This relatively new addition to the Williamsburg dining scene offers delicious Brazilian fare with a romantic but casual atmosphere. Beco's exotic dishes, happy hour specials, occasional live music, and welcoming staff make it a neighborhood gem.
Pros
- Authentic Brazilian cuisine
- Affordable
- Friendly Crowd
Cons
- Understaffed
- Small space
- Sometimes noisy
Description
Address: 45 Richardson Street (Williamsburg)
Telephone: (718) 599-1645
Subway and Bus directions – Map – Website
Hours: 5:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 3 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday
Guide Review - Beco
Jessica Ferri
Weeknights are laid-back at Beco, but come Friday and Saturday, it morphs into a lively restaurant that lures people in off the street.
The bar offers refreshing caipirinhas, modestly priced wines (the $30 Malbec is a nice choice), and cheap beers by the bottle. If you want an authentic dish, order the Feijoada (pronounced Feshwada), a traditional Brazilian smoky stew of meat and beans served over rice. A sweet shrimp stew called Moqeuca is consistently delicious and the filet mignon is well seasoned and reasonably priced at $17. Make a return trip for a $14.95 prix-fixe brunch that includes coffee and a drink and you’ll be convinced that Beco’s got it all.