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CUISINES
American, Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Israeli
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Table Service
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Guests of Williamsburg's hip Hoxton Hotel who seek to sip a cocktail while enjoying a stunning sunset over Manhattan need to just hop on the elevator a...
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CUISINES
American, Mediterranean, Healthy, Middle Eastern, Israeli
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Table Service
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davidloew
New York City247 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
It’s tough to get into but the food and view are both worth a visit. Service was quick and attentive but they didn’t seem to want us to hang around. The check, which was high, came quickly.
A few quibbles. A table of four cannot order three prix fixe menus with a bunch of appetizers unless they charge $20 for their appetizer platter- which was huge and very good. The only thing offered is prix fixe, with no dessert choice, and a few al a carte selections, which looked good but we did not try.
All choice, meat and cauliflower were good. Plenty of food, with some leftover to take home.
The music selection must be an acquired taste. Too loud and weird for my taste but a minor issue.
Parking was available on the street, which is a bit surprising in the city.
Written January 5, 2024
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Lapin2301
Paris302 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
The restaurant is located in a rooftop of a Williamsburg building just across from Manhattan, so the view is breathtaking especially at sunset.
The principle of the restaurant: mezzes served as a base at will at the whole table. The main course is meat, vegetables or grilled salmon. It's good without being exceptional and original.
Cocktails are very average compared to what can be found elsewhere in restaurants in New York.
The music is very loud, which makes it impossible to hear without speaking very loudly. To make young and trendy?
In any case, all this does not justify such a craze for this restaurant that you have to book a month in advance if you want to have space.
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Written August 16, 2024
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Jenny from Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz812 contributions
May 2024 • friends
I had a great dinner here. It was pricey, but we definitely got what we paid for.
The reservations are booked up very quickly, but we arrived right as the restaurant was opening and we were able to get two open seats at the bar.
The view of Manhattan is stunning, and we appreciated that there was a roof to keep the sun off us.
The food was delicious! The star of the show was the giant plate of sides/appetizers with hummus and pita. We loved that we could get second servings of the appetizers we liked best, and we were able to be a little more adventurous than usual since the appetizers were all served as a fixed plate. It was so fun to pair different appetizers together to bring out different flavors. And the "main dish" meats we had were also good.
The servers were also patient and attentive.
Written June 1, 2024
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jzdavis4492
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
We had a birthday party for 20 people. The seating arrangement was not explained accurately before arriving; accordingly with the table situation, it was as if there were 2 separate parties. In addition, the tables were located near the windows and it was extremely hot from the sun during that period with little or no ventilation. The service was mediocre and the food was very expensive for the amount of food received. There are definitely better places in Brooklyn for brunches.
Written February 6, 2025
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PvP
Washington DC11 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
If you're looking for half-decent skewered meat with salad for $60+ and a great view, this is your place. It's majorly over-hyped. You're essentially boxed into an overpriced prix-fix, with lousy dessert (literally, the worst ice cream I've ever had, with no choice). What's really offensive is that the tables are STICKY! Yes, sticky from grime and disintegrating varnish; I had to pry my wine glass off the table each time. How cool is that?
Written August 5, 2024
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Tara A
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
This restaurant is a must! If you are in Brooklyn and want to eat in a great environment, have quick great staff (Gong was our server and was amazing), and overall eat some delicious food then this is where you want to be. The staff was on top of things as little as filling your water without even having to ask. During this meal my boyfriend took me to look at the view where he proposed to me. Gong took the time to come out during the busy dinner rush to help us capture the moment. Coming back in we were congratulated by so many. Annie Reese the assistant general manager was the sweetest!!! She came out a couple time to speak to us to make sure everything was perfect (it most certainly was). They also gave us champagne to toast to our engagement! She was easy to stay in contact with to make sure there was nothing further she could do to accommodate for us during this event. Again. Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Written January 13, 2024
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dahlia8
Los Angeles1927 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
It was tough to get a reservation but we did and we would return again. The food and service were excellent. The view…phenomenal! I started out with a Get shish lik’d a frozen drink cocktail. It was vodka, aperol, lime and guava. Refreshing and delicious. The meal is prix fixe. Choose a meat and the salads are all you can eat. There were 4 of us but we chose 3 meats. We were charged $24 for not ordering a 4th meat. There was a lot of food. We knew it would go to waste. Many of the salads were unique and some familiar. My favorite was the gigante beans and harissa and the babaganoush. The pita was excellent! The desert was a brown sugar soft serve. That was excellent.
