Yala and Bonnie's Grill: New York Halal Plates and Burgers

4.3 (120)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1)

1898 Hylan Boulevard

Fresh halal platters and loaded fries support Trucks of Hope at this nonprofit Staten Island spot. Food is prepared in front of diners without frozen ingredients. Portions are generous and the space is clean, though some visitors find the prices high for fast food.

4.2 (222)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 04:00 (+1)

3145 Brighton 4th St

Open water views frame this Mediterranean lounge beside Brighton Beach, with indoor and outdoor seating for seafood and salads. Coffee and desserts also feature. Visitors describe a relaxed setting and friendly staff, but report holiday service delays and an unexpected 18 percent service charge.

4.2 (1,709)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

1650 Sheepshead Bay Rd

Brick walls and burgers anchor this Brooklyn bistro, which also functions as a hookah spot. The atmosphere shifts from casual daytime lunches to moodier nights. Diners describe an accommodating owner, but food consistency and hookah service draw mixed reports alongside concerns about premium pricing.

4.3 (533)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 22:00

278 5th Ave

Fresh, never frozen beef goes onto the flame grill in view of diners at this retro Brooklyn spot. Crispy fries accompany burgers in a narrow space with roadside diner and dive bar character. Service is efficient, while opinions on the buffalo wings are divided.