When most New Yorkers are asked which is the best steak
in the city, true carnivores and foodies answer Peter Luger's with a
yeah, but it's actually in Brooklyn. That's kind of how I see
Williamsburg, one of my favorite neighborhoods. It happens to be
remarkably easy to get to and in many cases easier to get to then some
neighborhoods in the city.
I do bring this up because a friend who is a resident pointed out that most people only know what's by the L train and not the "real" places in the 'hood. Fine, for the most part guilty as charged. Getting called a B&T by someone from the Midwest who now lives Brooklyn, where I was born – priceless! The following places are a mix of places to check out to get you acquainted with Williamsburg if you're not and to check out if you have not done so already.
Peter Luger's - Best Steak House Restaurant in Williamsburg
The aforementioned Peter Luger's is an institution. You go there for their Porterhouse, make sure you get a piece of their slab bacon (not sure if it's on the menu) and so good, a client/friend once ordered it for dessert. For dessert you get the apple strudel with the slag (heaviest whipped cream ever. Put it in your coffee).
Fette Sau- Best BBQ Restaurant in Williamsburg
Need some BBQ, head over to Fette Sau. The menu varies daily and It's self serve Texas cafeteria style. Last time I had pulled pork, sausage and some sort of shank that was awesome. Now on the one hand their baked beans may have been the best I've had, but otherwise they need a better selection of sides. Problem is they have an amazing selection of bourbon which is why I didn't have ribs, they ran out and my friend and I got caught up trying the various Bourbons. Loved the Noah's Mill.
Fatty 'Cue - Best Asian Fusion BBQ in Williamsburg
You can't decide between all the Asian restaurants or BBQ no prob, you go to Fatty 'Cue. High end meats done up with Asian flavors. With whatever else you order, get the Beef Brisket in Bao with the works and the Heritage Park ribs. To drink it down get one of their shot, pickle back, can of beer Recession specials.
Khao Sarn & Sea Thai - Best Thai Restaurant in Williamsburg
When I first started coming here it was almost all Thai and Japanese places with a random Latin joint. For Thai I like the lunch specials at Khao Sarn which for $6 to $7 your main comes with a starter. Sea Thai Bistro has a like menu but it's a buck or two more. It is a much nicer bigger space with a koi pond and a Buddha. At night for this place cranks hip hop and gets a club like crowd, so if that's you're thing go for dinner. I prefer more of a Zen thing with my Thai.
Tacu Tacu & El Almacen - Best Latin Restaurant in Williamsburg
Now for Latin. Tacu Tacu is one of my favorites (actually a mix of Peruvian, Nuevo Latin, and Vietnamese). I love the ceviche's to start and for my main go with the Cau Cau del Marisco a combo of seafood cooked with mint or one of their Paella's (please note these are muy grande much like the space).
El Almacen is a bit more low key and has a nice backyard garden. To start I either go with one of their seafood taco's or a ceviche and I always seem to get the Entrana steak that comes served on a cross section of a tree with chimichurri sauce, salsa and a poblano puree. Dining companions have enjoyed a variety of main courses that they have always been happy with, but their Paella while tasty is very small...they use very little rice. So great for your girlfriend maintaining her yoga/Pilate honed physique...not quite as good for your 200 pound male cousin that thought a steak wasn't going to be filling enough.
Shocu and Surf Bar - Best After Dinner Drinks in Williamsburg
For an after dinner drink/liquid desert I like the flavored Shocu's and mixed drinks at Bozu (their menu of rolls and "bombs" looked good. I need to check it out). My must stop for at least one is the Surf Bar's frozen Mojito's – slushee's for adults. They load 'em up with mint and are delicious. Just don't drink them too fast or "brain freeze"! The place looks like it belongs on the beach. There's sand on the floor, boards on the ceiling and a backyard.
Best Restaurants in Williamsburg
Bozu: 296 Grand St., bet. Havemeyer & Roebling Sts.
El Almacen: 557 Driggs Ave., at N. 7th St.
Fatty 'Cue: 91 S. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Bedford Ave.
Fette Sau: 354 Metropolitan Ave., bet. Roebling & Havemeyer Sts.
Khao Sarn: 311 Bedford Ave., at S. 2nd St.
Peter Luger's: 178 Broadway, near Driggs Ave.
Sea Thai Bistro: 114 N. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Wythe Ave.
