Outdoor garden is LOVELY -Beautiful if the weather cooperates Service: fantastic Food: tasting is a must and very well priced for the amount of food Our favorites -burrata with bacon marmalade -caramel shrimp -pork rib ribs with blueberries (works so well) -crab rice -pancetta pork belly - Keylime pie ( donuts weren't worth it) Drinks: also very reasonable Ginza stroll / head in the clouds Overall, it was an amazing dining experience and very well priced. Would recommend for date night, friends night etc. food is meant to be shared so keep that in mind read more

Traif - Berkshire Pork Belly - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This restaurant is 6 out of 5 stars. I ate here a few times back when I lived in NYC, and now that I can afford to, I make a point of going every time I visit NYC. I bring friends and family and lovers when they're in NYC with me. It doesn't get old. Some restaurants I visit a few times and get tired of. Not traif. The value is spectacular. I think the tasting menu was up to $62 the last time I visited (up from $45 when it opened around 2010 if I recall correctly, so the price has increased less than CPI inflation), plus an obligatory service fee in lieu of a tip. (A positive in my mind, I hate tipping culture.) For 10 or so dishes. That's like $6 a dish before the service fee and tax. You can hardly buy any prepared food dish in the city for $6. The cheapest items at Woorijip are $5. A slice of pizza at a midrange pizzeria is $5. You're getting around 10 excellent dishes at a fancy chef grade quality level for $6 each. There is a wide range of flavors, spices, ingredients, and textures. The ambience is comfortable, casual, and hipsterish. You can come as you are, you don't need to dress up. The patio is really nice when weather allows. There is enough space between tables (by NYC standards) for comfort. The cocktails are also quite good. I usually order two. Haven't tried the wine pairing as I'm not as much of a wine drinker. The service is consistently good. Traif is my standard of comparison for more expensive fine-dining restaurants. Any time I eat at a more expensive meal, I ask myself, did I enjoy the food more or less than I would have enjoyed a $62 meal at traif. More often than not, traif wins. The exceptions are usually at least 2x as expensive as traif. That's not to say there's no merit in trying those other restaurants, for the sake of variety or their unique ambiance. But like I was in Honolulu recently and had a tasting menu in Waikiki that was 3x the price of traif and it was terrible. Every dish was the same flavor, umami and salt. They put all their XP into plating and textures, and none into flavors. I was at Bad Roman recently and spent $100 before tax and tip on dinner and one drink. The ambiance was sublime, but the food was just so-so. Other than their neighboring sister restaurant xixa (similar format but Mexican-inspired), I know of no other restaurant in NYC where you can get nearly this price point for such high quality cheffy food. There used to be a few others maybe. They went out of business or raised their prices. Only traif and xixa remain. I've spent a lot of time looking. I haven't found any. As an Ashkenazi atheist, I also love how the name and theme of the restaurant poke fun at kashrut. read more

Traif is a really special restaraunt with curated dishes to share. It's in a pretty small space which feels homey and friendly. Looks like they have a cute outside dining area in the back although I didn't venture into it. Probably would be great for a balmy evening meal. All the food we got was delicious - they have a lot of pork and seafood on the menu. Everything was shareable and so flavorful. Really enjoyed the food. They'll try to sell you on the Chef's Choice but it just didn't seem like an efficient route for our table so we just ordered the items that caught our eye. Only reason for 4 stars is because the waiter's attitude changed a bit when we didn't order any alcoholic drinks. There's an automatic 20% tip here and it's already a pricey place so seems like a strange attitude to have... read more

Traif - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Another birthday, another visit to this elite restaurant. Duck confit and mushroom lettuce wraps Nordic hiramasa crudo Truffled portobello mushroom tempura Fresh ricotta cavatelli with lobster Spicy blue crab tartine shrimp toast Seared foie gras Hoisin-glazed organic chicken wings Braised beef short rib Key lime pie Bacon donuts Hard to choose favorites, as all these small plates went above and beyond my expectations. If I had to find an imperfection, I'd say that I think they reduced the portion sizes since my last visit. Still, this is such a solid option for a special meal on a special occasion. Please, don't ever close. read more

