Parklife

Name: Parklife
Address: 636 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11217-3112
Telephone: (646) 949-4636
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

47 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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Parklife is an indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar in Gowanus. We offer tacos, tlacoyos and tlayudas inspired by Mexican, Persian and Texan flavors. We feature seasonal cocktails, local beers and small batch spirits. Open all year round, we also host free weekly and monthly events to make your dining experience truly unique. All events are free to attend with a 2-drink minimum purchase to participate.

Reservations are available for groups less than 18 people. Walk-ins are welcome pending capacity. Tables have a 2 hour limit when busy. Dogs, smoking, unruly children and assholes are not allowed. View house rules and safety guidelines at www.ParklifeBK.com/info.

Reservations are held for 15 minutes. There is a $10 per person fee if your group cancels with less than 24 hours notice or does not show up. There is a $25 per person fee for adding guests to your existing reservation.

For parties greater than 18, submit your request 2 weeks in advance at www.ParklifeBK.com/reservations.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(646) 949-4636

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Persian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 949-4636
Website
http://www.parklifebk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Scott Koshnoodi
Catering
For groups of 18 or more, we recommend pre-ordering pitchers and shareables. Please visit www.ParklifeBK.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Unfortunately we don’t rent out Parklife for private events during business hours, but you’re welcome to email us at hey@ParklifeBK.com to inquire about private dining in our solariums. For private events, we recommend our sister venue littlefield just around the corner. Email booking@littlefieldNYC.com or visit us at www.littlefieldNYC.com.

Location
636 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217-3112
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Cross street
4th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
R, D, N, B, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5, LIRR
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Guac & Chips*$12.00
Vegan friendly & gluten free. Contains avocado
BBQ Orejas*$6.00
Crispy BBQ pig ears. Gluten free
Queso & Chips*
Oaxacan & jack cheese, spices & corn tortilla chips. Vegetarian & gluten free. Contains dairy
- Small$8.00
- Large$15.00
Loaded Queso
Choice of joojeh, carnitas or beans. Incl. onions, guac & chips. Gluten free. Contains dairy & avocado. Available after 3PM
- Small$20.00
- Large$40.00
Trio of Tortillas$5.00
Yellow corn, blue corn & flour tortillas with lamb manteca, salt & lime
Beans*$4.00
Heirloom beans with side of creamy smoked feta. Beans are vegan friendly & gluten free. Feta contains dairy
Chicharron*$4.00
Crispy spiced chicken & pork skins. Gluten free
Escabeche*$3.00
Assorted seasonal pickled vegetables. Vegetarian & gluten free
Extra Chips*$4.00
Vegan friendly & gluten free
Extra Corn Tortilla$1.00
One per order. Vegan friendly & gluten free

Tacos & Tlayudas

One Per Order

Carnitas 'Half Smoke'$6.00
Pork shoulder confit, smoked pork shank, citrus, smoked onions, corn tortilla. Gluten free
Fajitas$7.00
Grilled steak medium rare, peppers, smoked onions, flour tortilla. Contains soy. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Lengua$7.00
Braised beef tongue, pickled jicama, smoked pecan salsa macha, corn tortilla. Gluten free. Contains pecans
Joojeh Kabob$6.00
Grilled chicken marinated in saffron yogurt, lime, flour tortilla. Contains dairy. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Pulpo$8.00
Crispy octopus, aji amarillo, Veracruz crisps, corn tortilla. Gluten free. Contains seafood & soy
Vegetarian$6.00
Huitlacoche (Mexican truffle), taro, Persian pickle aguachile, corn tortilla. Vegan friendly & gluten free. Contains almonds
Lamb Beriyani$7.00
Isfahan style inspired, Persian yogurt, sumac, crispy corn tortilla. Gluten free. Contains dairy

Sunday BBQ

Available Only On Sundays

Burnt Ends Taco$6.00
Brisket, fire roasted / picked green totato, smoked onions, flour tortilla. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Pork Belly Taco$6.00
Crispy smoked pork belly, Persian pistachio mole, apple, flour tortilla. Contains pistachio. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Smoky Potato Salad Tlayuda$6.00
Potato, blackeyed peas, homemade 'mayo, ' veggies, crispy corn tortilla. Vegan friendly & gluten free

