5 Affordable Restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 20 restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five affordable restaurants in Williamsburg, New York, for anyone who wants a good meal in the neighborhood without a fine-dining bill. We started with places whose Google price range falls in the lower bands, then ranked them by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a high score backed by many diners counts for more. Twenty qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry covers what the place serves, when it is open, where it sits and what reviewers mention most often.
#1
Isla & Co - Williamsburg
★ 4.9 (2,322 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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Isla & Co sits at 66 Grand St and serves Australian-inspired food from 9 am every day, closing between 9 and 11 pm depending on the night. Reviewers mention crispy Brussels sprouts and avocado toast, and brunch visitors say tables turn over fairly quickly. Google lists great coffee and cocktails, happy-hour food and drinks, organic dishes and small plates, plus outdoor seating and full wheelchair access, including an accessible toilet.
Best for: Brunch with coffee or cocktails
- Address
- 66 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–11 pm; Mon 9 am–9 pm; Sat 9 am–11 pm; Sun 9 am–9 pm; Thu 9 am–10 pm; Tue 9 am–10 pm; Wed 9 am–10 pm
#2
the AM-THAI Williamsburg
★ 4.8 (1,024 Google reviews)Thai restaurant$20–30 per person
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This Thai restaurant at 225 S 1st St is Asian-owned and LGBTQ+ owned, according to Google. Weekday service runs in two blocks, 12 to 4 pm and 5 to around 10 pm, with all-day hours on weekends. Reviewers point to crab rangoon, khao soi with grilled Wagyu beef, fried pork belly, papaya salad and green chicken curry, along with Thai iced tea. One reviewer notes the seating is tight but cozy.
Best for: Khao soi and curry dinners
- Address
- 225 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–4 pm, 5–10:15 pm; Mon 12–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Sat 12–10:15 pm; Sun 12–10 pm; Thu 12–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Tue 12–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 12–4 pm, 5–10 pm
#3
Ace's Pizza
★ 4.7 (1,313 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$20–30 per person
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Ace's Pizza on Driggs Ave serves pan-style pizza from noon until 11 pm, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Regulars describe the crust as crispy and the room as a nostalgic, laid-back pizza joint with sports on the TV. Reviewers mention a fluffy vegan slice, hot honey jalapeño stuffed cheese bread and a penne meatball pizza. Vegan options, cocktails and late-night food are all listed.
Best for: Late-night slices and sports
- Address
- 637 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12 pm–12 am; Mon 12–11 pm; Sat 12 pm–12 am; Sun 12–11 pm; Thu 12–11 pm; Tue 12–11 pm; Wed 12–11 pm
#4
Santa Fe BK
★ 4.7 (692 Google reviews)Southwestern restaurant (US)$10–20 per person
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Santa Fe BK at 178 N 8th St serves Southwestern food with a breakfast and lunch window from 8 am to 3 pm, then dinner from 5 pm most nights except Monday. Reviewers mention pre-made breakfast burritos that stay crispy, Hatch green chile flavor, a well-liked burger with crinkle-cut fries and a spicy margarita. The dinner room has a New Mexico themed interior, and counter service keeps morning visits fast.
Best for: Breakfast burritos on the go
- Address
- 178 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 8 am–3 pm, 5–11 pm; Sun 8 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 8 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Tue 8 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 8 am–3 pm, 5–10 pm
#5
La petite joie
★ 4.7 (570 Google reviews)French restaurant$20–80 per person
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La petite joie is a small French restaurant at 577 Union Ave, open from 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends. Reviewers mention the burger, steak frites, French onion soup, steak and eggs, French toast, oysters and a caramel soufflé for dessert, and describe the room as cozy and romantic. Google lists a great wine list, dessert, coffee and cocktails, outdoor seating and full wheelchair access.
Best for: Cozy French brunch or dinner
- Address
- 577 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 10 am–11 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Isla & Co - Williamsburg, the AM-THAI Williamsburg, Ace's Pizza, Santa Fe BK and La petite joie take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Santa Fe BK opens at 8 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Isla & Co - Williamsburg ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 2,322 reviews. the AM-THAI Williamsburg is second at 4.8 from 1,024 reviews.
Which restaurants in Williamsburg, New York NY are open late?
Ace's Pizza stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Isla & Co - Williamsburg $20–60; the AM-THAI Williamsburg $20–30; Ace's Pizza $20–30; Santa Fe BK $10–20; La petite joie $20–80.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Isla & Co - Williamsburg, the AM-THAI Williamsburg, Ace's Pizza, Santa Fe BK and La petite joie.
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