St. Anselm

Quality local Williamsburg steakhouse with cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. Ordered similar steaks because we were curious about the different cuts of meat. The hanger steak was excellent, a little more gamy than the flatiron steak, but still very juicy with flavor and cooked perfectly. We wanted the steak to be warm so to reduce that risk we ordered both steaks medium. They were cooked perfectly medium to medium-rare with plenty of pink and were nice and warm just the way we wanted. My fiancée ordered a California Zinfandel which paired nicely. They have a nice wine selection by the glass or bottle, including some draft wines. The sides we chose were perfect--pan fried mashed potatoes and grilled shishito peppers. The mashed was a tad bit salty but had excellent texture. The space is narrow, yet cozy with nice woodwork around the bar and on the ceiling--felt like I was in a cabin. A little on the louder side in the narrow restaurant but nbd, the table behind us was having a good time so nice atmosphere overall.

Great steak for a reasonable price. We had the butcher cut and Denver. A little too heavy handed on the salt, but the meat had a nice crust. We also had the tartare, mashed potatoes and spinach. All were delish. Highly recommend. We sat in the backyard which may be more preferable than the inside.

Delicious steaks. Had the hanger and the tomahawk with various sides. Meat on point, not overly salty, perfectly cooked. Sides delicious, no real misses for me at all. Very relaxed atmosphere and casual. Service anything but casual, very attentive staff and accommodating.

Wow, where do I even begin? We came here based on a recommendation from a travel blogger whose previous tips never disappointed us — and this time, she absolutely nailed it. The steak was as tender as a cloud, cooked perfectly medium just as we asked. You could really taste the quality of the meat, it was so flavorful that it didn’t need anything beyond salt and pepper. We didn’t even touch the butter they placed on top because it was already so delicious. For starters, we ordered the sardines dish, and it was absolutely delicious, a real winner. The other appetizers I saw on nearby tables also looked amazing. As a side dish, we ordered the mashed potatoes, they were really tasty, with a unique seasoning that I think included garlic and parsley. It was something special and very flavorful. The service was excellent — the waitstaff were kind, friendly, and attentive. Bottom line: if you’re a fan of high-quality steaks, I highly recommend coming here. Yes, the bill wasn’t cheap, but it was worth every dollar. We had gone to another steakhouse earlier on the trip that was maybe less expensive, but we left completely disappointed — both with the food and the service. That meal felt like a waste of money.

This place deserves all the praise. I love a good grill spot and everything off the grill here is pure bliss. Loved the clams and prawn, and the ax handle steak is in a category of its own. Chicken is phenomenal and reminds me that you should never rule it out. Desserts are decent but more to round off the meal. Great wine list to pair with everything too.

Great cozy space with amazing steak all priced reasonably! Got the denver and the flatiron, both were delicious. Denver was the fattier option and I preferred that. Spinach gratin and the mash potato on the side also perfectly cooked with perfect flavor. Was a pleasant experience and will definitely return. Loved it.

The butcher steak can’t be beat. Although it has steadily increased in price over the years, it’s still affordable. The tomahawk rib eye steak requires friends to share but also delicious. Don’t skip the Fingerling potatoes.

My fav New York steakhouse that does not try to put on the plates anything but delicious food. The steaks are amazing. Not many places serve hanger and they perfect it here: so succulent and flavorful. Ask for the pepper relish to pair with steak: just divine. Save some rooms for desserts as well.