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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Gowanus

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1. The River Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(9204)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • DUMBO
Booked 51 times today
The River Café is one of New York and America’s most unique locations. Nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, this elegant restaurant has, since 1977, been a favorite destination for New Yorkers and visitors from around the world who demand the highest level of cuisine. Renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor and seamless service The River Café serves a wonderful classic New American menu using only the finest, freshest and often rare ingredients. With an award winning and outstanding wine list, romantic piano music nightly, breathtaking floral arrangements, the River Café is more than simply dining, it is often a magical experience. Whether you are coming for dinner or a private party, be sure to leave some time to enjoy The River Café’s spectacular garden.
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2. ASKA
4.9
Exceptional(68)
Price: Very Expensive
• Nordic • Williamsburg
Booked 9 times today
Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.
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3. Piccola Cucina Casa
4.9
Exceptional(80)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Boerum Hill
Booked 19 times today
Chef Philip Guardione is bringing all the Italian flavors to Brooklyn.
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4. Wolfgang's Steak House - Park Avenue
4.7
Exceptional(2119)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Midtown East
Booked 64 times today
With 4 decades of experience, Wolfgang Zwiener didn't duplicate an exceptional steakhouse, he improved on it to make Wolfgang's Steakhouse exceptional. The porterhouse steak for one, two, four or more, is an outstanding choice. The atmosphere, expanded menu & professional service will appeal to even the most exacting diners. Wolfgang's is pleased to add this location in the heart of Midtown East.
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5. Meadowsweet
4.7
Exceptional(1601)
Price: Expensive
• American • Williamsburg
Booked 5 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!
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6. Aurora - Williamsburg
4.8
Exceptional(1689)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Williamsburg
Booked 34 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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7. Olivier Bistro
4.4
Awesome(157)
Price: Moderate
• French • Park Slope
Booked 3 times today
Olivier Bistro represents true French cuisine and sensibility. Traditional French Bistro in a cozy setting with sidewalk seating that takes you to the streets of Paris. We offer daily specials, including a variety of whole fish options, oysters, and steaks sold by the oz cut from the bone. Finish your meal with our well-known creme brulee and moelleux au chocolate. We are a 5-minute drive to the Barclay Center and 5 minutes to Prospect Park. We welcome you to join us for our Brunch where you will enjoy French cuisine at its finest and yes we have Bloody Marys! We hope to see you soon!
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8. Lafayette
4.6
Exceptional(3127)
Price: Expensive
• French • NoHo
Booked 20 times today
Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.
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9. Song E Napule - West Village NYC
4.8
Exceptional(138)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Greenwich Village
Booked 30 times today
Song'E Napule has just opened this NEW location at 132 W Houston St, close to our first and classic spot at 146 W Houston St.
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10. Casa Ora
4.6
Exceptional(661)
Price: Expensive
• Venezuelan • Williamsburg
Booked 14 times today
Created by Ivo Diaz, The Nomad and Eleven Madison Park mixologist, and resident abuela and Executive Chef Isbelis Diaz. Casa Ora is a family owned and operated Venezuelan-American Fine Dining restaurant located in East Williamsburg. We serve refined farm-to-table plates and modern cocktails.We are focused on bringing the beauty and nature of Venezuela to New York City. In times of political injustice upon Venezuelans, Casa Ora is dedicated to donating a portion of profits to families forced to seek asylum due to lack of human rights resources such as food, clean water, and government protection.

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