ZipPicks Awards
Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Williamsburg
Master Critic Review
Good Days
8.1
Good Days is a modern American bistro tucked under the Williamsburg Bridge, pairing a low-lit interior with a back patio framed by the bridge structure. The menu leans seafood, steak frites, and small plates that feel considered without turning into a scene-y, reservation-only ordeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites with au poivre sauce, Hamachi crudo with brown butter–yuzu vinaigrette, Jumbo shrimp cocktail with burnt onion dijonnaise
Scores:
Value: 7.2
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 8.9
Cultural Relevance: 6.7
What makes it special: A new-school bistro where serious cooking meets a under-the-bridge patio built for lingering.
Who should go: Din ers wanting thoughtful bistro food without high-hype reservation stress.
When to visit: Mild evenings when the patio is open but not wind-whipped.
What to order: Steak frites, one raw-bar starter, a seasonal vegetable or fish special.
Insider tip: Ask to start with drinks at the bar, then move to the patio once your table opens to maximize both spaces in one visit.