Best Fun Restaurants in Gowanus

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1. Café Mars

4.9

Exceptional(87)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope

Booked 11 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(76)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Gowanus

Booked 4 times today

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. Buddakan NY

4.6

Exceptional(16307)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Meatpacking District

Booked 165 times today

The surreal atmosphere of this awe-inspiring restaurant in the Meatpacking district of Manhattancombines the serenity of Asia with the flamboyance of 16th century Paris. The menu features fanciful interpretations of Chinese dishes and delights even the most discriminating palates.

4. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3204)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 125 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.

5. Nubeluz

4.7

Exceptional(629)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • NoMad

Booked 144 times today

Nubeluz by José Andrés is a lightbox in the sky, bringing together the Spanish word for cloud (“nube”) and for light (“luz”). Located on the 50th floor of The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, Nubeluz offers modern interpretations of classic cocktails and small bites coupled with remarkable 270-degree views of the New York City skyline.***Please note that Nubeluz will be offering additional dates for Holiday High Tea on the following Fridays 11am-3pm: November 29, December 13, December 20, December 27.

6. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3666)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 154 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. Cafe Cluny

4.9

Exceptional(2207)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 62 times today

CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not 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) 255-6900. We look forward to seeing you soon.

8. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2855)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 57 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.***

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9. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 73 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

10. Frankies Spuntino

4.8

Exceptional(41)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Carroll Gardens

Booked 39 times today

Indulge in delicious Italian fare at Frankies Sputino. Owned by chefs Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, this restaurant specializes in Tuscan-inspired cuisine, served in comfortable settings. Stop by during lunch and enjoy a light roasted vegetable salad or Frankies' special sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich made with pizza Bianca bread. Other menu highlights at Frankies Sputino include the meatball with pine nuts and raisins, the slow roasted rib eye and the branzino, served with lemon aioli and grilled artichokes. Open for lunch and dinner all through the week, Frankies Sputino is a great pick for a casual dining experience. The drink menu boasts a small but carefully selected wine list, handpicked to complement the delicious meals.

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AshleyVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amah is FANTASTIC! Lucked out by getting her for our return visit... Super accommodating, thoughtful, and attentive. Loved seeing her, and will be back and will make note to request her. She’s a gem!
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NubeluzPrice: Very Expensive• Cocktail Bar• NoMad
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4.7
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Nicholas
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was incredible. Our server was gem. I didn't get her name but she was so kind and attentive.
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Sherry
New York City •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A favorite restaurant of ours. Great for special occasions. We tried the fixed menue 1 this time for 4. It was more than enough food. Everything was deliceous. Our waitress was outstanding.
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Buddakan NYPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Meatpacking District
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4.6
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Patrick
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
This place is such a gem - from the moment you get to the door, you can tell Cafe Mars is not your typical restaurant. The decor is colorful and vibrant; it just screams "walk in here and get ready to have a great time". The staff are warm, entertaining, and knowledgeable. I have had nothing but 10/10 service on all of my visits here. And of course, the food is fantastic. Chef Paul truly works wonders here. Run, don't walk to Cafe Mars!
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Café MarsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Park Slope
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4.9
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Sean
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
I booked one of parklife’s solariums for a birthday party and it was the perfect spot- warm enough, even on a very cold December night, and a private comfortable space with good service. Uniquely good for large groups!
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ParklifePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Gowanus
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4.6

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493 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

2. Parklife

3. Buddakan NY

4. BONDST

5. Nubeluz

6. The Odeon

7. Cafe Cluny

8. Casa Mono

9. Nami Nori West Village

10. Frankies Spuntino

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