Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Fort Greene
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sukh
Immersive, traincar-inspired Thai dining with a menu that highlights regional dishes rarely seen elsewhere in Brooklyn.
Notable Picks
#1
Sukh
8.8
Sukh is a traincar-inspired Fort Greene Thai restaurant where Northern and central Thai dishes get the full Brooklyn-restaurant treatment—thoughtful plating, cocktails, and a menu built for both a la carte and prix-fixe nights. Dishes like Khao Soi, Hor Mok, and crab fried rice lean bold and spicy rather than toned-down, making it a splashy option steps from Barclays and BAM.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi curry noodles with braised chicken, Hor Mok steamed fish custard with crab, Khao Pad Pu jumbo lump crab fried rice
What makes it special: Immersive, traincar-inspired Thai dining with a menu that highlights regional dishes rarely seen elsewhere in Brooklyn.
8.7
Habana Outpost anchors Fort Greene’s outdoor scene with a huge, mural-lined courtyard where frozen drinks, grilled corn, and Cuban-Mexican plates land under rainbow umbrellas. The space feels closer to a block party than a restaurant, drawing families, big groups, and late-afternoon drinkers all season.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Mexican-style corn, Cuban sandwich, Fish tacos
What makes it special: A sprawling, high-energy outdoor courtyard built for corn, frozen drinks, and casual Cuban-Mexican plates.
#3
Mito
8.4
Mito is a high-ceilinged Japanese fusion lounge by BAM where sushi sets, signature rolls, and grilled dishes share space with cocktails and a value-focused three-course menu. It functions as a flexible pre- and post-show hangout that feels polished without being stiff.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mito Sashimi for 2, Chef’s Sushi Set, Four Ways: Tuna
What makes it special: A large, lively modern Japanese room steps from BAM with sushi, grills, and cocktails under one roof.
#4
Aita
8.2
A small, natural-wine-friendly trattoria that rewards focused ordering—seasonal pastas, a strong starter, and one cleanly executed main. The room is intimate and the menu shifts, so your best bet is to follow what’s cooking best that night and keep it paced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Ravioli, Burrata, Branzino
What makes it special: Seasonal pasta cooking with a natural-wine backbone in a tiny room.
#5
Theodora
8.2
A Fort Greene dinner room that pushes Mediterranean into a more produce-and-fire-driven lane, with a buzzy open-kitchen energy and a natural-wine-friendly mood. The menu rewards pacing—bread first, then a fish or grill centerpiece—so the meal feels intentional instead of snacky. It’s chef/owner Tomer Blechman’s next step beyond the Miss Ada universe, dialed a bit more “stay awhile.”
Must-Try Dishes:
Za’atar kubaneh, Butterflied trout, Baklava sundae
What makes it special: A fire-kissed, seasonal Mediterranean menu with a high-energy open-kitchen room.