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One of the most fun dinners I've had in New York! My entire group went for the chef's menu option (HIGH RECOMMEND!!) where you get a diverse selection of items from the main menu. We got salad, fried fish with buns, the foie gras course, the blueberry ribs, and much much more! Everything is served family style and the pacing of the dinner was perfect -- we were never waiting longer than a few minutes between courses. The service is also fantastic and incredibly attentive. They provide bowls of lemon water with courses where you eat with your hands and switch out plates after particularly saucy courses. Such a great experience in a humble and not at all uppity ambiance. We also did the wine pairing, which was a great way to try 4 wines over the course of the dinner! read more

Traif - Foie gras and egg - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered the chefs favorites and was not disappointed at all. Also, a great spot to bring a date read more

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Great!!! Each plate was unique and delightful. Food came out at a perfect progressive pace. Service was wonderful. We choose Traif because we couldn't figure out what we wanted to eat. Traif gave us a little bit (or should I say bites) of everything! A little bit of American, Chinese, Thai, French, Italian. Highly recommend this place. read more

My friend made reservations for a party of 9 of us, which means we all had to get the chef's selection, which is currently $58 per person aka an amazing deal for the amount and quality of food you get! We sat in the main dining area, but it looked like there was a cute garden area in the back as well, definitely a good date spot or place you'd like to take friends/fam visiting NYC. Service was great, they let us sit while waiting for the rest of our party and gave us descriptions of dish before each course. The fire department was here as well, but the staff still managed to provide the customers top notch service. Other reviews noted that it was loud and hard to hear, however, we did have a 9:30pm resy so the restaurant was clearing out and ultimately it was just our party at the end - we had no issues with any noise during this time. I believe the menu rotates monthly with the Chef Selection, but my top plates were the scallops, japanese fried fish with the bao buns, and the tuna tartare. Highly recommend this place and will be back throughout the year to try out seasonal dishes! read more

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As usual, Traif over performs on all fronts. After all these years, it's still the best bang-for-the-buck chef's tasting anywhere in New York. As many others have noted, I dare you to show me a ten-course meal (8 savory, 2 sweet) that even comes close in terms of culinary inventiveness & excellence for the $62 tariff! Last night killed once again...with standouts like the shrimp, fois gras and pork belly setting things up for the newly added risotto with crab that absolutely blew us all away! And that amazing food is framed with an excellent cocktail and wine service. The Spirits selection goes out of its way to ensure you're drinking amazing, off-the-beaten-path kinda stuff that you've never heard of before...Vodka from Japan & Spain, Gin distilled in France, Mexico and Illinois (the Thresh & Winnow gin was the find of the night!) legit Tequila and Mezcal that are thankfully untouched by celebrity endorsements, and small batch Bourbon & Rye that blows away the big producers! And Traif has one of the most well curated...and frankly, affordable...wine lists around! Besides the wonderful Pinson Chablis and Beck Ink Zweigelt we ordered, I was shocked to see Ziereisen Gestad Syrah (very hard to source and quite amazing) priced at just a fraction over retail. And to cap it all off, it goes without saying that the people and service are Tip-Top. Bravo, guys...keep it up!!! read more

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I was invited to a birthday dinner at Traif . Absolutely love the cozy and intimate space . The customer service was pleasant and great hospitality . It was 4 of us to a table and we ordered the chef tasting . Oh the drinks were good . I love the location; Williamsburg is becoming a " trendy" location for me . However I did feel like I needed more food during the chef tasting . It was one piece for each. But I do get it . You want more, finance more . As result, I ordered a dessert to myself because donuts desserts is I would return to Traif if asked . Great Friday night experience ! read more

