Ocean View Cafe

Situated on Brighton Beach Avenue, this local staple offers a deep menu of Eastern European comfort food. You can pair plates of potato varyeniki, olivia salad, and chicken cutlets with glasses of sweet kompot or Ukrainian beer. The space itself has a distinctly old-school feel, though the rumble from the elevated train overhead means you might have to raise your voice to be heard. Keep in mind that a 10% service charge is automatically included in the bill.