Best Group Dining Restaurants in Downtown Brooklyn
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dan and John's Wings - Brooklyn
Buffalo-native owners serving crisp, saucy wings in a central food hall.
Notable Picks
Dan and John's Wings operates inside DeKalb Market Hall, turning out classic Buffalo-style wings from two Buffalo natives who focus almost entirely on the bird. Locals and office workers treat it as the go-to for saucy, crispy wings that hold up for takeout and game-day orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Medium Buffalo wings, Lemon pepper wings, Garlic parmesan wings
What Makes it Special: Buffalo-native owners serving crisp, saucy wings in a central food hall.
8.6
A 100% plant-based Dominican and Caribbean spot in Brooklyn Heights, Next Stop Vegan reworks classics like sancocho, ropa vieja, and birria tacos into boldly seasoned vegan plates. Portions are generous, the room is compact but lively, and the menu balances hearty comfort food with fresher options and rotating specials.
Must-Try Dishes:
Churrasco Mofongo, Ropa Vieja Cubana, Birria Tacos
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Dominican and Caribbean dishes with serious flavor and portions.
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Trendy Table Hotspots
Sound + Fury pairs house-brewed beer with thick-cut fries and loaded fry platters that show up on just about every table. The kitchen leans into shareable bar food, so the fries come well-seasoned, generously portioned, and designed to match IPAs and lagers in a big, industrial-style room. It’s a go-to in Downtown Brooklyn when you want fries to anchor a round of drinks, trivia night, or a casual hang with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
House fries with dipping sauces, Loaded fries with toppings, Burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Brewery fries and loaded platters built to pair with house beers.
#4
Kuun
8.3
Kuun is a relaxed Downtown Brooklyn Korean restaurant and bar where shareable plates, rice bowls, and cocktails draw both neighborhood regulars and pre-Barclays diners. With strong delivery volume and steady in-house traffic, it functions as an all-purpose Korean option rather than a special-occasion splurge.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Bibimbap Bowl, Kimchi Jjigae, Seafood Pancake
What Makes it Special: High-volume Korean comfort food with a full bar in Downtown Brooklyn.
#5
Atti
8.1
Atti is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant just off Fulton Mall, built around chef-selected han-sang sets of grilled meats and an extensive list of Korean spirits. It’s pricier than nearby options but draws diners who want polished service, sleek interiors, and tableside grilling without crossing the river to Koreatown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Atti Han-Sang BBQ Set, Butter Roasted Giant Cuttlefish, Grilled Giant Yellow Croaker
What Makes it Special: High-end Korean BBQ with polished design and chef-curated meat sets.
8
Don Neo Fusion is a second-floor Japanese izakaya on Montague Street where ramen shares the spotlight with donburi flights, skewers, and oversized nigiri. Diners come for the casual-but-polished setting, wide sake list, and the ability to pair a classic tonkotsu bowl with small plates and shared rice bowls. It feels more like a full night out than a quick noodle stop, especially for small groups and date nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, Mini Donburi Set, Chicken Katsu Don
What Makes it Special: Izakaya-style spot where ramen, donburi, and skewers share the stage.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Kings Co Imperial’s Downtown Brooklyn outpost operates primarily as a delivery-focused extension of the well-known Williamsburg Chinese restaurant, channeling the same playful, Brooklyn-leaning take on Chinese-American dishes. It’s less about ambiance here and more about composed rice bowls, dumplings, and bento-style meals that travel well to nearby apartments and offices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Soup Dumplings, Angry Pig Fried Rice, Cold Sesame Noodles
What Makes it Special: Delivery-first spinoff of a respected Brooklyn Chinese restaurant, geared toward composed boxes and shareable sides.
#8
Jefe Tacos
7.8
Jefe Tacos anchors a busy corner of DeKalb Market Hall with street-style tacos, quesadillas and burritos assembled to order. The stall plus connected bar makes it an easy choice for a quick taco-and-margarita break between shopping or commuting through Downtown Brooklyn. Food hall energy means things can be hectic, but the al pastor and shrimp tacos keep regulars coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Shrimp tacos, Quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese
What Makes it Special: Food-hall taco counter with a connected bar inside DeKalb Market.
#9
Dallas BBQ
7.6
The Downtown Brooklyn outpost of Dallas BBQ is a loud, high-energy room where giant platters of chicken and ribs share space with frozen drinks and sticky wings. It’s less about artisan smoke and more about volume, affordability, and reliably satisfying rib combos before or after a movie, game, or shopping run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Baby Back Ribs Combo, Single Beef Rib, Sticky Wings
What Makes it Special: Huge rib platters, frozen drinks, and late-night energy at chain-level prices.