PSARAKI
Williamsburg, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
PSARAKI is a practical Williamsburg pick when the goal is an easy Brooklyn dinner rather than a formal tasting-menu night. Book it for relaxed group plans and lower booking pressure; cross-shop Aska for a serious splurge or Misi if Italian is the stronger brief.
About PSARAKI
PSARAKI is a New York City dining option with evening hours during the week and longer operating hours on Friday and Saturday. Use the published hours as the core planning tool, confirm reservation details directly, and plan around a smart casual dress code when making plans for the night.
For diners who want a New York City table with clear operating hours, PSARAKI may be a good fit. Groups should confirm current availability, menu details, and any special needs with the venue before committing. That extra confirmation matters most when the decision depends on something beyond simply finding an open restaurant at the right time.
Choose it for practical details
The grounded planning information is simple: PSARAKI is open Monday through Thursday from 5–10 PM, Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday from 12–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM. Dress code is smart casual. Those details are enough to make a basic plan, especially for diners comparing weekday evenings with broader weekend windows.
For comparison planning, Aska and Misi may be useful cross-shops for a different kind of New York City dining decision, while Barano, Patrizias of Brooklyn, and Xolo can also be considered depending on the kind of meal you want. These comparisons are best used as decision points rather than substitutes for direct venue details. For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide.
Who should book, and who should cross-shop
PSARAKI is easiest to evaluate for diners whose main needs are timing, location in New York City, and a smart casual plan. It is open nightly, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday, which gives diners more scheduling flexibility than a weekday evening window. That makes the listing most useful for people narrowing choices by availability first. For dietary restrictions, group size, seating preferences, or other service questions, contact the venue directly.
For a special occasion, the best guidance is to match the plan to the available facts: PSARAKI has smart casual dress and published hours, but no award, tasting-menu, price, seating, or service-format details are listed. If any of those factors would define the night, confirm them before booking or choose a place with clearer published information. If you want a different New York City dining option, compare it with Aska, Misi, Barano, Patrizias of Brooklyn, or Xolo based on your own priorities and current availability.
Planning details
- Location
- 420 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- psaraki.com
- Phone
- +12122205035
The take
The Take
The Vibe
PSARAKI presents a sophisticated, modern take on Greek seafood on Brooklyn’s Kent Avenue waterfront. The restaurant leans into Mediterranean restraint, privileging provenance and simple preparation over heavy transformation. That discipline gives the place a focused elegance: dishes feel calibrated rather than flashy, rooted in coastal Greek tradition but expressed for New York diners who seek refinement without excess. Set along the East River, the address reads as a contemporary addition to a maturing dining corridor — smart, serious and quietly stylish rather than ostentatious.
Best For
PSARAKI is well suited to occasions that favor thoughtful seafood and a waterfront setting. The restaurant’s positioning—where sourcing and technique matter—makes it a natural choice for date nights and special-occasion dinners, and its Fisherman’s Table Experience is explicitly designed for shared group dining. Located on Kent Avenue, it attracts diners who travel for a purposeful meal rather than casual passersby, so evenings and celebratory gatherings feel particularly appropriate here.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature Fisherman’s Table Experience if you’re dining with a group—the format highlights the kitchen’s focus on freshness and provenance and is meant to be shared. For a direct read on the fish, order the Psaraki Sashimi to taste the seafood with minimal intervention; the Grilled Octopus showcases the kitchen’s restraint and clean Mediterranean flavors. Throughout your meal, ask servers about the day’s catch and sourcing—the description makes provenance a central part of the restaurant’s identity, and the best plates reflect what’s freshest.
Venue details
Ambiance
Serene and tranquil with wood-beam ceilings, white stucco walls, marble bar, and massive windows overlooking the East River, inspired by traditional Greek architecture.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Fisherman’s Table Experience
- Psaraki Sashimi
- Grilled Octopus
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 420 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Restaurant context
How PSARAKI compares in New York City
PSARAKI is the easier, more casual call in this set. Aska is the clear splurge, with New Nordic and Scandinavian cooking at $$$$, so choose it when the night needs structure, ceremony, and a higher-stakes dining format. PSARAKI makes more sense when the priority is a relaxed Brooklyn meal with simpler planning.
Misi is the better cross-shop when the group specifically wants Italian and is willing to plan around a more in-demand Williamsburg table. Barano and Patrizias of Brooklyn are the closer neighborhood-style comparisons for a lower-pressure dinner, while Xolo is the alternative to consider when the group wants a different flavor lane without turning the meal into a splurge.
For value, PSARAKI works best when judged against ease and ambiance rather than awards or tasting-menu architecture. For a special occasion, Aska is the sharper choice; for pasta, Misi is more targeted; for a flexible Brooklyn dinner, PSARAKI stays in the conversation because it asks less of the planner.
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Compare PSARAKI
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSARAKI | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Barano | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Patrizias of Brooklyn | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Xolo | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Aska | New York City | New Nordic, Scandinavian | $$$$ | 2026 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City · #162026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #192026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #232026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #242025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Two Knives2025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City |
| Misi | New York City | Italian | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #282025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #382024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2962023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PSARAKI handle dietary restrictions?
Contact PSARAKI directly before visiting in New York City, especially if your group has specific restrictions or allergies.
What should a first-timer know about PSARAKI?
Use the basics for planning: PSARAKI is in New York City, the dress code is smart casual, and the hours are Monday through Thursday 5–10 PM, Friday 5–11 PM, Saturday 12–11 PM, and Sunday 12–9 PM.
What are alternatives to PSARAKI in New York City?
For other New York City dining options, compare PSARAKI with Aska, Misi, Barano, Patrizias of Brooklyn, or Xolo depending on the kind of meal, timing, and availability you want.
Is PSARAKI good for a special occasion?
It may work if the basics fit your plan: New York City location, smart casual dress, and the listed hours. No specific award, price, menu format, or service style is listed, so confirm details directly for an occasion meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at PSARAKI?
PSARAKI opens at 5 PM Monday through Friday, at 12 PM on Saturday, and at 12 PM on Sunday. Specific lunch or dinner service details beyond those hours are not listed.