The hype at Traif is real, y'all! Honestly this was one of our best meals on this NYC trip. We took part in their tasting menu and for $58/person it's a great value. Our top 3 favorites were the eggplant tempura with tuna tartare, scallops with risotto, and strawberry cinnamon ribs. All of the courses were so unique but delicious. The service was also exceptional as well. We're so glad to have learnes about this casual yet first class meal, and would highly recommend Traif. read more

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Absolutely worth it if only for the amount of delicious food you get for a $58 tasting menu (8 courses for this price is somewhat unheard of). Immediately started off well. The scallop dish and the tartare may have been some of our favorites of the night and could have eaten these over and over again. The rest of the dishes didn't so much live up to the start, but were still pretty good. The little gem in miso was pretty good, roasted romanesco was fine, pork filet with blue cheese was an interesting combo that I think worked, and glazed ribs with a strawberry on top was a nice touch. I didn't really understand the cavatelli in vodka sauce in terms of the other dishes but taste-wise I didn't mind it. Ending with the pork sliders I feel like was unnecessary, both because they weren't as elevated as the other dishes and just weren't altogether that great. The panna cotta and doughnuts were fine enough. While the food was good, the experience left a lot to be desired. Everyone was nice enough, but the restaurant is so loud and so packed I heard probably 50% of what the waiters told us with each dish. Given such chaos, it would have been clutch if we were given a list of what was on the tasting menu beforehand, as I never knew how much or if more food was coming. We were sat right near the food station and you can tell they just churn this tasting menu out over and over again, so the food at least came quickly. Despite this, it was still definitely worth trying because we did end up enjoying many of the dishes and it was such a good price. read more

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For over 15 years, Traif has been our go to. Every dish is phenomenal as the options evolve.

One word. Unassuming. This is a little restaurant that packs a big punch. From the whimsical backyard to the friendly staff, and the delicious food - it's a little Brooklyn gem. The cocktails are great! They are strong, be prepared. The next time I go, I'd ask to sit inside because it can get a bit buggy outside. Highly recommend, do the chef's selection! read more

TL; DR: Traif has 2.1 K reviews and 3.8 K photos and is pushing five stars on Yelp. My strong recommendation is to get a fun-loving group together and go share their tasting menu. Outstanding. Ok - some expansion: their menu items are adventuresome and taste great. Perhaps someone in your group might not like an item, but someone else definitely will. The service is fast, friendly, and fun. Ambience is Williamsburg hip & cool. Get a group together, make a reservation, and go make a night of it. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I arrived early and sat at the bar. I ordered the brussel sprouts and an Indian Scotch. Everyone is very nice. I ended up in conversation with the bartender and my server. Great guys. Eventually my party arrived, and we all settled down at a table for a marvelously flavorful "tasting". You know the meal is going well when the conversation is enhanced by the food. The acoustics are a bit loud. The table next to us was loud. I'm sure we were for others. Be prepared to lean in for conversations. read more

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I would give this a 3.5 because I wouldn't go back, but am rounding up because it was a nice experience with good food. They have a reasonably priced tasting menu, but I think if you're with a group of 4+, you should order a bunch of things a la carte. Some of their cocktails were nice also. One thing was that where we were seated (near the door to their patio) it was very hot. No ventilation, no fan, and the AC didn't hit that area... it was too hot and I think sort of ruined the otherwise good experience we had. Their portions are also really nice generous, so I think you may end up paying more for less if you do the tasting cause they portion it out for each person on the table, where as most of their dishes have 6 pieces or are big enough to share - Caprese- really good, we were all pleasantly surprised - Shrimp - last thing to come out, was decent -Chicken wings - I really liked the flavor on this, not a fan of the full wing cut - Ribs - didn't come out after all our food so we asked to drop it, the other dishes were plentiful -Cavatelli - I wasn't crazy about this but my sister was. I am not big on pasta -Scallops - pleasantly surprised, the saffron risotto wasn't overpowering, this was a satisfying dish - Sea bass - came bao style, baos were very thick for my liking but it came out piping hot with a slaw and a yummy sauce. Fried fish dish so heavier than expected - Steak frites - this is actually pork based. It was on the menu and I didn't read it thoroughly.. not a fan read more

