Best American Restaurants in Fort Greene
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Walter's
A polished neighborhood American spot where cocktails, oysters, and a benchmark burger share the same bar-driven room.
Notable Picks
#1
Walter's
8.7
Walter's is a Fort Greene American restaurant where a serious cocktail program meets a bistro-leaning menu built around oysters, fried chicken, and a signature burger. Locals use it as a go-to for elevated, but still relaxed, dinners before or after BAM and neighborhood nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Walter's Burger, Fried Chicken with spicy honey, Oysters on the Half Shell
What makes it special: A polished neighborhood American spot where cocktails, oysters, and a benchmark burger share the same bar-driven room.
8.2
Peaches Prime is a modern neighborhood brasserie from the Peaches group, serving Southern-leaning American comfort plates, steaks, and seafood just steps from BAM. It’s used as a flexible pre- and post-show option where oxtail fettuccine, shrimp and grits, and a house burger share space with cocktails in a lofty dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Peaches Prime Burger, Oxtail Fettuccine, Garlic Shrimp Scampi
What makes it special: A Peaches-branded brasserie combining Southern-inflected comfort dishes with a sleek room right across from BAM.