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 162 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. The Odeon

4.8

Exceptional(3666)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 158 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.

6. 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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7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Cathédrale

4.3

Awesome(2558)

Price: Expensive

• French • East Village

Booked 49 times today

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk.

10. Fraunces Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(3095)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 88 times today

Fraunces Tavern Restaurant, est. 1762, is a historic landmark in FiDi. Offering small batch craft & specialty beers, handcrafted cocktails, & 1000+ spirits, experience the delectable flavors of thoughtfully prepared American cuisine, featuring our farm-to-table ingredients. The establishment boasts 7 distinct spaces, each providing exceptional options for both public & private experiences alike. Invite friends to sit around the warm fire in the Dingle Whiskey Bar or gather & mingle in The Wine Room. Host a formal event under the crystal chandeliers in the Washington Room for a private dining experience. Whether you prefer the Independence or Hideout Bar, both offer a fun and informal atmosphere to enjoy happy hour with friends. Experience the secluded charm of The Piano Bar Upstairs, to enjoy exquisite food, drinks, and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. If you're a history buff, visit the Bissell room to view the beautiful mural painting depicting downtown NYC in the 1700s.

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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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Thomas
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I’ve been going to Odeon for decades . It’s like going home .
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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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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489 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

2. Parklife

3. Buddakan NY

4. BONDST

5. The Odeon

6. Casa Mono

7. Nami Nori West Village

8. Frankies Spuntino

9. Cathédrale

10. Fraunces Tavern

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