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Traif

Tapas Restaurant and New American Restaurant$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Traif

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Ranked #4 for donuts in Brooklyn
This tapas restaurant is famous for their sliders. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Try the Bacon Doughnuts, Dulce De Leche, Coffee Ice Cream"(26 Tips)
"Get the sliders and the bacon donuts."(22 Tips)
"Yum: pork belly, roasted beets salad, tuna tartar, short rib sliders"(22 Tips)
"Try the bbq braised short rib sliders, sweet potato fries"(14 Tips)

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Elizabeth BursteinOctober 13, 2016
Amazing tasting menu with wine pairings, pricing was not too bad. The tempura pumpkin, bacon donuts, cinnamon ribs, Italian soup, salad, were delicious!
Upvoted Oct 21
Stina P.July 27, 2014
not crazy about the atmosphere, but the food is delicious. try the pork sliders, seasonal salad, and broccoli rabe. every plate is unique so you won't be disappointed. 4-5 plates is good for 2!
Tina G.July 15, 2012
Oh my gawd! Had 11 course tasting menu. Everything was awesome. My favorite was definitely the scallops. $40 is a total deal. I'd pay 3x as much for a meal like this. In the top 3 meals I've ever had
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
Innovative, delicious small plates transcend any genre or classification at Traif. Come with a group and get the tasting menu; you might get the pork belly, the short rib sliders, or the bacon donuts.
Elizabeth BursteinFebruary 26, 2018
Scallops with beet risotto ok, duck amazing, key lime pie dessert amazing. Early grey pana cotta good. Red pearl cocktail delicious
Brian HuiFebruary 27, 2018
The tasting menu here is pretty well-priced and is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it to everyone if you’re looking to have a good meal!
Amber NagleSeptember 1, 2015
Tasting menu is so reasonable and worth it. Great for special occasions. Tuna tartar, short rib sliders, scallops and bacon donuts are home runs.
Adrianne BenzionAugust 23, 2014
Salt n pepper shrimp, scallops, spaetzle, & kale salad were so good and extremely flavorful but the best dish was the tuna tartar. This born & raised Floridian gives the Key Like pie a thumbs up too!
Dulip RatnasomaNovember 25, 2013
I'm still dreaming of the meal I had here last weekend. Dishes that stood out were the tuna with tempura Japanese eggplant, the baked muenster, pork belly, ribs, the seared scallops. Get everything!
Adrianne BenzionOctober 13, 2014
My second time here & it was even better than the first. We sat at the bar & everyone, even the kitchen staff, went above & beyond to make it special. My parents were so impressed!
David SweeneyAugust 23, 2014
Spare ribs, bacon wrapped dates, heirlooms + corn pudding + ricotta, burrata, short rib sliders, panne cotta. Steph is calling this our best meal of 2014 to date. Not convinced but very solid.
New York HabitatOctober 21, 2011
One of the most unique and delicious menus in all of New York City. If you love pork, come here. Get the short rib sliders and finish with an order of the strange yet tasty bacon doughnuts.
JP SistenichFebruary 16, 2016
Excellent food, Valentine's tasting menu was beautifully done. Butterfish sashimi on risotto and the day boat scallops were divine. Wait with a reservation was a bit long, but well worth it!
JaimMay 29, 2016
Tapas style. 2 per person is more than enough. The white fish salad is more of a white fish spread - amazing. Stay away from the fried chicken and biscuits with sausage gravy and watermelon.
Kristi EvansSeptember 20, 2013
They should rename this place Troof! Best tuna tartare I've ever had and the short rib sliders/sweet potato fries combo completely blew our minds. One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn.
Time Out New YorkAugust 1, 2011
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
The Wall Street JournalSeptember 7, 2010
You will likely forget about the sacrilege once your table is covered with plates of the deliciously unclean eggs scrambled with lobster and mascarpone ($14), a few pork dishes and bacon doughnuts. Read more
Melissa HelalDecember 10, 2012
The ribs are incredible! Slightly sweet and spicy, fall-off-the-bone meat but still crispy on the outside. Loved the bits of bacon that rimmed the Rude Little Pig cocktail. Can't wait go back!
Jess BrunsJuly 7, 2013
sliders literally melt in your mouth. strawberry cinnamon ribs are divine. can't go wrong with any of the salad choices. decent wine selection.
Felicia CarrOctober 13, 2012
We got the fricassee escargot which is a perfect, warm fall weather dish & short rib sliders perfection. The rude little pig cocktail is rimmed with bacon & the cocktail infused with basil was amazing
BlackBook MagazineNovember 20, 2012
Creative, eclectic small plates like pork and duck rillettes w/ rhubarb-peach marmalade, fried artichoke hearts & sea urchin, king crab béarnaise. Try Red Pearl: chili-infused vodka and muddled kiwi. Read more
CITY GRITAugust 8, 2014
