Best Girls Night Out Approved Restaurants in Greenpoint
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Fandi Mata
Mediterranean‑inspired menu with lively patio seating
Essential Picks
#1
Fandi Mata
9.1
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
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Fandi Mata combines globally inspired plates with crafted cocktails in a verdant setting that includes outdoor patio tables and lively garden seating. Its Mediterranean‑leaning menu and mezcal‑forward drinks make it a standout destination for celebrations and evening gatherings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Lamb Shank, Shrimp Ceviche, Craft Mezcal Cocktails
What makes it special: Mediterranean‑inspired menu with lively patio seating
Notable Picks
#2
Chinta Thai
8.5
Chinta Thai is a newer Thai dining room on Franklin Street that treats street food and royal recipes with the same care, backed by a bar program and a polished interior. Chefs Treerawat Rachakeaw and Weeraphol Chairat cook dishes like Wings ZABB, Supreme Pad Thai, and pomelo salad with bright, layered flavors that have quickly made this one of Greenpoint’s most talked-about Thai openings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wings ZABB, Supreme Pad Thai, Pomelo Salad
What makes it special: Chef-driven Thai cooking in a modern, cocktail-friendly dining room.
8.4
Opened in 2016 by chef-owner Nick Wang, Amami is a Japanese izakaya and cocktail bar where classic rolls and elaborate specials share space with ramen, yakitori, and a serious sake list. It’s the neighborhood’s move when you want well-made sushi rolls with cocktails in a design-forward room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Roll Combo, Toro Dynasty
What makes it special: A chef-driven izakaya where serious cocktails meet an extensive roll lineup.
#4
Nami Nori
8.3
Nami Nori Williamsburg focuses on open-style temaki, turning hand rolls into polished, composed bites with precise toppings and crisp nori. The bright, design-forward space and share-friendly menu make it a go-to for stylish sushi nights near McCarren Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
XO scallop temaki, Spicy tuna crispy shallot temaki, Signature Nami Nori temaki set
What makes it special: A temaki-focused menu that treats hand rolls like plated sushi art.
#5
Sereneco
8.1
Sereneco is an Italian-influenced New American restaurant, bar, and café with an all-day menu that leans from pancakes and breakfast burritos by day to pastas, short rib, and cocktails at night. The airy space with outdoor seating makes it a flexible choice for brunch meetups, casual dates, and happy hour oysters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Shakshouka with sourdough, Short rib sandwich
What makes it special: An all-day neighborhood spot where brunch plates, pastas, and cocktails share equal billing.
Worthy Picks
#6
Frijoleros
7.9
Casual Mexican spot with a late‑night tilt, blending tacos, margaritas, and vibrant flavors with weekend hours stretching past midnight. It’s a fun stop for groups seeking lively bites and drinks in Greenpoint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Tacos, Carnitas Quesadilla, Mezcal Margarita
What makes it special: Late night tacos with mezcal cocktails
#7
Madeline's
7.8
Vibes:
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Madeline’s is a two-story cocktail bar and restaurant in the former Ramona space, serving New American comfort food with French touches alongside a deep martini and drinks list. It doubles as a brunch spot and event venue, with food that’s good enough to anchor a night out built around the bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Waffles with spicy mezcal maple syrup, Ultimate Chicken Wings, Buttermilk Pancakes with hazelnut praline butter
What makes it special: A high-energy cocktail bar with a legit comfort-food brunch and all-day menu.