Best Instagram Worthy Wonders Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kiwami
Waterfront omakase with skyline views and a calm, design-forward dining room.
Notable Picks
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Kiwami
8.7
Overlooking Brooklyn Bridge Park, Kiwami is a serene Dumbo omakase destination pairing unobstructed waterfront views with a carefully choreographed sushi tasting. The experience leans tranquil and refined, making it a choice for milestone dinners and out-of-town guests who want both scenery and skillful nigiri.
Must-Try Dishes:
Full omakase experience, Premium toro or wagyu supplement, Seasonal white-fish nigiri flights
What Makes it Special: Waterfront omakase with skyline views and a calm, design-forward dining room.
8.5
Cloudy Donut Co. brings an all-vegan donut lineup to a minimalist Brooklyn Heights storefront just off Joralemon Street, with weekly-rotating flavors that feel closer to plated desserts than basic coffee-shop rings. Locals and visitors line up for brioche-style donuts with inventive glazes that stay surprisingly light for how indulgent they sound.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grapefruit Mimosa donut, Pina Colada donut, Salted Caramel Whiskey donut
What Makes it Special: Plant-based donuts with pastry-chef-level flavor combos in a tiny, modern space.
8.4
L'Appartement 4F is a Brooklyn Heights bakery and evening wine bar from baker Gautier Coiffard and his team, handmade croissants and sourdough that draw daily lines. Since opening its brick-and-mortar in 2022 it has become a destination for Francophiles seeking serious viennoiserie and a cozy upstairs space to linger.
Must-Try Dishes:
Almond croissant, Pistachio rose croissant, Kouign-amann
What Makes it Special: Hand-rolled French pastries and sourdough served in a townhouse bakery-wine bar.