Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Yaphes.com, Next Stop Vegan and Ruta Oaxaca, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best soul food restaurants in Brooklyn Heights. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated soul food dining.
Brooklyn Heights's Premier Soul Food Destinations
Explore the soulful flavors of Brooklyn Heights with a curated selection of restaurants that celebrate hearty traditions and global inspirations. This diverse collection ranges from the vibrant Mexican dishes at Ruta Oaxaca and the refined Spanish plates of La Vara to the comforting American fare at Westville Dumbo and Ingas Bar. Whether you are seeking a classic steakhouse experience at Carbon Charcoal Grill & Bar or the aromatic spices of Middle Eastern and Vietnamese cuisine, these local favorites offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for every diner.
30 restaurants in Best Soul Food Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights | Top Rated Soul Food Food
- Yaphes.com · rated 5/5: American.
- Next Stop Vegan · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Ruta Oaxaca · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Carbon Charcoal Grill & Bar · rated 4.7/5: Steakhouse.
- Express Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- La Vara · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Em Vietnamese Bistro · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Westville Dumbo · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ingas Bar · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Shelsky's Of Brooklyn Appetizing and Delicatessen · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Noodle Pudding · rated 4.5/5: Italian.
- Fatoosh Pitza & Grill · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kogane Ramen · rated 4.4/5: Japanese.
- Dos Toros Taqueria · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Bridge Coffee Shop · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Montague Diner · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Grand Canyon Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Annie's First Wok · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- GRAN ELÉCTRICA · rated 4.3/5: Mexican.
- Mile End Delicatessen · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Tio Pio · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Jay St. Fresh 99¢ Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- The Soul Spot · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Layla Jones · rated 4.2/5: Italian.
- Mr. Fulton · rated 4.2/5: Seafood.
- Ignazio's · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Bokki · rated 4/5: Korean.
- As You Are · rated 4/5: American.
- Sandy Beaches · rated 3.9/5: Seafood.
- Black Walnut · rated 3.8/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
