Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Gowanus

Food is delicious. Best onion soup in NY. We have been coming here since it opened more than 20 years ago, and it only improves.

I booked a bar reservation last minute to Little Owl to round out my birthday plans. I was taken excellent care of by my waitress who made sure to make me feel welcome and special. I was given a thorough explanation of the menu, help finding a wine i enjoyed, and a candle in my dessert to to it all of. I highly recommend Little Owl.

We tried the Old Homestead after seeing that it was New Yorks oldest steakhouse. I must say I was worried as reviews were mixed on several sites. We wanted a pre-theater meal, and our server Henry kept us on track to make our show on time. We ordered 2 filets, 1 Sherry Brothers sirloin and 1 Sea Bass, all cooked perfectly and of high quality. I recommend the trio of sauces as they complement the meat. The wine list on iPad was decent, but would be easier to navigate in print. The selections were all good, we chose an Orin Swift wine which drinks well with varied dishes and palates. I would choose Old Homestead again for a special occasion dinner with friends and family.

The food was great! We go there often for dinner, and they have a new menu now which was a few more good choices for great food to choose from 😋

Food is consistently fire - innovative, flavorful, hints of Marcus everywhere dating back to his time at aquavit in the 90s (I was around then) - also. Ashley makes amazing drinks!! Love this place and all you do. Thanks, and see you soon!