Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Bay Ridge
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Puertas
Salsa-driven dining where cocktails and big plates are the point.
Notable Picks
#1
Puertas
8.3
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A salsa-themed Latin dining room built for celebrations: strong cocktails, generous plates, and a lively soundtrack that turns dinner into an event. Order best by anchoring on one signature protein plate, then add 1–2 shareables—this is a ‘music up, vibes on’ kind of night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mofongo, Steak with rice and eggs, House cocktails
What makes it special: Salsa-driven dining where cocktails and big plates are the point.
#2
Terina
8.2
A small, higher-end Italian-leaning room that rewards focused ordering: one rich starter, one pasta, and a composed main rather than a table full of everything. When it’s on, the kitchen shines most on carefully cooked proteins and luxe specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck breast, Lobster roll, Seasonal pasta special
What makes it special: A luxe-leaning Italian night with strong special-driven mains.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A full-service Bay Ridge Middle Eastern room where fries show up as a real plate element—often as the side lane to shawarma and grilled mains. It’s strongest when you order with structure: one signature meat, one cold spread, and one fries-forward side to share.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma with fries, Batata-style spiced potatoes, Mixed grill with fries option
What makes it special: A sit-down Middle Eastern meal where fries are part of the main rhythm.
#4
Encore
7.9
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A Bay Ridge dinner-and-entertainment venue where the food leans New American with a party-ready menu and late-night energy on select nights. Come with a plan—one shareable starter and one main—then let the room and programming do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cold burrata, Ribeye steak, Honey glazed salmon
What makes it special: A dinner-plus-entertainment room that’s built for celebrations and late nights.
7.8
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A Japanese-fusion neighborhood room that’s better when you treat it as a two-lane order: one ramen bowl for comfort and a few sushi-bar items for variety. The spicy ramen options are the move when you want bigger flavor and a more filling meal than rolls alone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Spicy Ramen, Seafood Spicy Ramen, Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen
What makes it special: Fusion-friendly menu that pairs ramen bowls with sushi-bar variety.