Traif

Traif is a tapas restaurant Williamsburg Brooklyn located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (347) 844-9578

  • Website

    traifny.com

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  • Type

    Tapas Restaurant

Address

229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St) Brooklyn , NY 11211 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music No
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 282


Keywords:

ribs donuts tasting menu sliders pork belly bacon good for dates meats foie gras trendy key lime pie coffee ice cream spicy food great value outdoor seating salads risotto fried artichokes biscuits breakfast food
Elizabeth Burstein

Amazing tasting menu with wine pairings , pricing was not too bad. The tempura pumpkin , bacon donuts , cinnamon ribs , Italian soup , salad , were delicious!

Stina P.

not crazy about the atmosphere, but the food is delicious. try the pork sliders , seasonal salad , and broccoli rabe . every plate is unique so you won't be disappointed. 4-5 plates is good for 2!

Tina G.

Oh my gawd! Had 11 course tasting menu . Everything was awesome. My favorite was definitely the scallops . $40 is a total deal. I'd pay 3x as much for a meal like this. In the top 3 meals I've ever had

Lori Luo

Innovative, delicious small plates transcend any genre or classification at Traif. Come with a group and get the tasting menu ; you might get the pork belly , the short rib sliders , or the bacon donuts .

Elizabeth Burstein

Scallops with beet risotto ok, duck amazing, key lime pie dessert amazing. Early grey pana cotta good. Red pearl cocktail delicious

Brian Hui

The tasting menu here is pretty well-priced and is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it to everyone if you’re looking to have a good meal!

Amber Nagle

Tasting menu is so reasonable and worth it. Great for special occasions . Tuna tartar , short rib sliders , scallops and bacon donuts are home runs.

Adrianne Benzion

Salt n pepper shrimp , scallops , spaetzle , & kale salad were so good and extremely flavorful but the best dish was the tuna tartar . This born & raised Floridian gives the Key Like pie a thumbs up too!

Dulip Ratnasoma

I'm still dreaming of the meal I had here last weekend. Dishes that stood out were the tuna with tempura Japanese eggplant , the baked muenster , pork belly , ribs , the seared scallops . Get everything!

Adrianne Benzion

My second time here & it was even better than the first. We sat at the bar & everyone, even the kitchen staff , went above & beyond to make it special. My parents were so impressed!

David Sweeney

Spare ribs , bacon wrapped dates , heirlooms + corn pudding + ricotta , burrata , short rib sliders , panne cotta. Steph is calling this our best meal of 2014 to date. Not convinced but very solid.

New York Habitat

One of the most unique and delicious menus in all of New York City . If you love pork , come here. Get the short rib sliders and finish with an order of the strange yet tasty bacon doughnuts .

Jaim

Tapas style . 2 per person is more than enough. The white fish salad is more of a white fish spread - amazing. Stay away from the fried chicken and biscuits with sausage gravy and watermelon .

JP Sistenich

Excellent food, Valentine's tasting menu was beautifully done. Butterfish sashimi on risotto and the day boat scallops were divine. Wait with a reservation was a bit long, but well worth it!

Kristi Evans

They should rename this place Troof! Best tuna tartare I've ever had and the short rib sliders/sweet potato fries combo completely blew our minds. One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn.

Time Out New York

Most of the snacks on chef Jason Marcus’s often-changing menu are $10 or less. Snag a table on the lush back patio , & feast with the knowledge you’re filling your belly without emptying your wallet. Read more

Melissa Helal

The ribs are incredible! Slightly sweet and spicy , fall-off-the-bone meat but still crispy on the outside. Loved the bits of bacon that rimmed the Rude Little Pig cocktail . Can't wait go back!

Jess Bruns

sliders literally melt in your mouth. strawberry cinnamon ribs are divine. can't go wrong with any of the salad choices . decent wine selection .

Felicia Carr

We got the fricassee escargot which is a perfect, warm fall weather dish & short rib sliders perfection. The rude little pig cocktail is rimmed with bacon & the cocktail infused with basil was amazing

CITY GRIT

We always start with the Red Pearl - one of our favorite cocktails in the city ! Our top three dishes are the Tuna Tartare , Salt & Pepper Shrimp , & the Baby Back Ribs !

BlackBook Magazine

Creative, eclectic small plates like pork and duck rillettes w/ rhubarb-peach marmalade , fried artichoke hearts & sea urchin , king crab béarnaise . Try Red Pearl : chili-infused vodka and muddled kiwi . Read more

Jenny McMahon

The BBQ Braised Short Rib Sliders were amazing--definitely the highlight. The waitress recommended 10 plates (it's all tapas-style) for 4 people--everything was delicious, but 10 plates was too many!

