Williamsburg Guidebook
Food Scene
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StFabulous Sushi and vibe
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StBest brunch!
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayBest steak house in New York City and a 15 minute walk!
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Aveso delicious it should be illegal!
Bozu
296 Grand StThe best local sushi!
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StArepa and drink and your are HAPPY- happy!
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StKiller Fried Chicken!!! and brunch.
Old school Italian seafood. Everyone needs to experience this side of Brooklyn.
17 locals recommend
Frost Restaurant
193 Frost StOld school Italian seafood. Everyone needs to experience this side of Brooklyn.
Old old school Italian where they've shot (pun intended) plenty of gangstah films. Go!
44 locals recommend
Bamonte's
32 Withers StOld old school Italian where they've shot (pun intended) plenty of gangstah films. Go!
Martha's Country Bakery
263 Bedford AveBecause you need desert and they have irresistible ones!
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveIncredible local ice cream!
Minus Celsius Ice Cream
302 Grand StUnbelievable ice cream EXPERIENCE! TRY IT!
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall
44 Berry Styummy BBQ!
de Mole
45-02 48th AveMexican food and drinks!
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveFried Chicken and the BEST Burger!
El Almacén
557 Driggs AveSTEAK and its ACROSS the STREET! What can be better?
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveRanked one of the best restaurants in NYC!
Indian food and a lot closer then traveling to Bombay. It's around the corner and tasty!
20 locals recommend
Tikka Indian Grill
185 Grand StIndian food and a lot closer then traveling to Bombay. It's around the corner and tasty!
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBBQ and Drinks and sit out side and people watch.
Beco
45 Richardson StBrazilian food and drinks! SAMBA!
Egg
109 N 3rd StBRUNCH! Among the best...
During the warm months on Saturdays this is the place to taste Williamsburg!
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveDuring the warm months on Saturdays this is the place to taste Williamsburg!
Among the FINEST local restaurants. Incredible culinary experience.
38 locals recommend
Delaware and Hudson
135 N 5th StAmong the FINEST local restaurants. Incredible culinary experience.
pokebab
209 Bedford AveTo go POKE BOWL. SOOOOO GOOD! and around the corner - 2 minutes!
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StLIVE Music Venue! GREAT PLACE!
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveThe Best! Awesome local coffee roaster and cafe.
Black Brick Coffee
300 Bedford AveCOFFEE!
Marlow & Daughters
95 Broadwayold school with a new vibe
Marlow & Sons
81 Broadwaydinner anyone?
Spicy Sichuan noodles, dim sum & large plates to share are offered in a simple setting.
73 locals recommend
Birds of a Feather
191 Grand StSpicy Sichuan noodles, dim sum & large plates to share are offered in a simple setting.
Low-key brick-walled cafe with an open kitchen offering modern Middle Eastern classics & a full bar.
53 locals recommend
Zizi Limona
182 8th AvenueLow-key brick-walled cafe with an open kitchen offering modern Middle Eastern classics & a full bar.
Great outdoor space! A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.
179 locals recommend
Aurora
70 Grand StGreat outdoor space! A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.
A Williamsburg Institution! Retro railcar environs & seasonal New American eats draw cool sorts to this funky spin on the diner.
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayA Williamsburg Institution! Retro railcar environs & seasonal New American eats draw cool sorts to this funky spin on the diner.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StPizza Brooklyn Style - oh yeah! A MUST!
This three-floor space on Wythe Avenue is, as the name says, an ideal place to spend a Sunday in Brooklyn. The ground floor has a big bar for hanging, which leads upstairs to a dining room for new American fare, and then finally a rooftop that’s exceedingly pleasing in warm weather.
127 locals recommend
Sunday In Brooklyn
348 Wythe AveThis three-floor space on Wythe Avenue is, as the name says, an ideal place to spend a Sunday in Brooklyn. The ground floor has a big bar for hanging, which leads upstairs to a dining room for new American fare, and then finally a rooftop that’s exceedingly pleasing in warm weather.
A former auto body shop provides Lilia with a space that is beautifully lit during the daytime and intimate in the evening hours. Note, though, that Lilia is one of the hardest Brooklyn tables to snag. Make a reservation way in advance or try walking-in early.
190 locals recommend
Lilia
567 Union AveA former auto body shop provides Lilia with a space that is beautifully lit during the daytime and intimate in the evening hours. Note, though, that Lilia is one of the hardest Brooklyn tables to snag. Make a reservation way in advance or try walking-in early.
The neighborhood’s beloved Japanese restaurant Okonomi and evening “pop-up” Yuji Ramen both sit in a 12-seat space that is intimate yet welcoming.
131 locals recommend
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StThe neighborhood’s beloved Japanese restaurant Okonomi and evening “pop-up” Yuji Ramen both sit in a 12-seat space that is intimate yet welcoming.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fresh Kills Bar
161 Grand StBest mixed drinks!
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StGreat place to hear bands.
new music venue and one of the coolest interior spaces. A must see!
55 locals recommend
National Sawdust
80 N 6th Stnew music venue and one of the coolest interior spaces. A must see!
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer Stsuch a cool local vibe
Union Pool
484 Union AveThe place to be...
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StGreat Drinks and Food! Happening place...
The Abbey
536 Driggs AvenueLocal flavor!
Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StGreat vibe and better wine... around the corner!
Sprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StSprawling, boisterous beer hall offering brews, grilled wursts & regularly scheduled live music
Entertainment & Activities
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StNew movies! Very comfy seats and killer popcorn
Parks & Nature
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat place to exercise or just people watch.
The coolest newest local park along the river. Fabulous views! Great place to people watch.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveThe coolest newest local park along the river. Fabulous views! Great place to people watch.
Shopping
L.A.B Brooklyn
144 Driggs AveCatbird
108 Bedford AveAwoke Vintage
132 N 5th StAmarcord Vintage Fashion
223 Bedford AveBuffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveSHAG... a sexy shop
108 Roebling StThe Mini Mall
218 Bedford Aveso many cool stores!
The Mini Mall
218 Bedford AveA mall - Williamsburg style ;-)
cuz hats are cool - you need to take one home for a keepsake from your trip
Goorin Bros. Hat Shop - Williamsburg
181 Bedford Avecuz hats are cool - you need to take one home for a keepsake from your trip
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th Stlocals sell their wares
who doesn't need crap that your not sure you need, but cant live without? lol This is the place and the scariest part is its almost across the street.
19 locals recommend
Mother of Junk
567 Driggs Avewho doesn't need crap that your not sure you need, but cant live without? lol This is the place and the scariest part is its almost across the street.
Brooklyn Industries
206 5th Avelocal hipster clothing.
Pinkyotto
218 Bedford Avetrendy fashion
You've probably heard of Apple before - they sell pink tutu's (LOL) and oh yeah AND computers, phones and everything else you need or at least want to drool over
52 locals recommend
Apple Williamsburg
247 Bedford AveYou've probably heard of Apple before - they sell pink tutu's (LOL) and oh yeah AND computers, phones and everything else you need or at least want to drool over
Essentials
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StWhole Foods Market
214 3rd StWonderful grocery store for all of your needs.
Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveWhat's Brooklyn - without tasting a bagel?
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford Avesay cheeeeeeeeese and smile!
CVS
156 Henry StPharmacy and other needs
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AvePharmacy and other needs
Getting Around
Northside Car Service
207 Bedford AveMetroline Car Service
390 Metropolitan AveGreat local car service for the airports