A Williamsburg New American restaurant that Time Out calls 'still a tough ticket at primetime' years after opening.
136 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Time Out's Best Restaurants in Brooklyn guide notes that 'getting reservations was a bear in the months that followed' Francie's opening in late 2020, establishing the restaurant as a hard-to-book destination from the start.
Time Out adds that demand hasn't fully cooled: 'it's still a tough ticket at primetime,' though the guide notes 'things have opened up a bit' for diners willing to visit on a weeknight instead.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Recommended, especially at primetime; harder to book on weekends per Time Out
No exact wait time is reported, but Time Out describes primetime as 'still a tough ticket,' with easier access on weeknights.
Yes — Time Out's coverage centers on reservation demand, describing booking as difficult at peak times since the restaurant opened.
Sources reviewed didn't confirm a walk-in policy; given reported primetime demand, a reservation is the safer bet, per Time Out.