Carly Chan Liu

Everything is good. Especially the truffle escargot gnocchi , tuna tartare , and pork belly . But don't fret about choices -- just get the 9 course chef 's choice for $50.

Kate

Love Traif! The menu is constantly changing with seasonal items , so there's always something new to have. Have yet to be disappointed!

ᴡ Elliot

We just stopped in for a drink on the way to dinner elsewhere, but by the time we left we wished we were staying here! The bartenders are stellar, the drinks are among the best I've had.

Scy DV

Get the tasting menu ! They tailor it to your preferences and it’s great bang for your buck - so much food.

Michelin Travel & Lifestyle

The name translates to “forbidden” in Yiddish. Try Jason Marcus' eclectic pork and shellfish creations for dinner or brunch . Closed Mon. - Green Guide Editor

Elizabeth Burstein

Loved: tempura eggplant with tuna tartar , starter soup minis (carrot chickpea ), and meh on autumn cabin cocktail . The burrata not a fan

Iris Willow

Short rib sliders with sweet potato fries and hamachi sushi dish were delish! Pineapple with lime palate cleanser was a nice touch. Highly recommended!

Mara Lecocq

Small plate sharing type of restaurant . $50 chef tasting menu with 9 courses. Loved the escargot gnocchi .

Yi Jia Chou

Had the tasting menu and It was one of the best meals I've ever had! Highlights were the bacon doughnuts , key lime pie (made by chef 's mom I'm told), pork belly and the biggest foie gras I ever saw

suzanne ????

Go for the foie gras dish and the short rib sliders . Hard to locate the restaurant but worth the find.

Michael G.

Phenomenal food. I recommend the scallops , gnocchi , salt and pepper shrimp , and wings . Skip the pulled pork sliders (good not great).

Kev Skinny

Must haves: tare tare and strawberry ribs . Also old fashioned is comparable to Rye , which if you had half a brain would know that its fuxin legit. Good luck not creaming yourself.

Alexandra Pearson

Not a single complaint to make about even one of the 9 dishes we ordered. You need to get the ribs , fois gras , tuna tartare , bacon doughnuts and everything else on the menu like yesterday ago.

Rory Parness

9 dishes (+ bacon donuts ) was perfect portion for 4 people. Everything was so flavorful with the steak a true standout

Adrianne Benzion

Sit at the bar if it's available. You get to watch this expert kitchen make every meal with perfection and you may even get some extra love.

Shirley Lu

Super attentive and friendly staff !! And the butterscotch budino is so smooth and perfect salty sweetness! Plus plenty of hazelnuts too!

Emmanuel Trentin

Greens, tuna tartar , pork sliders , scrimp, doughnuts , cocktails and Malbec . Everything was perfect as always! Best in Willie!

Andrew Dawson

Definitely get the spicy shrimp , pork belly , pasta & muenster cheese/apple crostini . Pass on the crab . Finish w bacon donuts for the win

Chelsea Balkan

One of my top 5 fav. Get the spicy tuna , the scallop , short rib slider , broccoli rabe , and bacon doughnuts . More than enough food for two.

Matt Raoul

Go tasting menu and settle in for an amazing meal. Request the tuna tartar or the strawberry-cinnamon ribs & enjoy. Preferably with a bottle of rosé .

First We Feast

The outdoor patio surrounded by foliage is a great escape from the tightly packed narrow dining room, especially at brunch . Read more

Michelle Lau

The tasting menu usually isn't available unless you have a party of three or more. But if you still want it, ask to sit at the bar . It's absolutely worth it!

Vince C.

One of the best tasting menus for the $$ in the city - make sure to get the seared fois and sweetbreads .

madslim

I've been coming here with my sister for almost 3 years now. We're always excited to go & never disappointed. Allison is the best there too! Give her big tips!!

Nicole Formica

Words cannot express how amazing the food is. Bring a group and go for the chef 's menu. Definitely worth it!

Amy Sagar

Tasting menu was amazing. I specifically loved the tuna , the sliders , the duck , and the scallops !

Bryan Kaplan

Traif is a small plate treasure that should not be missed. The strawberry ribs are great and the sliders are so good, I guarantee you will order them every time you eat here.

Xian Xian

Broccoli rabe portabella-truffle toast w fried egg ! Bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates! Rigatoni w asparagus blue crab & Cremini mushrooms ! Crispy pork belly w cantaloupe , marcona almonds , feta

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