Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
American Comfort Food, good for dinner or outdoor drinks and people watching. One of the original spots on the Williamsburg Scene. Take out food and breakfast sandwiches as the Lodge General Store.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lodge
318 Grand StreetAmerican Comfort Food, good for dinner or outdoor drinks and people watching. One of the original spots on the Williamsburg Scene. Take out food and breakfast sandwiches as the Lodge General Store.
Solid goffee, good panini, good outdoor seating and people watching.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Atlas Cafe
116 Havemeyer StSolid goffee, good panini, good outdoor seating and people watching.
Kitschy classic cocktail dive with an American comfort food dine-in menu. Best fried chicken in Brooklyn, locals have followed the chef and his recipe through multiple restaurants over ten years.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveKitschy classic cocktail dive with an American comfort food dine-in menu. Best fried chicken in Brooklyn, locals have followed the chef and his recipe through multiple restaurants over ten years.
Take it from a Southern Boy, this is the best BBQ in the city. Classic dry rub, exceptional beer and whiskey selection. If the line's long, get it to go and eat it back at my apt. Not to be missed.
441 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveTake it from a Southern Boy, this is the best BBQ in the city. Classic dry rub, exceptional beer and whiskey selection. If the line's long, get it to go and eat it back at my apt. Not to be missed.
Modern Chinese with a solid restaurant bar scene. One of the oldest spots in the modern Williamsburg scene.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Shanghai
292 Grand StModern Chinese with a solid restaurant bar scene. One of the oldest spots in the modern Williamsburg scene.
Fantastic Mediterranean. Unique and very good brunch options.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zizi Limona
182 8th AvenueFantastic Mediterranean. Unique and very good brunch options.
Great Italian with good outdoor dining. Well-curated wine list with reasonable bottle prices.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fiore
284 Grand StGreat Italian with good outdoor dining. Well-curated wine list with reasonable bottle prices.
Favorite restaurant in Williamsburg. Classic dark wood bar with exceptional cocktails and American Nuveau cuisine. Heavy and on the expensive side but worth it
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rye
247 South 1st StreetFavorite restaurant in Williamsburg. Classic dark wood bar with exceptional cocktails and American Nuveau cuisine. Heavy and on the expensive side but worth it
Legendary Williamsburg spot back from the dead. American Southern Comfort food expertly executed. Lines can be long so arrive early. Excellent brunch as well.
357 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StLegendary Williamsburg spot back from the dead. American Southern Comfort food expertly executed. Lines can be long so arrive early. Excellent brunch as well.
Best bagel shop in Williamsburg. Well-executed classics with a lot of wacky one-offs. Great breakfast sandwiches. Classic Williamsburg hangover destination.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueBest bagel shop in Williamsburg. Well-executed classics with a lot of wacky one-offs. Great breakfast sandwiches. Classic Williamsburg hangover destination.
Amazingly-executed fusion of Jewish and Japanese cooking with fantastic cocktails. One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Absolutely unique and consistently original.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shalom Japan
310 S 4th StAmazingly-executed fusion of Jewish and Japanese cooking with fantastic cocktails. One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. Absolutely unique and consistently original.
Famous San Francisco coffee transplant. Espresso is solid but their unique cold brew iced coffees are what makes them unique.
467 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StFamous San Francisco coffee transplant. Espresso is solid but their unique cold brew iced coffees are what makes them unique.
Under-appreciated and never crowded Japanese restaurant. Reasonable prices for drinks and food with good specials.
Qoo Robata
367 Metropolitan AveUnder-appreciated and never crowded Japanese restaurant. Reasonable prices for drinks and food with good specials.
The classic Williamsburg coffee shop beloved by long-time locals.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveThe classic Williamsburg coffee shop beloved by long-time locals.
I've eaten at literally all of the best steak houses in New York and this is the best steak I've ever had. Period.
269 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveI've eaten at literally all of the best steak houses in New York and this is the best steak I've ever had. Period.
Williamsburg local favorite for great coffee.
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StWilliamsburg local favorite for great coffee.
Japanese/sushi. Longtime Williamsburg favorite. Great sushi "bombs."
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bozu
296 Grand StJapanese/sushi. Longtime Williamsburg favorite. Great sushi "bombs."
Japanese. Exceptional across the board--food, drinks, service. Expensive but worth it.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 OR 8
229 Dekalb AvenueJapanese. Exceptional across the board--food, drinks, service. Expensive but worth it.
Korean restaurant with in-table bbq's. Long-time Williamsburg favorite.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveKorean restaurant with in-table bbq's. Long-time Williamsburg favorite.
Modern American and comfort food with fantastic cocktails. A Williamsburg classic that inspired countless others.
482 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diner
85 BroadwayModern American and comfort food with fantastic cocktails. A Williamsburg classic that inspired countless others.
American comfort and Southern food. One of the best brunches around, but get there early or expect a line.
