Paradise Garden Restaurant
Sitting on the ocean in Sheepshead Bay, this lively restaurant and nightclub serves Russian and French fare in a formal atmosphere. Choose from a prix-fixe menu ($50-$70) or a la carte menu depending on your appetite. There are several styles of buffets called "Banquets." The "Boyarsky Banquet" features all Russian dishes including pirogy with cheese, beef tongue tomato salad, and blintzes with meat. Enjoy a live band on weekend nights. A reservation and formal attire is recommended.
Paradise Garden Restaurant
2814 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-2020
paradisegardenny.com
Rasputin
This formal restaurant and nightclub serves several types of buffets, including the 'Banquet a la Russe' ($100-$120 prix fixe). Dine on black caviar with black truffle blini, borscht a la orlov, and beef stroganoff a la francais & a la russe, to name a few. An a la carte menu is available for smaller appetites. This vibrant restaurant transforms into a nightclub on weekend evenings with Russian Dj's and acts.
Rasputin
2670 Coney Island Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-8111
RasputinNY.com
Cafe Sarmish
This inexpensive eatery serves an extensive menu with authentic Russian favorites such as Rassolnik Soup, Varenicki, Bifstroganov and Lamb Testicles (for the adventurous eater). All the menu items are under $10 and make sure to leave room for a Russian dessert. Casual dress is perfectly acceptable at this friendly establishment in the Kensington part of Brooklyn.
Cafe Sarmish
1162 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 421-4119
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