Relish

The staff here were super attentive but not in your face. We went for dinner on a Saturday and were seated in the garden immediately. The food was awesome, we got burgers, onion rings, beers (and they load your plate up with salad if you're trying to not be a lard-ass). Good vibe, I'd definitely go back there. Pros: outdoor garden, tasty food, attentive staff more

This place is fabulous. 1. Best garden in Williamsburg, hands down. 2. Excellent food -- I've only had one or two mediocre things there, and I've tried at least half of the menu. Try the fried oyster appetizer or the feta bread pudding with the obligatory burger. 3. Cool but not too cool -- it's only two blocks off Bedford, but the crowd is much more laid back. I haven't seen a single fauxhawk there. 4. Open late. Most of the Williamsburg restaurants close around 11. And despite what several other reviewers said, I have always had good luck with the waitstaff. The outdoor waiters especially are exceptionally nice and professional. Pros: Garden, Food, Ambience more

Sure, the onion rings are, in fact, big and greasy, but what do want from a deep-fried vegetable? Relish, like a lot of restaurants in NYC, is pretty much hit and miss; however, the hits are generally homeruns. The sirloin burger, simply put, is out of this world, if not one of the top five burgers in the city. I have been on a rather extensive search for the Big Apple's finest burger, and, it seems to me, that burger is lurking near the East River in Williamsburg. Really, I don't know how you could try this burger and not feel your toes curl. I wouldn't recommend anything else, though. While not bad, most of the other dishes simply leave me wishing I'd ordered the burger. more

Both the decor and the food at Relish leave you with a warm glow, or perhaps the warm glow can be attributed to the Sidecar, a delicious cocktail no one outside of Relish seems to have heard of or be able to prepare. I regularly take the trip all the way from the upper, upper west side to eat here. The appetizers are innovative, the entres comforting and the desserts sinful. The service last time was both hip and helpful, encouraging us to be more adventurous in our pork choices, while comforting us, that it would all work out. The outdoor cafe and garden are a pleasure and will only get better as we head into summer. The reviewer who complained about the waitress asking for a tip should just make sure to leave one if he/she knows his mother's Belgian tipping habits. Pros: Dishes made of duck, The Sidecar, Outdoor Cafe more

i loved the place, the music and the setting were great, young, hip, cool without being pretentious or too trendy - it just needed more people! we were there prime time (9-10 pm) on a saturday night and it was only half full. cool lighting and decor, great music, nice waitress and hostess, friendly bartender, good food - but where was everybody? maybe the place has peaked but i hope it was just an off night becuase i want to go back. more

Relish used to be my favorite restuarant in Williamsburg but it seems that everytime I go there something dissappoints me. Sometimes the dish I want is no longer on the menu, sometimes it's the service. Despite that, their burger (I like it medium-rare with cheddar and bacon) is still one of the best in NYC. The bacon slices are huge and crispy and the soft, flavorful meat never falls apart or soaks through the bun. Their Billy-Cheese steak sandwich is very good, too, but last I was there it wasn't on the menu, at least not for dinner anyway. more

Was excited when this place openned in Willoby BUT that was then. The food is lacking and the service is substandard. Yeah, it's hip BUT don't waste your $$. Plenty of other choices in the neighborhood. Pros: hip, hip, hip Cons: bad food, bad food, bad food more

I am greatly disappointed in how ""Relish"" has fallen in both food creativity and quality and also service. Their menu now has the flair and taste of TGIFriday's and their waitstaff is rude, unattentive and careless with losing orders. When they first opened they were a welcome touch to the neighborhood but now I would not recommend them to anyone unless they just wanted to look at the decor. Pros: beautiful diner car Cons: bad service, poor menu more

This isn't your father's comfort food...and of course that's why it's become one of our favorite spots. Great staff! Fantastic food!! Fun atomostphere. It's almost like being in the womb again. Pros: friendly service, great food, big outdoor area more

Every night is an adventure at Relish. Visually there's always an exciting space to chose to eat in suiting any mood, whether its the renovated dining car, the modern softlit back room, or the relaxing and spacious, wonderful outdoor eating courtyard. The food always offers new possibilities, from a cheap burger that's my favorite in the city to many moderately priced modern American cuisine combinations, many of which are among the most exciting anywhere. The chef's cooking is outstanding, and his experimentation with foods and presentation are really amazing. The food is absolutely top notch and moderately priced! And finally, the service is beyond friendly. The waitstaff are professional and beautiful, representing the best of Williamsburg. Check this place out. You will go back many times without exhausting its possibilities! Pros: the chef, the visual experience, the waitresses Cons: cant get enough, lowfat choices more

While the atmosphere and service was up to billburg standard, the food was burnt and greasy. Probably good for a severe hangover but otherwise verging on inedible, especially for the price. more

VERY disappointed with this place. This place has a great atmosphere and even the menu looked promising. Almost everything our table ordered was simply lacking. We tried most of the menu items and the only dish that was passable was the skate. The chef wouldn't allow substitutions and the waitress couldn't offer suggestions because she was a vegetarian (when do we get fed up with this). Gloppy mac and cheese, oversauced ribs and tough ribs, greesey onion rings, on a watery salad, improperly done flank steak, too-dry jerk chicken, etc. Not too mention it wqas way overpriced. The desserts pleased my companions, but I thought they lacked innovation. In a town with so many choices, I would suggest chosing another... Pros: Cool Atmoshphere, Up and coming hood Cons: Poor Service, Overrated Food more

Relish is consistantly an excellent place to find a hardy meal with an unexpected twist. The Menu changes seasonally and usually offers some intresting dishes like crawfish cakes. more

Great upscale diner fare in sleek stylish setting. I was in town visiting friends and they suggested this palce. Upon entrance, the hipness factor seemed a little daunting, but people were generally cool. Had some nice cocktails at the bar before settling in for a great meal. I highly recommend the seared tuna salad -- scrumptious. Pros: good cocktails, great food, cool decor Cons: crowded, trendy more