Best Historic Restaurants in Gowanus

A beautiful romantic experience to celebrate my love with my wife. It couldn’t have been better.

This was my third time visiting the NYC location, and it didn’t disappoint. I’ve dined multiple times over the past decade plus at Hawksmoor’s London locations (Coven Garden & Guildhall) as well as Manchester. The continuity of genuine customer service and food quality excellence at all locations is second to none. You won’t find a better steakhouse experience anywhere & I have been to too many to count. Cocktails are well crafted. You must try the Scallops with wine & garlic. Their creamed spinach is the best I’ve had. Oysters (prepared & plain) were incredible, and the coal fired steaks are perfect temp as ordered (how often does that happen?) and delicious. Ask for Andrea. She is the consummate professional waiter. She handled a bustling section of tables that I’ve watched many a waiter crumble under, and she executed her service with grace and rhythm, took amazing care of us. Can’t wait to return for another meal!

Burger was excellent, highly recommend! Pizza was also good but we mainly came for the burger as it’s highly rated

Spectacular food. We explored the museum first, and we thought our time in the restaurant afterwards might just be an unremarkable add-on to the amazing history of the place. But the food ITSELF is some of the best we’ve ever had in our 30 years of living in New York. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s what I expect to pay for food at this level of excellence. Truly delicious. Worth every penny. Cannot wait to go back. The Founding Fathers were there! It’s a thrill to read about everything that happened there and then sit down where George Washington himself had meals and drinks. You get to step back in time, feel a close connection to our incredible history, AND eat some of the best food of your life.

The overall experience was great. The food was delicious and the service kind and attentive. My guests had veggie salads with shrimp, I had the RH Burger which was terrific. For dessert the Chocolate Cookies & the Butterscotch Creme Brulee were outstanding.