Best Steak Frites in Brooklyn — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Mexique Cafe
french · Brooklyn
4.9 across 139 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(139)Yelp4.8(41)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 2.
Butcher Grill House
steak-house · Brooklyn
4.9 across 321 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TY5.0MS
Google4.9(321)Yelp5.0(249)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 3.
BKB | Brooklyn Brasserie
french · brunch · Brooklyn
4.8 across 174 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.8(174)Yelp4.8(17)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Bordeaux Steakhouse
steak-house · french · Brooklyn
4.8 across 1.7k Google reviews; upscale kosher steakhouse offering modern New American fare & cocktails in intimate….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.7k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
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Rank 5.
The Loft Steakhouse
steak-house · fine-dining · Brooklyn
4.9 across 2.7k Google reviews; ranked #81 of 7,761 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:45G4.9TY4.4MS
Google4.9(2.7k)Yelp4.4(92)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 6.
Fradei Bistro
french · italian · Brooklyn
4.7 across 290 Google reviews; intimate spot offering set menu dinners with inventive, Italian dishes sourced from….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.8Y4.2MS
Google4.7(290)Yelp4.2(91)Tripadvisor4.8(8)
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Rank 7.
Bar Bête
french · bistro · Brooklyn
4.7 across 382 Google reviews; sleek eatery with a casual vibe serving French inspired fare alongside a deep wine list.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:00G4.7T4.0Y4.3MS
Google4.7(382)Yelp4.3(118)Tripadvisor4.0(207)
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Rank 8.
BIGTINY
french · Brooklyn
Michelin Guide
4.7 across 353 Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.0Y4.0MS
Google4.7(353)Yelp4.0(66)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 9.
Levant on Smith
french · brunch · Brooklyn
4.6 across 487 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.6TY4.3MS
Google4.6(487)Yelp4.3(158)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Le Paddock
french · pizza · Brooklyn
Eater 38
4.5 across 709 Google reviews; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Portland (2026)).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.5TY4.0MS
Google4.5(709)Yelp4.0(400)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Steak Frites in Brooklyn — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Mexique Cafe
french · Brooklyn
4.9 across 139 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 21:00G4.9TY4.8MS
Google4.9(139)Yelp4.8(41)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 2.
Butcher Grill House
steak-house · Brooklyn
4.9 across 321 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TY5.0MS
Google4.9(321)Yelp5.0(249)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
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Rank 3.
BKB | Brooklyn Brasserie
french · brunch · Brooklyn
4.8 across 174 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 00:00G4.8T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.8(174)Yelp4.8(17)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 4.
Bordeaux Steakhouse
steak-house · french · Brooklyn
4.8 across 1.7k Google reviews; upscale kosher steakhouse offering modern New American fare & cocktails in intimate….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 23:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.7k)Yelpnot on yelpTripadvisornot on tripadvisor1/ 3 sources
WarningGoogle is the only voice on this one yet; treat the number as an early read.
Call Website Google Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 12K Facebook Card
Rank 5.
The Loft Steakhouse
steak-house · fine-dining · Brooklyn
4.9 across 2.7k Google reviews; ranked #81 of 7,761 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:45G4.9TY4.4MS
Google4.9(2.7k)Yelp4.4(92)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- A flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
WarningA flawless score with barely anything to check it against. Harry's cautious of 5.0s that haven't been tested yet.
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 9.4K Card
Rank 6.
Fradei Bistro
french · italian · Brooklyn
4.7 across 290 Google reviews; intimate spot offering set menu dinners with inventive, Italian dishes sourced from….
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 23:00G4.7T4.8Y4.2MS
Google4.7(290)Yelp4.2(91)Tripadvisor4.8(8)
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Rank 7.
Bar Bête
french · bistro · Brooklyn
4.7 across 382 Google reviews; sleek eatery with a casual vibe serving French inspired fare alongside a deep wine list.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:00G4.7T4.0Y4.3MS
Google4.7(382)Yelp4.3(118)Tripadvisor4.0(207)
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Rank 8.
BIGTINY
french · Brooklyn
Michelin Guide
4.7 across 353 Google reviews; listed in the Michelin Guide.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.0Y4.0MS
Google4.7(353)Yelp4.0(66)Tripadvisor4.0(1)
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Rank 9.
Levant on Smith
french · brunch · Brooklyn
4.6 across 487 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; priced about right for what you get.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.6TY4.3MS
Google4.6(487)Yelp4.3(158)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
Le Paddock
french · pizza · Brooklyn
Eater 38
4.5 across 709 Google reviews; praised by Eater 38 (Eater 38 — Portland (2026)).
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 21:30G4.5TY4.0MS
Google4.5(709)Yelp4.0(400)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Steak Frites in Brooklyn — Harry's ten

Mexique Cafe

Butcher Grill HouseH★

BKB | Brooklyn Brasserie

Bordeaux Steakhouse

The Loft Steakhouse

Fradei Bistro

Bar Bête

BIGTINY

Levant on Smith

Le Paddock

Also considered

Best Steak Frites in Brooklyn — Harry's ten

Mexique Cafe

Butcher Grill HouseH★

BKB | Brooklyn Brasserie

Bordeaux Steakhouse

The Loft Steakhouse

Fradei Bistro

Bar Bête

BIGTINY

Levant on Smith

Le Paddock

Also considered

Butcher Grill House

Butcher Grill House