Best Date Night Japanese Restaurants in Williamsburg
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Shalom Japan
Jewish-Japanese plates and sake in a cozy, chef-driven neighborhood spot.
Notable Picks
#1
Shalom Japan
8.6
Shalom Japan blends Jewish and Japanese traditions into dishes like lox bowls, okonomiyaki with pastrami, and refined small plates in a warm, brick-lined dining room. It’s a South Williamsburg fixture for creative cooking that still feels grounded and personal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lox bowl with sushi rice, Okonomiyaki with pastrami, Miso ramen matzo ball soup
What Makes it Special: Jewish-Japanese plates and sake in a cozy, chef-driven neighborhood spot.
#2
Enso
8.4
Enso is a design-forward omakase on Berry Street inspired by Kyoto-style minimalism, with a chef’s counter, lounge, and garden that all run fixed-course tastings. Early reviews highlight precise nigiri, cocktails, and a room that feels like a quieter, more intimate alternative to Manhattan omakase temples.
Must-Try Dishes:
16-course omakase tasting, Katsuo tataki, Hojicha pudding
What Makes it Special: Kyoto-inspired omakase where the room, cocktails, and sushi all feel choreographed together.
8.1
Two-story Asian fusion izakaya where Korean flavors show up in dishes like Korean fried cauliflower alongside dumplings and brunch plates. Locals use it for brunch, cocktails, and casual dates in a space with a rooftop-style patio and photogenic plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean Fried Cauliflower, Black Sesame French Toast, Chicken Dumplings
What Makes it Special: Asian fusion izakaya with standout Korean-influenced brunch and bar snacks.
#4
Suzume
8
Suzume is a small, candlelit Japanese-Hawaiian spot where poke, ramen, and rolls share space with cocktails in a relaxed bar setting. It’s especially handy for casual dates and weeknight dinners when you want something fun but not fussy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna crispy rice, Poke bowl with salmon or tuna, House ramen bowl
What Makes it Special: A cozy bar-style room mixing ramen, poke, and sushi with cocktails.