Fort Greene
Fort Greene is where Brooklyn's Black professional class set up shop and refused to leave. BAM anchors the calendar, Fort Greene Park anchors the weekend, and the brownstone blocks anchor the prices. You will meet someone with strong opinions about Spike Lee, a graduate degree, and a standing reservation somewhere on DeKalb. The dating culture is grown: people who know what they want, will tell you on the first drink, and expect you to keep up. Tradeoffs are real. Rents climbed, the bar scene skews older, and the cultural pedigree means everyone has heard the line you are about to use.
Fort Greene by the numbers
Fort Greene runs female-leaning, about 44% men to 56% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024Median individual income in Fort Greene is about $86,700.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024The median renter in Fort Greene pays about $2,890 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024About 14,100 Fort Greene residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2020-2024
Local date spots
18 spots across Fort Greene
- Fort GreeneActivity
The Escape Game Brooklyn
Escape room center★ 5 · 4,527LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 445 Gold St C-014b, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 4,527 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 12 AM
- Tue8 AM to 12 AM
- Wed8 AM to 12 AM
- Thu8 AM to 12 AM
- Fri8 AM to 12 AM
- Sat8 AM to 12 AM
- Sun8 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Olea
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,877Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,877 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Tue11 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
- Sun10 AM to 3:45 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Miss Ada
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,749Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 184 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,749 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Miss Ada.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5:30 to 9:45 PM
- Wed5:30 to 9:45 PM
- Thu5:30 to 9:45 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Evelina
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,531Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 211 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 1,531 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Evelina.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Tue9 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Wed9 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Thu9 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
- Fri9 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
- Sat10 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
- Sun10 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Walter's
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,215Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 166 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 1,215 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Walter's.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11 PM
- Wed11 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat9 AM to 12 AM
- Sun9 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Colonia Verde
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,012Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,012 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Colonia Verde.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue12 to 4 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Wed12 to 4 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Thu12 to 4 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Fri12 to 4 PM, 5 to 11 PM
- Sat10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 11 PM
- Sun10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Theodora
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 727Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 7 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 727 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Theodora.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun5 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Endswell
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 445Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 773 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 445 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Endswell.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 1 AM
- Wed5 PM to 1 AM
- Thu5 PM to 1 AM
- Fri3 PM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneActivity
Squarrel Cafe
Board game club★ 4.4 · 397Wheelchair access- Find it
- 572 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 397 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 6 PM
- Tue9 AM to 6 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 PM
- Thu9 AM to 10 PM
- Fri9 AM to 10 PM
- Sat9 AM to 10 PM
- Sun9 AM to 10 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Izzy Rose
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 348Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 214 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 348 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Izzy Rose.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 2 AM
- Tue8 AM to 2 AM
- Wed8 AM to 2 AM
- Thu8 AM to 2 AM
- Fri8 AM to 2 AM
- Sat8 AM to 2 AM
- Sun8 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Prima Brooklyn
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 327Outdoor seating- Find it
- 147 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 327 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Prima Brooklyn.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 5 PM
- Tue8 AM to 5 PM
- Wed8 AM to 10 PM
- Thu8 AM to 10 PM
- Fri8 AM to 10 PM
- Sat8 AM to 10 PM
- Sun8 AM to 8 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Dick and Jane’s
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 316Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 266 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 316 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dick and Jane’s.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat1 PM to 1 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Margot
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 242Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 69 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.1★ from 242 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Margot.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
The Rockwell Place
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 227LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 31 Rockwell Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 227 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Rockwell Place.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 1 AM
- Sat5 PM to 1 AM
- Sun4 to 11 PM
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Rhodora Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 211Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 197 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 211 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rhodora Wine Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 11 PM
- Tue5 to 11 PM
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 to 11 PM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat6:30 PM to 12 AM
- Sun1 to 11 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Mayflower
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 209Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 132 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 209 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mayflower.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 1 AM
- Sat5 PM to 1 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDrinks
Anaïs
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 155Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 196 Bergen St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 155 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Anaïs.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 11 PM
- Tue8 AM to 11 PM
- Wed8 AM to 11 PM
- Thu8 AM to 11 PM
- Fri8 AM to 12 AM
- Sat9 AM to 12 AM
- Sun9 AM to 11 PM
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Fort GreeneDining
Ikigai
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 139- Find it
- 87 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ikigai.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5:45 to 10 PM
- Wed5:45 to 10 PM
- Thu5:45 to 10 PM
- Fri5:15 to 11:30 PM
- Sat4:45 to 11 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Contact
- SiteMaps