We always start with the Red Pearl - one of our favorite cocktails in the city! Our top three dishes are the Tuna Tartare, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, & the Baby Back Ribs!
Jenny McMahonNovember 13, 2014
The BBQ Braised Short Rib Sliders were amazing--definitely the highlight. The waitress recommended 10 plates (it's all tapas-style) for 4 people--everything was delicious, but 10 plates was too many!
Carly Chan LiuFebruary 28, 2015
Everything is good. Especially the truffle escargot gnocchi, tuna tartare, and pork belly. But don't fret about choices -- just get the 9 course chef's choice for $50.
KateJuly 4, 2017
Love Traif! The menu is constantly changing with seasonal items, so there's always something new to have. Have yet to be disappointed!
Scy DVMay 17, 2019
Get the tasting menu! They tailor it to your preferences and it’s great bang for your buck - so much food.
ᴡ ElliotNovember 12, 2015
We just stopped in for a drink on the way to dinner elsewhere, but by the time we left we wished we were staying here! The bartenders are stellar, the drinks are among the best I've had.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 22, 2012
The name translates to “forbidden” in Yiddish. Try Jason Marcus' eclectic pork and shellfish creations for dinner or brunch. Closed Mon. - Green Guide Editor
Elizabeth BursteinFebruary 25, 2018
Loved: tempura eggplant with tuna tartar, starter soup minis (carrot chickpea), and meh on autumn cabin cocktail. The burrata not a fan
Mara LecocqNovember 22, 2014
Small plate sharing type of restaurant. $50 chef tasting menu with 9 courses. Loved the escargot gnocchi.
Yi Jia ChouMay 13, 2011
Had the tasting menu and It was one of the best meals I've ever had! Highlights were the bacon doughnuts, key lime pie (made by chef's mom I'm told), pork belly and the biggest foie gras I ever saw
Iris WillowDecember 15, 2013
Short rib sliders with sweet potato fries and hamachi sushi dish were delish! Pineapple with lime palate cleanser was a nice touch. Highly recommended!
suzanne 🌶September 20, 2014
Go for the foie gras dish and the short rib sliders. Hard to locate the restaurant but worth the find.
Michael G.March 16, 2021
Phenomenal food. I recommend the scallops, gnocchi, salt and pepper shrimp, and wings. Skip the pulled pork sliders (good not great).
Kev SkinnyOctober 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Must haves: tare tare and strawberry ribs. Also old fashioned is comparable to Rye, which if you had half a brain would know that its fuxin legit. Good luck not creaming yourself.
Rory ParnessJuly 31, 2016
9 dishes (+ bacon donuts) was perfect portion for 4 people. Everything was so flavorful with the steak a true standout
Alexandra PearsonAugust 1, 2013
Not a single complaint to make about even one of the 9 dishes we ordered. You need to get the ribs, fois gras, tuna tartare, bacon doughnuts and everything else on the menu like yesterday ago.
Adrianne BenzionOctober 13, 2014
Sit at the bar if it's available. You get to watch this expert kitchen make every meal with perfection and you may even get some extra love.
Shirley LuFebruary 16, 2014
Super attentive and friendly staff!! And the butterscotch budino is so smooth and perfect salty sweetness! Plus plenty of hazelnuts too!
Emmanuel TrentinJune 4, 2014
Greens, tuna tartar, pork sliders, scrimp, doughnuts, cocktails and Malbec. Everything was perfect as always! Best in Willie!
Andrew DawsonMay 3, 2015
Definitely get the spicy shrimp, pork belly, pasta & muenster cheese/apple crostini. Pass on the crab. Finish w bacon donuts for the win
Chelsea BalkanApril 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
One of my top 5 fav. Get the spicy tuna, the scallop, short rib slider, broccoli rabe, and bacon doughnuts. More than enough food for two.
Matt RaoulSeptember 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Go tasting menu and settle in for an amazing meal. Request the tuna tartar or the strawberry-cinnamon ribs & enjoy. Preferably with a bottle of rosé.
Bryan KaplanAugust 1, 2013
Traif is a small plate treasure that should not be missed. The strawberry ribs are great and the sliders are so good, I guarantee you will order them every time you eat here.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014
The outdoor patio surrounded by foliage is a great escape from the tightly packed narrow dining room, especially at brunch. Read more
Michelle LauAugust 2, 2014
The tasting menu usually isn't available unless you have a party of three or more. But if you still want it, ask to sit at the bar. It's absolutely worth it!
Vince C.September 30, 2015
One of the best tasting menus for the $$ in the city - make sure to get the seared fois and sweetbreads.
Amy SagarApril 27, 2018
Tasting menu was amazing. I specifically loved the tuna, the sliders, the duck, and the scallops!
madslimDecember 5, 2013
I've been coming here with my sister for almost 3 years now. We're always excited to go & never disappointed. Allison is the best there too! Give her big tips!!
Nicole FormicaSeptember 8, 2015
Words cannot express how amazing the food is. Bring a group and go for the chef's menu. Definitely worth it!

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