After watching a video review of Traif and the chef selection tasting menu ($58pp), we decided to book for Valentine's Day weekend. A week before the reservation we were informed that the menu for that weekend is actually different and it will be $78pp, and they are unable to cater to any allergies for this menu. I appreciated the email and call to inform customers of this change. We actually arrived 15min prior to restaurant opening and our waitress kindly sat us despite them not being ready. The ambience was cozy. She allowed us to keep one menu, as well so we can reference the dishes as they came out. There weren't any dishes that I disliked and she explained each dish as it was presented at the table. Our favorites were the Gambas Al Ajillo, Lamp chop, Cornish Hen, Rossini, and both desserts. I might dream of the Rossini because the pork "filet mignon" was cooked perfectly and I just loved the pairing with the sauce and apple! Servers were very attentive in clearing the table and bringing us more water. There were times where it did seem a little rushed (like some dishes came out 2 at a time), but I did not mind it. When the bill came out, our waitress informed us that there was an automatic $20 gratuity and that we did not need to tip again. I really enjoyed my time there and I would like to come again and try their regular chef selection menu next time. read more

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This meal was SO good. I've always heard of Traif but this was when they were mostly a pork themed resto and me being a vegetarian, well that just wasn't going to work. Fast forward to 2024 and the menu has some veggie offerings so I immediately said yes. I ordered the gnocchi. My friend had the beef pasta? and we shared the cauliflower, and baby gem. I had a mezcal blood orange drink and we shared a bottle of skin contact wine on recommendation from the waiter. The food was incredible. The gnocchi is the best I've had. Fried, savory but with a hint of sweet from laying in a bed of purple yam purée. Followed by the cauliflower dish. The fresh cucumber and tortilla was a wonderful touch. I love the constant plays on savory, fried, sweet. My taste buds were very pleased. Will definitely need to come back soon. read more

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Phenomenal! I dined at Traif for a friend's dinner and I must admit I had my apprehensions as someone with dietary restrictions (gluten free and no pork). However, I was proven wrong and the chef was quite accommodating to my dietary needs. We did the chef's selection which was 8-9 courses and then dessert. I was able to partake in 7 courses with the group and I had a different dessert. While all of the courses were superbly delicious and offered a unique taste, the Spicy Bigeye Tuna Tartare and the Dayboat Scallops were my favorites! For my cocktail, I had the Rude Little Pig without the bacon rim and for dessert, the chef served me the Nutella mousse but everyone else had the bacon doughnuts which they loved. read more

Traif - Rude Little Pig - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I say this with ZERO exaggeration: This was the best meal I've ever had. Period. Those strawberry cinnamon glazed ribs were a 21 out of 10. I'm really impressed. So fresh. So delicious. Such a thoughtful menu. Wow. read more

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I have been so looking forward to my birthday dinner this year with my closest friends and we chose Traif. This was Oct. 26th Saturday so this was the pre-Halloween weekend so the area was relatively busy. We went for the 5pm slot so that it would be calmer and it was. We were given a nice table at the further back, near the door that leads to the garden. We knew we would all go for the Chef's Tasting menu because of how incredible the deal sounded and it was. It felt a bit hurried in terms of pace to be honest but quality of food is great. Our favorites were the scallop risotto, and glazed ribs. The bacon doughnuts were small but yum. Appreciate that they brought a small dessert for me in a cup with a little candle. Not sure if that counted for what was supposed to be the key lime pie each but we didn't get that so unsure if they forgot, since the other dessert showed as a separate line item on the receipt. Some of my friends were really looking forward to trying it. Everything was all wrapped up by 6:15 so we were just enjoying our 2nd round of drinks. Went to the restroom and I come back to our table being empty to my surprise. My friends told me that they were abruptly asked to already leave for the next seating, this was approaching 6:30. Needless to say, it wasn't really the best way to end a first impression. One of my friends said she actually had to say something diplomatically. Gentle reminder that it's an overall experience, from food to ambiance to service, so hoping the next experience is better if we ever get back as it's an hour drive for us. P.S For those planning to drive, there's no parking spot nearby, you'd have to make sure you bake in plenty of time to find parking in the nearby blocks. read more

