I randomly stopped by mid week here and I was so pleasantly surprised. This place was so busy with different groups of people. Some families, girls nights, dates, etc. the food is exactly what I needed, nothing heavy but light and yummy. We were recommended the beans as a small plate. It was so good! We had oysters - 10/10! And the fish so so fresh and perfectly cooked. I'll be back! read more

Lighthouse - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A popping place in Brooklyn, Lighthouse is a solid tapas restaurant featuring a nice mix of Greek and American food. Prices are very reasonable and seating is designed for larger parties (we got seated at a big table despite being just a party of two). Dips and pita came out quickly though everything else took forever to come. They only had two chefs working in the open face kitchen and so they kept bundling orders together so things tended to come out at very different times (i.e. they did all the restaurant burger orders at once). We also paid with Blackbird which seemed to confuse the staff. We were able to figure it out but with flagging in case you're trying to use. read more

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Lighthouse is one of my go-tos in Williamsburg. They have a small menu but there's plenty of variety. Their burger and fries are simple but satisfying. They have $1 oysters during happy hour and they're honestly very good. The mezze platter is also a crowd pleaser! I used to live a few blocks away and me and my roommates became kind of regulars. We made a friend on the staff which made us come back even more. The cocktails are great and unique and they also have a nice selection of ciders and beers. The vibes are great, they're always playing a good record, and when the weather is good they open up the windows. Love it here! read more

Another bookmarked spot I finally got to check off the list! The food was good, we both ordered the salmon, had fries and I believe pita & hummus- the portions could have been bigger. I wasn't impressed with the staff, which holds up to many other reviews. A few different people served us, it wasn't consistent, and one had the audacity to roll their eyes at me when we asked for more ketchup. They retorted it's on your plate already, to which I said, I know, I want another one.... There are so many reasons why we may have wanted two ketchups.... Maybe we don't like to double dip, maybe we're condiment fiends, maybe someone is sick and doesn't want to share. Regardless of the reason, of all the things to roll your eyes at, a ketchup request has got to be low on the list for being validated. Though the ambiance was welcoming, the staff didn't embody that spirit. Maybe this place is better for drinks and not dinner read more

This place was super cute and the service was wonderful. Everything is more of a tapas vibe but you can totally do full meals as well, pretty versitile. They have a happy hour every day until 6:00 pm as well Drinks: were awesome. I got the spicy mezcal drink but subbed in regular tequila for the mezcal and it was 10/10 great flavor and spiciness. An array of cocktails, beer and wine. My friend heard great things about the mezcal Bloody Mary but was disappointed. It tasted very heavy and just wasn't there. Food: we got the mezze platter which was awesome to share and honestly you couldn't go wrong with any of them. The feta and nuts and carrots were some of my favorites (and i am not even a carrot person). This is plenty of food to share amongst a group as big as 8 I would say. The burrata was incredibly creamy and smooth with a beautiful texture and mild flavor. The ceviche was pretty delicious, nothing notable but good and fresh. The steak was a little dry. The fish of the day was salmon and I honestly wasn't too crazy about it, it didn't taste fishy but also didn't taste right. They had this pasta with mushrooms which was incredible and that is where my investment was laid, highly recommend. They have dessert but we were so full I cannot give you my intel on if it was worth it. All in all a good restaurant, some good and bad, but would definitely come back. Great for groups and sharing. read more

Perfect spot to grab dinner and drinks with friends or on a date any night of the week! The large open windows create the perfect summer vibe and allows you to eat inside while still sitting outdoors. Definitely a spot to split dishes with the group to get as many as you can. The smoked labne is a must order- super unique! And of course the staff is super helpful and couldn't be nicer. read more

I've been here in total of three times. And all three times had a very good time. Sometimes it can be loud, but that doesn't take away from the service or the food. And always the entertainment. Such a cute spot. read more

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When we arrived for dinner it was still "happy hour". Their $1 oysters are great. It's a must if you enjoy oysters. The food we ordered was good. I shared with my wife the steak for 2. It was cooked just as ordered. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It's a nice location and it wasn't too loud so we could enjoy our conversation. read more

Really liked Lighthouse! I came with a friend to catch up on a Wednesday evening - it was a bit quieter than usual, but I enjoyed the atmosphere nonetheless. We each got a cocktail (they were delicious!) and chose to split the Mezze Platter and a Chicken Shawarma for 2.. our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomachs since we didn't even come close to finishing. But we loved the variety, and all the flavors were there! My favorites were the tahini + arissa and the eggplant. Lighthouse makes their sourdough in-house daily, which paired really well with all of the dips. Service was helpful and friendly, and we did not feel rushed. Would return! read more

