Best Date Night Chinese Restaurants in Williamsburg
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Birds of a Feather
High-volume Sichuan spot where nearly everything works for sharing.
Notable Picks
8.9
Birds of a Feather is a modern Sichuan restaurant where dan dan noodles, mouth-numbing stir-fries, and shared plates make it one of Williamsburg’s most reliable Chinese dinners. High review volume across platforms and steady crowds point to consistently strong cooking and a room that fits both dates and small group hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Mapo tofu, Chongqing chicken
What Makes it Special: High-volume Sichuan spot where nearly everything works for sharing.
#2
Antidote
8.8
Antidote is a modern Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar where Sichuan and Shanghainese dishes share the table with strong cocktails and skyline views. Locals use it for lively dinners built around big format spicy plates, late-night snacks, and a room that feels more like a bar than a traditional dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mapo tofu, Numbing cubes ribeye, Slice fish in chili oil
What Makes it Special: Elevated Sichuan and Shanghainese cooking served with cocktails and rooftop city views.
#3
MEILI
8.2
Meili is a skyline-facing Chinese restaurant and rooftop bar where elevated Sichuan dishes meet a cocktail-first atmosphere. The menu leans toward shareable plates like dan dan noodles, truffle beef tenderloin, and chili crab tofu, making it a choice for groups who want a night out as much as a meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Truffle beef tenderloin, Tea-smoked duck fried rice
What Makes it Special: Rooftop Chinese spot pairing Sichuan-leaning plates with polished cocktails and views.
#4
Púsù
8.1
Púsù is a design-forward Chinese restaurant on Bedford where a mostly plant-focused menu has evolved into modern Chinese plates with cocktails in a softly lit room. Diners treat it as a dressier Williamsburg option for pumpkin mapo tofu, wide Canton-style noodles, and plated dishes that lean more toward dinner-party energy than takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pumpkin mapo tofu, Canton fried noodles, Truffled winter melon soup
What Makes it Special: Modern Chinese cooking with a strong vegetarian thread served in a striking, lounge-like room.