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About two years ago, my daughter brought us to Traif when we visited her in Brooklyn. When I first looked at the menu, I worried that they were trying too hard to be "creative" with both food and drink. However, after we had four dishes and tried a few of the signature cocktails, I ended up thrilled with how wonderfully each of their experiments worked. Tonight on our fourth visit we all had the Chef's Selection (portions of eight dishes chosen by the restaurant) and collectively worked our way through the outstanding specialty cocktail menu. The majority of the dishes and the cocktails were new and different, as has been the case on each of our visits. Simply put, the food, drinks and service were all spectacular. The consistent excellence and variety over all of our four visits makes Traif a can't miss destination. As out-of-towners, I only wish we could get here more often. read more

Amazing snapper, well ok, everything was fantastic. Try out this gem!! Yelp is requiring 85 characters so once again. TRY OUT THIS GEM!!!! Yes I hit 85 characters for this fantastic restaurant read more

Decided to give Traif a try for a belated Valentine's Day date night with my partner, and we were both thoroughly pleased with the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere! We opted to try the tasting menu (which is an incredible bargain) and added on the wine pairing as well (which really did pair nicely with all of the dishes). While I don't want to spoil the tasting menu for folks (we personally thought it was best left up to a surprise), we can assure you we enjoyed every single dish and bite we had! It turned out to be a lot of food, but we didn't need to be rolled home ha! Essentially it was ~5 courses (with two dishes brought out at a time for each course, and the last being dessert). We also learned that they change up their menu fairly often (seasonally based), so we are excited to go back and try the tasting menu again! read more

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Came on a Monday evening to celebrate a 30th birthday. i found this spot on tiktok hoping it would be a wonderful prefixed dinner with wine pairing for a reasonable price with wonderful staff and boy was this a HIT! We originally had an 8:30pm reservation but wanted to go in earlier which they easily accommodated! immediately upon entering we were seated and able to sit in the back terrace area which was stunning and so romantic as i mentioned we did the 10 course prefix with 5 wine pairings (2 dessert entrees and 1 dessert wine). we started with a delicious sweet white wine - tasted like candy and apples so good! we ate so many good things seriously everything was delicious- must shoutout the burrata and foie gras because of all the flavors the chef really nailed it. whats especially great about this restaurant is how fusioned the cuisine is! i definitely recommend everyone to check them out and do the wine pairing. had some great wines ive never had before, ate great food, and had a pleasant time read more

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Let's level set - I am amazed by that small - tight- a$$ - kitchen, churning out eats for all of us patrons. Yes, it's a small-cozy restaurant, maximizing every space possible, which also means great teamwork - the staff are well versed in not running over each other. We went for a 7pm reservation - it was packed. Decor - very Willyburg... it's a tapas theme restaurant, so share plates. Not a fan of the plastic chairs... not comfy for anyone with a curvy butt... kekeke. Very dim inside... so have your friends be flash ready for your food pic & selfies. Unisex bathroom... (to the lady in a black tight knit dress this past Friday... we (5 others waiting + waiter) all knew you were doing #2, a mercy flush would have helped - waiter had to pre-clean for us). Now for the food, we did the chef selection for a party of 7... aka 9 course tasting menu + desserts, but wish I added the foie gras... bc I wasn't impressed by 7 of the dishes and saw others with the seared foie gras... alas, I was filled from breathing in 2hrs of smoke. Total bill was less than $600... wow cheaper than my dinner at Kochi for 2 (not comparable in food). Highlights for the night: The rigatoni with pesto... and perhaps the fried snapper filet... (wish it was pan seared). Well seasoned and good texture. The others were either too salty (almost all), too mushy (prawns were not fresh), and too boring- lacking innovation (duck breast... burrata... ribs... scallops & risotto). Overall - probably a decent dinner spot for those who can't make it to the city but not worth a revisit. Yes, I heard it's TikTok famous... not my choice - thankfully. Pro-tip: leave your coats in the car and wear sh*t you can laundry right away! Otherwise... RIP my goose jacket. #yelplife #blahdinner #brooklyneats read more