Lighthouse - Mezze Platter - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great casual restaurant with a modern style and consistently good food, fresh salads and delicious drinks. The menu changes every so often and I haven't had anything I didn't like yet. The Aperol Spritz was just right on a warm day. Indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of room and space, as well as a few seats at the bar. Huge windows make the space feel airy and open. They always have options for vegetarians as well as carnivores and pescatarians. Happy hour is always a plus! The House-made Burrata on Grilled Bread was fantastic, definitely recommend this one, and the big salad was filling. Great option for dinner or lunch. I'll be back! read more

Really enjoyed this spot for brunch! Simple well made fare with a light filled smallish space The green omelette was so unique, never had anything like it. It was so fluffy texture and delicious egg work with a perfectly complimentary inside. As a greens lover it was sooooo nice Also very kind service read more

Lighthouse - Green Omelette - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friends and I had a reservation for brunch on a Sunday. The space is cute and cozy with friendly and prompt service. We started with the steak tartare for the table. It had shallot, harissa aioli, capers, and came with grilled sourdough. (Their sourdough slices are huge and you can see fresh round loaves of it they are cutting up in the back!) I enjoyed that while the tartare was chopped small it wasn't minced and bordering on a paste like some places do. For mains we had the Chilaquiles, Green Omelet, and LH Eggs. The chilaquiles was a good portion and my friend said they enjoyed it. The Green Omelet was actual green! Then filled with a lightly dressed green salad. It came with a side of toasted sourdough and labne with harissa. This entree was also great. Finally, the LH Eggs came with crispy potatoes, labne, and garlic chili. I also added a side of sourdough. The potatoes were so crispy on tnt outside! Overall, a great little mediterranean brunch spot! read more

What a wonderful place! The food and atmosphere is that unusual combo of gorgeous and delicious, like being hugged by your most fabulous friend. The service was terrific. We had the Big Salad, the Watermelon and Tomato salad, the Hummus, and Ginger Lemon spritzers. Everything was terrific. And if you are lucky enough to get into a convo with the proprietors Naama and Assaf- highly recommend! read more

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This place was delicious! We went with a group of 6 and it was relatively easy to get a reservation for a big group on a Friday night. We ordered two carafes and the carafes have around 4 drinks worth of alcohol. I recommend going with a big group so you can dry a bunch of different dishes family style. I really liked the burrata and it came with sourdough bread. The bread wasn't the best thing I have but the burrata was delicious. My only qualm was that the seats were a bench and he tables were really close together. The server bumped into me multiple times while trying to get food from the table behind me. I will definitely come here again and I think it's a great place to take visitors if you're in Williamsburg! read more

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Delicious food, drinks and light and easy ambiance - amazing service and location. What a great little place. Plus quite often you can catch some awesome house music - ask when you make reservations read more

Delicious. Dog friendly and they put out excellent food. Highly recommend. Cut atmosphere

The food is incredible, the staff warm and welcoming, with the ambiance to match. My first time visiting was for a birthday dinner that left me needing to come back to try more of the menu! At this point, I've tried nearly everything on the menu and can say that everything here is amazing. Can't recommend enough. read more

Been coming here for years. Great happy hour deals! $1 oysters, $10 DELICIOUS burger. Very friendly staff!

Excellent Mediterranean option in surprisingly cozy environs along an otherwise inhospitable stretch of Grand Street. I say without any factual evidence but with confidence in my biases that the brunch mezze platter is tastier and will cause you far fewer reservation headaches than the competing option at nearby Laser Wolf. Among the brunch mezzes, our favorites were the incredibly fresh and rich tahini (which we had the pleasure of also tasting in the shakshuka) and the tangy marinated feta. The burrata spread with sourdough, while not included in the mezze order itself, functioned as a nice addition. Other than the tahini-laden shakshuka, our other preferred main was the chilaquiles - neither intended to be nor presenting as authentic by any means, but hard to screw up, especially when borrowing a scoop of burrata. The Israeli nachos were less exciting - I liked all the flavors, but would have preferred something that absorbed all the sauces better than the hard pita chips. read more

This lovely establishment is the perfect place for a quick drink or a sweet dinner! The overall ambiance felt warm and welcoming with darling candle lighting. The service was excellent and attentive. Meals came out quickly and were fresh and very delicious! I tried to paccheri pasta and it was to die for! The smoked labne was crazy -- it tasted like a bonfire (if you enjoy a smoking dish it is perfect). Absolutely will be coming back and would highly recommend. read more

Had an amazing birthday dinner here. Everything was delicious. The service was exceptional. The atmosphere was comfortable and pretty. INY!

