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St. Anselm

American Restaurant and Steakhouse$$$$

Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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St. Anselm

9.2^/10

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Ranked #1 for steak in Williamsburg
The experts at The New York Times and Eater recommend this place
"The butchers steak is probably the best value steak I've ever had."(52 Tips)
"Sardines, whole mackerel, pan fried mash potatoes are the bomb!"(7 Tips)
"The spinach dish is amazing and the Hangar steak is tasty."(15 Tips)
"Really enjoyed the butcher's steak and the spinach gratin."(5 Tips)

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EaterJuly 18, 2017
Peter Luger may reign as the best steakhouse in Brooklyn, but the more intimate St. Anselm holds its own with pitch-perfect steaks and a menu where nearly everything touches the grill.
Chris MaddernMay 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The butchers steak is probably the best value steak I've ever had. Truffle oil mashed potatoes are.. well... truffle oil mashed potatoes. Amazing!
Noah WeissJuly 20, 2018
Best $50 dinner for two in the city? Butcher steak, truffled fried mash potatoes, and eggplant three ways.
EaterApril 6, 2016
The tender, butter-drenched Butcher's Steak is the best $20 slab of meat in New York City, no question, but the pricier cuts at Joe Carroll's Williamsburg steakhouse are even better. Read more
Nicole FormicaJuly 14, 2016
Worth the wait! The butcher steak and veal are A+. Get lots of sides to share. Try everything! Save room for a Pot De Creme.. This will change your life.
Sam BearJune 20, 2016
Arrive early, put in your name, and grab a drink next door at Spuyten Dyvel while you wait. They'll text when your table is ready and you can even bring your drink from the bar via the back patio. 👍
Alex KiernanJanuary 13, 2014
Amazing! Don't take rezzy, but will call ur cell. Hit up its sister bar next door. When ur table is ready u can bring drinks back! Get the butchers cut and mashed with truffle oil or u fail at life!
Emily WilsonMarch 19, 2016
You can have a delicious and relatively inexpensive meal for 2 if you split an app and the fried truffle mashed potatoes (do not not get these) plus a butcher's steak (only $19.50) each. Or, splurge.
Kimmie OhhJanuary 3, 2020
If you’re a pork lover, order the bourbon brined pork porterhouse. Get potato sides! Pan-fried mashed potatoes are serve with truffle oil & fingerling potatoes are served with charred scallion aioli.
James KiernanJanuary 13, 2014
Place was phenomenal. Go with the butcher's cut but every dish looked spectacular. Reasonably priced for a steak place and not as many hipsters as you'd think. Fire it up!!
Peter CucèOctober 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Hip, happening, delicious, St Anselm can be loud, and wait times can run to 3 hours, but it's worth it for their simple meat cuts and interesting vegetable dishes. Over-salting can be an issue.
Johnnie SkywalkingMay 17, 2018
Start with clam, sardines and scallop. And artichoke. You instantly know why this place is so amazing. Then you will close it with butcher’s steak. Now you know why you have to come back & back again.
ElisaApril 24, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Hanger steak if you’re sharing between two. Tomahawk for a larger group. Upside down pineapple cake for dessert. Reso recommended, otherwise you won’t be seated until 11pm.
Mara LecocqFebruary 22, 2015
The wait is always insane (2.5 hours) but worth it. We ended up waiting 40 min instead so we got lucky. The $16 Butcher's cut was tender and delicious and so affordable. The rest was really good too.
Keren AtzlanSeptember 18, 2021
Steaks are so fire. The prawns when they’re on menu. The scallions usually but recently they were different. Bacon YES. The eggplant 3 ways Yes. Mashed potatoes mmmm. Pretty much all sides mmm
The New York TimesNovember 29, 2011
Recommended dishes: Grilled sardines, iceberg salad, grilled eggplants, grilled steaks, pork chop, lamb saddle, mackerel, scallops, grilled potatoes, long beans, shishito peppers. Read more
Cooper SmithMay 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you've managed to save even the tiniest amount of room, order the Chocolate + Salted Caramel Pot De Creme. Nice and light, absolutely delicious
Alex HunterNovember 28, 2022
I imagine it’s lovely year round, but was especially nice on a chilly fall evening. Fingerling potatoes, long beans, artichokes, and of course, steak (or fish, for me).
Will MahonySeptember 22, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Butcher steak, spinach, potatoes gratin, Diver scallops , radishes and all the deserts.hard to go wrong
Mike McBryanSeptember 30, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Totally worth the hyper and the wait. The $18 butcher steak is the best deal in town. Sit out back with a beer and they will let you bring it in the back door when your table is ready.
SOctober 31, 2017
The Butchers Steak was as amazing as the grilled fennel. We really enjoyed the atmosphere a lot. Try the Pot de Creme as dessert (salty caramel!).
Xin LinSeptember 22, 2014
Sardines, whole mackerel, pan fried mash potatoes are the bomb! If your appetite is up for it, try the ax Handel ribeye. Otherwise the hanger steak is banging too!
