Our Story

Second St. Restaurant at night

It was March of 1985 when we, two brothers, John and Mickey Chohany, born and raised in Williamsburg, took over Second Street Restaurant. Today, over twenty five years later, we still have the same commitment to food and friendly service as we did when we first started serving customers.

In 2007 Second Street went through an "Extreme Makeover" and emerged as a modern American Bistro in every sense of the word. From the rich and vibrant decor inside to the Al Fresco dining offered on our patio complete with fire pit, Koi pond, and relaxing water features we've created an upscale, casual, and very comfortable atmosphere for patrons.

We are personally very active in our restaurants, ensuring that everyone's experience from the moment you walk through our doors is one that you will share with family, friends, and business associates. We believe that you, our guest, are the reason we are in business - and not ever an interruption in our day.

In 2010 & 2011 Second Street was was the proud recipient of Wine Spectator magazine's prestigious Award of Excellence. This award, from one of the world's leading wine authorities, recognizes Second Street's commitment to offering an outstanding selection of wine that pairs well with our menu and appeals to a wide range of wine lovers.

In 2010 we officially started selling our very own Napa Valley grown Petite Sirah. It was a labor of love, inspired by our Hungarian heritage, that paid us back tremendously with a Gold Medal win at the 2011San Francisco Chronicle wine competition (America's largest wine competition) and a rating of "Outstanding, 94pts" from Wine Spectator, which was the second highest rating EVER for a Petite Sirah! Visit the Aratas page on our website for more details.

Visit our tastefully appointed bar with large flat screen TV's, a great wine list with over 100 reasonably priced bottles, micro brew beers, cocktails, martinis and access to our full menu. It's a great place to gather, unwind, and meet people.

Though many things have changed in our community over the years we hope your experience at Second Street, an American Bistro is welcoming, relaxing, and shows you what true Southern hospitality is all about!

So sit back, relax, and enjoy your favorite food and drink. We're here for you!

Thank you for being our guests.

John and Mickey Chohany