Tlacoyos

Fried Masa Stuffed with Beans

Carnitas$14.00
Topped with pork confit, avocado sauce, citrus, smoked onions. Gluten free. Contains avocado
Chicken Fried Steak$15.00
Topped with fried steak, chicken gravy, avocado sauce, smoked onions. Contains eggs, avocado & gluten
Vegetarian$15.00
Topped with zucchini, squash, celery khoresh, pickled radish. Vegan friendly & gluten free
Grilled Chicken$14.00
Topped with grilled chicken marinated in saffron yogurt, avocado sauce, smoked onions. Gluten free. Contains dairy, eggs & avocado
Kabob Barg$14.00
Grilled flank steak medium rare, sumac, avocado sauce, smoked onions. Gluten free. Contains avocado

Brunch

Saturday & Sunday. 12PM TO 3PM

Huitlacoche Texas 'French' Toast$15.00
With smokey peach cream & crunchies. Vegetarian friendly. Contains dairy & eggs
Parklife 'Migas' Breakfast$6.00
'Scotch' egg, crispy masa, peppers, onions, pico. Vegetarian friendly. Contains eggs
Burnt Ends Breakfast Taco$6.00
Soft scramble, burnt ends, fire roasted / pickled green tomato, flour tortilla. Contains dairy & eggs. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Smoked Pork Belly Breakfast Taco$6.00
Soft scramble, smoked pork belly, green mole, flour tortilla. Contains dairy & eggs. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Potato, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco$5.00
Potato, soft scramble, Oaxaca cheese, flour tortilla. Contains dairy & eggs. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Potato, Black Beans & Cheese Breakfast Taco$5.00
Potato, black beans, Oaxaca cheese, flour tortilla. Contains dairy. Flour tortilla contains dairy & gluten
Persian Breakfast$10.00
Masa, feta, radishes, herbs. Comes with Persian tea. Vegetarian friendly & gluten free. Contains dairy

Sweets

Also Available Late Night

Sweet & Spicy Pecans$3.00
Smoked candied pecans. Vegetarian friendly & gluten free. Contains pecans & dairy
Kolache$8.00
Czech-Texan pastry with rhubarb & pistachio. Vegetarian friendly. Contains pistachio & gluten
Churros$6.00
Homemade churros with Persian lime & side of chocolate. Vegetarian friendly. Contains dairy, eggs & gluten

