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St. Anselm

4.0 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
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Spinach Gratin
YeNa C.

Went here for christmas and it was packed! Its a very cute local restaurant with moody lights perfect for a date night or family outing. The meats were amazing, however there is almost an hour or more wait if you get the ribeye. So just be prepared. Some of the hosts force you to get an appetizer. We said no to any appetizers at first, and the guy waiter said you should get an appetizer as it's going to be a long wait. I said it was fine we can just wait, and he persisted so we got it. But I did not really appreciate him forcing us to get something we didnt need. Nonetheless the food is great and juicy and a perfect medium rare on the ribeye but still. Just be prepared for that if that happens to you too.

Ax handle , hard pass $275
Victoria K.

I was contemplating writing a review because I know it negatively impacts business , and if it wasn't my husbands birthday and a regular night out I would probably have just forgotten this joint and kept living . We tried the Cesar, beef tartar, artichokes, Ax and butcher steak, mashed potatoes, fingerling potatoes, long beans and spinach. Absolutely everything was impossible to put in your mouth because of the amount of salt that was added. Not one single dish was edible, to the point that the pudding we got as dessert had salt flakes too lol I wouldn't return. Oh and we sat by the door , the draft was unbearable so we sat from 8:00-10:30 in our jackets

Sandar S.

Amazing. All steaks come in perfect. We ordered butcher, flatiron and Denver steaks in medium rare. They cooked them just right. Love the vibes of the restaurant. The quality of meat is amazing without the price tag of famous steak houses. Service was excellent and prompt. Can't wait to go back again. Reserve ahead as it could get busy.

Butcher's Steak
Masayo K.

We visited a steakhouse for my stepson's birthday. It was a lovely place, but with limited options. The food was generally salty for me. Younger guests might enjoy the rustic decor and intentionally mismatched dishes. The friendly, casual waitstaff create a welcoming atmosphere, making you feel at home--until you receive the bill.

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Simon W.

Get the Ax Handle Ribeye! We'll get to the star of the show but I did start with the tartare and salad which were nice starters. The tartare was fresh, though slightly under seasoned. The salad was a touch too vinegary, I missed asking for the dressing on the side like I usually do, however I still recommend it. The St. Anslem speciality is the Ax Handle Ribeye which is priced based on the weight. It is available during lunch as well, your server will have the weight availability for the day when requested. One negative is that it's not cut to order and the price will vary based on what's available. As far as the ribeye is concerned, it was perfectly charred, and medium rare as requested, with a pat of butter on top as if it needed any other accompaniments. It wasn't needed, but that butter did go well with the side of pan fried mashed potatoes. The Ribeye was definitely a splurge, not an everyday meal. The decor was rustic and the service was very attentive and friendly. They do have brunch specials that are more reasonable which I hope to come back for someday soon.

Ilana Z.

Came for my husband's birthday dinner and got kitchen counter seats. It was super cool to see the chefs in action, although we were sweating up a storm from the grill! At least we got some entertainment. Our waiter was great. We originally came for the Axe Rib Eye but he steered us away since the smallest size was 61 oz and it was meant for 3-4 people. We ended up getting: -grilled halloumi cheese & summer squash -one butcher's cut -one veal chop -side of pan fried mash potatoes -side of green beans -sticky toffee pudding w/ ice cream for dessert Everything was cooked to perfection. Our waiter recommended the veal chop and said it's similar to rib eye since it has a bone too. Recommended it cooked medium. It was tasty but a bit gamey. The butchers cut was amazing, and honestly the sides and appetizer were too. We can't wait to go back with a bigger group and finally try the Axe Rib Eye! Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a nice date / celebration, and want something different than the usual "stuffy" steakhouse.

Spencer S.

Good, casual steakhouse in Williamsburg. Not as stuffy as some other places in the city. Actually quite lively. The space itself is a little rustic and the tables were a little too close together, though. Wine list was ok. We ordered Pinot recommended by the somm/waiter and I would venture to say nearly undrinkable We ordered a lot (I forget most of the apps). For mains and sides, we got: Butcher steak - little chewy but tons of flavor Special dairy cow - very rich. Topped with green tomatoes and cheese. Great, but I wouldn't pay a premium for it Potatoes - eh Creamed spinach - very good Shoshito peppers - very good Fair price. Would go back when in the neighborhood if I'm craving a steak

Spinach Gratin
Tracey W.

Came for my son's 21st, he loves trying new low key places. This steak house in Williamsburg is giving casual fine dining with an open kitchen concept, and a wrap around chef counter. It's all wood and exposed brick decor almost like a sorority cabin (wasn't sure of the theme). The staff was pretty attentive, every staff member is your server but not too helpful in recommendations. Appetizers were the sourdough bread with salted butter which was fresh and delicious (we had to ask To warm it up but yes it's an app and yes it's $16) & clams ( a bit sea salty, and also had sour dough bread on it, which I feel the waiter should've mentioned. Drinks consist of beer and wine and spritzers. My son ordered the steak (prime rib) that came out to perfection and I wasn't took hungry I just ordered the giant prawn and we shared the a la cart sides (long long string beans, spinach and pan fried mashed potatoes) all very tasty and unique. Dessert selection was limited so we stuck with the vanilla ice cream and espresso.

