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steakhouse · Williamsburg, BrooklynNO. 298 / 1960

St. Anselm

St. Anselm is a wood-fire grill steakhouse in Williamsburg known for its packed weekend dinner service, limited walk-in bar seating, and reported 45-60 minute waits without a reservation.

355 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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//The line

St. Anselm is a wood-fire grill and steakhouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, cooking steaks and chops over an open flame; it draws a loyal, busy weekend dinner crowd that keeps tables and bar seats in high demand.

Reported guidance points to roughly a 45-60 minute wait without a reservation on Friday and Saturday evenings, while weekday lunch is typically described as quiet with little to no wait. Bar seating is reportedly first-come, first-served even when some tables can be booked via Resy, so arriving well before 7pm on weekends is the safer bet.

//When the line peaks
Friday and Saturday dinner (roughly after 7pm) reportedly draws the longest waits Weekday lunch is reported to have little to no wait Weekend lunch (12pm-4pm) is described as calmer than weekend dinner service

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: St. Anselm accepts reservations via Resy, per the venue's official site, which states "RESY is open for reservations!"

Walk-ins: Walk-ins are accepted for bar seating on a first-come, first-served basis, per the venue's site.

Per the venue's site: Mon–Fri 5pm–11pm; Sat–Sun 12pm–4pm (lunch) and 5pm–11pm (dinner).

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//FAQ

How long is the wait at St. Anselm in Williamsburg?

Anselm yet, so we can't show a real-time wait count. Reported guidance suggests a wait of roughly 45-60 minutes without a reservation on Friday and Saturday evenings, with much shorter or no wait typically reported for weekday lunch. (No live damnlines camera here yet — this is reported guidance, not a live count.)

Does St. Anselm take reservations?

Reports are mixed: some listings mention reservations available via Resy, while bar seating is described as walk-in, first-come first-served. If you want a table for weekend dinner, it's worth checking Resy in advance rather than counting on a walk-in seat.

What are St. Anselm's hours?

Reported hours are Monday-Friday roughly 5pm-11pm for dinner, and Saturday-Sunday 12pm-4pm for lunch plus 5pm-11pm for dinner. Hours can change, so confirm directly with the restaurant before visiting.

What is St. Anselm known for?

St. Anselm is a Williamsburg restaurant known for steaks and chops cooked over a wood-fire grill, which draws a busy crowd especially on weekend evenings.

When is the best time to go to St. Anselm to avoid a wait?

Based on reported patterns, weekday lunch or an early weekday dinner tends to be quieter than Friday or Saturday evening, when waits are reportedly at their longest.

Can you walk into St. Anselm?

Yes, for bar seating. The venue's site notes "We accept walk-ins for bar seating (first come, first served)."

Sources: Yelp — St. Anselm (Brooklyn) · St. Anselm official site

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