Walter’s is an American restaurant and bar at 166 Dekalb Ave in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with a raw bar, brunch menu and familiar comfort food. Start with oysters or deviled eggs, then choose a main such as steak and fries, or come on the weekend for chicken and waffles or eggs Benedict. Cocktails include the Penicillin and Manhattan. The dining room can get loud, so ask for outdoor seating if you prefer a quieter meal. It is a popular neighborhood spot; booking ahead is a sensible move, especially for Friday or Saturday dinner.
A neighborhood restaurant with a raw bar
Walter’s is at 166 Dekalb Ave in Fort Greene. Its menu spans American comfort food, seafood and brunch, with a bar for cocktails and other drinks. You can make it a meal around the raw bar and a main course, or stop in for a drink after time in Fort Greene Park.
The room has warm lighting and a bar, while outdoor seating gives you another option when the dining room feels too loud. The restaurant is casual, and the menu includes choices for a range of appetites, from oysters and small plates to hearty mains.
What to order
Oysters are a strong way to begin. They come with mignonette and other sauces, and deviled eggs are another option to share. For a main, steak and fries pairs a cooked-to-order steak with thin fries. The menu also includes Caesar salad with salmon, and fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes.
Brunch is a weekend service. Chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros and eggs Benedict are among the choices, alongside oysters and brunch drinks. The menu has classic American breakfast options as well as seafood, so a group can mix a substantial plate with something lighter.
Cocktails and the pace of a visit
The drinks menu includes classic cocktails such as a Manhattan, as well as the Penicillin. You can come for a full meal or keep it to drinks and a few plates. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, and its bar makes it possible to dine solo or meet friends.
The dining room may be noisy, and Friday and Saturday evenings can bring a wait. A reservation helps you plan around those busy periods. If a calmer setting matters more than sitting inside, request an outdoor table when booking.
Planning brunch or dinner
Walter’s is at 166 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, in Fort Greene. Weekend brunch is the time to go for chicken and waffles or huevos rancheros; weekday visitors should plan for lunch or dinner instead. For a dinner reservation, book ahead, particularly toward the end of the week.
Happy hour is listed among the bar amenities, and oyster deals are a reason to ask what is available when you arrive. The restaurant accepts reservations and also has takeout and delivery. If you are visiting with children, a kids’ menu and high chairs are available.
Perguntas frequentes
Is Walter’s brunch served every day?
No. Brunch is served on weekends; the restaurant serves lunch and dinner on weekdays.
What should I order at Walter’s?
Start with oysters or deviled eggs, then consider steak and fries or Caesar salad with salmon. Weekend brunch choices include chicken and waffles, huevos rancheros and eggs Benedict.
Should I make a reservation at Walter’s?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner, especially on Friday and Saturday, when waits are common.
Does Walter’s have outdoor seating?
Yes. Outdoor seating is available and can be a quieter option than the indoor dining room.
