Family Restaurants in Brooklyn, New York

Family Restaurants in Brooklyn, New York
Although it is a part of New York City, Brooklyn has a culture all its own. Visitors and locals alike can bike and hike through the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens or Marine Park, swim and boat at Brighton Beach and explore the boardwalk at Coney Island. Offering prime location and a number of attractions, Brooklyn is a borough waiting to be explored.

Junior's Restaurant

Serving up burgers and fries for more than 50 years, Junior's Restaurant is truly a Brooklyn landmark. With a casual and relaxed, diner-like atmosphere, complimented by rich, earthy décor, Junior's is the ideal setting for every occasion from a family dinner to a romantic evening for two. Junior's boasts a menu containing more than 100 meal choices, including classic favorites such as barbecue, sandwiches (deli and gourmet), pasta, steak, a variety of soups, fresh salads and seafood platters. Diners will also be pleased to find an extensive kid's menu and a large number of desserts, including a variety of cakes, ice cream sundaes and Junior's famous cheesecakes. Offering breakfast and dinner meals all day long, Junior's is a reasonably priced restaurant that is sure to please groups of all sizes and people of all ages.

Junior's Restaurant
386 Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 852-5257
juniorscheesecake.com‎

Ignazio's Pizza

Located less than a minute from Fulton Ferry Landing, Ignazio's Pizza offers diners more than 20 standard and specialty pizzas. With beautiful, custom-made tables, carpeted floors, comfortable chairs and large floor to ceiling windows, Ignazio's is both an upscale restaurant and a neighborhood bar and grill that provides patrons with unbeatable views of the city. Boasting handmade crusts and over 25 toppings including fresh mozzarella, locally grown basil and oregano, organic tomatoes and mushrooms, bacon, avocado, shrimp and salmon. Ignazio's also offers diners the chance to create their own pizza and features a number of appetizers and salads, as well as a variety of organic teas, wine and beer. Featuring live music almost every night, Ignazio's is a Brooklyn pizza joint you definitely must try.

Ignazio's Pizza
4 Water St.
Brooklyn, New York 11201
(718) 522-2100
ignaziospizza.com

Lou Lou

With country-style tables and exposed brick walls, Lou Lou offers a cozy, charming atmosphere that is reminiscent of the French countryside. Offering American-influenced French cuisine, Lou Lou has a large menu, which boasts a number of fresh soups and salads, inventive entrees featuring seafood, a number of meats, vegetables, authentic French desserts, as well as classic favorites such as burgers and fries. Brunch is served on the weekends. During the summer months, diners can enjoy meals in a French-style garden dining area, full of exotic plants and umbrella-covered tables. Lou Lou also offers a number of specials (days vary) including a three-course prix fixe menu, two entrees for the price of one, and days where kids eat free. Offering live music twice a week (usually on Tuesday and Friday evenings), Lou Lou is designed to please every patron.

Lou Lou
222 DeKalb Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11205
(718) 246-0633
louloubrooklyn.com

Article Written By Ayisatu J. Taylor

Ayisatu J. Taylor is a graduate of Smith College and has been writing for 5 years. She lives in the Washington Metropolitan area and plans to attend graduate school to study public health. Ms. Taylor is an avid traveler with a passion for good music, good movies, good food, and good friends.

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