Williamsburg birthday dinner

[JKFinally]

Want to take my wife back to her early years 'hood for a birthday dinner, but admit to my ignorance and seek guidance for a hip place with quality food that takes reservations.....Tx

[piegirl74]

Miranda!! Cozy, romantic and the food is consistent and wonderful. Staff is warm and makes you feel at home. Reservations on opentable. We eat here every Sunday!

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Miranda
80 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

[chompchomp]

Zenkichi is very fun. I've heard good things about 1 or 8 but haven't been myself. Sadly, williamsburg just isn't a good 'hood for reservations.

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Zenkichi
77 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

1 or 8
66 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

[chewbie]

I love 1 or 8 but don't think they take reservations. If the OP can do an early dinner, should be OK to walk in.

A casual option is Rye, which I've always had great experiences with. El Almacen is my go-to Argentinian steakhouse place. Sometimes a bit crowded and noisy, but a party of 2 can usually get seated within 30 minutes and the wait isn't bad if you enjoy a sangria at the bar.

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El Almacen
557 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Rye
247 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

[bobjbkln]

Hip, quality, reservations, and birthday special: Dressler. Old school Italian: Frost (not hip but more "early years' hood"). And then there is always Peter Luger.

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Dressler
149 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Frost
193 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211