Best Special Occasions Restaurants in Sunset Park (11220)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Chuan Tian Xia
Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan cooking with authentic mala flavor profiles
Notable Picks
8.9
Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan destination where lines snake out the door for sharply executed Chengdu classics. The numbing-spicy green pepper fish in bubbling broth defines the mala experience, with tender tilapia swimming in Sichuan peppercorns, chilies, and aromatic broth.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Pepper Fish, Mapo Tofu, Chongqing Chicken
What makes it special: Michelin Bib Gourmand Sichuan cooking with authentic mala flavor profiles
#2
Sora
8.8
Sora is a reservation-only omakase counter in Sunset Park where Toyosu-market fish is shaped into meticulous nigiri and compact roll sets. The art-filled, low-lit dining room turns a 61st Street storefront into a destination for drawn-out sushi tastings rather than quick takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s omakase roll selection, Spicy tuna roll from SORA box, Negi hama roll with scallion and yellowtail
What makes it special: High-end omakase sushi and roll sets served in an art-driven room.
8.7
Massive gold-accented banquet hall serving Brooklyn's most iconic cart-service dim sum. Weekend mornings transform into controlled chaos with announcements echoing reservation numbers while steaming bamboo baskets parade past packed tables of multigenerational families.
Must-Try Dishes:
Siu Mai, Shrimp Cheung Fun, Zongzi Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf
What makes it special: Authentic cart-service dim sum in a massive banquet hall
The King of Fish is a Mexican marisqueria and cocktail bar where octopus, shrimp, and ceviche meet a dark, polished room and a full bar. Couples use it for relaxed date nights built around seafood platters, margaritas, and a soundtrack that leans more lounge than sports bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Octopus taco, Shrimp taco with house salsas, Mixed seafood ceviche
What makes it special: Mexican seafood, strong cocktails, and moody lighting on 5th Avenue.
8.3
The King of Meat is a steakhouse–taqueria hybrid in Sunset Park where grilled ribeyes, tomahawks, and creative steak tacos share the menu with cocktails and bar snacks. Locals treat it as a destination for richly seasoned cuts, late-night bites, and a louder, high-energy room than a traditional white-tablecloth steakhouse.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bone-In Ribeye Steak (16 oz), The Dude Taco (steak, bacon, cheese, onions), Psycho Steak-Stuffed Jalapeño Taco
What makes it special: Steakhouse-taqueria with serious ribeyes and over-the-top steak tacos.
8.0
Bamboo Garden is a long-running 8th Avenue dim sum hall where carts wind through a traditional banquet room decorated with dragons and chandeliers. It’s a dependable option when you want familiar dumplings, noodles, and baked pastries without overcomplicating the outing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steamed pork buns, Rice noodle rolls with beef, Sesame balls with red bean
What makes it special: Classic old-school banquet room serving a broad dim sum lineup.