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetAmerican comfort and Southern food. One of the best brunches around, but get there early or expect a line.
Everything Else
Legendary sweet, pastry, etc shop. Boozy milkshakes are not to be missed.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveLegendary sweet, pastry, etc shop. Boozy milkshakes are not to be missed.
G Laundromat
335 Grand St24 hour laundromat just around the corner.
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveFamous NYC live music venue.
Brother's Dry Cleaners
76 Havemeyer StLocal dry cleaner.
Mediocre but convenient grocery store. Foodtown of Williamsburg is definitely worth the extra few blocks.
663 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveMediocre but convenient grocery store. Foodtown of Williamsburg is definitely worth the extra few blocks.
Car Service. Usually arrives within 5 minutes. (718) 387-2222
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northside Car Service
207 Bedford AveCar Service. Usually arrives within 5 minutes. (718) 387-2222
Car Service. Usually there in about 5 minutes. Added benefit of being able to walk there if phone is busy during peak times. (718) 388-1111
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metroline Car Service
390 Metropolitan AveCar Service. Usually there in about 5 minutes. Added benefit of being able to walk there if phone is busy during peak times. (718) 388-1111
Upscale independent movie theater offering full bar and food service in theater during each movie. Excellent food and drinks. Check their schedule for showings: http://www.nitehawkcinema.com
941 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveUpscale independent movie theater offering full bar and food service in theater during each movie. Excellent food and drinks. Check their schedule for showings: http://www.nitehawkcinema.com
Local park with running track, tennis courts, pool, skate park, baseball fields, etc.
798 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StLocal park with running track, tennis courts, pool, skate park, baseball fields, etc.
Local park, great skyline views of Manhattan.
451 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal East River
90 Kent AveLocal park, great skyline views of Manhattan.
Small local park offering beautiful views of Manhattan and the Williamsburg Bridge. Easy walk down Grand Street.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Ferry Park
River StreetSmall local park offering beautiful views of Manhattan and the Williamsburg Bridge. Easy walk down Grand Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the two best beer geek bars in the city, with a far better crowd than the other (Blind Tiger in the West Village). Exceptional and well-curated beer list, one of the best backyards around.
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveOne of the two best beer geek bars in the city, with a far better crowd than the other (Blind Tiger in the West Village). Exceptional and well-curated beer list, one of the best backyards around.
Venezuelan featuring arepas and great cocktails.
355 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StVenezuelan featuring arepas and great cocktails.
Classic dark wood futbol (soccer to Americans) bar. Great tap selection, snacks, and bartenders.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banter Bar
132 Havemeyer StClassic dark wood futbol (soccer to Americans) bar. Great tap selection, snacks, and bartenders.
Cocktails, beer, and small plates/snacks from the legendary Rye above. One of my favorite newer bars in Williamsburg.
Bar Below Rye
247 S 1st StCocktails, beer, and small plates/snacks from the legendary Rye above. One of my favorite newer bars in Williamsburg.
Upscale New Orleans-style cocktail bar. Exceptional cocktails, raw bar, and service. Pricey and can get crowded but absolutely worth the wait.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveUpscale New Orleans-style cocktail bar. Exceptional cocktails, raw bar, and service. Pricey and can get crowded but absolutely worth the wait.
Fantastic, inventive cocktails. Consistently good "bartenders' choice" drinks. Good afternoon or early evening spot.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dram
Fantastic, inventive cocktails. Consistently good "bartenders' choice" drinks. Good afternoon or early evening spot.
Great wine selection with well-curated "wine flights" and small plates. Large, airy Williamsburg "industrial" style interior with communal seating.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StGreat wine selection with well-curated "wine flights" and small plates. Large, airy Williamsburg "industrial" style interior with communal seating.
A Williamsburg classic and my favorite bar anywhere. Order a federale and sit outside for people watching for one of the quintessential Williamsburg locals experience.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clem's
264 Grand StA Williamsburg classic and my favorite bar anywhere. Order a federale and sit outside for people watching for one of the quintessential Williamsburg locals experience.
The classic Williamsburg dive. Cheetos on the bar, cheap pitchers, pool table, good jukebox. Part of the classic Williamsburg local spots.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Levee
212 Berry StreetThe classic Williamsburg dive. Cheetos on the bar, cheap pitchers, pool table, good jukebox. Part of the classic Williamsburg local spots.
Full bar with great snacks that holds movie screenings, tv show bingo, etc. Check their calendar for events: http://www.videology.info
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Videology
Full bar with great snacks that holds movie screenings, tv show bingo, etc. Check their calendar for events: http://www.videology.info
Essentials
My go-to grocery store around the neighborhood. Worth the few extra blocks walk over C-Town. Easy side trip walking home from the subway.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StMy go-to grocery store around the neighborhood. Worth the few extra blocks walk over C-Town. Easy side trip walking home from the subway.