"Visited this spot in Williamsburg recently — loved the focus on fermented ingredients and bold flavors like tahini and harissa. We had two market fish dishes and a few mezze, and the quality was definitely high. Everything tasted super fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and unique. That said, portions were on the small side for the price (we spent around $90–$100), so just keep that in mind. When we asked if the mezze came with sourdough, the waitress said yes, but then the owner(I assume) asked us to order it separately ($5). Not a big deal, but small gestures like that could go a long way in making guests feel more welcome. The biggest downside was the noise — it was really loud inside, which made it hard to relax or have a proper conversation. Overall, we loved the food but probably wouldn’t come back just because of the atmosphere."

"We love this place!! Amazing drinks and food, but our favorite part is Emil - he has made us feel so welcome every time we come. Always remembering us and our orders. He has such incredible energy - really makes us come back time and time again. Highly recommend!!"

"I walk past this spot all the time and always notice the laughter and good vibes coming from inside. I'm happy to say, it’s just as pleasant as it looks. The doors were open on this nice day, and we enjoyed a great breeze flowing through. I had the drink of the day, a blood orange spritz, and it was solid. The food? Also, a win. The chicken shawarma was layered with flavor, so so good. I’ll definitely be coming back for it again. The pita? Fresh, fluffy and just right. Bonus points for accepting InKind and Blackbird. That alone sealed the deal for a return visit."

"Not only is the happy hour incredible (daily 5-6 pm) but the vibe is stellar. We had $1 oysters (limit 1.5 dz), the cerveza + shot, and the sparkling cava (perfectly dry). The daily sandwich was $10 and was chicken shawarma. Maybe the best thing I’ve ever eaten. Olivia was a wonderful server and the guy behind the bar was super friendly. Def recommend and I’d be here everyday if I lived here."

"I came alone for happy hour and my server was a super sweet cutie pie who recommended the dark and stormy and he did not steer me wrong. It was so good I opted for another. I ordered 2 dozen oysters which were fresh and delicious. The mignonette sauce was excellent- I’ve tried other places which were not nearly as good. The music and atmosphere was very pleasant and welcoming and I appreciated the open airy environment which falls between classy and rustic. Definitely a great spot for a date or larger party given they also have benches for family style seating. I would certainly recommend Lighthouse and come again with friends."