Surf Bar: 139 N. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Bedford Ave.
Tacu Tacu: 134-6 N. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Wythe Ave.
I do bring this up because a friend who is a resident pointed out that most people only know what's by the L train and not the "real" places in the 'hood. Fine, for the most part guilty as charged. Getting called a B&T by someone from the Midwest who now lives Brooklyn, where I was born – priceless! The following places are a mix of places to check out to get you acquainted with Williamsburg if you're not and to check out if you have not done so already.
Peter Luger's - Best Steak House Restaurant in Williamsburg
The aforementioned Peter Luger's is an institution. You go there for their Porterhouse, make sure you get a piece of their slab bacon (not sure if it's on the menu) and so good, a client/friend once ordered it for dessert. For dessert you get the apple strudel with the slag (heaviest whipped cream ever. Put it in your coffee).
Fette Sau- Best BBQ Restaurant in Williamsburg
Need some BBQ, head over to Fette Sau. The menu varies daily and It's self serve Texas cafeteria style. Last time I had pulled pork, sausage and some sort of shank that was awesome. Now on the one hand their baked beans may have been the best I've had, but otherwise they need a better selection of sides. Problem is they have an amazing selection of bourbon which is why I didn't have ribs, they ran out and my friend and I got caught up trying the various Bourbons. Loved the Noah's Mill.
Fatty 'Cue - Best Asian Fusion BBQ in Williamsburg
You can't decide between all the Asian restaurants or BBQ no prob, you go to Fatty 'Cue. High end meats done up with Asian flavors. With whatever else you order, get the Beef Brisket in Bao with the works and the Heritage Park ribs. To drink it down get one of their shot, pickle back, can of beer Recession specials.
Khao Sarn & Sea Thai - Best Thai Restaurant in Williamsburg
When I first started coming here it was almost all Thai and Japanese places with a random Latin joint. For Thai I like the lunch specials at Khao Sarn which for $6 to $7 your main comes with a starter. Sea Thai Bistro has a like menu but it's a buck or two more. It is a much nicer bigger space with a koi pond and a Buddha. At night for this place cranks hip hop and gets a club like crowd, so if that's you're thing go for dinner. I prefer more of a Zen thing with my Thai.
Tacu Tacu & El Almacen - Best Latin Restaurant in Williamsburg
Now for Latin. Tacu Tacu is one of my favorites (actually a mix of Peruvian, Nuevo Latin, and Vietnamese). I love the ceviche's to start and for my main go with the Cau Cau del Marisco a combo of seafood cooked with mint or one of their Paella's (please note these are muy grande much like the space).
El Almacen is a bit more low key and has a nice backyard garden. To start I either go with one of their seafood taco's or a ceviche and I always seem to get the Entrana steak that comes served on a cross section of a tree with chimichurri sauce, salsa and a poblano puree. Dining companions have enjoyed a variety of main courses that they have always been happy with, but their Paella while tasty is very small...they use very little rice. So great for your girlfriend maintaining her yoga/Pilate honed physique...not quite as good for your 200 pound male cousin that thought a steak wasn't going to be filling enough.
Shocu and Surf Bar - Best After Dinner Drinks in Williamsburg
For an after dinner drink/liquid desert I like the flavored Shocu's and mixed drinks at Bozu (their menu of rolls and "bombs" looked good. I need to check it out). My must stop for at least one is the Surf Bar's frozen Mojito's – slushee's for adults. They load 'em up with mint and are delicious. Just don't drink them too fast or "brain freeze"! The place looks like it belongs on the beach. There's sand on the floor, boards on the ceiling and a backyard.
Best Restaurants in Williamsburg
Bozu: 296 Grand St., bet. Havemeyer & Roebling Sts.
El Almacen: 557 Driggs Ave., at N. 7th St.
Fatty 'Cue: 91 S. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Bedford Ave.
Fette Sau: 354 Metropolitan Ave., bet. Roebling & Havemeyer Sts.
Khao Sarn: 311 Bedford Ave., at S. 2nd St.
Peter Luger's: 178 Broadway, near Driggs Ave.
Sea Thai Bistro: 114 N. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Wythe Ave.
Surf Bar: 139 N. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Bedford Ave.
Tacu Tacu: 134-6 N. 6th St., bet. Berry St. & Wythe Ave.
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