Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Gowanus

267 restaurants available nearby

1. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3189)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 117 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.

2. The River Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(9204)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 48 times today

The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.

3. Palma

4.9

Exceptional(3366)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 49 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

4. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.6

Exceptional(5264)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 137 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.

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5. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5133)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 150 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.

6. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3656)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 160 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. 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.

7. The Crosby Bar

4.5

Awesome(927)

Price: Expensive

• American • SoHo

Booked 30 times today

The Crosby Bar & Terrace is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street inside Soho’s Crosby Street Hotel. We offer modern American cuisine in a spacious room with high ceilings, long pewter bar, gray oak floors and tall warehouse-style windows which look out to the trees at the hotel’s entrance and the garden on Lafayette. It has an altogether leafy, breezy feel with lots of light throughout the day.

8. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2835)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 66 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

9. Barbounia

4.7

Exceptional(3987)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park

Booked 61 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.

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10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

4.3

Awesome(7009)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 147 times today

Serra by Birreria is a vibrant bar scene with a warm and inviting ambiance. Reviews rave about the excellent bar, sensational drinks, and lively atmosphere. One customer even noted, 'Great atmosphere - loud and energetic.' Another review highlighted, 'Cocktails are really good at the bar.' It's a great spot for a date or casual business dinner with great food, a nice wine list, and friendly service.

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CarolynVIP
Orlando / Central Florida East •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed a wide variety of foods, starting with the spicy edamame with Peruvian corn which was outstanding. The snapper with the chimichurri sauce was a special and was outstanding. We did the sashimi and sushi plates and added on some rolls. We also had the miso black cod, which we would highly recommend.
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Nobu Downtown | RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Financial District
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DennisVIP
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cecconi's was the perfect setting for a festive Christmas Eve dinner. The food, as always, was delish and the atmosphere was superb!
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.6
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AmyVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Odeon is a perfect New York experience…. Lively, bustling, fantastic food and drinks. It was the perfect place to spend Christmas Eve!
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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corey
Coastal Georgia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Sommelier was very helpful. Michelin Star is well deserved.
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The River CafePrice: Very Expensive• American• DUMBO
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4.9
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KathiVIP
Coastal Georgia •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Exceptional service, delicious food and great ambience. The evening couldn't have been better.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8

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267 restaurants available nearby

1. BONDST

2. The River Cafe

3. Palma

4. Cecconi's Dumbo

5. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

6. The Odeon

7. The Crosby Bar

8. Casa Mono

9. Barbounia

10. Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron

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