Explore a few of our favorite spots to eat, grab a drink, shop, see a show, or just hang out…
Restaurants
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Allswell
One of our neighborhood staples for any meal, easy and casual with great brunch.
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Santa Fe BK
Relaxed spot dishing up Southwestern eats. The absolute best marg in the neighborhood. The queso cannot be missed!
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Bernie's
Classic neighborhood institution with American comfort food and unfussy drinks. Get there early and plan for a wait. Our go-to order? Burgers and martinis!
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Leo
Awesome wood-fired oven pizza, with delicious apps and an amazing selection of natural wines. Great for lunch or dinner.
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Lilia
Perhaps one of our favorite Italian restaurants in NY and the spot we head to when we are looking for a special date night. Make your reservation one month in advance by calling the restaurant directly!
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Bonnie's
Incredible Cantonese American restaurant with some of the best cocktails in town and an epic playlist of tunes.
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Court Street Grocers
Great for a quick and delicious sandwich, perfect for lunch on the go!
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K'Far
Israeli restaurant, bar, and cafe on the first floor of the Hoxton, great for any meal.
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Laser Wolf
Relaxed rooftop restaurant with Israeli-style skewered snacks & unbelievable Manhattan skyline views, make sure to get a reservation. We celebrated our engagement here!
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La Superior
Great walk up spot for casual Mexican street food and margs.
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Four Horsemen
Small plates and wine bar with a world class natural wine list. Partially owned by James Murphy from LCD Soundsystem.
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Black Seed Bagels
One of the best bagels in the neighborhood if you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast.
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Oxomoco
One of the best fine dining Mexican establishments in the entire city. The tuna tostada is a must. Make sure to get a reservation!
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Taqueria Ramierez
Our favorite tacos! You will not find a better street taco in the area. There’s usually a line but it moves quickly.
Bars
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The Gutter
Great local dive bar, with bowling. Also the location of our first date!
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Hotel Delmano
Upscale cocktails with great ambiance.
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Bar Blondeau
Amazing view of the skyline, with equally amazing cocktails. Perfect for a sunset drink.
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Skinny Dennis
Legendary honky tonk dive bar with live music, cold beer, and hot peanuts. Order the one pound margarita or Willie’s Frozen Coffee!
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Dolly's
You can’t go wrong with a Dolly Parton themed bar.
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George & Jack's
A personal fav of Mike’s. Another neighborhood dive bar with a pool table in the back.
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Keg & Lantern
Where we’d suggest heading if you need to catch a sports game. Cozy, craft brews, and good food.
Pizza
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Joe's
We order a half pepperoni, half cheese pie from Joe’s most Friday nights. You can’t go wrong with this classic spot. One of the best plain slices in the city, good for late night.
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Fini
Recently opened by the same owners as Lilia. The white slice with the lemon wedge is an instant classic and a new fav of ours.
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Best
It’s all in the name! Order the grandma slice.
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Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
If you find yourself in Greenpoint the Hellboy slice is a must.
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L'Industrie
Amazing thin-crust pizza, there’s regularly a line out the door.
Bakeries & Cafes
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Upstate Stock
Our favorite neighborhood coffee spot. Be sure to check out the amazing gift shop, and don’t forget to say hi to Buddha the shop dog!
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Peter Pan Donuts
Easily the best donuts in the area. Cash only! They also filmed the final scene in Spider Man 3 here.
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Partner's Coffee
If the bodega coffees aren’t doing it for you, this is a great alternative with high quality coffee. Conveniently located amongst all of the great shopping on N 6th.
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Radio Bakery
This place offers amazing pastries, sandwiches, and coffee drinks.
Other Attractions
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Domino Park
Take a stroll through this waterfront park in South Williamsburg, with great views of the Manhattan skyline.
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Leif Shop
One of our favorite local shops with a beautifully curated selection of home goods.
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McCarren Park
Our neighborhood park with a track and a cafe, perfect for getting in some extra steps. Chances are if you’ve taken a phone call with Mike, he was walking some laps through this park.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
One of many great music venues in the neighborhood that hosts great bands almost every night. We have seen countless shows here together over the years!
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Shopping on N 6th
Take a stroll down N 6th between Bedford & Kent, as this has become a new hotspot shopping destination.