Best Rooftop Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Time Out Market New York
Multi-vendor food hall with a dedicated rooftop bar and bridge views.
Notable Picks
8.8
Time Out Market New York is a two-story food hall in Empire Stores with a fifth-floor rooftop terrace looking out at the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Dozens of curated vendors serve everything from ramen and barbecue to pastries and cocktails, so groups can mix and match while sharing skyline views. It’s the go-to rooftop option when you need something for everyone without leaving DUMBO.
Must-Try Dishes:
Clinton St. Pancakes from Clinton St. Baking Company, Bark Barbecue brisket sandwich, Mr Taka Ramen bowl
What makes it special: Multi-vendor food hall with a dedicated rooftop bar and bridge views.
8.5
Perched atop 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, Harriet's Rooftop pairs Japanese-inspired bar bites with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan. Cocktails lean seasonal and sustainability-focused, while small plates like okonomiyaki fries and chicken gyoza skew more lounge-snack than full dinner. It’s a polished, scene-y choice for date nights and celebrations that are really about the skyline.
Must-Try Dishes:
Okonomiyaki Fries, Chicken Gyoza, Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna
What makes it special: Elevated cocktails and Japanese-inspired bites with direct bridge and skyline views.
Worthy Picks
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Rooftop Views Revelry
Group Dining Gatherings
Sports Bar Central
Randolph Beer’s DUMBO location is a brewpub and game bar with a dedicated rooftop level that looks out toward the bridges and skyline. House-brewed beers, self-serve taps, and bar food like burgers, tacos, and loaded fries make it more of a casual hang than a formal meal. It’s where you go for a sunny group afternoon of pints, games, and views rather than a white-tablecloth rooftop dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger with Cheese, Jerk Jackfruit Tacos, Waffle Fries
What makes it special: A rooftop brewery hangout combining views, self-serve taps, and arcade-style games.
Above Downtown Brooklyn’s Sheraton, Kimoto is billed as New York City’s first Asian rooftop beer garden, with Japanese-leaning bar food and cocktails overlooking the borough’s towers. The menu mixes items like kobe-style burgers, spicy fries, and sweets such as egg waffles with a loungey, late-night crowd. It’s more about casual drinks and snacks in the open air than a tightly run restaurant experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kobe Beef & Egg Burger, Spicy French Fries, Egg Waffles
What makes it special: Asian-influenced rooftop beer garden with Downtown Brooklyn skyline views.