Unexpectedly amazing fine dining value. ~$60 tasting menu w/ insane portions.
This Brooklyn gem offers an incredible value with its multi-course tasting menu, consistently wowing diners with its quality and portion sizes. It's a go-to spot for special occasions and impressing guests, providing a unique and delicious dining experience that punches well above its price point.
The restaurant is highly lauded for its tasting menu, often described as a fantastic deal for the price, featuring numerous courses and substantial portions. While generally receiving positive feedback, one commenter found the menu uniquely strange, though still appreciated the effort and value.
"The tasting menu is the standout, consistently praised for its incredible value, quality, and abundance of courses. Specific dishes like seared scallops with English pea risotto and brown butter have also been recommended."
Diners overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its exceptional value, noting the high quality and generous portions of the tasting menu. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and for impressing guests.
Important Note
While generally highly recommended, one commenter noted that the restaurant is meat-centric, so dietary restrictions should be confirmed. Another user found the menu to be strangely conceived, though still appreciated the value.
"This user recommended Steve's as the obvious choice but considered Traif a 'sleeper' option for key lime pie, noting it's likely been on their menu since opening."
Positive"Xixa is recommended over Traif as it is the sister restaurant and considered better by the commenter. Traif was mentioned as a potential alternative."
Negative"The user inquired if the tasting menu at Traif is available for solo diners, as the online menu states table participation is required."
Neutral"Comparing Traif to Family Meal at Blue Hill, the user states Traif is better for a date night, while Family Meal offers hearty food with a focus on ingredients, justifying its Michelin Star."
Positive"The user agrees with the recommendation for Traif, stating it offers amazing value."
Positive"Traif is recommended."
Positive"Traif, offering a 9-course tasting menu at a wine bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is mentioned as a place where same-day Friday or Saturday reservations have been secured."
Positive"Traif in Williamsburg offers an excellent tasting menu for around $60 per person, making it a good value. However, the commenter advises confirming dietary restriction accommodation as it is a meat-centric restaurant."
Positive"Traif in Williamsburg is recommended for its excellent tasting menu, which is described as high quality and reasonably priced."
Positive"Traif was included in a list of suggestions."
Positive"The original poster discovered Traif and plans to add it to their list for a future date, though it might not be the right fit for this birthday due to a kosher-observing friend."
Neutral"As a Jewish person with a sense of humor, the commenter enjoyed their experience at Traif."
Positive"Traif is suggested as a potential option for the birthday dinner."
Neutral"Traif is suggested for those with a sense of humor and might be a bit too casual, though it is a nice restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter simply states that Traif is a great restaurant."
Positive"Traif is recommended as a backup option for Four Horsemen, noting it's generally easy to get same-day reservations, even solo on a Friday. The commenter details its $58 tasting menu and $45 wine pairing, and rates it a 7/10 compared to 63 Clinton's 8.5/10."
Positive"Traif is listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot that offers tasting menus significantly under $150 per person, indicating good value."
Positive"Traif is recommended, particularly its 9-course tasting menu at $58, which is noted to punch "well above its weight" in value, though it exceeds the $50 per person budget."
Positive"The user states Traif (or its sister spot Xixa) is their personal favorite tasting menu, describing it as reasonably priced, unique, and delicious."
Positive"The user suggests Traif as an interesting place with good execution, mentioning its tasting menu and natural wine pairing."
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