Best Fun Restaurants in Gowanus

489 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

4.9

Exceptional(80)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope

Booked 4 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. Buddakan NY

4.6

Exceptional(16221)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Meatpacking District

Booked 199 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(3170)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 88 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(3618)

Price: Expensive

• French • TriBeCa

Booked 134 times today

The Odeon offers reservations for indoor and outdoor dining for parties up to 6 guests. Walk-Ins are welcome. The Outdoor Cafe is complete with rain-proof awnings, umbrellas, and heaters. 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(2808)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 45 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.***

7. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Awesome(5208)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 183 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.

8. Raf's

4.6

Exceptional(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Café • NoHo

Booked 7 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.

9. Strange Delight

4.7

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Fort Greene

Booked 18 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.

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10. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

4.6

Exceptional(5052)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Village

Booked 170 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the fifth floor of RH New York, a 90,000-square-foot design gallery in the heart of the historic Meatpacking District that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.For group dining inquiries, please email: nychospitality@rh.com

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Janis
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Everything was fabulous!! The food was one of the best meals I’ve had. It arrived quickly and there was no wait! The staff were all so kind a friendly! Will definitely be returning!!!
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Cecivip
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
LOVE! One of the best meals I have had in NYC ever. They took great attention to detail in the service and the food. I have a nut allergy and I was happy to hear that they had a system in place to eliminate cross contamination and I felt safe eating. Plus everything we ate was delicious. The cauliflower appetizer, king pao chicken and the short rib were my favorites. But everything we ate was delicious
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Buddakan NYPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Meatpacking District
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4.6
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Elizabeth
Minneapolis - St. Paul •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service, food and ambiance as always at Odeon.
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The OdeonPrice: Expensive• French• TriBeCa
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Do yourself a favor and transport yourself to Mars for an evening. Delightfully weird and tremendously tasty, this innovative restaurant is a guaranteed good time. Paul D'avino and co are all stars as creating a welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable meal. From the cocktails to the pastas to the science behind melty cheese - top notch meal. No notes!
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Café MarsPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Park Slope
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4.9
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Cristine
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 27, 2024
I celebrated my 40th birthday here. The weight staff was great and the food was delicious, as always! I loved the atmosphere and the whole experience.
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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. Cecconi's Dumbo

8. Raf's

9. Strange Delight

10. RH Rooftop Restaurant New York

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