Best Trendy Restaurants in Sunset Park (11220)
7 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.
The King of Fish is a Mexican marisquería and cocktail bar on 5th Avenue where ceviches, shrimp towers, and lobster tacos share space with a moody back room built for celebrations. With strong multi-platform review volume and Eater shoutouts, it has become one of Sunset Park’s go-to spots for seafood-heavy birthdays and girls’ nights.
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.
8.6
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
99 Favor Taste’s Sunset Park location is a high-volume all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ spot where grills sizzle nonstop and tables fill with ribeye, short ribs, and seafood. Locals use it for big group dinners when they want a long, noisy meal with plenty of meat and beer rather than a quick bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ combo, Spicy beef brisket hot pot, Marinated short rib (galbi)
What makes it special: High-volume all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ destination.
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Late Night Legends
Trendy Table Hotspots
Xi Yue Hui is a bi-level, all-you-can-eat seafood hot pot house where private rooms, karaoke, and bottomless snow crab and lobster turn dinner into a full-scale outing. It’s regularly highlighted in hot pot and buffet roundups as a destination for over-the-top seafood feasts in Sunset Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
AYCE seafood hot pot with lobster and snow crab, Mantis shrimp and scallops platters, Fatty beef and mixed meat spread
What makes it special: All-you-can-eat seafood hot pot with private rooms and karaoke.
#6
Young Fish
8.2
Young Fish is a modern Sichuan restaurant on 8th Avenue built around sauerkraut fish, with bright broths, polished plating, and a dining room that skews younger and more design-conscious than many nearby spots. It lands squarely in the trendy-but-comforting lane, drawing both date nights and small groups working through big bubbling fish pots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Suancai fish hot pot (pickled mustard greens fish), Garlic pepper grilled whole fish, Chongqing-style spicy boiled fish fillets
What makes it special: Modern Sichuan restaurant centered on bold, broth-based fish dishes.
8.0
Seafood Story is a newer Egyptian seafood restaurant on 5th Avenue where calamari tagine, grilled shrimp brushed with pomegranate molasses, and sayadiyah rice anchor a menu that feels distinct from anything else in the neighborhood. The space is compact but warmly lit, and early reviews suggest it’s quickly becoming a word-of-mouth favorite among seafood-focused diners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled whole branzino with sayadiyah rice, Butterfly shrimp off the grill, Calamari tagine with tomato and peppers
What makes it special: Mediterranean-inspired grilled seafood with thoughtful plating and decor.