1. Maison Premiere
9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews
ᴡᴡᴡ.Graham.linodxz.ru Davis: One of the best oyster selections around. Great absinthe cocktails.
The Wall Street Journal: Maison Premiere has whole pigs delivered regularly, and the chef uses them for both dinner entrees and the Suckling Pig breakfast. Read more.
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Oysters and absinthe. Repeat. Read more.
2. Diner
8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews
Steve Cassidy: If the pan roasted chicken is on the menu, get it. The panna cottas and pot au creme are killer too.
Phillip Bowden: lmao if you think Diner isn't amazing.
The New York Times: Diner is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see his 49 other favorites, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
3. Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Williamsburg · 218 tips and reviews
Thomas Schumacher: The mustard sauce is to die for!!! Make sure you get dessert too! You can't go wrong.
Real Cheap Eats: The yo-yo gets a sugary makeover at Caracas. Sweet plantains are fried in a cinnamon-spiked plantain batter, then they’re stuffed slightly chewy, fresh cheese and served with honey dipping sauce. Read more.
Cara Capello: Is there anything not to like?
Eric Wagner: Must-try foods so far: chicharron pupusa from the pupusa stand, pork cemita from Cemita's, the Vinh from Asia Dog and the lobster roll from Red Hook Lobster Pound.
Concert Ticket Agency: Great place to grab some grub before a show at nearby Brooklyn Bowl or the Music Hall. From lobster rolls to brisket to deep fried delicacies. Your stomach AND your wallet will thank you.
Noah Weiss: If you're considering saving money by not getting the lobster roll, it's time to reevaluate your life choices.
5. Mesa Coyoacán
8.2
372 Graham Ave (btwn Skillman & Conselyea), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 217 tips and reviews
Ben Bell: Excellent cucumber margaritas. Also you must try one of the Maguey mezcals.
Ashley Simon: don't embarrass yourself - skip the ceviche, get the shrimp tacos.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Can I make a recommendation? The chile en nogada filled with shredded pork, fruits, and nuts and draped with creamy walnut sauce. - Inspector
6. Suzume
8.7
545 Lorimer St (at Devoe St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 173 tips and reviews
meghan mullen: Amazing yaoyao ramen - lots of noodles. Friendly staff and cozy - a gem for the neighborhood.
Village Voice: Tired of ALL the other ramen you’ve had in NYC? Try the apple noodle ramen with Brussels sprouts and pickled carrots.
cynthia wang: Exactly what bburg needed. A brilliant ramen joint (the pork broth is amazing) w/some of the most excellent sushi I've had in nyc. The scallop sushi was so heavenly that we had a piece as dessert.
7. Barcade
8.6
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews
Kevin Rickert: The original Barcade. It could get crowded, but there is always a great beer selection and all the classic arcade games.
IFC: The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff
Crunch Gym: Give yourself some credit – a thumb workout is serious business. The opposable thumb makes us humans more superior than any other species. How else are you going to check into your next location?
8. Saltie
378 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Williamsburg · 142 tips and reviews
Village Voice: Try the Clean Slate - a dish that takes warm naan, loads it with garlicky hummus, heaps it with fluffy bulghur wheat and tart pickled veggies, & drizzles it with a refreshing yogurt sauce. Read more.
InGodWeTrustNYC: The most amazing sandwiches in Brooklyn! Get the clean slate.... you wont be sorry.
Richard B: Ship's Biscuit is my favorite sandwich of all time. The ingredients may sound strange, but that's only because Saltie is operating on a higher plane of sandwich consciousness.
9. Egg
109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews
Lauren M: One of the best breakfast spots in Williamsburg! Try the grafton omelet.
The Corcoran Group: Awesome brunch, but be prepared to WAIT. Try the Egg Rothkos or the Biscuits & Gravy. Less of a wait for dinner, when you should try the Fried Oyster Sandwich or the Carolina Kale.
Nick Burto: Woah, the Country Ham biscuit with cheddar & fig paste was delish! Get a poached egg on the side instead of grits.
10. Crif Dogs
555 Driggs Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Williamsburg · 210 tips and reviews
Erica Swallow: Play the arcade game, Moon Patrol, and get a tasty veggie dog with avocado and diced tomatoes!
Thrillist: A great way to start the day: Coffee, a bacon-wrapped chili/ slaw/ jalapeno Spicy Redneck, and a solid game of Galaga at this BK spot. Read more.
Serious Eats: Fried, bacon-wrapped hot dogs are a speciality at this oddball weiner joint.