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Very small expensive dishes. They are pushing a $63 "chefs" tasting menu. They include a 20% "servers fee" on bill. Just a total rip off. You will feel violated and want to throw up the traif after you get the bill!!!! read more

They're known for their generous prix fixe menu, but we decided to order some of their most talked about items Alá carte. The space is tight but there was an excitable buzz in the air and our server was extremely friendly. We ordered: - foie gras: this dish was delicious, but beware it is extremely rich and cooked rather rare. We probably could not have finished this creamy slab without the crunch of the bacon. - burrata: a bunch of juxtaposed flavors on another creamy glob. Wish there were more chip accompaniments for the cheese. - tuna tartare: a succulent pile atop a crunchy eggplant base. This was rather refreshing since the tuna was not too heavy but you may notice a big pattern of squishy object + fried crunch by now. - scallop risotto: a rich pile of rice and scallop with some brittle munches interspersed. The scallops were cooked very well. Overall, these plates were great as standalone items, but put together yielded a satiation like no other. We actually asked to cancel an order of chicken wings because we were so full. We probably could have left out another dish too since we were moving at a sluggish pace by the time the meal concluded. We cancelled our after-dinner plans in order focus all efforts on digestion. I would still come again to try some new dishes! read more

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Traif has been recommended to me by many people and I finally had the opportunity to try it out! I was able to get a very last minute reservation on a Friday night (unsure if it is normally difficult to get a reservation). My party and I chose to get the prefixe menu and it was definitely worth the $56! My favorite dishes were the eggplant tuna tartare and the arugula salad. They portion the plates based on how many people there are and we got nine plates with two plates of dessert. I liked how we were able to try a bunch of different protein and was able to realize I'm not the biggest fan of duck meat. Only knocking it down one star because most of the dishes were fried and would have appreciated more balance. I will definitely come back if I had a visitor! read more

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might not be the fanciest prix fixe out there but for $58 it was definitely a culinary experience worth trying! each dish was something new and fun and delicious except for one but 1 out of 9 (or 10 including our bday key lime pie) isnt bad at all. service was nice but a bit too fast at times with us having 2 courses on the table at the same time. definitely a fun way to celebrate a special occasion! read more

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Every dish was delightful. I think my favorites are ( yes it's plural) the Day Boat Scallops, Spicy Tuna Tatar, and the Japanese Snapper Filet... all of was prepared expertly. I want to go back to try more dishes. I also love the atmosphere. The indoor and outdoor seating options which is perfect for some that like to switch it up. Ohhh and then there's desert!! The Key Lime Pie!!! That is all ... get the pie! Lastly the waitstaff are very knowledgeable and down to earth. Top their! read more

Traif - Key lime pie . - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am late to the party here. Came to Traif for a friend's birthday party, after years of hearing about how delicious it is. Train did not disappoint. We ordered the Chef's tasting---the best bang for your buck if you don't have any allergies. Highlights were the tuna tartare and the strawberry cinnamon ribs! Service was lovely. Warm and inviting. Ambiance was cozy. Highly recommend and will be back!!! read more

