WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN
Café Bar J.F.
Llama Inn's successor on Withers Street: a South American tavern with the rooftop intact.
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IllustrationThe team behind Llama Inn kept their Withers Street corner and turned it, in 2026, into a South American tavern: white tablecloths and dark wood where the hanging plants used to be, and the much-loved rooftop still upstairs.
The menu stays seafood-leaning, with heartier plates like a bone-in short rib with fries. The best bite so far is the grilled potato bread with a melting pat of cultured butter. It is a good choice for a relaxed, grown-up date night, and reservations are still easy to come by.
Editor’s tip
Ask about the rooftop on a warm night, and order the potato bread whatever else you choose.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.