The Best of Bay Ridge
I’ve lived in Bay Ridge for two years. A very close friend of mine is moving here and I am making her a list of the best places in Bay Ridge. The list just keeps getting longer and longer as I love to shop locally.
Best Take Out/Delivery
Pizza – Ginos (718) 748-1698 and Espresso Pizza (718) 833-8750
Chinese – Dragon China – 79th and 3rd 718-238 -2202
Vietnemese – Phoa Hoai 86th & 4th Avenue (718) 745-1640
Thai – MyThai – reasonably priced lunch specials See what people ordered
Mexican – Fresh Tortillas II 8510 – 4th Avenue 11209 (it’s new – better than Fresh Tortilla I – the food is very fresh) 718-333-5811 OR 718-333-5184
Hamburgers – Fort Hamilton Diner 95th & 4th 718-238-5151 – best burgers ever (the Hamilton Platter is good too) Fast delivery.
Latin – Castilla de Jaga 68th and 4th
Cuban – Mr. Julio’s in Sunset Park – rotisserie chicken (718) 680-3423 (delivers to Bay Ridge)
Sushi – Omiya (decent – Dish is better, but more $)
Italian – Vesuvios – good pasta/salads 718-745-0222
Polish – Polonica (718) 630-5805
Sandwiches – Paneantico – Corner of 91st & 3rd 718-680-2347
Still love Lioni’s on 78th and 15th Avenue
Best Restaurants
- Italian – Casa Calamari & Zio Toto 84th & 3rd Avenue
- Greek – Something Greek is good- still love Spartan Souvlaki 6824 8th Avenue (718) 748-5838 I have heard Plaka on 86th Street is good and has amazing spinach pies.
- Chinese – Chopstix
- Sushi – Dish 92nd and 3rd Avenue Menu
- Spanish – CasaPepe 114 Bay Ridge Avenue
- Mexican – Las Margaritas 7215 3rd Avenue & Panchos
- Indian – I haven’t found a good place in Bay Ridge. We go to Kinara in Park Slope 473 5th Avenue – between 10th Street and 6th Avenue 718-499-3777 Sometimes we call in the order and pick it up too.
Best Bagels in Bay Ridge
- Bagel Boy 8002 3rd Avenue
- Still love Chicken Ridiculous from Dyker Park Bagels 713 86th Street
Best Bakery in Bay Ridge – Your Bakery – 86th Street – has Leske’s black and white cookies – both the hard and soft icing. Plus good lemon cake and strawberry shortcake.
Best Bars in Bay Ridge – Salty Dog, Kettle Black & Pippins
Best Date Spots in Bay Ridge – Shore Road & Cappacino Cafe – that’s what Lee & I did.
Services
Best Cleaners & Tailoring in Bay Ridge – 99th Street Cleaners 9840-4th Avenue (718) 836 – 3120
Best Shoe Repair in Bay Ridge – Sami’s on 95th off 4th Avenue (going towards 3rd)
Best Pet Store in Bay Ridge – Paws Truly 76th & 3rd Avenue
Best Jewelry Repair in Bay Ridge – Richie at R&S Jewelers -3rd between 94th & 95th Street
Best Nail Salon in Bay Ridge
- Nail & Mee on 9801 – 4th Avenue /Marine and 4th Avenue
- Pink & White 87th & 3rd ($25 for mani/pedi)
Best Gym – Harbor Fitness
Best Attorney in Bay Ridge –Bob Howe
Best Realtor in Bay Ridge – Ed Davis
Doctors
- Treat & Release 8012 3rd Ave (718) 342-5362
- Dr. Paul Maravel – 5th Avenue between 77th & 77th Doctors Care 718-238-7111
- Pediatric Doctor – Dr. Gabriel – Gabriel Pediatric
- John Frisone 94th and 4th (718) 836 – 6556
- Dr, Taglianetti – 4th Avenue & 79th
- Ophthmologist – Stella Douros 6th Avenue 75th Street –
- Pediatric Ophthmologist –Pediatric Ophthalmic Consultants (Borough Park)
Best Vet in Bay Ridge: Dr. Appel 9102 – 5th Avenue
Outside of BayRidge: St. Francis Animal Hospital
Best Places for Parties
Family Parties:
- Embers – 95th & 3rd Avenue
- Hunter’s Steak House – 94th & 4th Avenue
- Ginos – good food – nice setting 74th &5th
Places for Bridal & Baby Showers in Bay Ridge
- Chadwicks– 88th and 3rd Avenue
- Greenhouse Cafe 77th and 3rd Avenue
Birthday Parties for tweens & young adults
- Ariang Hibachi 4th Avenue & 89th Street
Children
Best Nursery School – Grace Nursery School
Best Party Places
- Small party – The Painted Pot 8009 3rd Ave (718) 491-6411
- Larger Party – BounceU (outside Bay Ridge, but closeby)
- Small Children – Play Days & Parties 6632 3rd Ave. (Next to the Firehouse) Phone: 718-492-8997
Presents for Kids – The Book mark Shoppe or Kaleidoscope
Donate Old Clothes: St Marys Church picks up – call Or you can drop it off in the box 5th Avenue 90th Street
Hugs,
marlene
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