Ebee DJanuary 10, 2015
Flatiron steak, rib eye are both so delicious and the perfect piece of meat. Scallops are insane. Prawns, like they prob have in heaven. Chicken liver mouse is good even if you don't like. Eggplt = A+
Jenny SorensenApril 8, 2015
When fellow Williamsburg meat haven Fette Sau is in the family, you know the meat here is going to be good. The divine food at St Anselm pulls a crowd every night, so go early or be prepared to wait. Read more
AmateurConciergeDecember 1, 2017
Gotta get that shared ribeye y’all. Sides are all “on fleek”. Spinach ya gratin and mashed taters
💋Shoshi💋May 1, 2017
The ribeye steak is a must! Very tender and juicy. Had the chance to try the ramps which was deliciously good as well. Think it's seasonal. The bacon is sooooo delicious.
Kimmie OhhJanuary 3, 2020
The butcher’s steak is essentially hanger steak with garlic butter. The NY strip steak is basically steak au poivre (pepper steak). The veal flank steak is served with chimichurri.
NickMay 31, 2015
Sit at the chef's counter if you can. We tried orange wine for the first time and loved it. Had clams, butcher steak, and the mashed potato.
Anthony JonesAugust 7, 2018
No reservations but had a sister beer/wine bar next door that was amazing while we were waiting. Apps were perfect, didnt fill us up too much to save room for their steak. Definitely plan to go back!
Josh TaroliJune 25, 2015
The butcher's steak is a good choice if you don't wanna shoot the budget up. Fingerling potatoes are a nice side dish, since the steak comes just by itself.
RJ DuganSeptember 5, 2013
On thur-sat nights, get there early—get's really busy. You can sit next door and have a drink while you wait. The braised octopus is really good! The center cut pork chop is fantastic.
Monica DesaiJuly 20, 2018
Butchers steak is crazy value, add the truffle mashed potatoes and eggplant for a $50 meal for 2
Jeremy BassFebruary 20, 2013
This place is like if awesome and tasty had a baby. A baby that served giant slabs of cow. Oh and was friends with awesome sides and apps. Demand a belly rub post-meal from your dinner companion.
Alex PyatetskyJuly 2, 2017
Steak was good, but burrata was ~best I've ever had. Love steak, but not steakhouses. Don't like same bite over and over. Ultimately, you do get that here. Get your veg to come out at the same time.
Gillian BenAryFebruary 23, 2016
In Brooklyn. The food rocks. The wine list is a little self-consciously cool, but you can find good stuff to drink. The whole roast chicken, brined in sweet tea, is insane.
C. Spencer BeggsJanuary 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Even when this place is jammed packed on Friday or Saturday, they sometimes can squeeze one or two people in at the bar or chefs' counter. It's worth poking your head in if you are in the area.
Megan MFebruary 2, 2018
Been here 10+ times
This place is so badass. From the food to the wine to the service - and for a totally reasonable price. Diver Scallops, Grilled Halloumi, and BUTCHERS STEAK FTW!
Taylor MarshSeptember 21, 2022
Been here 5+ times
steak, burrata, mashed potatoes, bacon and blue salad, trout, prawns, octopus, scallops, wine, desserts, digestif
Johnnie SkywalkingAugust 23, 2015
They have great fish and vegetables bbq on top of great meat selection. Sardine and Artichoke are especially great.
NathanJanuary 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Splurge a little and get the axe handle ribeye. Pair it with a Firestone Walker Union Jack IPA (they have it on tap). Doesn't get any better than that.
Lorena CApril 21, 2013
You must get there early, before 6 pm if possible! I tried the butcher steak & the fried mashed potatoes, the best!!! Appetizers are also good! Can't wait to come back soon ;)
Kirill KukuruzaNovember 11, 2016
Great Butchers steak for a good price. Love it as well as the grilled eggplants with goat cheese.
Danilo LimaOctober 4, 2013
Butcher steak is ridiculously tasty. Order w/ spinach and chanterrelle mushrooms on the side. Burrata and grilled tomato is also awesome. I Don't think they can make anything bad here.
DannyMay 7, 2016
Absolutely great deal for steak! Butchers cut is perhaps the best valued steak in NY not to mention tasty!
Rock RainesApril 28, 2019
Butcher Steak is the move there. They’re busy at brunch but you can slide in toward the end no problem. Just be ready to order before kitchen closes.
kate kudishDecember 12, 2012
the ideal meal: start with grilled tomato and Burratta. The hangar steak, spinach gratin, and pan fried truffle mashed. Finish with Meyer lemon cheesecake. Classics for a reason here...
KateMarch 12, 2022
Delicious! Make a reservation or go early to get a seat, it packs up right at 5pm
Kjetil HolmefjordJanuary 18, 2012
One of my top 3 favourite restaurants in New York. Try any entree with mashed potatoes and the spinach - you can't go wrong!
e MLJuly 16, 2013
Crab dip, salmon, ranchers steak along with long beans and spinach as sides - 7/10. Ambiance and customer service 9/10. Overall pretty good. Idk if id wait all that long if it was packed though.
The Meatball ShopJune 15, 2012
The butcher steak has us drooling. It's a hefty portion for the price, and if a steak could, this one would melt in your mouth. Pair with the grilled tomato & burrata salad. To die for!

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