Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Gowanus

471 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

4.9

Exceptional(79)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope

Booked 12 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.

3. Simply Greek

4.7

Exceptional(53)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Park Slope

Booked 2 times today

Simply Greek is a warm, friendly, family restaurant with a beautiful backyard patio. Bringing you a fresh variety of Whole fish, Greek specialties, & Homemade desserts that will bring your taste buds to Greece. Featuring some of Costa Lazaridis Greek wines & a full Bar make Simply Greek a perfect dinner destination.

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4. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

4.7

Exceptional(295)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • West Village

Booked 99 times today

Since 2003, Little Ruby’s Cafe has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering approachable all-day fare, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Little Ruby’s Cafe’s beloved menu features the signature burgers, pastas, salads and brunch classics, all served in thoughtfully designed spaces.Located on the landmark corner of West 4th St & 7th Avenue, our newest Little Ruby’s Cafe features an airy, multi-level space. A first for Little Ruby’s, West Village offers a full bar with an exclusive cocktail program alongside our classic menu with new dishes unique to the location. With an expansive terrace and sweeping windows, the West Village restaurant invites guests to absorb the energy of the neighborhood as they enjoy their morning brekkie or grab cocktails and dinner with friends. Opening October 2023. Little Ruby’s West Village will be open 7 days a week for brekkie, lunch and dinner.

5. Strange Delight

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Fort Greene

Booked 33 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.

6. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3162)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 87 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.

7. Soothr

4.7

Exceptional(131)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East Village

Booked 193 times today

Soothr, properly pronounced “Sood” is the Thai word meaning “Recipe”. This East Village establishment is the vision of close friends who grew up in different regions of Thailand, hoping to share their experiences and recipes with the rest of the world. Raised in distinctive regional cities, each individual brings their own unique relationship with Thai cuisine, with a specific focus on the generational family recipes that have shaped their childhood and time growing up in Thailand. With a specialty in family noodle recipes from throughout Thailand, Soothr offers a culinary experience that is geared towards the comfort and warmth of dining at home. These traditional recipes have brought great comfort and a sense of home for generations, and Soothr at its core is an invitation to sit at the table and enjoy a classic, Thai family meal.

8. Shan Szechuan

4.8

Exceptional(26)

Price: Moderate

• Sichuan • Cobble Hill

Booked 19 times today

On Smith Street in Brooklyn, we have prepared a feast of oriental cuisine for you with passion and professionalism - Shan. Our environment is warm and comfortable, and our menu is rich and diverse. From classic Mapo Tofu, Chongqing Spicy Chicken, and Lamb Dry Pot to various handmade dumplings, wontons, and pot stickers, every dish is the masterpiece of our chefs. Our beverage selection is equally impressive, featuring craft cocktails, selected wines, beer, and spirits. Welcome to Shan to enjoy the food and taste of life.

9. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5198)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 197 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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10. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5096)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 159 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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471 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

2. Parklife

3. Simply Greek

4. Little Ruby's Cafe - West Village

5. Strange Delight

6. BONDST

7. Soothr

8. Shan Szechuan

9. Cecconi's Dumbo

10. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

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