Native Brooklyn

Name: Native Brooklyn
Address: 911 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY, 11206
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.1

Bushwick · West African

911 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY, 11206Directions

4.1861 reviews

People say this West African restaurant serves delicious, authentic Nigerian food, including smoky jollof rice, salmon, and plantains. They also highlight the generous portion sizes, the fun, vibrant atmosphere with great music and a DJ, and the friendly, attentive staff. Other reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

West African cooking with highlighted suya praise and Blackbird check-ins.

Native Brooklyn is a $$$ West African restaurant in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Upscale Nigerian eatery offering native dishes, cocktails, beer and wine, plus hookah pipes.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Native Brooklyn is a $$$ West African restaurant with a 4.1 Google rating across 953 reviews and 248 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins recorded from August 25, 2025 to March 22, 2026. Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Monday and Wednesday.

The highlighted reviews point to hospitality and praised dishes/drinks: lamb chops called “heavenly,” suya rated “100/10,” jollof spaghetti getting the same praise, and drinks described as amazing. Service also shows up by name, with guests shouting out Ola and Femi for making the table feel looked after.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

Native Brooklyn has 248 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Monday and Wednesday.
Google shows a 4.1 rating from 953 reviews.
Highlighted diners specifically praise the lamb chops, suya, jollof spaghetti, drinks, and service.
One review notes accommodations for a no-smoking area.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Native Brooklyn’s Blackbird activity peaks on Monday and Wednesday.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity

Quiet lately · No check ins in the last 30 days

Flynet check ins

248

Neighborhood

Bushwick

Inside Native Brooklyn

The experience

Upscale Nigerian eatery offering native dishes, cocktails, beer and wine, plus hookah pipes.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.1

861 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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FAQ

What kind of food does Native Brooklyn serve?

Native Brooklyn serves West African cuisine.

How expensive is Native Brooklyn?

Native Brooklyn is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Native Brooklyn located?

Native Brooklyn is located at 911 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY, 11206.

How do I check in at Native Brooklyn?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Native Brooklyn in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.