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The Long Island Bar

Restaurant·New York CityRecommended by 2 publications
The Long Island Bar
Photo: thelongislandbar.com
“The Long Island Bar is a Brooklyn landmark, serving food and drinks for almost 55 years.”
— thelongislandbar.com
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Lonely PlanetAug 26

A Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Brooklyn

From elevated Jewish cuisine to quite possibly the world’s best breakfast burrito, our Brooklyn-based editors share their favorite local haunts.

Around since the early '50s, known for fantastic martinis

25 things in this story
  • Bar MarioRestaurantComfort-food pasta spot with hearty portions
  • Fort Greene parkParkStroll through before cozying up in the cafe
  • The Long Island BarRestaurantAround since the early '50s, known for fantastic martinis
  • RhodoraRestaurantWine bar with marinated olives and burrata
  • Radio BakeryBakeryGenuinely deserves the buzz and is worth waiting in line for
  • UrsulaCaféOffers perhaps the best breakfast burrito in Brooklyn
  • WNYC Transmitter ParkNature reserveEnjoy Manhattan skyline views from Greenpoint
  • Otway BakeryBakeryLocal pastry shop with an array of baked goods
  • Prospect ParkParkPicnic spot near Otway Bakery
  • Cafe RegularCaféLittle hole-in-the-wall spot with charm and limited seating
  • Brooklyn Botanic GardenGardenNearby attraction after coffee
  • Land to SeaCaféFavorite coffee spot with excellent coffee and matcha drinks
  • IXV CoffeeCaféZero-waste shop selling coffee, clothing, and home goods
  • Good BBQRestaurantJoint loved for Texas-style brisket and global flavors
  • GertieRestaurantElevated takes on classic Jewish cuisine
  • Gertrude’sRestaurantSister restaurant with a fancier vibe
  • Café PauletteRestaurantQuaint neighborhood staple for French meals
  • Deux ChatsBarTrendy spot with raw-bar happy hours and a 'martini fountain'
  • OPSRestaurantLocal ingredients and global wines in a cozy space
  • L’IndustrieFast foodOne of the best pizza spots with large, thin, crispy crust
  • Hungry ThirstyRestaurantServes some of the best Thai food in the city
  • Sunny’s BarBarHit after dinner for drinks and live music
  • Red Hook’s "Swingle"RestaurantMiniature chocolate-dipped key lime pie, a top dessert
  • Poppy’sRestaurantServes a solid cup of coffee and amazing desserts
  • DorisBarSultry spot perfect for a third date or hanging with friends
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 18

NYC’s Best Bars, From Haute Hotel Lobbies to Intimate Listening Rooms

Above all else, New York is a drinking town. Here's where locals go for a tipple.

Decades-old bar known for its cocktails and burgers

25 things in this story
  • The Fifth Avenue HotelHotelHotel housing Portrait Bar
  • Bemelmans BarBarHotel bar adorned with Ludwig Bemelman's illustrations
  • Portrait BarRestaurantHotel bar in Fifth Avenue Hotel with cozy atmosphere
  • CarlyleCaféHotel housing Bemelmans Bar
  • Dante AperitivoRestaurantAll-day seafood-and-aperitivo spot on Bank Street
  • The Long Island BarRestaurantDecades-old bar known for its cocktails and burgers
  • Lei Wine BarRestaurant28-seat wine bar on Chinatown's Doyers Street
  • Bar ChuchoRestaurantBuzzy new bar in Two Bridges with multiple Michelada options
  • OverstoryBar64 floors up, offering cocktails and bird's-eye views
  • DanteRestaurantMacDougal Street original with aperitivi, Bellinis, and Negroni menu
  • Dante West VillageRestaurantFocuses on spritzes and martinis
  • Dante AccademiaPlaceHosts mixology classes and guest residencies
  • Sip & GuzzleRestaurantMulti-concept cocktail destination, North America's 50 Best Bars
  • SipRestaurantSleek subterranean bar with inventive cocktails
  • GuzzleRestaurantStreet-level bar pouring highballs and classics
  • Bar ChimeraRestaurantFeatures three distinct bars in a soaring atrium
  • Sugar MonkBarHarlem cocktail sanctuary with avant-garde cocktails
  • The Museum Bar + Gift ShopRestaurantBushwick bar with a T-rex skull and insectarium cocktails
  • Martiny'sRestaurantIntimate spot with three floors of crafted cocktails
  • Musette Wine BarRestaurantCozy wine bar and restaurant on a Central Harlem corner
  • PompetteRestaurantSibling bottle shop to Musette Wine Bar
  • Double Chicken PleaseBarNorth America's best bar in 2023 with two concepts
  • Bar GotoBarMinimalist bar with Japanese design, highballs, and okonomiyaki
  • The Dead RabbitPubTri-level destination with classic and house cocktails
  • Death & Co.RestaurantBar known for precise cocktails since 2007
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →

Condé Nast TravelerDec 31, 2025

Best Burger NYC

Whether you want a smash burger or something thicker and more traditional, these are our favorites.

Smashed dry-age patty with pickles, cheese, and 'fancy sauce'

18 restaurants in this story
  • 4 Charles Prime RibRestaurantBurger is massive, with two Wagyu patties and dripping American cheese
  • Deux LuxeRestaurantTwo patties of Wagyu beef, pain au lait bun, cheddar cheese
  • Fat Ronnie's Burger BarRestaurantThick Angus patties, country roll bun, customizable toppings
  • Superiority BurgerRestaurantVeggie burger with melty Muenster, crunchy pickles, umami sauce
  • Gotham Burger Social ClubRestaurantBurger with grilled onions, American cheese, and house-made pickles
  • EmilyRestaurantBurger with secret sauce, caramelized onion, oozing cheese
  • Keens SteakhouseRestaurantBurger with aged white cheddar melting over thick patty
  • P.J. Clarke'sRestaurantFreshly ground patties served with dill pickle and sea salt fries
  • Red Hook TavernRestaurantBurger with American cheese, raw onion, pepper-crusted patty
  • Tavern Next DoorRestaurantMoodier bar concept serving burgers from Red Hook Tavern kitchen
  • The Long Island BarRestaurantSmashed dry-age patty with pickles, cheese, and 'fancy sauce'
  • Swoony'sRestaurantThousand-island topped double-patty burger and martini spinoffs
  • Eel BarRestaurantBurger with marinated white anchovies, Roquefort, pillowy bun
  • Little GrenjaiRestaurantKrapow smash burger with pork and beef patty, sesame-seeded bun
  • Raoul'sRestaurantAu poivre-style burger with triple-cream St André cheese
  • Wild CherryRestaurantCheeseburger with Frenchette bun, cheddar, raw onion, Sauce Choron
  • Gotham Burger Social Club (GBSC)Restaurant
  • Café DeuxRestaurant
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
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