Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Gowanus

166 restaurants available nearby

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1. Max Brenner - Union Square

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Union Square

Booked 191 times today

For more than 20 years, Max Brenner has offered a chocolate experience for all the senses. A visit to our Chocolate Bar and Shop, will entice magical memories in everyone. Because, chocolate, more than any other food, symbolizes our childhood.At Max Brenner, you will enjoy an abundance of desert made of all sorts of chocolate concoctions. All of this, combined with a full menu of salads, sandwiches, entrees, and pizzas, offer an experience for anyone at any age. Our New York store is located in the heart of Union Square, where young people, families, and tourists alike can come and enjoy a delicious pastime in a cheerful atmosphere.Are you looking to celebrate a special event sometime soon? We can create a chocolate experience you and your guests will never forget. We will take care of everything from personalized menus to outstanding service and everything in between

2. Temple Court

4.8

Exceptional(1372)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District

Booked 9 times today

Temple Court, a Tom Colicchio's destination, offers comfort food with a twist. Reviewers love the 'delicious food' and 'excellent service' that makes them feel at home. The 'fantastic' food is 'not the usual predictable combinations on a plate.' The 'historic charm' and 'beautiful decor' create a welcoming environment.

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3. Lillie's Union Square

4.2

Awesome(631)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Chelsea

An Irish-Victorian Bar and Restaurant, just steps from Union Square. In the "Ladies' Mile District" of days gone by. The interior has a distinctly late 19th century feel with wooden furnishings brought from Belfast, Ireland.Serving a wide range of domestic and international beers 25 on tap. A great selection of whiskeys and wines, including some excellent wine from the Langtry Winery in California where Lillie herself owned and lived for a time.The food is traditional Pub Fare. Bottomless Brunch on weekends from 11am to 4pm. It includes Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, and Seasonal Bellinis. Our last seating for Bottomless is 3.00pm.

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4. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

4.3

Awesome(212)

Price: Very Expensive

• Lounge • Chelsea

Booked 13 times today

Somewhere Nowhere NYC; A two-level venue featuring a rooftop and indoor lounge, sits at the top of the Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel located at 112 W 25th St, on the 38th and 39th floors. The 5,156 square foot luxury day and night-life destination is designed to artfully merge progressive sound and lighting technology with magical garden-inspired decor to indulge guests in a uniquely immersive nightlife experience. The decadence ensues with Somewhere Nowhere’s outdoor lounge and rooftop winter enclosure boasting 360-degree views of Manhattan’s majestic skyline extending as far as the eye can see. Kitchen closes at 10:30pm.

5. Monte's Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2280)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 19 times today

Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!

6. SET L.E.S.

4.4

Awesome(98)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Lower East Side

Booked 4 times today

At SET L.E.S. we bring "hip" and "flavor" together in our energetic restaurant/bar located in the heart of Lower East Side, New York City. Nearing almost a decade, the restaurant has grown into a neighborhood gem, most known for, the Asian-inspired menu and palatable crafted cocktails. While the restaurant is popular for it's lunch and dinner, weekend brunch has become the most quintessential experience. With customer-favorite's like the "Chicken and buttermilk waffles" and the "Steak and eggs skillet" cooked to perfection. The ambiance also makes for a great place to celebrate your birthday, with a special complimentary item with parties over 6.

7. Rustik Tavern

4.5

Awesome(21)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Bedford-Stuyvesant

One of Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill’s most beloved restaurants, Rustik Tavern welcomes you to enjoy top-notch food in Brooklyn's coolest neighborhood. We have a dope patio and a fiercely flavorful menu that will remind you of mama's home cooking. Drop by for drinks, dinner, or brunch on weekends. We're also available for you to grab something delicious to-go. A perfect place for date night, a reunion with friends, or celebrating life's big milestones. Head to the Celebrate tab to learn more about our private event room and large reservations. Come pull up a seat, you'll feel right at home. Whether you're new to the neighborhood or been here for 20 years, Rustik Tavern is the spot, the Bed-Stuy "Cheers."

8. Cafe Cluny

4.9

Exceptional(2196)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 65 times today

CAFE CLUNY SEATS FOR BRUNCH SERVICE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE WEEKENDS BETWEEN 10AM AND 4PM.Open since 2006, Cafe Cluny is a neighborhood spot offering French - American dishes with a polished flare. Our Executive Chef Andy Xu takes pride in his thoughtful selections here, as well as at our sister restaurants The Odeon and Café Luxembourg.Whether you need that charming place for a date, are in search of the perfect brunch, or just want the best steak frites in town - you will be glad you came to the West Village's famous Cafe Cluny. Due to demand, we are unable to hold your reservation past the time it has been booked. If you are not 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) 255-6900. We look forward to seeing you soon.

9. The Musket Room

4.6

Exceptional(860)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • NoLita

Booked 15 times today

Musket Room is a celebrated neighborhood restaurant offering a reliably indulgent experience, whether for a special occasion or enjoying dinner with friends. Since 2013, the Michelin- starred establishment has been committed to the kind of caring, personalized service that makes regulars feel like family and newcomers feel like regulars.Chef Mary Attea leads a culinary team that draws on their heritages, world travels and personal inclinations to create vivid flavors and inventive dishes that deftly cross borders and defy categorization. The result is transporting food in a warm, refined space with a long bar, intimate nooks and a spacious garden for dining al fresco. Our Omnivore and Vegan tasting menus are available nightly, with additional a la carte offerings availble nightly at the bar and weekdays in the dining room.

10. Island Rib House

4.5

Awesome(0)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Crown Heights

Indulge in the fine island dishes at Island Rib House!

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Jeffrey
Virginia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent restaurant all around. We were early so we sat at the bar for a round of cocktails while conversing with Pietro Marconi. Service and ambiance were amazing. The quality of the fresh homemade pasta speaks for itself. Whoever we return to New York it will be a definite repeat dining experience!
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Monte's TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.6
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HeiryVIP
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was an incredible experience from our waiter Jason, to the food and the environment. Everything was delicious and amazing.
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Temple CourtPrice: Very Expensive• American• Financial District
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4.8
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KeriVIP
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always delightful. Seated near the window. Decorated for the holidays.
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Cafe ClunyPrice: Expensive• French• West Village
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4.9
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Chaundel
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Always a great time here. The new menu items are 10/10. The drinks are always great. Portions are great as well. Will be going back soon.
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SET L.E.S.Price: Moderate• Comfort Food• Lower East Side
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4.4
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Sean
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Great experience. Love the vibe. Service was great.
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Rustik TavernPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Bedford-Stuyvesant
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4.5

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166 restaurants available nearby

1. Max Brenner - Union Square

2. Temple Court

3. Lillie's Union Square

4. Somewhere Nowhere NYC

5. Monte's Trattoria

6. SET L.E.S.

7. Rustik Tavern

8. Cafe Cluny

9. The Musket Room

10. Island Rib House

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