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Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library) is one of Brooklyn Museum.

1. Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library)

8.9
10 Grand Army Plz (at Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Library · Prospect Park · 121 tips and reviews
Tom's Restaurant is one of Brooklyn Museum.

2. Tom's Restaurant

8.5
782 Washington Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Prospect Heights · 277 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Breakfast at lunchtime and classic diner food amid year-round holiday decorations.

Soda Bar is one of Brooklyn Museum.

3. Soda Bar

629 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 110 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Shelley (Technology): Soda is awesome for letting us host a weekly Work of Art screening party w/ the big TV. Come Weds at 10pm thru Aug 11 to watch reality TV w/ museum staff! Read more.

Franklin Park is one of Brooklyn Museum.

4. Franklin Park

8.6
618 Saint Johns Pl (btwn Classon & Franklin Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Crown Heights · 170 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Jillian (Editorial): This place has all the elements that make a bar great: large patio, well-sized dance floor, and weekly trivia.

Cheryl's Global Soul is one of Brooklyn Museum.

5. Cheryl's Global Soul

8.5
236 Underhill Ave (at Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 138 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Small and cozy, with a back garden during nice weather. Great soup/sandwich combos and a tasty main dish every day.

Washington Commons is one of Brooklyn Museum.

6. Washington Commons

8.3
748 Washington Ave (btwn Park Pl & Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 96 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Darkish dive bar with a good selection of beers on tap. They also have an outdoor patio area in the back for when the sun is shining.

El Gran Castillo de Jagua is one of Brooklyn Museum.

7. El Gran Castillo de Jagua

8.6
355 Flatbush Ave (Btw Sterling & Park Place), Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 57 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Not much to look at but their rotisserie chicken is amazing and breakfast special of mangu and fried cheese is cheap and delicious.

Christie's Jamaican Patties is one of Brooklyn Museum.

8. Christie's Jamaican Patties

387 Flatbush Ave (8th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 22 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): You shouldn't come to this area of Brooklyn without stopping here for a Jamaican patty

Gen is one of Brooklyn Museum.

9. Gen

8.7
659 Washington Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 64 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Gen has high-quality, fresh sushi at good prices. The patio out back is a lovely spot for dining in the spring and summer. Enjoy the green or red bean ice cream.

Weather Up is one of Brooklyn Museum.

10. Weather Up

9.0
589 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Dean & Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Prospect Heights · 159 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Jenny (Exhibitions): Old-fashioned cocktails in a cozy space with an amazing copper bar. Great spot for a mid-winter drink.

The Islands is one of Brooklyn Museum.

11. The Islands

803 Washington Ave (btw Lincoln Pl and Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 127 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Danny (Exhibitions): A hole-in-the-wall kitchen covering your Caribbean needs. I like to get the spicy jerk chicken and head over to the nearby park to enjoy.

Milk Bar is one of Brooklyn Museum.

12. Milk Bar

8.2
620 Vanderbilt Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Prospect Heights · 168 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): The old Michelin rated Garden Cafe space closed this year and the space has been transformed into a beautiful airy cafe with breakfast foods and sandwiches.

Blue Marble is one of Brooklyn Museum.

13. Blue Marble

186 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Prospect Heights · 74 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Sea salt brownies and fresh sorbets are amazing. Fresh muffins and baked goods from Blue Sky Bakery (rasberry-zuchinni-dark chocolate muffins--yum!)

The Vanderbilt is one of Brooklyn Museum.

14. The Vanderbilt

570 Vanderbilt Ave (at Bergen St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 141 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Katie (Registrar's Office): Very smart décor and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails and great selection of beer. Well priced food for a special night out in Prospect Heights.

Sit & Wonder is one of Brooklyn Museum.

15. Sit & Wonder

8.6
688 Washington Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Prospect Heights · 117 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Sarah (Digital Lab): Free wifi, coffee, and an excellent, sunny backyard.

Beast is one of Brooklyn Museum.

16. Beast

638 Bergen St (at Vanderbilt Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 68 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): Simple freshly prepared food. The scallops are particularly good, and nice brunch on weekends.