Hold onto your pantaloons because here comes a VERY in depth review- Heads up, I wish I would have called and asked before coming- the chefs tasting menu needs a minimum of 2 people. I came to dine alone and was excited to try but was a bit disappointed to find out I wasn't able to participate as a solo diner. That being said, I do completely understand that these are portioned out for 2 people, I just wish the language on the menus read that way or mentioned the minimum. As I was jotting down this note a very kind staff member offered me a mock tail (I'm taking a month off from alcohol). I appreciate the offer and customer service. The mock tail was light, zingy and refreshing. I can tell they have a great mixologist on staff even though it looks like they have select liquor options. Blueberry jalapeño ribs: a MUST get. These are tender, fall off the bone, nice small but hearty portion and is a flavor explosion. The jalapeño and blueberry combination is delightfully delicious, a perfect unexpected pairing. Sweet, savory with a slight kick. Salt and pepper shrimp: I don't know what I was expecting but I wasn't expecting this to eat like a salad out of a bowl.... But I really loved it. Again a play on spicy sweet but had awesome textures from the fried shrimp, the tart, sweet pineapple, snappy crunch from the peas and burst of tomatoes. Double corn truffle cavatelli: love the crunch and burst of corn, the truffle was inviting but not overpowering and this was just creamy enough. A great, balanced dish. The pasta was a great texture. Key lime pie: also a must order, especially during summer. Not heavy. Light crust with delicate toppings of cream and pineapple. Just tart enough to make your tastebuds dance but not get overwhelmed. I will also mention, I found the bar seating very uncomfortable because I kept feeling like I was sitting incorrectly and would fall backwards based on the stability of the chairs. Service was amazing, from the host to my server, bartender and runners, I really felt taken care of. My server offered great opinions and feedback in helping me chose which items to get for my meal. Another nod to my server, they mentioned that the service of 20% was already included. So many places that already include don't give you the heads up, I really appreciated this transparency and left additional as it was much deserved. Excited for my leftovers and to return (with another person) to take advantage of the tasting menu/ other items on this rotating menu. Great job Traif, definitely scored some great points for me toni read more

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This place is AMAZINg. Probably my one of my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn or Manhattan. I've here twice in 3 months because it's sooo good!! Thanks to other Yelp reviews, my husband and I went for the $55 chef menu. It was about 10 (?) dishes including two desserts. Every single dish was delicious. You also get very full at the end of the meal. The restaurant was quite busy so I think service was okay. It took me about 40 mins to get my drink but the servers were really nice. I would suggest booking a table outdoor because the back garden is cute and inside for abit Smokey. I would definitely come back again in the future because food is sooo good! read more

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Aside from the mosquitoes in the back garden, we had a lovely dinner out here. We had a reservation at 7:30pm and chose the back because of the reviews noting the smokiness inside. In hindsight, I'd take smoke over mosquitoes. But ok, let me stop on the mosquitoes, because while I did get an annoying bite, they had bug spray set on every table and that's more consideration than almost all other restaurants with patio seating. The four of us opted for the tasting menu and we all walked away full. We each grabbed a cocktail as well - which were delicious! My cocktail had tomatoes in it and it was everything I've ever wanted; like the classy cocktail version of a Bloody Mary, just a hint of fresh tomatoes. And for $15, I'd come back just for cocktails. Favorite highlights of the tasting menu: - Scallops and risotto - Blueberry pork ribs - Fried snapper in bao buns But the main highlight? The sweetest and most attentive (without being overbearing) waitstaff. We definitely overstayed after our meal, chatting in the garden, and they were so kind to let us know that there was no reservation or party after us. We were quick to leave as soon as we noticed it emptying out, but they were so kind to let us sit around. Great meal, insane price, and 5 star staff. It was, dare I say, worth my mosquito bite. Highly recommend! read more

Dinner at Traif was fantastic from start to finish. Every dish had bold flavors -- the bacon-wrapped dates and scallops were standouts. The service was friendly without being overbearing, and the vibe felt warm and lively, perfect for a night out in Williamsburg. You can tell they put real care into what they serve. Can't wait to come back. read more

