Best Spanish Restaurants in Williamsburg
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
MyMoon
Spanish and Catalan cooking served in a striking indoor-outdoor factory conversion.
Notable Picks
#1
MyMoon
8.8
MyMoon is a dramatic Spanish restaurant and event space in a converted factory, known for Catalan-leaning tapas, paella, and a lush courtyard that fits special-occasion dinners as comfortably as weddings. High-volume reviews across platforms highlight polished service, strong execution on classics, and an atmosphere that feels built for date nights and celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood paella, Croquetas de jamón, Patatas bravas
What Makes it Special: Spanish and Catalan cooking served in a striking indoor-outdoor factory conversion.
8.2
Latin-Puerto Rican spot in North Williamsburg where mofongo, paella, and big platters share space with nightlife energy. Diners come for hearty plates, loud music, and late hours that make it feel more like a Latin party than a quiet dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella Guarapo (seafood, chicken, chorizo), Mofongo de pernil, Trifongo with pernil
What Makes it Special: Latin-Puerto Rican plates, paella, and full-on clubby energy in one room.
#3
Bar Baserri
8.1
Spanish wine and vermouth bar on Kent Avenue where a Casa Mono alum runs a tight tapas menu and deep Spanish bottle list. It’s used as a low-lit Williamsburg date spot and a place to graze on jamón, conservas, and Basque-leaning small plates over a long evening.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arroz caldoso with prawns, Pulpo a la gallega, Patatas bravas
What Makes it Special: Spanish wine and vermouth-driven tapas bar that feels like a Basque night out on Kent Avenue.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Emperador Elias blends Caribbean and Spanish influences in a lively bar-restaurant setting with TVs, music, and late hours. Mofongo, grilled meats, and seafood plates make it a useful option when you want big flavors, drinks, and a social room more than a quiet sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mofongo with garlicky shrimp, Churrasco steak, Seafood rice (arroz con mariscos)
What Makes it Special: Caribbean-Spanish plates served in a bar-forward room with TVs and music.
Wonder’s Williamsburg hub for José Andrés’ Spanish tapas, built around patatas bravas, jamón, and paellas designed for delivery and fast-fine service. It’s where locals pull in polished Spanish flavors without a sit-down reservation, often mixed with dishes from other Wonder concepts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Patatas bravas, Paella de mariscos (for two), Carrilleras de cerdo
What Makes it Special: Celebrity-chef Spanish tapas and paella calibrated for Wonder’s fast-fine, multi-concept format.