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Ozakaya — japanese restaurant — in Prospect Heights — Brooklyn — NYC
Ozakaya interior — Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights

Brooklyn

4.7 (1.6K REVIEWS)A — HEALTH GRADE
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Ozakaya

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The Curated Culinary Story

Ozakaya is an exceptional Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, offering an authentic izakaya experience with an impressive 4.7-star rating from nearly 1,600 reviews. The restaurant specializes in traditional Japanese cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and expertly prepared dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. With its warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service, Ozakaya provides an intimate yet lively dining environment where guests can enjoy carefully crafted meals that celebrate the finest elements of Japanese culinary tradition.

Worth noting: A 4.7/5 rating across 1,565 reviews is unusually consistent for Prospect Heights. That kind of volume with that score suggests genuine quality, not hype.

Community Rating

4.7

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1,565 community reviews

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NYC Health Inspection

A

Score: 13 (lower is better)

Last inspected: 10/13/2024

Grade A is the highest mark from NYC's Department of Health — about 90% of restaurants earn it, so it's the baseline you should expect.

Ozakaya is listed in the Eat Real Food NYC directory — a curated database of healthy restaurants in Brooklyn, verified with official NYC Department of Health inspection data. Learn how NYC health grades work →

HEALTH SCORE

60/100

Great

Score breakdown

Health inspection grade
40/40
Dietary transparency
0/20
Hidden gem status
0/10
Community rating
10/10
Proven track record
10/10

Score based on NYC Health Department grade, dietary transparency, community ratings, and review volume. Updated when inspection data refreshes.

🔄 Data sourced from NYC DOHMH Open Data. Inspection record dated October 2024. Directory updated April 2026.

Location & Contact

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📍635 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
📞19294565956🌐www.ozakaya.com/

Hours of Operation

Monday12-2:45PM, 5-9:45PM
Tuesday12-2:45PM, 5-9:45PM
Wednesday12-2:45PM, 5-9:45PM
Thursday12-2:45PM, 5-9:45PM
Friday12-2:45PM, 5-10:15PM
Saturday12-10:15PM
Sunday12-9:45PM

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