Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Lucali and Commonwealth, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Gowanus restaurants with carnivore options. Highly rated spots with authentic carnivore menu items.
Gowanus's Premier Carnivore Destinations
Gowanus has evolved into a vibrant culinary hub where meat lovers can find an impressive array of hearty dishes across diverse global cuisines. This curated selection features everything from the renowned Italian flavors of Lucali and Macario to the aromatic Thai specialties at Boran and savory Japanese bowls at South Slope Ramen. Whether you are looking for fresh catches at Luna La Mer and Halyards or classic American comfort at Travel Bar and Commonwealth, these neighborhood staples provide a satisfying experience for
10 restaurants in Best Gowanus Restaurants with Carnivore Options | Top Rated
- Macario · rated 5/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Luna La Mer · rated 4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.









