Top Brooklyn Food & Drink

The food and drink choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming, but foodies that explore this bustling borough with a guide can eat and drink the best of the best. With this tour, indulge in some of Brooklyn's best cuisine. You can try New American, Middle Eastern, and Italian food including pastries, cheese, and bread. Listen to commentary on the culinary history of the neighborhood and New York City as you go, and even take home a map so you can continue independently.

Discover the best eats in the East Village and Greenwich Village neighborhoods of New York City on a private food and walking tour. Check out the main attractions of each district and hear interesting historical tidbits in between frequent stops for tastings at top eateries.

Avoid the typical generic Brooklyn tour with this personalized adventure through New York's hippest borough, with a private guide and an itinerary designed just for you. With your half-day outing, you can explore districts from DUMBO to Williamsburg, visit original shops with handmade crafts, clothing, and jewelry, and even stop to sample some New York cuisine, at your own expense. Since your guide makes recommendations based on your interests, expect to enjoy the best of Brooklyn on your own terms.

Live like a local! Prepare a gourmet menu using fresh produce from the local Farmers' Market and Co-op. You'll create the menu together, shop for the ingredients, then cook and eat with the host! • Local, seasonal, gourmet dinner made with fresh produce and locally-sourced meat • Beer and wine are included • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Discover Brooklyn’s beer-making past and present on this immersive small-group walking tour. Get to know Brooklyn’s trendy Williamsburg neighborhood with a local guide who will take you to places only locals know. Along the way, visit popular bars and breweries, sample a selection of craft beers, tuck into a pizza lunch, and get the inside scoop on NYC's craft beer scene.

Experience a more personal and social dining experience than you get at a regular restaurant with this dinner party-style Japanese-inspired seafood feast. Bring along your own booze, and take a seat at a communal table in your host’s home in Brooklyn, where you’ll be served a tasting menu of between eight and 11 courses created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Go beyond traditional restaurant dining with this home-cooked South American dinner party experience, which allows travelers to make a connection with hosts who prepare and cook their food. Enjoy a 3-course Venezuelan dinner with drinks, and chat to your hosts about Venezuelan cuisine, their Hispanic heritage, and their experiences living in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn is famous for both its pizza and its craft-beer culture—and this private tour offers the perfect chance to taste your way through both. Meet your guide at a time and place that suits you best—as part of your booking experience, you’ll be assigned a like-minded host who will craft an itinerary based on your interests. Discover thriving breweries, venture to historical neighborhoods, visit family-run pizzerias, and more.

Visit three world-class breweries on this all-inclusive 3.5 hour craft beer experience through Brooklyn. Ranked as one of the top beer cities in the country, indulge your taste buds as we give you a backstage pass to some of NYC's hippest breweries & neighborhoods. A complimentary snack is included, as well as subway transportation to the breweries.

Discover food venues you won’t stumble across while sightseeing on this tour of Brooklyn’s lesser-known Bensonhurst neighborhood. Learn about the history of the enclave, the diverse local community, and the multiethnic influences that have shaped its dining scene. Along the way, enjoy tastings of everything from sweet treats to savory snacks.

Join us as we explore an exciting part of Brooklyn, Red Hook, which features spectacular views of the statue of liberty and lots of innovative and fun food, craft distilleries, a winery, art and more. The Official Guide to NYC says, “The occasional cobblestone street and an industrial vibe (a holdover from when it was one of the country’s busiest shipping centers). It’s the big city infused with a touch of New England, and its residents include artisans, musicians, gardeners and a host of other creative and entrepreneurial types.” Tour Includes: Food at Hometown BBQ (NYC’s #1 food critic rated BBQ joint), wine tasting at Red Hook Winery, tasting at Widow Jane Distillery and Cacao Prieto Chocolate Factory, Steve’s Key Lime Pie and a visit to Raaka Chocolate and Pioneer Works (multi-use art “factory”) when open. We strongly recommend a Noon start time to avoid a wait at Hometown BBQ. Arrive or depart by ferry for great views of Lady Liberty and Governor’s Island.

You will get a hands on experience how to cook authentic Indian cooking and have full dinner or lunch.

Immerse yourself in this sensory experience and learn about chocolate's properties. Transform cacao beans into a paste, take part in the roasting process, and make chocolate goodies to take home. • Make hot chocolate, chocolate balls, tea, and much more to enjoy and then take home • Tea and Kombucha are included • Located in Bushwick, a hip Brooklyn neighborhood • Communal cooking class for 2 to 6 people • Daniela has been working with medicinal herbs and energy medicine for over 7 years

Indulge in two of Brooklyn’s most celebrated culinary exports—pizza and craft beer—and discover a local’s view of the borough when you book this private, flexible walking tour. Pick a tour time that suits you best, and kick things off in trendy Williamsburg. You can tour one of the city’s most celebrated breweries, visit hip beer bars and heritage brewing sites, and enjoy numerous tastes as you go. You’ll also line your stomach at a traditional pizzeria, where you can enjoy several slices.

