Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Howard Beach

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 178 times today

In support of the regulations issued by the city of New York, Cecconi’s Dumbo is now open for outdoor seating until 11pm. Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant near Brooklyn Bridge park, specializing in hand-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and other Italian staples. Originating in Venice and with outposts in London and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s has become a critically acclaimed dining destination featuring simply prepared Venetian inspired food. With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, join us in our main dining room, bar or patio dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. Cecconi’s offers an elegant and relaxed dining experience for all guests.

2. Essex

4.6

Exceptional(3184)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 21 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours and NYC's original brunch party. A vibrant multi-level space in the historic Shapiro's Winery, Essex offers intimate seating as well as group dining and event spaces. Enjoy outdoor dining rain or shine on our covered decks.Essex Restaurant's New American Dinner Menu, guided by Chef Steffen Sander, who has helmed some of New York's top Michelin-Starred restaurants, showcases seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, with extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as burgers & classic steakhouse fare. Our Prime Cuts Menu features shareable Dry Aged and Prime Angus Steaks. Our 15th Annual Thanksgiving Feast includes a three-course menu with both traditional and New American Thanksgiving cuisine. Join us the day after Thanksgiving for Black Friday Brunch.

3. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(58)

Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 5 times today

Chef Fredrik Berselius brings his love of nature to his urban surroundings through food at Brooklyn's only two Michelin-starred restaurant. With an emphasis on ingredients from the Northeastern region and influenced by his Scandinavian homeland, Aska, Swedish for "ashes," offers a distinctive dining experience through a procession of courses prepared from an open kitchen and served to guests of only ten tables each night.

4. Casa Bond

4.6

Exceptional(87)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 4 times today

Casa Bond offers a vibrant dining experience, blending creative, modern Mexican cuisine with a chic, Bohemian atmosphere. Named one of "New York's Best New Restaurants of 2023" by the Financial Times, we’re known for standout dishes like Aguachile and Gobernador Tacos. Join us for an unforgettable meal that captures the essence of authentic Mexican flavors with a contemporary twist. Perfect for those seeking top-notch service, exceptional food, and a lively, artistic ambiance.

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5. Le Jardinier - New York

4.7

Exceptional(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown East

Booked 12 times today

Le Jardinier is an approachable yet refined hyper-seasonal restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Rooted in classic French technique, Verzeroli has created a menu where seasonality a prominent role: local, seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by sustainable proteins. The wine list features over 350 references, and has an international focus drawing heavily on the French regions of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Cocktails utilize high quality craft spirits, fortified wines, fresh herbs, and house made tinctures and bitters.

6. Cavatappi

4.9

Exceptional(57)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bensonhurst

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Cavatappi Italian Restaurant - a family owned & operated establishment - located in the heart of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Our modern and cozy atmosphere is the perfect setting for a delicious meal. Our menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, as well as some unique twists. Be sure to try our signature Kansas City pork chop, pan seared then baked to perfection and served with a side of parsnip apple sauce. Whether you're in the mood for pasta, seafood, or a hearty meat dish, we have something for everyone.We look forward to serving you at Cavatappi Italian Restaurant, where you can enjoy adelicious meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Buon apetito!

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7. Haviland Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(523)

Price: Expensive

• American • East Rockaway

Booked 5 times today

In 1688, Joseph Haviland built a tidewater gristmill that provided the locally-grown grains to a nearby bakery that supplied farmers and tradesmen with bread. It was the first public oven in New York State. Haviland’s Old Grist Mill and the public bakery were community gathering places for two centuries. Inspired by Joseph Haviland’s noble efforts, the Haviland Kitchen & Bar has been established for our neighbors. A place for our community to gather and share food and drink that are crafted of the finest in-season regional ingredients. Table preference will try to be honored but can not be guaranteed.

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8. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

4.5

Awesome(310)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Astoria

Booked 2 times today

Our Story The goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022. Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous. Visit us at our locations in Astoria 929-349-1228 Patchogue 631-569-2233 Woodbury 516-515-9620 Brooklyn 718-576-1507

9. Da Raffaele - NYC

4.8

Exceptional(467)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 1 time today

Da Raffaele's is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant.

10. Luzzo's BK

4.7

Exceptional(147)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Cobble Hill

Booked 2 times today

LUZZO'S BK OFFERS THE AWARD-WINNING NEAPOLITAN-STYLE PIZZA MADE IN A WOOD-BURNING OVEN, ALONGSIDE SOUTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE. LOCATED ON ATLANTIC AVENUE IN BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, THIS COZY RESTAURANT BUILT BY THE PARTNERS THEMSELVES INCLUDES AN ECLECTIC BAR OVERLOOKING THE SIDEWALK WITH A SEASONAL MENU, A WELL-CURATED WINE LIST AND A FULL SEATED DINING ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN. THE RESTAURANT HAS AN AMAZING WEEKEND BRUNCH AND AN OPEN-AIR BACKYARD PATIO.

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Diane
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We planned to have a late lunch here after we walked over the Brooklyn Bridge. It was so good. We were a bit full from our amazing lunch that we were happy to walk the bridge back.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.5
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Alex
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Perfect kind of fine dining experience - upscale, not uptight, incredible food, and really impeccable service. It is going to be hard to eat anywhere else for the next several months. We went to celebrate a birthday and engagement anniversary, and they made it very special and very aware that they knew and cared about it !
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9
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zoevip
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing! Hosted my birthday dinner there of 14 people and our waitress and their team were on top of it. Food was great, table and ambiance were great :) good value!
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EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
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4.6
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Leeahvip
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Order the pork belly, one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. Superb service and amazing food.
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Le Jardinier - New YorkPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown East
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4.7
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Juan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Had a great experience. The food and drinks were a highlight - it was so tasty. Some of the best Mexican food in the area. Service was a little slow but it was a busy night. Staff was very friendly. The noise level was my one complaint. It was mostly a normal noise level but some random songs would be extremely loud. It wasn’t bad enough to take away from the night.
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Casa BondPrice: Expensive• Mexican• NoHo
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4.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Cecconi's Dumbo

2. Essex

3. ASKA

4. Casa Bond

5. Le Jardinier - New York

6. Cavatappi

7. Haviland Kitchen & Bar

8. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

9. Da Raffaele - NYC

10. Luzzo's BK

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