Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Restaurants in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Kanan Indian Restaurant
High-volume delivery specialist with big portions and broad choice.
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7.9
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On 3rd Avenue at the edge of Gowanus, Kanan functions as a delivery workhorse and neighborhood curry house with an unusually deep menu and generous combo specials. It’s more about dependable, sauce-heavy comfort than polish, which is exactly why many locals lean on it for easy weeknight Indian.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kanan's Delivery and Take Out Special, Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh
What makes it special: High-volume delivery specialist with big portions and broad choice.
7.8
Classic fish & chips counter‑style spot serving crispy battered fish and hearty sides at budget‑friendly prices. A go‑to for quick, satisfying seafood in Boerum Hill without pretense.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cod & Chips, Shrimp Basket, Tartar Sauce
What makes it special: Affordable, crispy fish & chips in classic style