I was able to pretty easily get a reservation here for lunch on Father's Day. I was told by friends to sit inside because during the summer (like all places in Brooklyn) there is a bit of a rat problem outdoors. So we sat inside - it's small but comfy. It feels like your everyday bar. I like the idea that it's an "anti-steakhouse steakhouse" in the sense that it's super casual but still has great steak. Everything we ordered was recommended to us by a friend and it didn't disappoint. The scallions, pan-fried mashed potatoes and rib-eye wen together so well. A good caesar never disappoints either. Will definitely be back.

St. Anselm never disappoints. I normally don't go to the same restaurant twice but St. Anselm is one of those that you do! Usually during the second visit, I get a little underwhelmed but something keeps making me want to go back for more. This time, it was the sticky toffee pudding. It was sweet and warm and paired so well with the ice cream. We got the iceberg salad with bacon this time and I was pleasantly surprised. How could a salad taste so good?! Because of the warm bacon dressing. We also ordered a weekly special - pork dish with an onion vinaigrette and peaches? I didn't love this although our waiter recommended it. I had the clams last time and wish I had stuck to that instead of getting something new. But you live and you learn. I always get the butchers steak because it's just seasoned so well and is so juicy. Maybe one day I'll try the porterhouse, I'm sure that'll be good as well! The ambience gives an old home style steakhouse and is perfect for a date night or group dinner with friends. Try to make reservations but we got were able to get seated at the bar with no wait on a Saturday night!

We came here for Father's Day and the food and service was excellent. I normally don't order Caesar salad but decided to try. I'm glad I did as it was one of the best I've had. Another standout on the meal was the season dessert. It was macerated strawberries with cookie crumble and basil. It had to be my top dessert of the year so far.

This has become one of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn and I have been here many times. We always make reservations a couple days before. First off I LOVE the butcher's steak, I've ordered this so many times, it's buttery, salty and always cooked to perfections. They have the best creamed spinach and fried potatoes over all the other famous steak houses in NYC. Any vegetable side we try is always great. Last time we got the carrots with chimichurri and they were so tangy. I tried the salmon special and the chicken on occasions and they were both very delicious. But at the end of the day, I always go back to the steak. Last but not least all their desserts are amazing, cheese cake, pineapple upside down cake, and last time was a toffee pudding that was to die for!

What a delicious meal! The inside is pretty small and quaint, but really charming. The service is also great. My partner and I decided to visit since we saw so much on TikTok about it and love steak. We both got the hanger steak which was perfectly cooked and tender as well as got some potatoes and grilled garlic scapes. We also sat at the bar which was super cool because we got to see all the chefs make the food.

Brick-walled institution in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn serving up spectacular steak and seafood. Incredible old world ambience and can't say enough of their impeccable service. Overall just an incredible spot to dine in. St. Anselm is most famously known for their signature Angus Butcher's Steak so if it's your first visit, this is the absolute must on the menu.

A group of friends and I decided to stop by here for lunch on a Sunday - we had reservations for 12 pm and they were really nice about us being late (we did call in advance to let them know that we will likely be late). For the weekends - they do have special items on the lunch menu which we appreciate. The menu itself is not too big; focusing on a few key items. They are a wine and beer place so if you are a cocktail fan this likely isn't the place for you. It was very rustic vibes with really nice staff. The majority of us got the steak and eggs which was absolutely delicious. The meat was super tender and the potatos were nicely seasoned. For sides we got the Spinach Gratin which was nice and creamy and also the pan fried mash potatos which were also delicious - so crispy and hot. For dessert we all got the affogato - they used regular ice cream instead of gelato but it was still delicious nontheless. Overall good food and really nice staff here; would recommend checking this place out if you are in the neighborhood and in the mood for steak!

Took myself on a solo date and ordered way to much but would do it ALL AGAIN! No regrets. As I sat at the bar dining alone, I took some notes of my experience in the moment and have copied them below for you to enjoy: - Berkshire pork: perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The right cut of meat with just enough fat that literally melts in your mouth - Avocado & orange salad: the perfect non lettuce based salad to break up your heavy meat meal. Citrusy, light but balanced - Butcher steak: perfectly cooked, well seasoned and delicious with every bite - Pan mashed potatoes: steaming the entire meal, the perfect amount of garlic that isn't overkill - Wine: light and slightly sweet, paired well with everything and didn't kill my wallet at $13 a glass - Pot de crème- dusted with salt to counter balance the sweetness. Staff recommended and totally the perfect way to end the meal - Casual, relaxed Brooklyn vibe. Intimate but not stuffy or claustrophobic. The type of place that everyone in the open style kitchen wears a ball cap and has a mustache. You trust they know how to fire a steak or change the tire in your bicycle This was a killer meal and the service was awesome and just friendly enough. I could rave about this place and highly recommend you make a visit yourself. 4.9/5

+.5 for service A recent search for off the beaten path steakhouses showed this result in Williamsburg. The reviews looked good, so my family decided to give this place a try during our most recent NYC trip. Ambience is kinda dark and screams hip. Feels more like a local hangout dinner spot as opposed to an institution wanting to achieve Michelin stars. My dad wasn't hungry, so we opted to share two steaks: the NY strip steak and the butcher's steak. We also added an order of coutneck clams. The butcher's steak was the best steak-price ratio I've had in a long time! For $34 you get a nice angus beef quality steak of decent size. I actually found the butcher's steak to be better than the NY strip, but that's my opinion. The clams were average, nothing too crazy in terms of taste and what was added inside. Service was excellent here. Was it the best steakhouse I've been to in NYC? That may be pushing it a bit, but that $34 butcher's steak is easily the best steak deal one can have, and I'd totally come back just for that.