1. Cherry Izakaya
138 N 8th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
Brad Garoon: Chef John Keller’s Williamsburger is a house blend of dry aged and grass-fed beef from the Catskills, topped with caramelized onions, demi-glace, and Fontina cheese on a brioche bun. Read more.
Caitlyn Fowles: So incredibly delicious! Seabass skewer and yellowtail roll were to die for! They're definitely a little slow but worth the wait!
Eater: Williamsburg newcomer just launched a ramen menu. Featuring a short rib ramen with veal broth & mashed potatoes, and a vegetable mazemad with kabocha puree, five spice, ricotta and rosemary. Read more.
2. Brooklyn Ball Factory
9.2
95 Montrose Ave (btwn Leonard St & Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews
Ishmael Vasquez: Great coffee, great bentos, and great vinyl music in the background. Coffee is microroasted and is really good. Get a pound if you can.
Lane Rettig: The salmon in the grilled salmon bento was maybe the best salmon I've ever had. Unfortunately the rest of the bento was so so!
SoSearching: The hoji cha latte is oh so good♥
3. Delaware and Hudson
135 N 5th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 65 tips and reviews
K dar: Lunch is fantastic, pot pie, tuna sandwich, Blt are delicious. Love the pickles also. Mmm, all was tasty
Chet Mancini: Incredible value for a Michelin prix fixe menu. Multicourse dinner for two with wine and coffee was $150. Creative appetizers and wonderful flavors.
Angela Wen: Awesome value for prix fixe dinner. Tons of appetizers and starters, dessert was amazing. You only have to pick a main, which makes for an easy choice. Would totally recommend for a special night.
7. Shelter
7.5
80 N 7th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 99 tips and reviews
Allie Mahler: Brunch is delicious here. Get the eggs florentine (or any Benedict) and the truffle pizza with eggs.
Global Highlander: In true Williamsburg style, it offers pizza and Argentinian empanadas w/ an interior of a ski lodge and exterior of an Italian cafe, along with aloof service. The wobbly tables spill water all over!
Aimara Toledo: 4 staggioni and truffle pizza are divine! The empanadas are too small for the price. Otherwise, this is the end of Roberta's! LOVE
8. Bagelsmith
8.2
566 Lorimer St (at Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · East Williamsburg · 107 tips and reviews
A M: Super delicious bagels, reasonably priced. Takes cards, has 2 ATMs.
Dalia K: i think the bagel i had here saved my life. thank you based bagel god
Alex Di Dio: I guess if your job was to write bagel orders on post-its, you'd be a dick too... kind of a soup nazi vibe.
9. Oslo Coffee
7.9
133 Roebling St (at Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 66 tips and reviews
Cooper Smith: If you're into the DIY cold brew, this is a great spot to come for your beans. Plus, you get a free cold brew (or any other drink) when you buy a bag
Jeremy Love: They use an iPad as a register but don't accept electronic payment. Something's not right there.
Adam Silver: Nothing better than grabbing an iced coffee (skim, no sugar pls) and reading the NYT at the big communal table on a Sunday afternoon. Burg perfection.
10. Zona Rosa
7.9
571 Lorimer St (at Metropolitan), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 94 tips and reviews
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great roof in the summertime. Tasty guac, chips and salsas. Tacos are good! Love the mahi mahi option on the salads too.
Mike Mahon: If you see Adam Gorode here, throw him off the roof, but first be sure to smack him in the balls.
Ashley Alvarez: 5-7pm happy hour --- $5 margs and chips & guac.The carnitas tacos are 👌
11. Nitehawk Cinema
9.4
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews
Lucas Ullrich: I love this place! Comfortable cozy environment, great service, food could be a bit better though.
Concert Ticket Agency: Dinner? Movie? or a show? Stop here first, grab some grub, watch a cool indie flick, then see a show at nearby Music Hall of Williamsburg. Beer! Pork Buns! Popcorn! oh my!
Time Out New York: Each theater has paired seats and tables where twosomes can nosh while taking in indie and retro flicks. Split the Nitehawk Queso, with melted cheese, black beans, spicy chorizo and cooling guac. Read more.
Michelle Lopez: Pulpo (octopus) Tacos will rock your world!! Fetuccini con congrejo (Crab) ... drinks are made w fresh produce... tequilla never tasted so good and good for u!
Mike Fabbri: At night it's like something out of a Stefon sketch. This bar has everything; blow up dolls, 80s music, an upside down deer head, Jim Henson's Labyrinth on a projector...
քℴuքée®: First and for most the atmosphere is awesome. Reggae music, chillin' is absolute. Snacks: guacamole & lobster roll are top! Tacos: pescado w/ crispy tilapia tastes beautifully. Prices are amazing!