Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park

Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park occupies a building dating to the 1920s — originally the Sanders Theatre, later the Pavilion — and reviewers consistently call out the ornate, old-timey atmosphere as part of the draw. The kitchen gets specific praise across visits: the truffle popcorn and the soft pretzel's dip both come up again and again, delivered to reclining seats with their own side tables and order pad. There's a self-serve water station at the concession bar, and cocktails get consistently good marks too. The building is also available for private event rentals, worth asking about for a birthday or proposal. Tickets run about $18, with food and drinks on top.