Super chill. Great service. Food was alright. The caramel pie was alright. The burger was ok. The fries were like Five Guys. Not bad. Chicken shawarma with tahini was a bit heavy. Mezcal martini had little alcohol but super spicy. Burrata was good but could have more roasted tomato and garlic. It was fresh and the bread was good. read more

Lighthouse - Pie - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This is my second time here and it's a great place for drinks and dinner. Occasionally they'll have live music. The steak with hummus and fries is a winner. The ceviche with tuna comes in huge chunks. I also had their mussels and asparagus the last time I came here. Ample seating both indoor and outdoor. read more

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Great Happy Hour deal (M-Th 5-6:30; F-Sun 4-6;30)! $1 oysters $10 for their daily cocktail / house wine / tall boy Great date spot with dim lighting and a mix of seating arrangements at benches/tables/the bar. I made a reservation via Resy for 5:30 PM on a Thursday; however, there were probably only 4 other parties while we were there. The daily cocktail I had was their dark and stormy, which was fitting, as it has been dark and storming all week (Thanks, Debby). Our server informed me that their version was made with their own fresh squeezed ginger juice and of course, dark rum. I'm not a ginger person, but I am a cocktail person who cannot pass up a deal. It was too gingery for me (in fairness, they did warn me about the fresh squeezed...) and so my boyfriend, not so gingerly, chugged half of my drink. He is a generous soul and did this for me so that I could order another drink that I would enjoy more (yes, he is a keeper and so was my next drink) He ordered himself a tall boy (he had a choice between pilsner and hazy IPA) and he started with a Torch & Crown Pilsner We ordered half a dozen oysters so it would be easier to juggle more drinks. They were served with a lemon wedge and mignonette. Cannot complain about $1 oysters + they were cleaned well, no sand/sediment crunch just smooth raw bivalve mollusk. My next drink was off of the Happy Hour menu, Love Me Tinder ($16). Regardless of whether or not they were making a play on wood or the app, it was aptly named. The drink was smokey and flirty-- mezcal was the keynote with chord progressions of watermelon and amba (a pickled mango condiment). At this point, I could feel the EtOH flowing through my veins. We decided to order 4 more oysters and their Israeli nachos ($10 for HH, $15 on regular menu). Had to pair more alcohol so I ordered their Happy Hour white wine and my boyfriend ordered a hazy IPA tall boy. The nachos were (to my knowledge) dairy-free, unlike its American counterpart. We were, instead, served a bed of pita chips coated with tahini mixed in with spicy harissa, chickpeas, and herbs. I think I prefer my nachos with queso; however, this was a nice refreshing alternative. Definitely come for the happy hour deals, will have to report back about their dinner menu! read more

Wow oh wow we had the best brunch here!! We came in as a large group and it was perfect for sharing! We had all the spreads, the best shakshuka of my life(!!!), the pita bread was really fresh and hot, the nachos were so unique and spicy, truly every single bite was delicious! We also got two amazing desserts that were both really unique and just amazing! The server we had was so friendly and fun - she really made the meal special! We also had people dropping plates and cleaning etc who were all super nice and friendly too. Overall this place blew me away!! If you are anywhere near the area you have to go! read more

Great vibes! A bit of a walk but worth checking out. We ordered the mezze combination which comes with 7 dishes and sourdough bread. Not sure if sourdough was the best choice here but the food was delicious. It was enough for two to catch up and be full. Wait staff was attentive. One appeared to be new but appreciated she went to check when we had questions. read more

Lighthouse - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lighthouse has such a romantic atmosphere! Its dimly lit, with candles on every table, but also has an earthy and organic feel to it with lots of wood accents. The farm to table is definitely highlighted with the picnic style benches, and the food is super fresh. I love hummus and other dips so we got the mezze platter to split, and they had nice and thick pita. Love thick pita! I also had the market fish, which was super fresh and the flavors of the fish were highlighted. Definitely moderate and light portions, so make sure to order some starters if you eat a lot! read more

Enjoy myself with my friend who invited me The menu was a little shy when it came to the choices. Drinks was ok read more

Lighthouse - Rosé - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A delicious and unique restaurant! I came here for a rehearsal dinner, so I had the opportunity to try several of their dishes and cocktails. I ordered the nightly special of a strawberry margarita, it was refreshing, natural tasting, and delicious. Shortly after sitting down, they came out with our appetizers to share for the whole table. The servers were fantastic at explaining all of the dishes and confirming ingredients for guests that had allergies. I absolutely loved the Mezze, Whipped Feta with Nuts, and Burrata. Each dip had a distinctly unique flavor that was bold and delicious. All that blended perfectly with the freshly baked house-made sour dough bread. I certainly filled up on all the dips, salad, and bread, but thankfully I left room to try entrees! The steak was extremely tender and flavorful. It was a little undercooked for my liking, very rare, but the edges were more cooked so I enjoyed those bites. The pork was incredible, tender and marinated wonderfully! Overall, a great experience and delicious food and drinks. read more

