Best Restaurants for Groups in Gowanus

112 restaurants available nearby

1. Raf's

4.6

Exceptional(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Café • NoHo

Booked 6 times today

This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.

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2. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(46)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 63 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.

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3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9897)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 90 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.

4. ilili

4.7

Exceptional(7987)

Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Gramercy Park

Booked 99 times today

Welcome to ilili, a culinary expression of Lebanon in all her forms - sultry, ancient, tantalizing, and bountiful - located in the heart of the Flatiron District in NYC. Come break fresh pita with us, clink your arak glass, and savor both traditional Mediterranean plates and their creative, contemporary descendants. Our extensive selection of mezze, which are small plates that are perfect for sharing, is innovative and fresh. We are committed to providing an exceptional dining experience and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Book our catering services so you can enjoy the flavors of Lebanon at your next event, whether it's a corporate gathering or a wedding. With ilili, you can unwind, celebrate, share, and revel in both the familiar and the novel.

5. SAPPE

4.6

Exceptional(48)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Greenwich Village

Booked 126 times today

SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.

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6. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

4.5

Awesome(314)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Village

Booked 11 times today

San Marzano only accepts reservations with a mandatory prix fixe menu.REQUIRED PRIX FIXE OPTIONS:Dinner: $49 per person, plus tax and gratuity Includes :- House wine, draft beer, and sangria - Three appetizers to be served family style - One main course per personBrunch: $29 per person, plus tax and gratuityIncludes:- Bottomless mimosas and drip coffee- One main course per person from our brunch or dinner menusIf your party size has decreased, please give us a call; otherwise, there is a $20 no-show fee per person.

7. Gran Morsi

4.8

Exceptional(799)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • TriBeCa

Booked 8 times today

Gran Morsi, named after the Italian word for “bites,” epitomizes elegant simplicity. This airy and convivial Tribeca restaurant specializes in boldly-flavored Italian fare with a strong focus on small and shared plates, many of which are cooked in the brick oven. Gran Morsi provides both downtown Manhattan residents and visitors with a dining experience fit for whatever they’re in the mood for, whether it’s a special occasion celebration, an intimate evening or a casual night out with friends. Try our Meatballs that Beat Bobby Flay!

8. Kyma - Flatiron

4.7

Exceptional(936)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Gramercy Park

Booked 41 times today

As you step inside you’ll be transported by the Santorini aesthetic where fresh ingredients hit your senses and human interaction is a refreshing priority. Kyma’s airy, whitewashed wood design balanced by European stucco, evoke the stylized spirit of the Greek Islands. Generous seating at long white wooden tables are lined with plush, white canvas cushions. We do have a DJ for your entertainment on Thursdays in the main room and on Fridays and Saturdays DJ starts at 8 PM. During our dinner parties the music does increase in volume and becomes more upbeat as the night progresses. Please note: you must be 21 years of age to enter during our DJ hours. Groups of 8 and more looking to join our dinner parties (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) please email events@kymarestaurants.com for further details.

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9. Nami Nori - Williamsburg

4.9

Exceptional(20)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Williamsburg

Booked 34 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

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10. Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8

Exceptional(1674)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Williamsburg

Booked 42 times today

Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg. Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties. The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar. The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season. Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.

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Markvip
Utah •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
2nd time and it was just as good as I remembered. Get the meatballs in the cherry sauce and then the rest of the menu.
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ililiPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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staceyr
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
it was a birthday - my friends had been before it was my first time and it was excellent
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Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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4.8
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Daniel
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The hospitality at Sappe is unbeatable! Very kind and lovely servers. The food is bursting with flavor and the energy is lively in the room!
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SAPPEPrice: Expensive• Thai• Greenwich Village
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4.6
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AshleyLvip
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This one lives up to the hype! Every dish we had was memorable and something we’d come back for! Grilled cheese dumplings, kale & apple salad, miso eggplant, truffle mac & cheese and beef Wellington all highly recommended… the steak was super tender and tasty (we were skeptical). Oh and the espresso martini! You won’t be disappointed!
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• undefined• Lower East Side
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4.6
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jeremy
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
Raf's is such a gem! The food, service and ambience are the best of the best! I always love eating here!
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Raf'sPrice: Very Expensive• Café• NoHo
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4.6

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112 restaurants available nearby

1. Raf's

2. Nami Nori West Village

3. Beauty & Essex- New York

4. ilili

5. SAPPE

6. San Marzano Pasta Fresca

7. Gran Morsi

8. Kyma - Flatiron

9. Nami Nori - Williamsburg

10. Aurora - Williamsburg

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