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The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass
The General Greene is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

1. The General Greene

229 Dekalb Ave (at Clermont Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 122 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Artisanal ingredients and Southern cooking come together to champion New Brooklyn cuisine.

Habana Outpost is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

2. Habana Outpost

8.7
757 Fulton St (at S Portland Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Fort Greene · 247 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Brooklyn outpost of the Nolita Caribbean restaurant offers outdoor seating powered by solar panels.

The Smoke Joint is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

3. The Smoke Joint

87 S Elliott Pl (btwn Lafayette Ave & Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Fort Greene · 215 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Italian restaurant on Mulberry street has tin roofs, reclaimed wood tables and some of the most delicious stuffed artichokes and mozzarella sticks in the city.

No. 7 is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

4. No. 7

7 Greene Ave (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 165 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: In the kitchen is a Perry St. alum who whips up fanciful dishes at this new American bistro.

Lulu & Po is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

5. Lulu & Po

154 Carlton Ave (btwn Willoughby Ave & Myrtle Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 50 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Order the bone-marrow tacos and wash them down with a one of their signature cocktails.

Olea is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

6. Olea

9.3
171 Lafayette Ave (at Adelphi St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Fort Greene · 236 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Mediterranean restaurant is known for its fresh fillets of fish and raw bar.

Roman’s is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

7. Roman’s

8.9
243 Dekalb Ave (at Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 118 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Italian restaurant offers killer cuts of beef and you can always count on the ingredient-driven menu to change nightly.

Luz is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

8. Luz

177 Vanderbilt Ave (btw Myrtle and Willoughby), Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Clinton Hill · 55 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The modern Latin restaurant offers arepas, empanadas, and Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken.

Frank's Cocktail Lounge is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

9. Frank's Cocktail Lounge

660 Fulton St (Btwn Rockwell Pl. & Ashland Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Fort Greene · 30 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Frank’s hosts DJs and live jazz shows for its regular customers, who’ve been coming here for years.

Mullane's is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

10. Mullane's

71 Lafayette Ave (at S Elliott Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Fort Greene · 107 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The classic neighborhood bar is a favorite among long-time residents and newcomers.

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11. DSK Brooklyn - Die Stammkneipe

8.2
710 Fulton St (at S Oxford St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Fort Greene · 132 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Fort Greene’s notable beer garden offers good times on sunny days.

Walter's is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

12. Walter's

8.9
166 Dekalb Ave (at Cumberland St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 150 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Cocktails and raw bar options are the specialties of choice at Walter’s.

Mo's Fort Greene is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

13. Mo's Fort Greene

7.8
80 Lafayette Ave (So.Portland), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Fort Greene · 61 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: This neighborhood bar offers karaoke on Tuesdays and good times all week long.

14. The Alibi

6.4
242 Dekalb Ave (at Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Clinton Hill · 57 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Often hailed as one of the best dive bars in the city, The Alibi is always packed with loyal regulars.

Dick & Jane's is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

15. Dick & Jane's

8.8
266 Adelphi St (at Dekalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Fort Greene · 71 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Dick & Jane’s is an unpretentious speakeasy that offers cozy cocktails without the hype.

Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

16. Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene

176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Clinton Hill · 143 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Shop from dozens of vendors at the hip bazaar that sets up shop from April to November.

Red Lantern Bicycles is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

17. Red Lantern Bicycles

345 Myrtle Ave (b/w Adelphi & Carlton Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bicycle Store · Fort Greene · 41 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: As the only bicycle shop in New York with a liquor license, customers come in for a regular tune-up, a quick coffee, or a relaxing drink.

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18. Fort Greene Park

9.5
Washington Pk (btwn Myrtle & DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 135 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The historic site was Brooklyn’s first park and is now a tourist attraction and a neighborhood hangout for students, cyclists, joggers, and families.

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19. South Oxford Park

8.0
Atlantic Avenue and South Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 8 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Modern art, spray fountains, tennis courts, and a playground makes this park on Oxford Street a popular place to spend time.

Cuyler Gore Park is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

20. Cuyler Gore Park

6.8
2 Greene Ave (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 12 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The triangular park is all green with leafy trees, quiet benches and running paths.

Edmonds Playground is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

21. Edmonds Playground

7.7
196 Dekalb Ave (btwn Adelphi St & Carlton Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Playground · Fort Greene · 4 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Complete with a jungle gym and chess tables, Edmonds welcomes park-goers of all ages.

Commodore Barry Park is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

22. Commodore Barry Park

8.0
19 N Elliott Pl, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 18 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: In the warm months, neighbors flock to Commodore Barry Park for the toy elephant and huge pool.

Cynergy Spa is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

23. Cynergy Spa

7.6
87 Fort Greene Place, Fort Greene, NY
Spa · 4 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The spa on Fort Greene Place specializes in spiritual treatments for the mind, body and soul.

Time Studio is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

24. Time Studio

7.4
9 Greene Ave, New York
Hair Salon · Fort Greene · 10 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The full-service salon specializes in curly and textured hair with relaxing and deep moisturizing treatments.

Fort Grace is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

25. Fort Grace

229 Dekalb Ave (at Clermont Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Clinton Hill · 16 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: In the back of General Greene, Fort Grace serves artisan-flavored ice creams and sorbets that change daily.

The Greene Grape Wine & Spirits is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

26. The Greene Grape Wine & Spirits

8.5
765 Fulton St (btwn S Portland Ave & S Oxford St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Store · Fort Greene · 12 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The specialty store has 3 outlets: Provisions for meats and cheeses, a Wine shop, and Annex a coffee shop. All are sure to be a delight.

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27. MoCADA

8.1
80 Hanson Pl (S Portland Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Fort Greene · 5 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts hosts rotating art exhibits across the African and Afro-Carribean and African-American disciplines.

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

28. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.3
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 81 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The multi-arts center hosts diverse concerts, theater, dance performances, and film series.

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29. Greenlight Bookstore

9.4
686 Fulton St (at S Portland Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bookstore · Fort Greene · 70 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The independent bookstore draws a celebrity clientele to its readings and curated bookshelves.

Barclays Center is one of The Fort Greene List by Urban Compass.

30. Barclays Center

8.8
620 Atlantic Ave (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Basketball Stadium · Prospect Heights · 534 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Jay-Z’s giant amphitheater near Atlantic Terminal hosts some of the biggest names in music, plus the Brooklyn Nets.