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Lighthouse used to be my go-to, so bummed to see the quality go down. Food was mediocre (steak in particular was lacking flavor and was dry)/ oysters were not shucked well. Service also was unfortunately a disappointment- our waitress was nice but not attentive throughout the whole night. Probably won't be coming back ‍ but as a bar and catch up with friends - cute space and good music! read more

I'd rate lighthouses four and a half stars. Came here for some drinks while waiting for another restaurant to open up nearby. We popped in and we're from glued to walk into happy hour. I opted for the wine special at $10 per glass and the dollar oysters. I had a couple glasses of their cava and a half dozen oysters. I was pretty happy with the deal. I was even happier with the service. The bartender was friendly and attentive. They had a nice selection of whiskeys which included michter's 10 year, stagg jr, and a willett bottle though I'm not sure which one. They had couple of gender neutral restrooms and an exterior sink which I'm a fan of. read more

Had a fantastic time, it's been a few years (at least 5!) and it's still as solid and yummy and cute as I remember. malia, ty for holding it down!! read more

I came here for happy hour on a weekday with some friends. Their happy hour ends at 6:30 but I forgot when it starts. Their happy hour has some beers and wine and a house cocktail that changes everyday, along with a couple dishes such as $1 oysters, daily sandwich that changes everyday ($10) and nachos. The $1 oysters are a great deal and my friends really enjoyed them. Some of them also had the citrus spritz ($10) which was the daily cocktail and we had the fried chicken sandwich. It's fried chicken on a sesame seed bun with a spicy cole slaw and spicy Mayo. It was delicious and definitely a stand out item. We also got some non happy hour items, such as pita and their dips. The smoked labneh was my favorite. Their service was a bit slow but it was probably because there was only 1 waitress working during our visit. The inside is beautifully decorated but a bit too warm and I don't think there was AC, but they do have ceiling fans and they opened the windows (we came during summer). They have some outdoor tables that would be lovely to sit at maybe in spring or fall. Definitely worth a visit for their happy hour deals! read more

Good food, but way too dog friendly for a nice restaurant. Why were there two dogs in one tiny space sniffing my ankles?

The perfect no fuss but you want a good meal!! The bartenders are amazing, kind and create some of the best coattails in the city. Did I mention it's one of the last dollar oysters in the city...? Any of the entrees are amazing, but I'm partial to anytime they have the pork sandwich read more

The staff was very helpful and professional. The manager was very hands-on and ensured we were having a great time. The place is nice to have dinner, brunch. meetings etc. I want to thank them for our wonderful experience. read more

One of the lesser places that are open and have happy hour on Monday. I got here a little before opening and they were nice enough to seat me at a bar and pour me water while they prepared the rest of the room. Happy hour deals are awesome, offering **$10 daily selection for white, orange, and red wines, as well as a daily cocktail**. The happy hour food, specifically the *vegan nachos* which was basically dressed up pita chips, were delicious. **$1 oysters as well!** Full menu food was good as well though a little on the pricier end for the location and portions. I would probably skip the full menu next time. read more

I recently visited here with a group and everything about our experience was perfect! I love a tapas-style restaurant, as I like to try everything, and this did not disappoint! We tasted just about everything on the menu. Each item was very well balanced with salt, acid, fat, umami and at times a touch of sweetness. It's hard to pinpoint my favorite dish, each one was delightful in its own right. Great classics/twists on classics like the hummus, eggplant, tahini caesar and shawarma. I found the carrots to be bright with a unique seasoning - I have not had carrots prepared this way before, so it was a nice surprise. The ceviche was also a hit, with just the right amount of spiciness and tang. I ordered a summer cocktail with fresh watermelon, which was the perfect refeshing compliment to the meal. The service was also very attentive and friendly. The space is quaint, with bright windows, making the space feel open and airy. Wood, brick and metals give an industrial, yet warm feel. Conveniently located in Williamsburg, I would highly recommend and look forward to returning! read more

Great service + great food and drinks + great vibe!! Overall, amazing experience and will come back :)!

The Lighthouse was very crowded and noisy. The music which should be in the background was played too loud. We sat on hard wood benches and the wood table was very small for six people. The Food took a long time to prepare and the burgers were small and not very tasty. The server was friendly but I thought it was strange that she cleaned off every dish, silverware and napkins as soon as we finished eating. The chicken shwarama portion was also small and too spicy. I thought the $10 for fries and $4 for a cup of coffee were too high. read more