My girlfriend and artichokes
Adrian M.

We ordered the hanger steak, potatoes, artichokes, and Caesar salad. The steak cooked medium rare was incredible, so much so i had forgotten to take a photo (or was it because i had two Baby Kitten beers with dinner ). Someone on Reddit mentioned they are heavy on the salt on the steak and that would be my only critique. Girl pictured is taken btw

Carlos R.

Been to St.Anselm before, but this time we were blown away by Jen's commitment to curating a special evening for us. One of those meals you share with friends and will probably always look back on. She was so meticulous with the specials, made great recommendations and her attention to detail and ability to sense the moment we were in was impeccable. It was an intimate setting by the heating patio in the back. Cannot recommend coming to dine here with her enough. The food was incredible to top everything off. People don't always remember what you do, but they always remember how you made them feel.

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Nicole K.

Really awesome place. Food is delicious, great servers, very cozy atmosphere. The sleeper hit was the iceberg & blue cheese salad, absolutely delicious

Nikolo M.

St. Anselm is an affordable steak house in Brooklyn. The skirt steak was good--well cooked, juicy, and flavorful. Solid spot for a satisfying steak without breaking the bank.

Butcher's Steak
Pamela C.

Easily got myself a res for 1 at the bar on a Tuesday evening. Service was fast and nice. I got the Butcher's Steak, which I ordered medium rare but came out almost blue... but it was still delicious. The pan fried mashed potatoes were unique and tasted good. Cute restaurant with homey vibes, would be good for a cozy date night.

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A beautiful place with authentic handmade pasta. Service was impressive. Staff never missed a beat…read more From the minute we walked in the door to the second we left we were taken care of. Started with the fried assortment of shrimp calamari and cod fish served with a nice creamy sauce. We did the fettuccine with shrimp and clams and wow AMAZING * then we had the pasta with mushrooms that was mouth watering. For dessert - tiramisu! So so good. The portions are just enough for one person. If you're really hungry not the place for you. And they are a little pricey but it's worth the experience and the food is incredible!

I had a wonderful dinner at Naked Dog. If you're looking for high-quality Italian food that stays…read moretrue to its roots, this Greenpoint gem hits the spot. The Highlights: * Polpo (Octopus): This was the standout for me. The octopus was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of saltiness and it paired beautifully with the creamy potatoes underneath. A very well-balanced dish. * Salad: Sometimes simple is best. The greens were incredibly fresh and the dressing was light and balanced--not overpowering at all. * Classic Tomato Spaghetti: You can always judge an Italian place by its red sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, staying true to the traditional Italian style. It was simple, fresh and deeply satisfying. * Chicken Dish: The chicken was surprisingly tender and juicy. It's often a basic choice but they executed it perfectly here. Overall: Naked Dog offers a cozy atmosphere with food that feels both elevated and comforting. Whether you're a fan of seafood or classic pasta, you won't be disappointed. I'll definitely be coming back!

