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Black Iris
middle eastern, european, mediterranean, middle-eastern, halal, brunch, gyros, kebab, falafel · restaurant · 277 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Full liquor license (NY State Liquor Authority 0340-22-115417, valid until 2028-02-29). NYC Health status: grade pending (since 2026-08-11). Outdoor dining permit: roadway + sidewalk (valid until 2030-08-14). Last recorded change: 2026-08-14.
Key facts
- Health grade
- Grade pending since 2026-08-11 (last letter grade A on 2025-03-17; not current) [official record]
- Alcohol
- Full liquor license [official record: licensed to serve; not proof of what's on the menu]
- Outdoor dining
- City permit: roadway + sidewalk [official record: permission, not proof tables are out today]
- Reservations
- yes: book on Resy
- Online ordering
- unknown
- Price range
- $$
- Phone
- (718) 852-9800
- Website
- https://blackirisny.com
- Menu
- menu
Dietary
- vegan
- yes [business claim, website]
- vegetarian
- unknown
- gluten free
- unknown
- halal
- yes [business claim, website]
- kosher
- unknown
Features
- private dining
- unknown
- happy hour
- unknown
- brunch
- yes [business claim, website]
- live music
- unknown
- kids menu
- unknown
- wheelchair accessible
- unknown
- dog friendly
- yes [business claim, website]
- byob
- unknown
- cash only
- unknown
- walk ins
- unknown
- catering
- unknown
- gift cards
- yes [business claim, website]
All facts and evidence
| Fact | Value | Evidence type | Evidence | Source | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| accepts reservations | True | business claim | Links to Resy booking | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| alcohol | full_bar | official record | Restaurant license 0340-22-115417 (BLACK IRIS EXPRESS INC), expires 02/29/2028 | nys_sla | source date 2026-02-23 valid until 2028-02-29 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| brunch | True | business claim | …Frequently Asked Questions What are you known for? We are known for Gyros , Pita Bread , Brunch , Salads , Halal Food , Chicken Kebab , Baklava , Soup , Middle Eastern Food , Shish Keba… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| category | {"hierarchy": ["food_and_drink", "restaurant", "european_restaurant", "mediterranean_restaurant"], "primary": "mediterranean_restaurant"} | directory category | Overture place ee480516-6fce-48d4-b963-af461d76fb94 (Black Iris), match score 3.00, 11m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| cuisine dohmh | Middle Eastern | directory category | Cuisine category as registered with NYC Health Dept | dohmh | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| cuisine website | ["Mediterranean", "Middle-eastern", "Halal", "Brunch", "Gyros", "Kebab", "Falafel"] | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| dog friendly | True | business claim | …inish. Stop by today and enjoy a relaxed dining experience with us. We were looking for a dog-friendly restaurant on a Saturday night and stumbled upon this place. The staff, especially our wa… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| gift cards | True | business claim | Skip to main content Menu Our Story Reservations OUR LOCATIONS Gift Cards More Menu Our Story Reservations OUR LOCATIONS Gift Cards Contact We're Hiring Sign in Ac… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| halal | True | business claim | …Questions What are you known for? We are known for Gyros , Pita Bread , Brunch , Salads , Halal Food , Chicken Kebab , Baklava , Soup , Middle Eastern Food , Shish Kebab , Hummus , Fala… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| health grade | A | official record | Letter grade A issued 2025-03-17 | dohmh | source date 2025-03-17 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| health status | {"critical_violations_last_inspection": 1, "last_inspection": "2026-08-11", "last_score": 5, "status": "Z", "status_date": "2026-08-11"} | official record | Last inspected 2026-08-11, score 5; latest grade status Z (grade pending) on 2026-08-11; critical: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | dohmh | source date 2026-08-11 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| menu url | https://blackirisny.com/menu | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| opening hours | [{"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Sunday", "opens": "10:00"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Monday", "opens": "11:00"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Tuesday", "opens": "11:00"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Wednesday", "opens": "11:00"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Thursday", "opens": "11:00"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Friday", "opens": "11:00"}, {"@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes": "22:00", "dayOfWeek": "https://schema.org/Saturday", "opens": "10:00"}] | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| outdoor seating | ["roadway", "sidewalk"] | official record | Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-08-14, expires 2030-08-14 (BLACK IRIS, 277 CUMBERLAND STREET); Roadway cafe license issued 2026-05-01, expires 2030-05-01 (BLACK IRIS, 277 CUMBERLAND STREET) | dining_out_nyc | source date 2026-08-14 valid until 2030-08-14 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
| price range | $$ | business claim | schema.org Restaurant markup | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| reservation | {"platform": "Resy", "url": "https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/black-iris?date=2026-04-06\u0026seats=2"} | business claim | Link 'Save your Seat' on site | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| vegan options | True | business claim | …an expect dishes made with fresh vegetables, grains, and bold spices. We also offer great vegan options, so there is something for everyone. Each plate is prepared fresh, giving you a m… | website | source date 2026-09-25 retrieved ? |
| website | https://blackirisny.com | directory category | Overture place ee480516-6fce-48d4-b963-af461d76fb94 (Black Iris), match score 3.00, 11m | overture | source date 2026-09-26 retrieved 2026-09-26 |
History
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Outdoor dining permit added: ['roadway', 'sidewalk'] Sidewalk cafe license issued 2026-08-14, expires 2030-08-14 (BLACK IRIS, 277 CUMBERLAND STREET); Roadway cafe license issued 2026-05-01, expires 2030-05-01 (BLACK IRIS, 277 CUMBERLAND STREET) | dining_out_nyc |
| 2026-08-11 | Reopened after Health Dept closure Establishment reopened by NYC Health Dept on 2026-08-11 | dohmh |
| 2026-08-06 | Closed by NYC Health Dept Establishment closed by NYC Health Dept on 2026-08-06 | dohmh |
| 2026-02-23 | Liquor license added: full_bar License 0340-22-115417 originally issued 2026-02-23 | nys_sla |
| 2025-03-17 | Health grade added: A Graded A by NYC Health Dept on 2025-03-17 | dohmh |
| 2025-03-17 | Establishment appeared First pre-permit inspection on 2025-03-17 (new establishment) | dohmh |
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Last recorded change 2026-08-14 · page generated 2026-09-26 (sources are re-checked weekly; see each fact's dates) · id nyc-50154277 · JSON