ZipPicks Awards
Best Late Night Restaurants in Boerum Hill
Master Critic Review
BK9
8.3
BK9 is a Caribbean restaurant and bar near Barclays Center where the kitchen keeps serving jerk wings, oxtail, and rum-heavy cocktails well past midnight on weekends. Open since 2015, it doubles as both pre-game and post-show headquarters, leaning into loud music, strong drinks, and plates meant to share.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone-in oxtail, Jerk chicken wings, Pork griot
Scores:
Value: 6.6
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 8.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: A Caribbean bar-restaurant that keeps food and music going until 2am.
Who should go: Groups looking for rum, jerk, and loud late-night energy.
When to visit: Friday and Saturday late nights after Barclays events end.
What to order: Bone-in oxtail, jerk wings, pork griot.
Insider tip: Sit near the bar for the most lively atmosphere and faster drink refills.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking around Barclays Center and 5th/Flatbush is limited and competitive on event nights; meter spots open up after 10pm, and nearby paid garages along Flatbush/Atlantic are common fallbacks.
Dress code: Smart casual works best—jeans and sneakers are fine, but most guests lean slightly dressy for nights out and Barclays traffic.
Noise level: Loud during late nights and event traffic; conversation can be tough in peak hours, easier at early-evening tables.
Weekend wait: Expect 30–60 minutes without a reservation, longer after Barclays events when groups walk in at once.
Weekday lunch: Not applicable—BK9 focuses on dinner and late-night service, and weekday daytime hours are limited.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Several options—salads, vegetable plates, and sides make it workable, but mains skew meat-forward.
Vegan options: Limited—there may be a couple of plant-based sides or salads, but mains are sparse.
Gluten-free options: Possible—jerk wings, oxtail, and some sides can be gluten-free by nature, but cross-contact is likely in a busy late-night kitchen.
Best For
Better for: High-energy late-night Caribbean food, rum cocktails, and a post-show social scene that feels built for groups.
Consider Alternatives If: You want quiet conversation, a fast in-and-out meal, or extensive vegan/healthy options.