When you enter the building, you go through a bar then take an elevator to the restaurant
Written March 4, 2023
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Angela B
New York City302 contributions
Apr 2023 • solo
Shocked I was able to get a reservation....thankfully for just 1, wasn't as difficult. Got a seat at the counter for Sunday right after they opened. Typically, I see reservations for very late (in my world, after 10pm). So if you're a late eater....this place may work for you.
Upon walking in, check in/elevator is to the left and was sent right up to the rooftop. With the weather not as warm as summer, there was a heavy plastic cover over the window area which skewed the view slightly, no pics were taken. However, sitting at the counter gave a first hand view of the cooks and their artistry.
I thought being there as a single diner the initial course would be smaller, but nope...it's one size regardless of 1 or more peeps, so needless to say, there were left overs. I got the Steak Shishlik and OMG, it melted in my mouth and the flavor was phenomenal. So for $50, get the Salatim (picture with all the fun flavors), kebab and then dessert. Dessert was definitely different and an interesting experience.
Would go back with friends, just gotta eat late or be on point to get a reservation.
Written April 9, 2023
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ldjs
Fort Lee872 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
Great food and great view. Very fun and dynamic environment. Rooftop with shashlik!
Delicious dips/salatim/meza and very juicy kebabs/skewers.
Could be a bit more meat in the portion to be honest, but everything excellent.
Enjoyed the cocktails with amazing view.
Service a bit too casual for me, but in line with general cool vibe.
Coffee was surprisingly good and really loved the ice cream.
It is a very specific experience: prefixe with not too many options, but really great food and fun.
Recommend for groups and couples and friends and also for more casual birthday or celebration.
We very much enjoyed.
Not easy to get a reservation, so have to book in advance or sit at the bar.
Written October 2, 2024
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seanworc
New York City728 contributions
May 2023 • none
This is one of the truly hot spots in New York City. Greatest challenge right now is to get a reservation. They do accept walk ins. Staff told me that Sunday at 5:00 PM is one of the best times to try to get a table as a walk in. The menu is inspired by Israeli "shipudiyas", skewer/kebab places. Chef/owner is Michael Solomonov who has an empire of places in Philly, New York, and Florida. Key choices on the menu are the entrees. The steak for 2 for $175 is huge. The cauliflower is fantastic, filled with flavor. Apps are assorted dishes served like an Indian thali. Hummus is so yummy. Service is professional in a Brooklyn laid back style. Location is the top of the Hoxton Hotel with tremendous sight lines to Manhattan skyline.
Written May 15, 2023
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taramisoo
Pensacola Beach98 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
The food was so unique and delicious. We had the appetizer sampler that came with 8-9 different dippings. We had the chicken shishlick and lamb and beef koobideh. The food was delicious and the service was great! Not to mention- the skyline was amazing!
Written April 10, 2024
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bruce t
Saugerties1159 contributions
May 2022 • none
3 of us were lucky enough to get in for dinner. On top of the Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg. Place was hopping, loud music and a great vibe. Lots of staff and we had a great table by the balcony. They have a real Middle Eastern menu with all the great Israeli salads. Owner was there Michael Solomonov greeted us. The wait staff was professional and helpful. After the salads who could even eat any more. Go Hungry as you will be treated and stuffed with the finest tastes possible, It's a keeper.
Written May 16, 2022
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Sharon S
Petoskey85 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Fantastic dinner. Best dinner I’ve had in ages and can’t wait to go back. The views are wonderful. The food is fantastic and the service is great. The Salatini is so delicious and so is the brisket and the cauliflower entrée.
Written February 7, 2024
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4alexnyc
New York City1871 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Wow, another pleasant surprise! The food was delicious, the service was great and the view of Manhattan was stunning.
As everyone already mentioned, the Chicken Shishlik is amazing and I strongly recommend it. It's so juicy and full of flavor! We also had the Lamb + Beef Koobideh which was also great and of course it all mixes well with the salatim.
We sat at the bar watching them prepare the food which was a fun experience although it can get hot sitting so near the fire! Also, while we didn't order this time, the Whole Branzino w/Ginger & Tomato looked amazing. Definitely worth ordering if your a bigger group.
I came on my birthday and everyone made sure to acknowledge it - nice touch!
Overall great service, food and ambiance - we'll be back!
Written October 18, 2023
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misunderstood-ashley
Brooklyn45 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
I went to Laser Wolf for my birthday dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The servers were amazing and the food was delicious. I tried the SALATIM, the whole sea bass, French Fries w/ Tehina Ketchup, and the Brown Sugar Soft Serve. The different flavors of the SALATIM complemented the Sea Bass. The restaurant has a pleasant upscale casual vibe with stellar views of Manhattan. I highly recommend this place for a Birthday or Date. Note, reservations are hard to come by.
Written July 7, 2023
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