Looking for south-beach-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Macario, Nili and Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry south-beach-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover the best Gowanus restaurants with south beach options. Highly rated spots with authentic south beach menu items.
Gowanus's Premier South Beach Destinations
Explore the eclectic and evolving food scene of Gowanus through this curated collection that highlights the neighborhood's most sought-after dining destinations and South Beach-inspired options. From the wood-fired excellence of Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza and Lucali to the vibrant international flavors found at Boran and Nili, there is a table for every palate and occasion. Whether you are craving a sophisticated French meal at Olivier Bistro or a relaxed night out at Commonwealth, these restaurants showcase the incredible diversity of cuisines available in this unique Brooklyn enclave.
21 restaurants in Best Gowanus Restaurants with South Beach Options | Top Rated
- Macario · rated 5/5: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Nili · rated 5/5: 3 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza · rated 4.6/5: 10 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Lucali · rated 4.2/5: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Commonwealth · rated 4/5: 4 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- South Slope Ramen · rated 3.9/5: 9 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Travel Bar · rated 5/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Boran · rated 4.5/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. Thai.
- Maple Domo Sushi · rated 4.4/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Giardini Pizza · rated 4.3/5: 2 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- El Nuevo Sabor Latino · rated 4.3/5: 5 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Olivier Bistro · rated 4.2/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. French.
- Black Mountain · rated 4/5: 2 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Luna La Mer · rated 4/5: 2 south-beach-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Shelsky's Brooklyn Bagels · rated 4/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Baby Luc's · rated 3.9/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- Mezcal · rated 3.9/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. Mexican.
- Hungry Thirsty · rated 3/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Halyards · rated 3/5: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. Seafood.
- 6 Restaurant: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Daily Dose Juice Bar & Café: 1 south-beach-friendly dish on the menu. American.
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.

















