Brighton Beach, New York, is a Russian-flavored community of over 75,000 residents next to Coney Island in Brooklyn. It was originally developed as a beach resort in 1868 and was named after Brighton, England. Since that time, it has evolved into a bustling residential neighborhood that became a haven for concentration-camp survivors during the 1950s. Its location on the beach makes it a popular locale during the summer. In any season, it contains several excellent restaurants.
Winter Garden Restaurant is located right on the boardwalk in Brighton Beach and offers its customers outdoor and ocean-view dining. Menu offerings include fish kebabs, dolma (minced meat wrapped in grape leaves), grilled or fried branzino and lamb chops. If you are in a hurry, it may not be the place for you, because they warn that preparation of their hot dishes may take 30 minutes. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. A full bar is also available.
Winter Garden Restaurant?
3152 Brighton 6th street
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-934-3200
nwgny.com?
Primorski is a Russian and Georgian restaurant located in the heart of Brighton Beach. It converts to a nightclub after hours, so if you are looking for dinner and dancing, this could be the place for you. Menu options include Russian crepes (blini) with meat, roasted eel, chicken Kiev and lavash with mozzarella cheese and garlic. A wide variety of vodkas and wines from Russia and Georgia are also available. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week, and lunch specials are offered every weekday.
Primorski Restaurant?
282 Brighton Beach Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-891-3111
primorski.net?
Gambrinus is an open-air restaurant located near the boardwalk that allows patrons to listen to the Atlantic Ocean while they eat. The restaurant specializes in serving fresh seafood, with offerings such as salmon in white sauce, pan-fried tilapia, shrimp scampi and smoked eel. Other menu options include filet mignon, beef short ribs and a selection of sushi. Vodka, cognacs and a small selection of beer and wine help complement the meal. Gambrinus is open daily for both lunch and dinner.
Gambrinus Seafood Bar and Restaurant
3100 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11235-8439
718-265-1009
gambrinusny.com?
