The River Cafe $$$-$$$$ (DUMBO) 1 Water St. Brooklyn (718) 522-5200
Located under the Brooklyn Bridge. The perfect spot for a romantic evening .

Pete's Downtown $$ (DUMBO) 2 Water St. Brooklyn (718) 858-3510l
Italian. Enjoy a Spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.

Grimaldi's Pizzeria $$ (DUMBO) 19 Old Fulton St. Brooklyn (718) 858-4300
Coal brick oven pizza. The vibe is thoroughly relaxed, perfect for a lazy Sunday evening. Even if you're not Italian, you feel like family.Cash Only.

Toro $$ (DUMBO) 1 Front St. (at Old Fulton St.) (718) 625-0300
A fusion of Spanish and Asian cuisines.

Henry's End Restaurant $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 44 Henry St. Brooklyn (718) 834-1776


Pig'N Out Barbeque $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 60 Henry St. Brooklyn (718) 522-5547
Barbeque for the Family!

Cafe El Cubanito $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 50 Henry St. Brooklyn (718) 243-2402
A weekend visit tosses you into a mildly chaotic jostle with a healthy wait for a table, though weeknights grant easier access.Cash Only.

Palmira's Ristorante $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 41 Clark St. Brooklyn (718) 237-4100
Located one hundred yards from the famous Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Just a few blocks from The Marriott, Palmira's serves Italian food better than any place in manhattan. 70 bottle wine list and 22 bottles of wine by glass. Atmosphere is casual elegance.

Junior's $$ (Downtown Brooklyn) 386 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn (718) 852-5257
Home of the world's finest cheesecake!

Heights Cafe $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 84 Montague St. Brooklyn (718) 625-5555
This cozy and trendy spot is a great place to meet up with friends either before or after your trek on the Promenade.

La Traviata Inc $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 139 Montague St. Brooklyn (718) 858-5592
Outdoor Cafe. featuring an extensive menu of Italian Favorites.

Kapadokya $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 142 Montague St. Brooklyn (718) 875-2211
Turkish cuisine and narghile bar.

Caffe Buon Gusto $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 151 Montague St. Brooklyn (718) 624-3838
Fresh homemade pasta, breads and desserts in a homey atmosphere.

Lichee Nut $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 162 Montague St. Brooklyn (718) 522-5565
Chinese cuisine and vegetarian

Eamonn's $$ (Brooklyn Heights) 174 Montague St. Brooklyn (718) 596-4969
Authentic Irish Bar offering a genuine atmosphere.

Peter Luger Steak House $$ $$ (Williamsburg) 178 Broadway Brooklyn (718) 387-7400 The world-famous Steak house. Cash Only. BY SUBWAY: Take F Train downtown to Delancey Street. Go upstairs and transfer to the J, M, Z Train over the Williamsburg Bridge to Marcy Avenue (First stop over the bridge). Walk on Broadway towards the East River to Peter Luger at 178 Broadway.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade Columbia Heights Brooklyn (718) 965-8900
The promenade is one of the most popular spots to get a view of the city skyline. While families frequent the three nearby playgrounds during the day, dusk brings out the couples in full force. Even the fumes from the BQE below seem to fade away against this splendid backdrop. The lucky occupants of the ivy-covered townhouses--author Norman Mailer among them--get to enjoy the view 24 hours a day.

Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont St. Brooklyn (718) 222-4111
A museum, library and educational center dedicated to encouraging the exploration and appreciation of Brooklyn's rich heritage.

St Ann's Church 157 Montague St. (entrance on Clinton St.) (718) 875-6960
The impressive St. Ann's on Clinton & Montague is one of Brooklyn 's many historic landmark churches, with a large Espcopalian congregation. Thursday evenings are "respite" hours from 6:15-8 p.m. where people come to relax and meditate in the quiet, under the church's stunning, 7,000 square feet of stained glass windows.