Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Gowanus, Brooklyn

leo k. • June 19, 2020Spinach and feta cheese dumplings are super delicious. My recommendation is boiled ones.

Monica D. • August 27, 2014Great double date spot, who knew shuffleboard was so fun? And they have boozy cocktails and games while you wait

Michaela B. • March 9, 2013Honey Rosemary Shoefly is to die for good! But really you cant go wrong!

Rachel Slurs • July 7, 2020Really great sushi. Love the presentation too.

Victor C. • February 20, 2017super cute brand new spot in the neighborhood. It's a tea/coffee house slash event/art space. Order the banana milk coffee 👌🇯🇵

James C. • August 22, 2014Great food. Must try the octopus. Pizzas are high quality.

G • December 30, 2018Authentic Oaxacan food experience. Highly recommend the tostadas and mole

Ren T. • July 12, 2016Cocktails! Mocktails! Meatballs! Staff & Space!

Arminda K. • August 12, 2011Vegan Thursdays, good taps, pool table in great condition, and Jenga, dominoes and Life as boardgames! In love.

Sunita C. • August 24, 2022Loved the ahi tuna tacos and crispy chicken tacos. White rice is amazing. White wine was meh. It was a Sauvignon blanc

Elizabeth S. • October 10, 2019I highly recommend the wings and the pepperoncini bites! Together they were a bit spicy though.

Peter C. • January 30, 2023The best shop in a mile radius or so, it’s a throwback in the best way to a time before everything was so contrived. That’s not to say it isn’t professional- this is a top notch multiroaster shop.

Marni D. • November 3, 2022The aguachile and the cocktails are 👌🏼

John C. • June 21, 2020A great place to get gluten free cinnamon rolls! Their cookies are also quite tasty!

Carol • June 30, 2021Really friendly owner, good coffee, outdoor seating, and tons of indoor seating

Hannah Z. • May 2, 2014Surprisingly cozy. Very warm and welcoming and the food is delicious. Hidden gem.

sne345 • October 18, 2016Best place near here!! It's different and amazing! Skirt Steak, Calamari, and Shrimp Risotto are the best items on the menu!!

Mikahla V. • February 17, 2018Really friendly bartenders, cozy atmosphere and a great selection of drinks! Perfect spot for a chill Saturday night.

monydfny • October 1, 2017Amazing appetizer of ricotta and hen of woods mushrooms, tender and flavorful steak and delicious orechiette with sausage. Lovely, quiet place to have a good conversation. And great service!

Nate F. • January 30, 2017super crispy rosemary garlic tater tots

Jason • December 30, 2018The coffee is consistent with other Starbucks locations.

Catherine G. • March 13, 2011Saturday afternoons, especially in the summer: delightful back garden, cool tunes, and friendly bartender. Great for groups!

Daniel M. • August 22, 2015Great dive bar. Good outdoor space. Miller Hife Life's!!!

J. L. • May 6, 2015Like most places in the area, this cafe EXPLODES w/obnoxious kids & parents near 3pm—but before then, Root Hill remains a reliable source of tasty coffee, cozy work nooks & friendly faces. Recommended

Jim H. • December 23, 2013Ideal French bistro: good food at very good price and laissez-faire attitude (this is a good thing). Please visit again and again, we need more places like Olivier!

Kelsey✨ • May 13, 2021lovely on a weekday morning! gluten-free options available :)

Akshay P. • July 29, 2016Delicious tacos. The chicken tinga is a sleeper hit, but you can't go wrong with any of the meats.

Christina C. • June 8, 2014The brisket is super moist & delicious!

Siobhan M. • February 9, 2014Fantastic sushi and fruit salads. Great packed lunch bargains. Lots of nice little treats as well. I love mochi! Highly recommended.

Rami H. • September 7, 2023Really innovative and fun food that ties in American home traditions with Italian influence. Get the octopus with pepperoni cups, the mackerel, and skate piccata! Save room for grappa