Walter's
American restaurant · Fort Greene ·
French dip, burgers, raw bar, and strong cocktails
French dip, burgers, raw bar, and strong cocktails
"An over-100-year-old institution known for its grilled hot dogs, this spot will surely ring a bell if you grew up in or traveled through New York City." - Jillian Beck
"There may come a time when you would like to eat a kale salad and french fries in the neighborhood. Or seven oysters and three cocktails. Or a Bloody Mary, and maybe a french dip, too. For those times, it's Walter’s you want. You might see an employee in a bowtie, but don’t be fooled—this place is as casual as any other neighborhood spot. Come in a sweatshirt for brunch with fellow Bloody Mary enthusiasts, have a drink at the bar while you wait for your table at Colonia Verde, or do as we do: Start with a deviled egg (they are sold individually, which feels like an underrated idea) and an amaro spritz, and then head to the not-so-secret bar in the back for karaage (see below)." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick
"This Fort Greene standby works for pretty much any kind of date, from coffee meetups to sunset dining. Our preferred method: order a strong cocktail, oysters, and a burger. That’s all you need for a good time at Walter’s. And, since it’s right across the street from Fort Greene Park, you can go for a walk after your meal for the full rom-com effect." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja
"A tent-covered patio, a strong cocktail, oysters, and a burger. That’s all you really need for a good time at Walter’s, a Fort Greene standby that’s been serving solid American food for years. It’s the kind of all-day spot that works for pretty much all occasions - from brunch to date night. And while you can’t sit in one of the big leather booths inside right now, getting one of their negronis to-go is a better use of your time anyway." - nikko duren
"A big leather booth, a strong cocktail, hot artichoke dip, and a burger. Maybe some raw bar if you’re feeling fancy. That’s all you really need for a good time at Walter’s, a longtime Fort Greene standby that’s been serving reliably solid American food for years. It’s the kind of all-day spot that works for pretty much all occasions - from hungover brunch to date night. And while the Williamsburg clone Walter’s Food is great too, we think the original location has just a little bit more Feel Good Factor." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg
