Best restaurants near me in Gowanus, NY

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1. Café Mars

4.8

Exceptional(65)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope

Booked 13 times today

Café Mars is an unusual Italian restaurant. Come see what we mean!For parties larger than 6 please email info@cafemarsbk.com to help craft your hassle free dining experience!

2. Parklife

4.6

Exceptional(75)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Gowanus

Parklife is an indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar in Gowanus. We offer tacos, tlacoyos and tlayudas inspired by Mexican, Persian and Texan flavors. We feature seasonal cocktails, local beers and small batch spirits. Open all year round, we also host free weekly and monthly events to make your dining experience truly unique. All events are free to attend with a 2-drink minimum purchase to participate.Reservations are available for groups less than 18 people. Walk-ins are welcome pending capacity. Tables have a 2 hour limit when busy. Dogs, smoking, unruly children and assholes are not allowed. View house rules and safety guidelines at www.ParklifeBK.com/info. Reservations are held for 15 minutes. There is a $10 per person fee if your group cancels with less than 24 hours notice or does not show up. There is a $25 per person fee for adding guests to your existing reservation. For parties greater than 18, submit your request 2 weeks in advance at www.ParklifeBK.com/reservations.

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3. Evalyn's Tap House

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5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Park Slope

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Evalyn's Tap House, a modern spot in the heart of Gowanus, Brooklyn, where Northern European flavors meet local Brooklyn vibes. Our menu features a diverse selection of dishes inspired by Northern European cuisine, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients.Join us to explore our extensive craft beer list, featuring local brews and international favorites, alongside carefully curated spirits and specialty cocktails that highlight seasonal flavors. Whether you're here for a casual night out, a gathering with friends, or a cozy dinner, Evalyn's offers a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.Come experience the unique blend of tradition and innovation at Evalyn's Tap House—where great food and drink come together in a truly Brooklyn way.

4. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5127)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 251 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

5. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3593)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 175 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. The Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, umbrellas, and heaters. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you cannot be present at the time of your reservation, we will offer the table to waiting guests. If you are running late or wish to cancel, please call us at 212-233-0507. The Odeon takes the last “Open Table” Reservation at 10 pm on Sunday and Monday and 10:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Should you like to visit the restaurant after that time, please call 212-233-0507 to check availability. We allow 1 hour 45 minutes dining time for parties up to 2 guests and 2 hours for parties of 3-6. guests.

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6. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5053)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 204 times today

Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

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7. Terre Pasta Natural Wine

4.9

Exceptional(766)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Park Slope

Booked 31 times today

Terre | Pasta & Natural wine is an Italian restaurant focused on homemade pasta, with a stunning wine list that features more than 100 Natural Wines, all served by the glass. All our menu - from our artisanal cheeses and "salumi", to our pasta, fish and meat options - is created with seasonal and unique ingredients from small producers, offering you a truly authentic Italian taste and experience. Our Natural wine list (with a huge selection of "skin contact"/orange wine) offers you the great "grape diversity" of Italy. From the mountains of Northern Italy, to the volcanic soil of Sicily, passing through the hills of Tuscany we welcome you to enjoy the beauty of our Country and our traditions one sip at a time. Terre offers a charming dining room where you can admire our five wood casks, the "battery" that age our "Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP", a special "Tagliere" counter seating and a beautiful and secluted garden patio.

8. Strange Delight

4.7

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Fort Greene

Booked 25 times today

A contemporary take on the classic oyster bar, located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, near BAM, Barclay's, the Paramount, and Atlantic Terminal. Strange Delight finds its influence in New Orleans and is also inspired by the rich history of oysters in New York. Our menu consists of regional seafood prepared in a variety of styles: Charbroiled Oysters and Shrimp Remoulade share the stage with classic seafood towers and Oysters Rockefeller. A rotating selection of larger plates features items such as Black Cod Almondine and Blackened Swordfish Belly.To drink, Strange Delight updates old classics, serving both a Hurricane and Ramos Gin Fizz service for 2, alongside Martinis and Sazeracs. Our wine and beer lists feature our favorite American producers. Please note: We offer 3 distinct types of reservations:Regular: a table in our back dining roomBar: seats at our back dining room barHigh-top: a higher table with bar stools in our front room with an open kitchen and oyster counter.

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9. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9813)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 112 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

10. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3130)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 113 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.