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Littleneck, Brooklyn, NY

Littleneck

4.7
4.7
325 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

Littleneck is a charming New England style seafood restaurant & oyster bar located in Gowanus. With delicious cocktails, great music, a full raw bar and a relaxed dining atmosphere this is a fantastic destination for date nights or dinner with friends.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (718) 522-1921

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Cesar Cimadomo

  • Private party facilities

    Please email gowanus@littleneckbrooklyn.com for questions regarding private events.

  • Neighborhood

    Gowanus

  • Cross street

    Carroll Street

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    R to Union Street

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Brooklyn

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. PY

    PhilipY

    San Francisco

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Excellent steamers and mussels. Lobster roll was also fixed very well. Uni portion was really small but of good quality. Frito misto had good calamari but the fish was not the best. Recommend skipping the dessert - we tried all three and none could be considered good.
  2. s

    shania

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love every meal we have at Littleneck. Food (including the oysters!) and cocktails are always perfection and staff is wonderful!
  3. s

    spopkin

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the bet place in the area for steamers, clams, oysters and fish. They even have excellent fries and very good vegetables, including their well-known grilled broccolini. The wine choices intelligently cover the range both for seafood and their burgers and steaks (which are much better than most seafood restaurants where they are only there for grumpy carnivores or fussy kids) If you want fancy dining, this is not the place for you. This is great food in the kind of place you'd visit on Cape Cod or in Maine.
  4. MB

    MartaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend brunch at Littleneck if you are looking for good fish and chips, lobster rolls or lemon pancakes.
  5. NA

    NASAman

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Other than a bit disappointed in the scallops the rest of the food was great. Service wonderful and ambiance good, though a bit loud for my liking. I’d go again for sure.
  6. CM

    CynthiaM

    Seattle

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was meeting up with friends from England/Denmark who were on a cruise stop in Brooklyn for a couple of days. We had dinner here last night and the gentleman who served us was amazing from start to finish. He is truly an exceptional person. He started us with happy hour drinks, oysters, mussels and half lobster tails. Excellent. We then had savory, lump crab cakes rolls for dinner. Dessert was lovely too. All three of us said we will come back in a heartbeat the next time we visit. Thank you for such an enjoyable, memorable dinner!
  7. KR

    KatieR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing. It's a little pricy for my budget, so it's a celebration/splurge kind of place. However it's totally worth it! Everything is always amazing. Probably the best oysters I've had in Brooklyn in a long long time. Everyone in our party loved the food. The service is also awesome. The vibe is cozy and kind of romantic. Highly recommend if it's in your price range.
  8. JF

    JFinNYC

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Littleneck is a neighborhood gem! The food is exceptional and the service is warm. The atmosphere makes you forget you’re in Gowanus for a moment; it’s as though you’ve been transported to a little New England coastal town. A must-try in Brooklyn.
  9. JM

    JohnM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great vibe. Friendly staff caps it all off
  10. SE

    SEVG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, nice ambiance….will definitely be back!
  11. PG

    PhilG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great lobster roll and fries!
  12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Brunch on a Sunday. Early so no much people. Unfortunately I think someone in the staff got sick so the service was a bit stressed but they handled it gracefully. Food really yummy, perfect brunch 🧡
  13. L

    Lynches

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The drink selections are a little too limited. That’s all.
  14. C

    Cyndi

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at Littleneck was outstanding. We were celebrating my a birthday and the staff was very accommodating. I would recommend this restaurant and we are definitely returning!!!!
  15. BT

    BenitaT

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely place and the food was delicious. Good sized portions although it’s a fairly small menu. Felt alittle rushed to order but then was left alone once the food arrived
  16. s

    shortie317

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Seafood was fresh. Service was good. Just a bit noisy where we were sitting in the front table right by the bar.
  17. MC

    MamaC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    How wonderful to return to Littleneck after two years away! They have the best Happy Hour oysters in Brooklyn and wonderful dinner options. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere makes it one of my favorites.
  18. B