One of the best value dining experiences I've had all year. My friends and I stopped by on a rainy Friday evening and this place was packed. We dined for over 2 hours and the restaurant stayed open for us. Thank you to the team for creating a memorable experience. We opted for the chefs tasting menu and ordered a bottle of red. Some of my favorite dishes included the scallops and risotto, strawberry pork ribs, gnocchi, burrata, and Moms key lime pie. The scallops and risotto were cooked perfectly. My friends and I were fighting over the last bite. The pork ribs with strawberry cinnamon glaze were absolutely delicious. Fall of the bone tender meat. A sleeper dish was the burrata. The addition of the bacon- bourbon marmalade, balsamic vinegar and the crispy pimenton potato chips were absolutely perfectly. I feel like this is the bar when it comes to burrata. All of the textures were on point. The dining experience was perfect. Dark dining area with some outdoor seating options. Our food came out quickly and all of the waiters knew exactly what we were about to devour. The only downside is the place is tight. So if you want some space when dining this is not the place. You'll be excusing yourself every couple of minutes when your seat nudges with someone else's. Overall, an amazing dining experience. Great value and so many items to choose from. You get a nice mix of America, Asian and Italian dishes. read more

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Came to Traif on a Wednesday night around 7:30 and had no problem getting seated on their adorable outdoor patio. We decided to do the chef's 10-course tasting menu for $56 a person. It's worth noting that this is a shared tasting menu with portions proportional to your party size. Overall, this was a fun dining experience, although I can't say I loved every dish we received. My favorites were the tuna tartare on Japanese eggplant, strawberry-cinnamon glazed pork ribs, and the braised short rib. I wasn't a huge fan of the foie gras or the ruby prawns, but that might just be personal preference. I thought the roasted duck breast in the red wine sauce was beautifully cooked, but the blueberry-cherry caponata threw the flavors off for me. Whether or not you do the tasting menu, you HAVE to try their desserts though. The mom's key lime pie was fantastic, as were the bacon doughnuts. A lot of the dishes here are very pork forward (as the name Traif suggests), but it always complements the other flavors and the pork is never overpowering. I got two drinks: the rude little pig and a farewell to arms. I definitely preferred the latter, but the rude little pig is a great choice for mezcal lovers. It comes with a pork-infused salt rim which was unlike anything I've ever had on a drink before. All in all, Traif is a fun dining experience for adventurous eaters. Service was great and the outdoor back patio is perfect during the summer. read more

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Oh my oh my...I knew I was goin' to love this place when I walked past this week and read the name. I'm happy to report it didn't disappoint, in fact it exceeded our expectations and was a delicious and very well executed dinner on a Monday night in hipster Williamsburg, in a section of town adjacent to the more traditional and orthodox community. There were four of us and we opted for the 8 course shared tasting menu and they served us essentially all of the highlights off that a la carte offering. We started with a roasted cauliflower, tomato and puffed rice salad that was dressed beautifully and was a great starter. We then dove into the spicy big eye tuna tartar on a tempura eggplant wafer. Yum ! Next was the glazed Berkshire pork ribs and the dayboat scallops resting on a bed of mint pea risotto - a highlight. Then we had the seared foie gras with sweet potato and a fried egg - terrific and something we miss now that it is outlawed where we live in the SF Bay Area. They then brought out a lightly fried Japanese snapper with Bao and cabbage (yum). Next was a pan seared gnocchi on a roasted Carrot purée followed by roasted duck with a rhubarb caponata (excellent) and then a roasted lamb shank with an English pea purée. Wow ! The quality dishes kept coming ! Then we closed with two desserts - the key lime pie and then the bacon ricotta mini zeppoles (a classy version of my childhood favorites from the feast of san gennero in little Italy). The wine list was reasonably priced and we landed on a Pinot noir for $65 that did the job. A great little restaurant with a very talented and accomplished chef and service crew. Wish this establishment was closer to our home in the SF Bay Area. When we return to visit with our son we will be sure to be back !! Do yourself a favor and eat here. It was seriously excellent !! The tasting menu has ample portions and high quality ingredients masterfully prepared. Service was attentive and they hit it out of the park !! Bravo !! read more

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