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I hosted a joint birthday party here yesterday for 15 people. I booked the "chefs call" option…read morewhich is a wine and food pairing. After having a tough time scheduling via email, I was put in touch with the manager, Jordan, who was helpful! We had 3 people in our group who wanted non-alcoholic wine pairings (two sober people and one pregnant person) and we were told they would accommodate us. I also informed Jordan of the allergies in our group. One person was dairy/gluten free, and two others had shellfish allergies. She assured me this would be no issue. We arrived on time yesterday, and everything went downhill from there. First, our waiter seemed to hate us from the very start. He introduced himself, asked who the birthday people were (and then didn't say happy birthday), and then said all of us would be having non-alcoholic drinks. When we said that only 3 people wouldn't be drinking, and the rest of us were going to (hopefully) be consuming regular wine, he rolled his eyes and told us "that's the note he received." Then, a woman came from behind the bar and said she would help us for now but "she's really supposed to be behind the bar." Every single time the waiter came to our table, he asked us who was drinking alcoholic drinks and who was drinking non-alcoholic drinks. He couldn't remember the 3 N.A. people after 6 or so courses and pairings. We were one of two tables in the entire restaurant. Singling out sober people consistently for 3.5 hours is....a choice. The first wine pour occurred and several people at the table were skipped. When we asked for those people to get their pours, the waiter inspected their glasses to ensure that they hadn't already been poured and wanted more wine. You mess up and were accused of trying to sneakily get more? Offensive and awkward. Our first course came out 20 minutes after our wine. It was a really nice charcuterie board with an assortment of cheese, jam, honey, and meat. It was beautiful (and the best part of the entire experience), however, because it was one large board and not a few smaller boards, we actually had to stand up and bring the board from one side of the table to the other in order to share. Bizarre. What is even more bizarre is that it came with no crackers. 25 minutes after the cheese and meat was served, we received crostini which was good, but 25 minutes too late. Our next course was more bread with cheese. Then, marinated mushrooms in an endive cup. Then, a salad. Not clear why the salad came 4th and my guests started to grow concerned (as did I) that we would never get a hot food course. While the courses and wine were served, NEVER ONCE did anyone tell us what wine we were drinking or why they paired the wine with the course. Additionally, when we asked what course was coming next or how many were left, no one knew the answer. At this point, we had been there 3 hours and wanted to leave. My guests were literally planning where to go out to eat after this so they could feel full. We asked what was coming next and if we could potentially speed up the service, they told us again that they didn't know. Finally, hard roast beef sandwiches came out along with chicken bites that allowed each guest to have a single bite. One waiter told us they were buffalo bites, another told us they were soy glazed. I think they were soy glazed? I guess I'll never know. They were dry with no dipping sauce. IMPORTANTLY, when serving the chicken bites to our gluten free guest, the waiter told her they were gluten free because "the fryer they use is so hot it burned the gluten off." When she politely said that's not how it works, he rolled his eyes and walked away. It's a MIRACLE no one in our group was served something they were allergic too. I guess it's a good thing much of the food never came. Desperate to leave, we asked them to give us back our dessert we brought (cupcakes) and to get us the check. At this point, I was fighting tears. I was embarrassed that my entire party seemingly had a bad time and that we were being treated so poorly. The hostess seemed to recognize how upset I was (despite me trying to hold it in) and offered us an ADDITIONAL COURSE. I told her thank you, but we cannot spend another hour and a half waiting for it (we left before the last course, I have no idea what it would have been or how much longer we would have to stay for two more courses). They ended up giving us $100 off which was a nice gesture but truly insufficient to remedy what was a really embarrassing experience. Gratuity of 20% was mandated despite the unacceptable service and I didn't fight it. I just wanted to get out of there. I toured this place as a potential wedding venue for my upcoming wedding and was very close to booking it. I'm grateful to have had this experience to easily rule it out. TLDR - This place is not equipped to handle a large party or any party at all. The staff needs immense training or someone could be seriously injured.

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Greenpoint

A really lovely spot to enjoy some great wine and delicious food! Great selections all aroundread more

It's been a while since I've been the first to review a business on Yelp. Usually one of the food…read moreinfluencers swoop in quickly to review places nowadays. Bouquet is a small business that hasn't promoted much on Instagram or Eater, so it seems to have gone under the radar. I'm hoping I can do it justice as the first reviewer on this platform. We stumbled upon Bouquet during a mini bar crawl in Greenpoint. We initially planned to hit a few spots, but ended up settling in here for most of the night. We were mostly served by Eric who I believe was the owner operator. He's a NYC native who is super passionate about wine. The wine bar focuses on natural wines and other wines which emphasize minimal additives. The goal here seems to be to sell from producers who try to capture magic in a bottle. The wine list is three pages, so it's long but still approachable. There are about ten wines available by the glass. I started with a Montelpuciano. I sampled a bit and found it to be gassy and funky. The bartender was receptive to my feedback and made another recommendation - a different wine from the Loire Valley. The second option was more of what I was looking for. It was a more structured wine with a more traditional palate. I decided to eventually circle back to the Montelpuciano for my second glass. I'm stubborn and like to give a different flavors a chance to grow on me. I'm a person who doesn't like blue cheese but continually tries it just to make sure. The aroma of this wine was minerally. The best description I have is an Iron adjacent smell. Almost like blood but not the same. The flavor was earthy and rooty. It was the best part of the wine. It had a short finish. I'm no wine expert, but I can tell I was tasting something special. The last time I had wine like this was at a wine making competition. I also tried some of the wine on draft. It was an easy going wine that you could easily have a few of. We didn't have any food, but it seemed like the signature of the menu was their smash burgers. They also had some small bites like fries, cheese, olives, charcuterie, and salads. The other big items were schnitzel and the Rigatoni Alla Vino. The operator said the Rigatoni was an ode to a dish from Don Peppe's - a locals' favorite Italian restaurant in Queens. The space is welcoming. It part of the new wave of wine bars that aren't stuffy. It's about trying fun and experimental wines. Young stuff. Not necessarily hawking out for carefully aged vintages. It's fun and the team is very hospitable. Music is what I'd expect from a Queens local. Lots of 90s and 2000s hip hop. Playlist was filled with A Tribe Called Quest, Talib Kweli, and Common. They have some big speakers and turntables for vinyl records. They had a new record from Future which I suppose is something to boost for audiophiles. Acoustics here were as good as any listening lounge that we've been to in NYC. Entertainment wise, they have some board games behind the bar. No TVs inside the bar, but they have a projector in the backyard which can be used for special events. Two gender neutral restrooms. The one I used was handicap accessible. There is a step to enter the establishment, but they have a button to press in order to request assistance with entry. Good luck to Bouquet! They'll certainly be my go to for wine in Greenpoint.

St. Anselm - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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