    Brooklynite

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always excellent food (outstanding oysters) and drink and a relaxed and welcoming vibe….service is friendly, but definitely not a fast food joint!
  19. e

    eatingoutmore

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wanted a festive meal, birthday celebration, lobster/seafood fix. This was the perfect place. Oysters fresh and delicious, mushroom toast scrumptious, lobster rolls with butter heavenly, wine by the glass outstanding, Ordered the two desserts available: great. Service attentive and friendly. Sunday street parking a breeze.
  20. NF

    NicoleF

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Cute looking restaurant and decent food. Sadly the service is not great. They are less than friendly, and they don’t seem to like having customers or at least that’s how they made us feel. Also the website and menu are very out of date. Probably wouldn’t recommend
  21. S

    Superman09

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food lacks taste. Drinks are meh. Nice ambiance though. Service is good.
  22. DD

    DionneD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. The food was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly.
  23. JH

    JillH

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a special neighborhood spot! Go for the oysters, the cocktails, the crab roll, and the broccolini (seriously, unmissable). And such a fun, super-casual atmosphere. Like teleporting to Portland, Maine.
  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is amazing and good service !!
  25. SM

    SeanM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great oysters, wonderful service, cozy environment.
  26. S

    Sasha

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing raw bar, friendly staff, cute decor and a wonderful place to have a birthday party. Oh great cocktails and beer selection
  27. R

    Rina

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My boyfriend and I came here for a datenight and had an awesome time! We munched on raw oysters and my boyfriend had the crab roll and I had the lobster roll. Everything was delicious! The oysters were ridiculously fresh and each one had it's own unique flavor and tasted AMAZING! My boyfriend enjoyed his crab roll, and I devoured my lobster roll with gusto. While my boyfriend did think it was all a bit too pricey, I thought it was worth it for how delicious the food was and how fresh everything tasted.
  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So yummy and fun!!
  29. NN

    NessaN

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food is good but sometimes overseasoned and too salty. That goes for the clam chowder, crab roll and fries.
  30. d

    dinnerfortwo

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is consistently good, the staff and owners are so lovely and it’s just an all around great experience.
  31. F

    Foodislife

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Littleneck is a great local spot if you’re in the mood for fresh and delicious seafood. The cocktails and food were scrumptious and their mussels are a must try. Ask for extra bread you want to waste the broth.
  32. r

    reviewer

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice little spot, our server was lovely, enjoyed the oysters and outdoor seating.
  33. B

    Betts

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very cool, older crowd. Feels like a place you would find in old-school Seattle/Olympia or Portland areas. Excellent seafood. Lot of tattoos at the bar. Favourite place in Brooklyn.
  34. IA

    IANMC

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    They always have the best oysters in Brooklyn and the fisherman's stew is offcially my death row meal!
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The lobster roll was very soft and tasty.
  36. MV

    MarkV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent time, great vibes, unbeilable food. A real hole in one.
  37. IT

    InnaT

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    I have been coming to this place for a few years. I have always enjoyed the food and service has been most friendly. Today I have been asked to leave in 30 min after getting a menu for a main course… this has never happened before and it was almost embarrassing to me and my friend when we were told we had 30 min. Julia, your customer service technique needs to be polished as you have successfully ruined a Friday night for us!
  38. MO

    MichaelO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best raw bar in the neighborhood, love this place!
  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Server got our order wrong and we have a severe dairy allergy which was also in these notes. Management didn’t seem to care.
  40. d

    dunno101

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is probably our favorite restaurant and we’ve been here maybe 30 times. Great food & cocktails & friendly, laid back service.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Littleneck does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Littleneck also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 522-1921.

Littleneck is rated 4.7 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Littleneck

288 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Carroll Street

  • Neighborhood

    Gowanus

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    R to Union Street

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Cesar Cimadomo

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (718) 522-1921

  • Private party facilities

    Please email gowanus@littleneckbrooklyn.com for questions regarding private events.

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