Theodora

"Theodora is laid out like a railroad apartment, and each section of the restaurant has a slightly different feel. There’s the bar up front, which feels like a Mexican cocktail bar, and more seats by the grill, much like a chef’s counter. In the back, the dining room has a party vibe with loud music and big booths for groups. The menu is a bit of a departure from the team’s other restaurant, Miss Ada; it’s all about wood-fired seafood and homemade bread." - Emma Orlow, Eater Staff

"Verdict: A lovely place that looks like a high-end resort in Tulum. The beige walls and custom ceramics are all very soothing, and the wood-fired Mediterranean food tastes nice and smoky. Try this Fort Greene spot for a casual date night, and order the dry-aged branzino." - bryan kim

"There are people in Fort Greene who eat, sleep, and breathe Miss Ada, the Mediterranean restaurant where you can share hot-pink beet hummus with your crush. They can now add Theodora—a fish-forward restaurant from the same team—to their rotation. There’s a long, earth-toned dining room where you’ll want to drink excellent cocktails for several hours, especially if you get the one with tequila and feta cheese. If Miss Ada is perfect for a third date, this kookier (our server’s word), pricier (our word) spot is perfect for a seventh date, when you're comfortable enough with the person across from you to around drop around $200 on things like dry-aged kampachi and grilled prawns. " - will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, gabe bergado

"The Waiting Room: Petit Paulette The Back-Up Plan: Rhodora  From the team behind Miss Ada, seafood-focused Theodora saves some bar seats for walk-ins. But that’s only sort of helpful on a Thursday night, when every Fort Greene couple has decided that they deserve to eat some sexy little fish plates. Don’t freak out. Petit Paulette, a tiny wine bar opposite Fort Greene Park, is less than a 10-minute walk away. Slurp some pre-seafood oysters and sip on a glass of wine or two. If it’s too full of young people pretending they’re in Paris, head to Rhodora, a wine bar with frequent pop-ups and outdoor seating. " - willa moore

"Reservations get released online 30 days in advance at 9am. They save the bar and a few tables for walk-ins, and waits aren’t atrocious. At 7pm on a Wednesday, the host quoted us 30-45 minutes for two spots at the bar. For a solo diner, there was no wait at all." - Willa Moore