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.
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Discover upscale restaurants in Gowanus with carnivore options. Budget-friendly carnivore dining.
Gowanus's Upscale Carnivore Destinations
Gowanus has evolved into a premier destination for diners seeking sophisticated, high-end meals that celebrate bold flavors and premium ingredients. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's best upscale offerings for the discerning palate, ranging from the legendary wood-fired Italian specialties at Lucali to the refined coastal elegance of Luna La Mer. Whether you are craving expertly prepared seafood or world-class artisanal pizza, these establishments define the elevated culinary landscape of this vibrant Brooklyn enclave.
10 restaurants in Best Upscale Carnivore Restaurants in Gowanus | Upscale & Carnivore
- 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.
