Location: DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York City
Address: 55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Building: Empire Stores
Parent Company: Time Out Group
Concept: Curated Food Hall / Culinary and Cultural Market
Original Concept: Time Out Market Lisbon (2014)
Original Founder: Time Out Portugal editorial team
Market Size: Approximately 2,230 m² (24,000 sq ft)
Food Vendors: 21 at opening; vendor roster changes
Bars: 3
Floors: Ground floor and fifth floor
Seating: Approximately 520 seats
Price Tier: $$–$$$ / Moderate to Upscale Casual
Dining Format: Counter Service / Communal Seating
Time Out New York in Brooklyn is the first of two locations operating in the city. The other is Time Out Market New York Union Square in Manhattan.

A New York Take on the Lisbon Original

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Time Out Market New York brought the culinary concept first established in Lisbon to Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood in 2019. Located inside the historic Empire Stores complex, the market showcases restaurants and chefs selected to represent New York City’s diverse dining culture. The concept originated with Time Out’s editorial team, which sought to bring notable local food experiences together under one roof.

The Brooklyn location became one of the brand’s most recognizable international markets, attracting residents and tourists to its combination of casual dining, historic architecture and waterfront scenery. Its success also helped establish Time Out Market’s presence in New York, which expanded with a second location in Manhattan’s Union Square in 2025.

Historic Architecture and Waterfront Views

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Housed within Empire Stores, a nineteenth-century warehouse complex overlooking the East River, Time Out Market New York retains the exposed brick, industrial details and large windows associated with the building’s commercial past. Its communal dining spaces occupy the ground floor and fifth floor, connecting the historic interiors with views of the surrounding Brooklyn waterfront.

The fifth-floor rooftop is one of the market’s defining attractions, offering outdoor seating and panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Lower Manhattan skyline.

A Gathering Place on the Brooklyn Waterfront

Time Out Market New York operates as a communal food hall, allowing visitors to order independently from different restaurant counters and gather around shared tables. The arrangement accommodates groups with varied dining preferences, while its casual format encourages visitors to sample dishes from multiple vendors during a single visit.

The market’s atmosphere changes throughout the day, from daytime lunches and sightseeing stops to evening dining and drinks. Bars, occasional live music, DJs and cultural programming contribute to the experience, while the rooftop attracts visitors looking to enjoy the Manhattan skyline alongside their meals.

The Flavors That Define New York

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