Good Days
American restaurant · Williamsburg ·
Modern American bistro with creative cocktails, seasonal dishes, and patio
Modern American bistro with creative cocktails, seasonal dishes, and patio
"Opened by Stephany Burgos and Amanda Norton as a “modern American bistro,” this Williamsburg spot excels when it goes beyond the bistro basics, a reliable option when you want something solid without dealing with hard-to-get hype spots. The sobrasada bocadillo ($14)—paprika-rich spreadable pork on sourdough that’s flattened, seared, cut into strips, and served with honey—evokes pepperoni pizza; the shrimp cocktail (5 for $24) stands out for its tart housemade cocktail sauce and a compelling creamy burnt-onion Dijonnaise; and the agnolotti with sheep’s milk ricotta and sage ($28), topped with hazelnuts and fig balsamic, is a satisfying autumnal plate and a strong vegetarian main. With a wall full of windows at its front, the dimly lit dining room has a breezy, minimalist feel, and the step down to enter gives it a semi-secret hideaway vibe, with a main dining room and bar in front, a more intimate lounge in back, and a tucked-aside outdoor patio. The steak frites ($32) is a value compared to other versions in the city and a solid solo meal, but the smaller plates and little touches are where the kitchen shows its potential—think that Dijonnaise, the fennel cream on chilled mussels, and the brown butter-yuzu vinaigrette on the hamachi crudo." - Bettina Makalintal
"A retro-chic seasonal restaurant and raw bar from Stephany Burgos and Amanda Norton plates fontina croquettes, shrimp cocktail, hamachi crudo, pan-seared duck, swordfish Milanesa, and a burger with house-made remoulade, plus a cozy bar pouring sesame oil–washed tequila cocktails, amaro, and natural wine and a back patio under the Williamsburg Bridge." - Tierney Plumb
"A seasonal restaurant and raw bar in Williamsburg run by culinary couple Stephany Burgos and Amanda Norton, this retro-styled dining room takes design cues from Palm Springs and opens with fontina croquettes, shrimp cocktail, hamachi crudo, and bread service from family-owned North Side Bakery, moving into mains like pan-seared duck, swordfish Milanesa, and a burger built with house-made remoulade, with a cozy front bar pouring sesame oil–washed tequilas, amaro, and natural wines, and a back patio tucked under the Williamsburg Bridge." - Melissa McCart
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