Miss Ada is a small, comfortable spot in Fort Greene with great Israeli food and an outdoor garden in the back.

LaRina is the Fort Greene neighborhood pasta spot that will make you want to move to Fort Greene immediately.

Karasu is a Japanese speakeasy/izakaya you find by going through the back door of Walter’s in Fort Greene. Go for cocktails and fried chicken.

Evelina is a Mediterranean spot that feels cooler than most of the other neighborhood restaurants in Fort Greene.

Walter's has mastered the art of the perfect neighborhood restaurant. Plus, we're pretty sure it's named after a dog.

A dimly-lit, well conceived Latin American restaurant in Fort Greene that only lacks one thing - flavor. We want to love Colonia Verde. We just can't taste it.

Roman’s is not as good as you want it to be. That’s the only way to put it.

If you need a nice bar where you can meet a first date or grab a cocktail before or after an event at the Barclays Center, try The Rockwell Place.

Dick & Jane’s is a tiny bar in Fort Greene that never gets too loud.

The Fort Greene location of Tacombi’s mini chain has lots of pastel colors and an outside area where you can eat tacos and drink palomas.

Think of No. 7 as a really nice pub that happens to have a big dining room in the back. If you live in Fort Greene, it’s a good second-date option.

Dino is a better-than-average neighborhood Italian spot in Fort Greene, and it’s perfect for a second, third, or fiftieth date.

Samui is a giant Thai place in Fort Greene that looks like it should be in Vegas. The food is a little pricey, and overall just okay.

Metta is a beautifully-designed spot in Fort Greene where you can eat food cooked in a wood-burning oven.

Lady’s is big, modern Italian restaurant a few blocks north of the Barclays Center, and it’s great for a last-minute dinner.

Habana Outpost is an extremely casual Cuban/American spot in Fort Greene with a huge outdoor patio where they play movies during the summer.