Get a taste of Caribbean flavors in the heart of Brooklyn. Join Chef Toya for a Caribbean inspired tasting menu, with touches of Japanese and Southeast Asian techniques. Hosted at a charming space in vibrant Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, get ready to experience a unique and local selection of organic ingredients transformed into an unforgettable experience. •Indulge in a 7-course seasonal tasting menu •Aperitif and wine pairings for 4-courses are included •A welcoming, communal dining experience for 4 - 12 guests •Vegetarian menu available upon request

Let local host Amato introduce you to the culinary specialities of Naples, his home town, while he tells the stories behind the dishes and what makes them so unique. • 3-course Italian dinner prepared by an Italian chef • Aperitif is included, guests can also BYOB • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Did you know that if Brooklyn were its own city, it would be the 4th largest in the U.S.? Explore and learn about this historic and lively borough with a guided walk through some of the best of Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Promenade + Park and DUMBO. This tour offers spectacular vistas of the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan skyline and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge. You will also see famous landmark Jane’s Carousel, a wooden, 48-horse carousel that was built in 1922. And the best part is we will see it all while enjoying popular local food: Juliana’s pizza (same owner, same pizza next door to Grimaldi’s pizza), Jaques Torres Chocolate, One Girl Cookie and more! Can also include a popular beer bar or distillery!

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Julia, a technology marketer by profession, who is very excited to teach guests how to make the Italian-American comfort food she grew up eating. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Julia will teach you how to make 2-3 Italian-American dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's home. • Private cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Italian-American cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience American hospitality in a residential Brooklyn neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

On Secret Food Tours Brooklyn, we eat our way through the charming, historic and international neighborhood of Bensonhurst located in southwest Brooklyn. This area was one of the first settlements in the entire city, so as we walk and eat you will see vestiges of times gone by. Your three-hour tour will guide you through the many cultures and food influences that have made their way through this community throughout the years. In addition, as with all of our tours, there is our Secret Dish, which will only be revealed on the day of your tour. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

This walking food tour is a window into what makes this neighborhood so special. Try ice cream made by an Iron Chef contestant, the "Best Pizza" in Brooklyn, cookies from a judge on Master Chef, BBQ and more. You will enjoy enough tastings for lunch, while learning the history of the neighborhood, experiencing some amazing street art and checking out the best view of the New York City skyline

Learn how to make your own fresh pasta with host Giuseppe, an out-going and passionate home chef from Naples, Italy. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with Southern Italian and What you need to know: • This online experience is perfect for groups of friends, families, team-building events and end of year office parties • The class will be live streamed at 4PM (EST) • This class will be conducted via Zoom and the link will be shared with you after booking • Pricing per screed A note from your host: Giuseppe is driven by his passion for food and hospitality, creating an intersection in between design and culinary innate skills, with the aim to bring the warm hospitality of his Naples roots to your home.

If Brooklyn is New York City's hippest borough, then Williamsburg is the hub of all things trendy, chic, and just plain cool. You can shop, eat, and explore this Brooklyn cultural hub with a guide on this small-group shopping tour. Enjoy several stops along the way to peek into boutiques nestled into warehouses, browse shops featuring locally-made goods, and even enjoy discounts at independent stores.

Experience a Filipino feast called Kamayan; a dinner where you'll eat with your hands over long tables lined with banana leaves and food. Join Hosts Cris and Anna as they bring this experience to you in the heart of Brooklyn. With Host Cris' culinary experience taking classes in the Philippines along with Host Anna's Manhattan bartending and serving experience, they now want to share their passions with you. Get ready to roll up your sleeves for the following: • Enjoy a traditional, Filipino Kamayan dinner • Learn the rich history, culture, and flavor profiles of the Philippines through food • Sip on wine and cocktails or bring your favorite beverages of choice • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Love BBQ? We've got you covered. We know what to order where. We will visit Williamsburg Brooklyn's best BBQ joints. Enjoy a leisurely walking tour in between stops. Digest while listening to fascinating stories about the history of the neighborhood. Plentiful tastings at three hotspots plus dessert. Please note that sometimes there is a wait. While the restaurants do their best to accommodate us, we are visiting very popular establishments that can get very busy. If you want to avoid wait times, book during the week.