WARNING! Fort Defiance will close at 6pm for private events on Wednesday, May 7, and on Saturday, May 10. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Fort Defiance is a Cafe-Bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn named after an American fort built during the Revolutionary War, and is operated by St. John Frizell, an award-winning food and drink writer. Our delicious seasonal American cuisine is prepared by chef Steve Linares. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as Counter Culture coffee, beer, wine, and cocktails.
Join us for a drink and a bite in the historic, waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn.


