Lundy Bros
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Lundy's of Brooklyn is a practical Red Hook dinner option when ease matters more than a high-stakes reservation. Treat it as dinner-first rather than a confirmed cocktail destination; for sharper category choices nearby, compare it with Red Hook Tavern, Hometown Bar B Que New York, Brooklyn Crab, Cafe Kestrel.
About Lundy Bros
Lundy's of Brooklyn is a New York City dinner option with verified evening hours most days of the week and a smart casual dress code. With limited confirmed public detail beyond schedule and dress expectations, the safest way to plan around it is practical: treat it as an evening candidate, confirm current details before you go, compare it with other New York City dining rooms if cuisine, price, or a particular service style is important to the night.
Plan for dinner, with the known basics in mind
The confirmed schedule points to dinner service rather than lunch: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 5–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, Tuesday closed. The verified dress code is smart casual, so it works best as a polished but not overly formal evening plan.
Beyond those basics, do not overbuild the night around unverified assumptions about the menu, bar, seating, price, or service format. If drinks or a specific bar experience are the main reason for the outing, use Our full New York City bars guide as the better starting point.
Who should compare it with other options
Choose Lundy's of Brooklyn when its confirmed evening hours and smart casual tone fit your plan. If you are still comparing options, Brooklyn Crab, Cafe Kestrel, Hometown Bar B Que New York, Red Hook Tavern, The Good Fork Pub are other New York City venues to consider, depending on the kind of evening you want and the details you can confirm before choosing.
For broader planning, compare it against Our full New York City restaurants guide, especially if cuisine type or price certainty matters. If the evening needs a hotel base, check Our full New York City hotels guide; for non-dinner add-ons, use Our full New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 44 Beard St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Website
- lundysofbrooklyn.com
- Phone
- +17183106110
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lundy’s sits in the industrial edges of Red Hook, where freight-built streets meet the bay; you often smell the Upper New York Bay before you see the water. The room reads like a neighborhood anchor—rooted in place, heavy with local history and the weight of a long name. The culinary approach fits that setting: seafood-forward and earnest, part of a Brooklyn counter-movement that favors informality while keeping sourcing and technique in view. The result feels lived-in and purposeful rather than planted, a scenic, industrial waterfront spot that draws people who come with intention.
Best For
This is a destination for intentional dining—especially evenings when seafood is the focus. The restaurant’s history and scale make it a natural place for group meals and celebratory nights, and the writing on the wall in the neighborhood points to guests who plan a visit rather than stumble in. Expect dinner service to be the primary draw, centered on shellfish and larger shareable plates. It also works for casual hangouts that prioritize quality seafood in an atmospheric, waterfront part of Brooklyn.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the shellfish: the shore dinner, oysters and lobster are singled out as signatures, so start there if you want a representative Lundy’s experience. Many of the standout items read as shareable, making it sensible to order across a group so everyone can taste. Because Red Hook venues tend to attract visitors who make the trip with intent, plan your visit—especially for larger parties—and build your meal around the oyster and lobster offerings to get the clearest sense of the restaurant’s focus.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Fit
If cuisine certainty matters, book Hometown Bar B Que New York for barbecue or Cafe Kestrel for European and New American direction. If the night needs a more classic American tavern feel, Red Hook Tavern is the better substitute.
For a larger, more casual group, Brooklyn Crab is the easier recommendation. For a relaxed neighborhood pub alternative, The Good Fork Pub is the closest conceptual cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Lundy's of Brooklyn is the easiest call when the priority is a low-friction Red Hook dinner. Hometown Bar B Que New York is the clearer choice for barbecue at $$, but it is more format-specific. Red Hook Tavern is stronger for a classic American tavern brief.
For groups, Brooklyn Crab is the better cross-shop when the night is more social than dinner-focused. Cafe Kestrel is better for diners who want European or New American direction. The Good Fork Pub belongs in the same practical neighborhood set, especially when the goal is comfort over ceremony.
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Compare Lundy Bros
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lundy's of Brooklyn | New York City | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Good Fork Pub | New York City | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Hometown Bar B Que New York | New York City | Barbecue | $$ | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Highly Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1742025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2162024 Michelin Bib Gourmand2023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Ranked · #135 |
| Red Hook Tavern | New York City | American | ; | 2026 Eater NY 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · #372026 World's 101 Best Burgers · #63Star Wine Lists 20262026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 World's Best Steaks 25 Best Burgers · #212025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #522025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #842023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended |
| Brooklyn Crab | New York City | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Cafe Kestrel | New York City | European, New American | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Lundy's of Brooklyn in New York City?
Other New York City venues to compare include Red Hook Tavern, Brooklyn Crab, Hometown Bar B Que New York, Cafe Kestrel, The Good Fork Pub. Check current hours, menus, booking details directly before choosing.
What should a first-timer know about Lundy's of Brooklyn?
Plan for dinner, not lunch, because the verified hours are evenings only: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun from 5–9:30 PM, Fri and Sat from 5–10 PM, with Tuesday closed. The verified dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Lundy's of Brooklyn?
Dinner is the grounded choice here, since the verified schedule starts at 5 PM on operating days and does not list lunch service.
