Six Bay Ridge Tables from Yemen to Italy

Bay Ridge eats like its own small city. These six run from Yemeni lamb haneeth and Syrian toshkah to a decades-old Italian red-sauce room and tacos al pastor with frozen margaritas.

Laila Restaurant
Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri, 12:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 23:30
4.8 (1,854)
8530 3rd Ave

A Bay Ridge room serving authentic Syrian dishes like smoky toshkah sujok, seasoned with spices from Damascus. It suits a shared, unhurried dinner. Open to 11:30 PM on Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Gino's Restaurant
Tue – Thu, 11:00 – 22:30; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:30
4.6 (2,409)
7414 5th Ave

A homey Bay Ridge fixture serving classic Italian red-sauce dishes and seafood for decades. It fits a family dinner. Open to 11:00 PM on weekends, closed Monday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Alshaybani Restaurant
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00
4.9 (1,220)
7316 3rd Ave

A down-to-earth Bay Ridge spot plating authentic Yemeni dishes and fresh-baked bread at private, curtained tables. It suits a quiet group meal. Open daily to 11:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Yemen Café & Restaurant
Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 22:30
4.5 (1,775)
7317 5th Ave

A legendary Bay Ridge room serving Yemeni classics, from tender lamb haneeth to exceptionally fresh bread, with chai and soup on the house. It fits a hearty plate. Open daily, 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Yemenat
Mon – Sun, 13:00 – 22:00
4.7 (1,072)
7721 5th Ave

A Michelin-recommended Bay Ridge spot known for tender lamb haneeth and warm, freshly baked rashoosh bread. It fits a hearty, shared dinner. Open daily, 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Las Margaritas Restaurant & Bar
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:45
4.3 (1,262)
7206 3rd Avenue

A cozy Bay Ridge spot known for tacos al pastor and icy frozen margaritas in a welcoming room. It works for a casual dinner with drinks. Open daily to 10:45 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

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