Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Howard Beach

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Essex

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Lower East Side

Booked 29 times today

Lower East Side pioneer famous for award winning contemporary cuisine, oyster happy hours & NYC's original bottomless 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. Essex'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. Join us for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner and indulge in as special Three-Course Christmas Dinner as well as items from our regular dinner menu and kid's menu. Our 25th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration features a three-course dinner with champagne toast and music by DJ Eric Visa. Enjoy our Bonus Bottomless Brunches on Christmas Day & New Year's Day.

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

4.6

Exceptional(5263)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • DUMBO

Booked 93 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.

3. The River Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(9204)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • DUMBO

Booked 35 times today

River Cafe, nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge, is renowned for its exquisite setting, beautiful decor, and award-winning wine list. Reviewers laud its 'creative and delicious cuisine', 'amazing little bites in between courses', and 'fantastic view'. The restaurant's commitment to quality and service, along with its 'magical' ambiance, make it a unique dining experience that goes beyond just a meal.

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4. Beauty & Essex- New York

4.6

Exceptional(9945)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Lower East Side

Booked 33 times today

Beauty & Essex has an innovative design that starts in the restaurant’s entrance, a well-curated modern-day pawn shop replete with a saxophone, boombox, quirky artifacts, vintage treasures, and an eclectic array of “one-off” pieces of jewelry. Continuing past the pawnshop, guests encounter a grand, circular staircase wrapped around a two-story custom chandelier, but only the adventurous will discover all that Beauty & Essex has to offer. With four distinct dining rooms (one private), two bars, a lounge, and a women’s bathroom complete with a salon including a luxurious sofa, and antique perfume bottles. The cuisine, much like the design, is intended to set a new course. Chef Chris Santos was one of the pioneers of the small, share plate dining trend that has swept the nation, and with the Beauty & Essex menu, he once again has created waves on the food scene.

5. ASKA

4.9

Exceptional(68)

Price: Very Expensive

• Nordic • Williamsburg

Booked 8 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.

6. Casa Bond

4.7

Exceptional(93)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • NoHo

Booked 1 time 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.

7. Cavatappi

4.9

Exceptional(60)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Bensonhurst

Booked 5 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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8. Haviland Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(530)

Price: Expensive

• American • East Rockaway

Booked 2 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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9. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

4.6

Exceptional(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

10. Da Raffaele - NYC

4.7

Exceptional(473)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown East

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

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Tyler
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful Christmas Day Brunch. Beautiful space and delicious food. Really enjoyed the Burrata Aristocrat with homemade lox. Katie, our server, was friendly and attentive --our champagne glasses were always full.
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EssexPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Lower East Side
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4.4
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DennisVIP
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Cecconi's was the perfect setting for a festive Christmas Eve dinner. The food, as always, was delish and the atmosphere was superb!
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.6
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corey
Coastal Georgia •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Sommelier was very helpful. Michelin Star is well deserved.
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The River CafePrice: Very Expensive• American• DUMBO
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4.9
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Sonya
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Randy was amazing as a server! He made my experience great! I had some special accommodations needed because of an upcoming show time on broadway and i got the experience of beauty and Essex in record time and still made it to my show! Thank you!
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Beauty & Essex- New YorkPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Lower East Side
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4.6
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leoVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Honestly pretty noisy but I feel like it’s intentional so the tables feel more secluded. Personally wish the seats didn’t have a stool separating when dining for 2 but that’s more preferential. The food is phenomenal staff is so so friendly—it feels like they are background actors haha. The space is very intentional well done. Aquavit does not even compare to this if a date is what you’re looking for. The food is also very interesting while aquavit is more classical well done Swedish dishes this is a great space for a date as the dishes give you something to talk about with your partner that pertains to the space you’re in.
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ASKAPrice: Very Expensive• Nordic• Williamsburg
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4.9

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Essex

2. Cecconi's Dumbo

3. The River Cafe

4. Beauty & Essex- New York

5. ASKA

6. Casa Bond

7. Cavatappi

8. Haviland Kitchen & Bar

9. Ruta Oaxaca - Astoria

10. Da Raffaele - NYC

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