Alta Calidad
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552 Vanderbilt Ave., Brooklyn, NY, 11238
718-622-1111
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The lowdown
Alta Calidad (Spanish for “high quality”) is a bright corner spot awash in sunlight and succulents. Chef Akhtar Nawab’s food is both approachable and inventive: you’ll find a torta starring chicken-fried steak, and sea scallops finished with shiitake salsa. Tortillas, meanwhile, are made on-site and topped with crispy shrimp tempura, roasted skate wings, and chicken albóndigas anointed with coconut chutney.
What you need to know
Insider Tips Patio seating is available in warmer months.
DrinksFull Bar
Noise LevelCivilized