further notable for grab-assing kitchen workers! 149 Sullivan St. SoHo/NoHo/Little Italy 212-677-4555

Acqua Santa
Italian Price Range: Moderate It means "holy water" in Italian, but patrons are here to worship the rustic Italian cooking. 556 Driggs Ave. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-384-9695

al di là
Italian Price Range: Moderate 248 Fifth Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-783-4565

Bamontes
Italian Price Range: Moderate to Expensive Classic old-school Italian with plenty of spirit. 32 Withers St. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-384-8831

Brick Oven Gallery
Italian, Pizza Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate Off-the-beaten path Williamsburg spot for superb pizza. 33 Havemeyer St. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-963-0200

Cucina
Italian Price Range: Moderate Its a midtown lunch staple, but the Park Slope outpost reaches greater heights. 256 Fifth Ave. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-230-0711

D.O.C. Wine Bar
Italian Price Range: Inexpensive Rustic Williamsburg enoteca with a Sardinian slant. 83 N. 7th St. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-963-1925

Grappa Cafe
Italian Price Range: Moderate A culinary coup on a stretch of Court Street known primarily for fast food and red sauce. 112 Court St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-237-4024

L&B Spumoni Gardens
Italian, Pizza Price Range: Inexpensive A 62-year-old landmark in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, where locals and pizza pilgrims line up for the signature square pie. 2725 86th St. Bay Ridge/Brighton Beach 718-449-1230

Locanda Vini & Olii
Italian Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate A beautifully restored 130-year-old pharmacy is the charming backdrop for this terrific Tuscan restaurant. 129 Gates Ave. Fort Greene 718-622-9202

Luce
Italian, Mediterranean Price Range: Moderate Andrew Blackmore-Dobbyn, formerly at Savoy, has come up with an intriguing Italian-Mediterranean menu. 411 11th St. Park Slope/Prospect Hts 718-768-4698

Max Court
Italian Price Range: Moderate The baby brother to Max on Avenue B and Max SoHa on 123rd Street takes on Italian neighborhood stalwarts. 394 Court St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-596-9797

Noodle Pudding
Italian Price Range: Moderate The names a bit unappetizing, but this place prepares some of the best Italian in Brooklyn. 38 Henry St. Brooklyn Hts/DUMBO 718-625-3737

Panino teca 275
Italian, Mediterranean Price Range: Inexpensive Wine and light Mediterranean fare for Smith Streets bar-hoppers and boutique shoppers. 275 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-237-2728

Queen
Italian Price Range: Expensive Large portions and impeccable service justify the steep prices at this tacky-formal Italian. 84 Court St. Brooklyn Hts/DUMBO 718-596-5954

Savoia
Italian, Pizza Price Range: Moderate A tiled, wood-burning pizza oven is the focal point of this warm, rustic room. 277 Smith St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-797-2727

Villabate Bakery
Italian Price Range: Inexpensive Sticky rice balls as big as duckpins, real Sicilian cannoli, spumoni ice-cream cakes... 7117 18th Ave. Bay Ridge/Brighton Beach

Spanish/Latin

Bonita
Latin American, Mexican Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate 338 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-384-9500

Alma
Mexican Price Range: Moderate A stylish, Mexican restaurant on a gritty Carroll Gardens stretch thats fast becoming another Brooklyn restaurant row. 187 Columbia St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-643-5400

Babalu
Latin American, South American Price Range: Moderate to Expensive A supper club with a salsa beat in homage to Ricky Ricardo. 327 W. 44th St. Midtown West 212-262-1111

Bean
Mexican Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate The only restaurant in Williamsburg that dares (successfully) to compete with Vera Cruz. 167 Bedford St. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718 387-8222

Bonita
Latin American, Mexican Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate 338 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-384-9500

Casa
Brazilian, South American Price Range: Moderate Family-run Brazilian restaurant with focus on presentation (clean, appetizing) and atmosphere (cool, downtown). 72 Bedford St. West Village 212-366-9410

Chicama
Latin American, South American Price Range: Moderate to Expensive Douglas Rodriguez is so disarmingly inventive he could serve his concoctions in a lean-to and we’d still show up. 35 E. 18th St. Flatiron/Gramercy/Union Square 212-505-2233

Latin Grill
Latin American, Mexican Price Range: Inexpensive to Moderate Wash down fiery Latin flavors with a refreshing Rhum Ba at this friendly Cobble Hill eatery. 254 Court St. Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens 718-858-0309

Matamoros Puebla Taquería
Mexican Price Range: Inexpensive A makeshift kitchen in the back of a deli serves some of Williamsburgs best Mexican. 193 Bedford Ave. Williamsburg/Greenpoint 718-782-5044

Sol
Latin American Price Range: Moderate Fort Greene goes upscale with this elegant dinner-date destination. 229 DeKalb Ave. Fort Greene 718-222-1510