Best Family Style Restaurants in Gowanus

The food was incredible, the atmosphere also great, felt “proper NYC”. But quite loud though, so if you’re looking for a quiet evening - won’t be my choice. We had my birthday dinner there, and halfway through the dinner, we were evacuated due to gas leak issue. Waited outside for a couple of minutes, FD came, cleared everything and we were welcomed to come back inside or just simply leave, up to us. We chose to stay (it was our table and maybe 2 more, the rest left), finished our food, were given complimentary desserts, and afterwards were billed basically just for the steaks, everything else was on the house. I’d say definitely a birthday dinner to remember)) all the thanks to our amazing waitress Katie !!

Illini is consistently great and this time was no exception. I have been there many times and never been disappointed.

Great food and wonderful service. Highly recommend the dumplings, laab rolls, duck salad, and the beef..

We come to BondSt now once a year for my wife's birthday, or around her birthday, since around 2017 or so. Without fail, every year is an unforgettable experience - like we are experiencing the magic of the counter for the first time. Thank you!

From the moment I walked through the door I felt genuinely cared for by every member of the staff. The offerings were creative and went together perfectly; I felt like I was at a culinary Metropolitan Museum of Art! This wasn’t just a dinner, it was an experience. I travel all over this planet and have eaten at some of its best restaurants. None have combined food, art, science, and soul like Cafe Mars.