Best Group Dining Gatherings Restaurants in Gowanus
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Parklife
A huge, landscaped yard and solariums where cross-cultural tacos and cocktails are clearly built for lingering outdoors.
Notable Picks
#1
Parklife
8
Parklife in Gowanus functions as a mashup of modern taqueria, bar, and outdoor event yard, with a 4,000-square-foot front patio, heated solariums, and picnic-style seating. The menu pulls from Persian, Mexican, and Texan flavors, making it a flexible option for casual dinners, happy hours, and game nights outside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Joojeh kabob taco, Lamb biryani tlayuda, Loaded queso with chips
What makes it special: A huge, landscaped yard and solariums where cross-cultural tacos and cocktails are clearly built for lingering outdoors.
Worthy Picks
#2
The Roof
7.6
Perched atop the Whole Foods at Third & 3rd since 2013, The Roof is a casual rooftop bar-restaurant with picnic tables, greenhouse views, and sightlines over the Gowanus Canal. The menu leans into burgers, bar snacks, and pub-style plates paired with local draft beers and wine, making it more of a laid-back hangout than a special-occasion destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sixpoint-glazed ribs, Brooklyn brat, BLT grilled cheese
What makes it special: A relaxed rooftop bar-restaurant with canal and greenhouse views above a Gowanus grocery landmark.