Terasa North Ninth

Came here on a cold Saturday night and the restaurant was busy! Thankfully had a reservation and was seated promptly. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is dim lit with plants on the ceiling. There are about 15-20 tables. There is music playing with old pop songs. Did I mention the restaurant was very loud. They let dogs inside during dinner time which I thought was odd, especially considering the barking dog who couldn't keep still next to our table.The host who ended up being our server was very friendly and helpful. It was Restaurant Week and they offered a well curated pre-fixe menu. For cocktails we got The Painkiller and Day Off, both were good and strong. For appetizers we got the Calamari and Tomato Soup which were pretty good. Calamari were large rings and not a lot of breading, just how we like it. For entrees we ordered the Lamb Shank and the Grilled Octopus which was highly recommended by the waiter. The octopus was full of flavor however I am not a fan of aioli and didn't enjoy the side. The lamb shank was well done, fall off the bone. While I felt like it needed to be spicy, my partner loved it. For desserts, we got the tiramisu and the sundae. Both desserts were really good. The sundae had figs and graham cracker, highly recommend! Despite being busy, service was outstanding! Thank you for a great night!Will definitely be back to try their brunch!

We came here the morning of the NYC marathon for brunch, and we got excellent seats outside convenient for watching the runners go by. It did get quite crowded on the sidewalk as the day went on, but we were easily able to leave our seats to cheer on friends passing by and come back in. The food here was good and they had warm cocktails too. I would recommend!

Although we came late at night, service was super attentive. Lighting was a bit dark though but overall had a nice vibe. Dips and spreads (8.5/10): We ordered the hummus, babaganoush, and the spicy feta as our dips. All the dips were high quality, and it came with a lot of pita. Braised Lamb Shank (8/10): The lamb shank was quite delicious and came with a lot of meat. It was a little gamey, but I enjoy that type of lamb more so it might not be for everyone. The sides, the potatoes and the salad, were both equally delicious. Whole Grilled Branzino (7.5/10): This was a little on the drier side so I didn't enjoy it as much. Flavors on it were still good though and it came with the same sides as the lamb.We also ordered some drinks and they were all delicious and paired well with the food.

Cocktails were a highlight, and our server was warm and welcoming. The ambiance is laid-back, making it a suitable spot for a casual first date, perhaps at the bar. However, the food fell short of expectations. We shared a few salads and cauliflower, but the main courses were disappointing. My lamb entree was overcooked, lukewarm, and lacking in flavor. My friends' fish fillet and chicken dishes also failed to impress, with an uninspiring taste and texture that suggested a lack of fresh ingredients. Overall, the food was unremarkable and lacked depth, making it a spot best suited for drinks only.

The vibe at Teresa is warm, inviting, candlelit. It's inviting of small gatherings of friends or for date night. I personally would stick to the cocktails and small bites as I wasn't overly impressed by the entrees. They make a solid espresso martini and have a wide array of fun cocktails on the menu. Their appetizers of dips and spreads was good to share. I enjoyed the tzatziki and spicy feta dips. The chicken liver mouse is also nice, though I disliked their choice of bread (it wasn't quite a crisp nor a standard slice of a loaf of bread but more like a pan-made bread with where all the edges are smooth). I unfortunately did not enjoy the salmon. They smother it in sauce, on top of spinach and it makes the skin squishy. The portion was huge, but the taste was overwhelming. I suppose if you love creamy spinach then maybe you'd like the dish more, I just thought that part would be lighter and not the centerpiece. It was also topped with a phylo type dough, which was a fun take that I hadn't eaten but ultimately didn't help enough. Perhaps I'd need to try different menu items next time.

Food was decent and on the fair side. I would say the service was attentive and good. We sat outside and our table couldn't even stand. Overall the ambiance was alittle weird but we made it work. I wouldn't really come back but I would give it a 3.7 star experience. We came here cause esse taco was full

Hate to give away my secret places...Buddy had branzino, fantastico...I had salmon...even better...tried a side of gnocchi...incredible.Had Sospca salad to start (not pictured) highly recommended.My spicy margarita was amazing and loved the sancere by the glass...This is my gift to you...just dont ask for my table!

The blonde waiter with the half sleeve of tattoos was very nice. The burger was okay, I liked the bread but found the burger not to have much flavor. The fries were good. The hippie caravan drink was good, nice color, not too sweet, didn't seem too strong, but was refreshing. The ambiance here was fun and festive, and the inside part is dog friendly! They do also have outdoor seating.

I came to Terasa's for a Sunday afternoon brunch with some friends. It surprisingly wasn't too packed and the inside was very nicely decorated with greenery on the walls and ceilings. My friend and I both got the Smoked Salmon Toast with poached eggs and it was absolutely delicious. I usually am never able to finish a whole meal but I cleared my plate eating this. It was loaded with so much but all the flavors complimented each other well. My other friend got the spinach and cheese Burek and it was perfectly flaky and reminded us of a spanakopita.Overall a great spot for some Balkan cuisine and I would totally come back to try out their dinner menu!

i came here for the happy hour, i was actually very excited to try this place because the location it's just amazing but i was very disappointed on the service, it seems like they don't care about their costumers i was asking my server for recommendations and without listening about what i wanted to said he just start telling me the entire menu acting like he doesn't care.When i pay my bill he literally wait to see how much i was gonna tip. He said to one of the costumers he was the manager so if that's the manager i can't even think about the rest of the staff.Very sad there is better places around williamsburg to go to a happy hour where they are gonna treat you better.