Juliette Williamsburg

135 N 5th St
While Northside does have more than its fair share of Thai and Japanese places, it has thus far resisted the Park Slope-like glut of French Bistros. Fada, near McCarren park has been flying the Gaelic flag solo for a number of years now, but hold on,... more
While Northside does have more than its fair share of Thai and Japanese places, it has thus far resisted the Park Slope-like glut of French Bistros. Fada, near McCarren park has been flying the Gaelic flag solo for a number of years now, but hold on, now there is Juliette, more upscale, less roots, and with a broader menu. The lower level is nicely appointed and does indeed look like the interior of many a French Bistro in France, which is the look and feel the design team was no doubt looking for. Upstairs, the terrace is mixture of the local inner urban look and a Parisian sidewalk café, which works well if the wind is not blowing too insistently. If so, hang on to you napkins, for they will surely find themselves plastered against the windows of the apartments across the street. The food is better-than-average French bistro fare. You can get the usual moules frites, steak frites and salad niçoise. There are other offerings that appear from time to time, such as Cornish game hens, and the peppered loin of lamb is great. If you are a vegetarian you may find dining here a challenge. But you can round out your salad withgrilled polenta and a side of sautéed spinach. The terrace feat... more

While Northside does have more than its fair share of Thai and Japanese places, it has thus far resisted the Park Slope-like glut of French Bistros. Fada, near McCarren park has been flying the Gaelic flag solo for a number of years now, but hold on, now there is Juliette, more upscale, less roots, and with a broader menu.

The lower level is nicely appointed and does indeed look like the interior of many a French Bistro in France, which is the look and feel the design team was no doubt looking for. Upstairs, the terrace is mixture of the local inner urban look and a Parisian sidewalk café, which works well if the wind is not blowing too insistently. If so, hang on to you napkins, for they will surely find themselves plastered against the windows of the apartments across the street.

The food is better-than-average French bistro fare. You can get the usual moules frites, steak frites and salad niçoise. There are other offerings that appear from time to time, such as Cornish game hens, and the peppered loin of lamb is great. If you are a vegetarian you may find dining here a challenge. But you can round out your salad withgrilled polenta and a side of sautéed spinach.

The terrace features a reduced, more casual menu. But the wine list in both the Upper and Lower houses is nicely designed and features affordable bottles for those light on funds for the month.

A welcome addition to the neighborhood, but still with the kind of spotty and/or non-existence service that sometimes leaves one aghast.

For those who like to brunch, this might just be your new favorite place, at least for a Bloody Mary.


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Williamsburg Description

Juliette Williamsburg is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Manhattan. As Manhattan has become increasingly upscale and overwhelmingly expensive, the New York intelligentsia and creative underclassmen have increasing looked to make Brooklyn their home. The neighborhood that has—arguably—taken the brunt of the exodus from Manhattan is the northern area of Williamsburg. Now a haven for starving artists and hipsters, the neighborhood has redefined and rebranded itself into one of the hotspots of Brooklyn, with bars, live music, and restaurants spawning in direct proportion to the increase in the now well-established sense of Williamsburg community. If the weather's agreeable, you can head to McCarren Park to throw the ol' baseball around or watch the many hipsters in Williamsburg's Kickball League lounge and pose their way to victory. The park's pool is splendid, and there's a brand-new, year-round recreation center. After running around on the grass or watching other people run around, it might be time for a trip to the borough's preferred brewery, the Brooklyn Brewery, where Williamsburg's beer of choice has been make for two decades. The brewery offers staffed tastings on Friday nights, as well as tours of the brewery itself. If the weather's disagreeable, you might be in need of some new threads. No sweat in trendy Williamsburg! Seek out Beacon's Closet on 11th Street for some great thrift-store shopping or native chain Brooklyn Industries for new fashions. Fashion-forward Francophiles will burst their pocketbooks over the selections at Jumelle and Noisette. For those chasing a more urban chic, Williamsburg's own Triple Five Soul should do the trick. Maybe your wallet's heart isn't in apparel and craves music instead. Williamsburg favorites Earwax Records and Academy Annex will satiate the most eclectic of musical tastes with new and used CDs, LPs, and DVDs. Ah, but nothing has a higher fidelity than live music, so check out the Music Hall Of Williamsburg, where national indie acts like Dr. Dog and Les Savy Fav have performed. For a bit of local music and a more neighborhood-appropriate atmosphere, the swank Union Pool offers live music and a bar but no swimming whatsoever. Now, replenish your dwindling energy with breakfast or lunch at the esteemed egg restaurant, or try more filling fare at the renowned Peter Luger Steakhouse. There's also the one-two punch of sister restaurants Marlow & Sons, a Mediterranean café/restaurant/bar/store, and Diner, both created by the same folks and well-known parts of Williamsburg's hipster pedigree. Then there's Bamonte's for Italian, Falafel Chula for Middle Eastern, and Planet Thailand for Southeast Asian. Finally, enjoy a local nightcap—which generally means a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon—at one of the classic neighborhood bars. At The Levee, you can supplement your drinks with great bar food and a game of pool, but at Barcade, the gaming is digital and as well-stocked as the beer selection. The Alligator Lounge is another neighborhood favorite and serves free personal pizzas from its wood-burning oven every night until 3:30am. Or if you'd prefer a subdued atmosphere and well-mixed cocktails—included seasonal potables like hot cider (spiked, of course)—then you should give Pete's Candy Store a go.

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Info

135 N 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-388-9222
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Editorial Rating

Category

French

Price

$$$$$

Ambience

Casual

Payment

Amex Only
Cash Only

This Week's Hours

Mon-Thu: 5:00pm-12:00am
Friday: 12:00pm-1:00am
Saturday: 10:30am-1:00am

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