Third Falcon
French, American · Fort Greene, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Third Falcon is a strong Brooklyn pick for a date night or small celebration when French-American cooking sounds right but a formal tasting-menu night does not. The 2025 New York Times Best Restaurants recognition gives it a credible reason to choose it over a generic neighborhood dinner, especially if seasonal ordering matters to you.
About Third Falcon
For a New York City dinner where French and American cooking sounds right, Third Falcon is a straightforward option to consider. Expect French and American cuisine, smart casual dress, evening service Wednesday through Sunday, a Sunday daytime service.
Book it for French and American cooking
The useful way to think about this restaurant is as a New York City dinner pick for people who want French and American cuisine. Those are broad labels, so the safest approach is to check the current menu and booking details directly before you go rather than relying on a fixed signature order.
A notable credential: Third Falcon was included in the New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City in 2025. That does not automatically make it the right booking for every night, but it does make it a noteworthy option among New York City restaurants.
Plan around the service times
Third Falcon is closed Monday and Tuesday. Evening service runs Wednesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, with Sunday service from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. If you are planning around evening service, choose Wednesday through Sunday; if you want a daytime visit, choose Sunday.
For groups, seating, menu details, booking requirements, confirm directly with the restaurant before making plans. The dress code is smart casual, so neat, relaxed dinner wear is the right baseline.
Where it fits in a New York plan
If this is part of a wider food weekend, use Third Falcon as one New York City dining anchor and keep the rest of the itinerary flexible. Broader city pages can help fill the gaps: Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City experiences guide, Our full New York City wineries guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 360 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Website
- third-falcon.com
- Phone
- (929) 545-1324
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Third Falcon reads like a quietly confident neighborhood restaurant. It leans on classical French technique applied to market produce, with a particular attention to detail — the description even elevates a salad to the restaurant’s signature statement. The tone is restrained rather than flashy: a neighborhood anchor that trades press-driven spectacle for steady, substantive cooking. That local, measured presence gives the room a sophisticated, classic feel, and its steadiness positions it as a place regulars rely on rather than a one-off destination.
Best For
This is primarily an evening restaurant that suits dinner-focused occasions: date nights, special celebrations, and quieter pre-theater plans given its proximity to cultural institutions like BAM. The kitchen’s tasting-menu vocabulary and emphasis on composed, technically precise dishes make it a natural choice for an intentional meal rather than a quick bite. Because it functions as a neighborhood anchor with a consistent local following, it also works well for small group dinners where substance and seasonality are the draw.
Ordering Tips
Start with the salad that critics single out — it’s described as the restaurant’s reference point and showcases the kitchen’s precision with vegetables, herbs and textures. Share a classic protein such as the Sole Meunière or a seasonal preparation of duck, and leave room for the Sticky Toffee Pudding and the Brioche à la Maison for dessert. The menu is concise and seasonal, so expect thoughtful daily changes; if an evening tasting or composed prix-fixe is offered, plan your visit around that for the fullest expression of the kitchen’s Northern French logic.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, inviting, and thoughtfully curated space with falcon-themed art, feeling instantly comfortable and established like a beloved local staple.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Brioche a la Maison
- Sticky Toffee Pudding
- Sole Meunière
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if you cannot get in
If the French angle is the reason for booking, try Little Falcon first. If the goal is a wine-friendly dinner with a similarly grown-up feel, LaRina Pastificio & Vino is the cleaner backup.
Restaurant context
How Third Falcon compares in New York City
Choose Third Falcon when the priority is a polished French-American dinner in Brooklyn with enough recognition to justify making a plan around it. Little Falcon is the closest thematic comparison because it is also framed around French supper; pick Little Falcon if you want that narrower French-supper lane, pick Third Falcon if French-American flexibility sounds more useful for a mixed-appetite table.
For a more casual, value-driven meal, Taqueria Green Valley or Los Dos Hermanos makes more sense than turning Third Falcon into an everyday dinner. If pasta and wine are the brief, LaRina Pastificio & Vino is the cleaner cross-shop. Glin Thai Bistro sits outside the metro context here, so treat it as a cuisine-change alternative rather than a direct New York substitute.
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Compare Third Falcon
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Falcon | New York City | French, American | 2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Little Falcon | New York City | French supper | No published awards |
| Taqueria Green Valley | New York City | No published awards | ; |
| Glin Thai Bistro | Brooklyn | 2025 Michelin Plate | ; |
| LaRina Pastificio & Vino | New York City | No published awards | ; |
| Los Dos Hermanos | New York City | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Third Falcon good for a special occasion?
Third Falcon may fit if you want a New York City restaurant with French and American cuisine, smart casual dress, a 2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City mention. Confirm booking details directly with the restaurant before planning around a celebration.
What should I wear to Third Falcon?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, relaxed dinner wear rather than formal attire.
What are alternatives to compare with Third Falcon?
Other named options to compare include LaRina Pastificio & Vino, Little Falcon, Taqueria Green Valley, Los Dos Hermanos, Glin Thai Bistro. Use current menus, hours, booking availability to decide which one best fits your plan.
Is daytime or evening better at Third Falcon?
Evening service is available Wednesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM. Daytime service is Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM, so choose Sunday if a daytime visit is the goal.
Is Third Falcon good for solo dining?
Solo diners should check current availability before they go. The restaurant serves French and American cuisine, has a smart casual dress code, operates Wednesday through Sunday.
