Essential Williamsburg
Maison Premiere is one of Essential Williamsburg.

1. Maison Premiere

9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 446 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The New Orleans-themed joint has an absinthe drip built into the accommodating U-shaped bar, plus all manner of cocktails from a Freeman's vet. Dollar oysters from 4 PM - 7 PM. Read more.

The Brooklyn Star is one of Essential Williamsburg.

2. The Brooklyn Star

593 Lorimer St (at Conselyea St), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Food here is amazing. Try the duck wings and the quail. So tasty. Great for a quiet dinner.

St. Anselm is one of Essential Williamsburg.

3. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 317 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the flame-kissed grilled sardines, prepared with a slick of citrusy ponzu sauce, a quick char over smoky fire & a bit of olive oil & Maldon salt. They’re one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

4. Wythe Hotel

8.9
80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Simon: The rooftop bar is on the 6th floor and has a beautiful view of the city. Go early, catch the sunset, and then jet to a dive bar before the meatpacking-esque crowd arrives.

5. La Superior

8.4
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Best tacos I've had in NYC so far, and the tortilla chips are awesome.

6. Walter Sports

253 Grand St (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 249 tips and reviews

Original PenguinOriginal Penguin: Gourmet food doesn’t have to be a $15 Gruyère cheese burger. If you want a Manhattan menu without NY prices, look to Walter Foods, the new kid on Grand St. Laid-back vibes, slinging drinks til 2 am.

7. Cafe Mogador

9.3
133 Wythe Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · Williamsburg · 351 tips and reviews

n g.n g: Tagine lamb and sea bass are fantastic with great flavours! Get a seat in the cute garden area (covered and heated). Best Moroccan restaurant in NYC!

8. Bozu

8.7
296 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Williamsburg · 167 tips and reviews

Dana L.Dana Loia: Pork belly and sushi bombs are amazing. So is the salmon herb roll. Yummmmm

9. Diner

8.8
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

EaterEater: An aluminum-sided greasy spoon. The food is excellent, the vibe is pitch-perfect Williamsburg, and while supplies last, their rib-eye steak is as good as anything at Peter Luger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Brisket here is better than Mighty Quinn and Brisket Town. There I said it. Also the sauces are really good.

11. The Meat Hook

8.9
397 Graham Ave (btw Jackson & Withers), Brooklyn, NY
Butcher · Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: This place has an amazing selection of meat. So so good

12. Marlow & Sons

8.7
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Victoria F.Victoria Floethe: I run over the Williamsburg Bridge and have bfast here every morning. I get either their homemade yogurt or a muffin. M&S is Americana done right, unleashing hungry packs of European Haut-Bohemians. Read more.

13. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 553 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: The fried chicken here is so delicious. Make sure you get hot sauce too. Oh and Mac and Cheese. Oh and the biscuit. Ahh it's all good

14. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 480 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Great beer hall. The food here is amazing. Get a sausage with sauerkraut

16. Partners Coffee

9.0
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: If you're looking for a top-notch Australian brew of coffee, you're at the right place! Be warned though, no power plugs if you want to work here on the wifi

17. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 691 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Came here with 6 people. Service was great. A no-frills authentic steak house. The steak is sensational, obviously!

18. Jimmy's Diner

577 Union Ave (btwn N 10th & N 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 206 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Buffalo chicken sandwich is the best!

19. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. Read more.

20. Nitehawk Cinema

9.4
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 300 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert 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!

Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. is one of Essential Williamsburg.

21. Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.

9.1
114 Nassau Ave (at Eckford St), Brooklyn, NY
Fish Market · Greenpoint · 119 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Greenpoint Fish & Lobster has opened a fresh seafood market & restaurant. If you're there when they're serving up the fried belly clams be sure to put in an order; they're downright addictive. Read more.

22. McCarren Park

9.1
780 Lorimer St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Williamsburg · 136 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Watch baseball in the park on a Sunday

Traif is one of Essential Williamsburg.

23. Traif

9.1
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 284 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Most of the snacks on chef Jason Marcus’s often-changing menu are $10 or less. Snag a table on the lush back patio, & feast with the knowledge you’re filling your belly without emptying your wallet. Read more.

24. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

9.2
727 Manhattan Ave (btwn Norman & Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Greenpoint · 319 tips and reviews

Robin M.Robin Man: If your close to Peter Pan's, you have to get either a Cream coconut, cream chocolate sprinkles, or of course my favorite... Red velvet cruller. They also have one of the biggest breakfast sandwiches

25. Samurai Mama

9.0
205 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The communal table is awesome...order some sake, get some pork gyozas, a course of their signature sushi tacos (huh?) and a pork belly udon to finish.

Music Hall of Williamsburg is one of Essential Williamsburg.

26. Music Hall of Williamsburg

9.1
66 N 6th St (at Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 183 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Great venue, and surprisingly intimate

Rough Trade is one of Essential Williamsburg.

27. Rough Trade

64 N 9th St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Record Store · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “Record stores have long been forums for like-minded people. Stephen Godfroy, a co-owner of Rough Trade, said that they present an opportunity to discover music in ‘a non-algorithmic fashion.’” Read more.

28. Hotel Delmano

9.2
128 N 9th St. (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 236 tips and reviews

Tiffany & CoTiffany & Co: Ladies and gentlemen, no way is this a hotel. It’s a bar. An enchanting speakeasy oozing period charm in Williamsburg. Belly up to the bar at sundown or snag a little table and name your poison.

29. Williamsburg Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path

8.9
Williamsburg Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 24 tips and reviews

DensDens: Walking over the bridge -- day, dusk, night -- is one of the best experiences you can have in New York. Bring a date. Make out!

Videology is one of Essential Williamsburg.

31. Videology

308 Bedford Ave (at S 1st St), Brooklyn, NY
Video Store · Williamsburg · 47 tips and reviews

32. Barcade

8.9
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff

34. Brooklyn Bowl

8.7
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 535 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with live music 7 nights a week. The food is by Blue Ribbon and the fried chicken is NOT to be missed! Home of Lebowski fest! The Dude Abides.

35. Lorimer Market

620 Lorimer St (Skillman Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 38 tips and reviews

Joel F.Joel Froome: The rat pack is possibly the best sandwich in the city!

36. The Levee

8.1
212 Berry St (at N 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 210 tips and reviews

AllyAlly: Cheese balls, board games and two dollar beers, in heaven