Restaurant in New York City, United States
WARUDE
100Pearl PointsBed-Stuy's answer to late-night Brooklyn.
About WARUDE
WARUDE in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn is a practical late-night option for couples and small groups who want a sit-down dinner without Manhattan's early last-seating cut-offs. Booking is easy, the neighbourhood has genuine after-hours energy, it's worth considering when the timing of your evening matters as much as the food. Confirm hours and pricing directly before planning around it.
The Quick Take
If you're weighing a late-night spot in Brooklyn against the handful of options that actually stay open past the standard 10 PM dinner cut-off, WARUDE at 385 Tompkins Ave in Bed-Stuy positions itself as a neighbourhood-level answer to that gap. It's not competing with Le Bernardin or Atomix for your special-occasion dollar — it's playing a different game entirely, one where the room and the hour matter as much as the plate.
The Space
The Tompkins Ave address puts WARUDE squarely in central Bed-Stuy, a part of Brooklyn that has developed a genuine late-night food culture over the past several years. Specifics on layout and seating capacity aren't confirmed in our data, so we won't invent them — but the address and neighbourhood context suggest an intimate, street-level room rather than a sprawling dining hall. For a date or a small celebration that doesn't need to wrap by 9:30 PM, that kind of setting tends to work in your favour. If you're planning a larger group event, confirm capacity directly before committing.
Late-Night Framing
The practical case for WARUDE is timing. Manhattan's late-night dining options at a sit-down level are thinner than the city's reputation suggests, most destination restaurants stop seating well before midnight. Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy specifically, fills some of that gap. WARUDE sits in a corridor that's walkable from multiple transit lines, which matters when you're deciding whether to commit to a Brooklyn evening or stay in Manhattan. For context on how Brooklyn fits into a fuller New York night out, see our full New York City bars guide and our full New York City restaurants guide.
Who Should Book
WARUDE makes most sense for: couples or small groups who want a later reservation without the pressure of a $300-per-head tasting menu; Brooklyn locals who want a neighbourhood spot with some ambition; and anyone staging a multi-stop evening where the meal comes after, not before, the first drinks. It's not the right call if you need the service formality of Per Se or the omakase precision of Masa, those venues serve a different purpose entirely.
Practical Details
| Detail | WARUDE | Typical NYC Late-Night Comparable |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn | Varies, LES, East Village, Williamsburg |
| Booking Difficulty | Easy | Easy to moderate |
| Price Range | Not confirmed | $$ – $$$ |
| Leading For | Late dinner, dates, small groups | Post-bar meals, casual celebrations |
| Hours | Not confirmed, verify before booking | Often midnight or later |
Hours and pricing are not confirmed in our data, contact the venue directly or check current listings before planning around a specific time. For broader New York planning, browse our full New York City experiences guide and our full New York City hotels guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WARUDE worth the price?
Pricing varies at WARUDE; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Where is WARUDE located?
WARUDE is located in New York City, at 385 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
How can I contact WARUDE?
You can reach WARUDE via check the venue's official channels.
Location
385 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
New York City, United States
Compare WARUDE
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| WARUDE | |
| Le Bernardin | $$$$ |
| Atomix | $$$$ |
| Per Se | $$$$ |
| Masa | $$$$ |
| Eleven Madison Park | $$$$ |
How WARUDE stacks up against the competition.
Also Consider
- Le Bernardin, French, Seafood, $$$$
- Atomix, Modern Korean, Korean, $$$$
- Per Se, French, Contemporary, $$$$
- Masa, Sushi, Japanese, $$$$
- Eleven Madison Park, French, Vegan, $$$$
Comparing WARUDE directly to Eleven Madison Park, Atomix, or Le Bernardin isn't especially useful, those are $$$$ tasting-menu commitments that serve a completely different occasion. If you're weighing a high-investment special dinner in New York City, Atomix is currently the strongest case for technically ambitious cooking with genuine warmth, while Le Bernardin remains the benchmark for seafood at that level. Neither is a late-night option, both expect you seated by 9 PM at the latest.
WARUDE occupies a different tier and a different time slot. The more relevant comparison is to other Brooklyn neighbourhood spots running later hours in Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, venues where the booking is easy, the price point is accessible, the room fits a date or small celebration without ceremony. If you're specifically after a late sit-down dinner in Brooklyn without committing to a destination-level spend, WARUDE is easier to get into than most Manhattan alternatives and doesn't require the weeks-out planning that Per Se or Masa demand.
The honest caveat: with limited confirmed data on cuisine, price, hours, the safest move is to treat WARUDE as a neighbourhood-level option worth a direct inquiry rather than a destination you plan a trip around. For destination-level dining in New York, the $$$$ comparisons above have clearer track records. For a fuller picture of where WARUDE sits in the city's dining map, see our full New York City restaurants guide.
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