Best Date Night Restaurants in Gowanus

480 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

4.9

Exceptional(80)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Park Slope

Booked 6 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

Booked 1 time 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.

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3. Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8

Exceptional(1676)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Williamsburg

Booked 26 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.

4. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3171)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 70 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. Palma

4.8

Exceptional(3339)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 33 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

6. Nubeluz

4.7

Exceptional(562)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • NoMad

Booked 84 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.

7. Meadowsweet

4.7

Exceptional(1600)

Price: Expensive

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 6 times today

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

8. Strange Delight

4.7

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Oyster Bar • Fort Greene

Booked 21 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.

9. Cathédrale

4.4

Awesome(2504)

Price: Expensive

• French • East Village

Booked 30 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. Raf's

4.6

Exceptional(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cafe Dining • NoHo

Booked 11 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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5.0
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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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5.0
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Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. Austin took care of us and just made us feel right at home. Made great recommendations to us and just did pretty perfect service overall. It was very loud which was expected and didn’t bother us all that much, what was a little annoying was these people beside us with ring lights blinding us all dinner but other than that, perfect service all the way through. Couldn’t recommend the tasting menu enough!!! Great value with so many great options:)
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4.6
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New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 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 27 Aug 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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480 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Mars

2. Parklife

3. Aurora - Williamsburg

4. BONDST

5. Palma

6. Nubeluz

7. Meadowsweet

8. Strange Delight

9. Cathédrale

10. Raf's

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