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Kid-friendly
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Good for groups
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
First the good: They have a very charming, unheated, open, outdoor space. The drink menu is seasonal & creative & customizable. Now on to the bad: Unfortunately the creative drinks are pretty weak. The only way you can order is through an app they make you download. Be sure to dress warmly if youre going for a movie night because they do not have heaters. Lastly check your credit card transactions because they added on $9 to my bill.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was the best birthday I had. And I absolutely recommend de Gin Blossom
b
brian
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
great place to hang out when the weather is nice, great outdoor space. very casual, very relaxed. also a good place to go with a larger group as ordering is done all on the phone and everyone deals with their own tab so easy close out at the end of the night! tasty drinks and tasty food!
LO
LaniO
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parklife was awesome and very accommodating and communicative with my birthday party, we had a great time!
FF
FoodFriend
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Really nice vibe lots of space, service was friendly and great food was just flat out bad.
VL
VeronicaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best churros this side of the Mississippi! & If you're a meat lover make sure to try the lamb taco and beef tongue taco, both are outstanding.
GS
GhostStory
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a great time at trivia! We'll definitely be back
CS
CaseyS
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time! The food was tasty and the drinks were good. Service was really great. Felt like we placed an order and it arrived within minutes. Will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect setup for an outdoor movie! Food drinks and service were on point. Movie was clear and lighting was lovely. The ordering system couldn’t be easier. Will definitely come again. Only annoyance were some little mice scurrying around the garden but they didn’t bother us!!
AF
AvaF
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience4
Haven't had food this disappointing in a while - not worth the price, taco portions are unusually small and not even good. Leaves much to be desired. Ate 2 tacos and left hungry.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
I had a large party of 15-20 people. We went out for a celebratory happy hour for 2 promotions. I’ve had this place bookmarked for a while and I was excited to bring so many people to try it out. I don’t think anyone will be returning :( The service was quick. The food was mediocre, not much flavor and everyone was pretty disappointed. The ambiance and set up has so much potential!! The waiting staff was friendly, however the hostess seem overwhelmed and kept making unnecessary comments to people in my party. I felt like that was very unprofessional. It was also a Thursday night and 75% of the tables were open, however they kept reminding us of the 2 hour limit and how it will be super busy. It was never busy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Really not kid friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing time at Parklife! I made a reservation here for my husband’s birthday celebration. The service was great and super fast - we ordered everything using the QR code and our drinks and food got delivered straight to our table. I ordered churros for my husband and put a note that it was his birthday and Parklife put a candle in one of the churros which was so nice! Everyone had a great time and we cannot wait to go back.
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jpgirl
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parklife is a solid spot. Great food and drinks complement a gorgeous, huge patio space!
CH
ChristianH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing spot, highly recommend! Atmosphere and people were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tacos here are incredible, but even more so, the service! I ended up losing my earring that night and texted the restaurant, and they went above and beyond to get my earring to me within the week! Super appreciated!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Huge outdoor space with a great vibe
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was casual and fun to be outside!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pretty good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Chips were so hard that it felt like they were almost stale. All the food that we had as a group honestly felt sub par and overpriced. When we saw the bills it seemed like way too much money for the amount of food that we had. Staff was all very friendly and love that you can have multiple tabs going per table via QR code instead of splitting the check.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was my husbands birthday and we had a reservation for 12 people. It was pretty cold outside so we were giving one of the heated tents which made the experience so amazing! The service was excellent, everyone super friendly and the food was good overall
R
Rachel
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the most amazing birthday party at parklife. The staff was so wonderful and the bar itself is perfect for big, chill gatherings. Thank you parklife!
JK
JustineKF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Despite the blizzard, Parklife came through to help me celebrate my birthday in one of their heated solariums on Saturday 1/29. It was the perfect spot for delicious food and drinks and limiting our risk for covid. Thank you to Julie & Alonso (& their whole team) for making it happen! <3
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great outdoor ambience really tasty cuisine and appreciated the fire pit nearby.
KL
KatherineL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, staff was so friendly and welcoming! I am so grateful to the management/staff at Parklife because we had an outdoor reservation and there was a forecast for rain and thunderstorms. I asked about the availability of umbrellas, and instead they were able to put us in the solarium at a moment’s notice, and thank god they did because it stormed like crazy! After the storm cleared up, we enjoyed spending some time by the fire pit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Super fast service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, fantastic service!
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ejanszk
New York Area
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
Decent menu, great outdoors space, yummy mimosas. Good to hang out, not a place to go if you want a serious brunch.
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Johnny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for a get together with friends. ParkLife is beautiful at nights with their lights. If it rains, there are big umbrellas.
JC
JulesC
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time at bingo night, thanks for hosting these experiences. Great food and staff!
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bkln009
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2021
overall4food5service2ambience4
Did not love the QR Code only ordering experience. It would be nice to have real menus and a server experience where it's not so clear they are trying to cut costs.
BB
BenB
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good outdoor place! Good drinks. The food is hit and miss. Good place to get guacamole and chips and some cocktails.
KF
KeesF
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Such a great spot with delicious food and drinks. Plenty of vegetarian options too. Such a lovely secluded space to dine outside - even though there were quite a few people in the dining area it still felt spacious and not overcrowded. Our table of 7 was easily accommodated and we were able to easily chat with our friends. It’s really worth checking out!
J
Jeff
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
Huge open space with great food. Was surprisingly quiet for a Sunday night with perfect weather and we had an entire area of the outdoor space to ourselves. Tacos were unique and flavorful. A bunch of us got the tlacoyos and really enjoyed. Servers were very nice! Only minor complaint: Queso dip was delicious, though they don't give you even nearly close enough chips for the amount of queso, and then charge you extra for more chips. Would go back here again and hope the crowds pick up for them!
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Erin
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I gathered with friends last night at Parklife to celebrate a birthday and we had the best time. Not only are the food and drinks fantastic but the entire staff was so great, warm and attentive. We all can't wait to go back!
S
Steph
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good. Would def come back. It was a good time.
A
Anne
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parklife was wonderful. The space is great and the food and the drinks are wonderful. The bouncer and all of the staff were great. We definitely will make this our safe summer spot with groups of friends!
EN
EaterN
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2021
overall4food3service5ambience5
great ambience and drinks. food used to be better!
J
Jennifer
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and great outdoor ambiance, highly recommend for summer dining!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2021
overall2food1service5ambience1
The staff was super nice but the food was not very good. Also, I requested indoor seating but was sat outside and was freezing. It was altogether an unpleasant experience but the staff was so sweet I had to give them their own star.

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
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Parklife using the Order Online button. Parklife also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 949-4636.

Parklife is rated 4.6 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(646) 949-4636

Other options

Order online

636 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217-3112

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th Avenue
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 5:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Persian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
R, D, N, B, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5, LIRR
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, Women
Executive chef
Scott Koshnoodi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.parklifebk.com/
Phone number
(646) 949-4636
Catering
For groups of 18 or more, we recommend pre-ordering pitchers and shareables. Please visit www.ParklifeBK.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Unfortunately we don’t rent out Parklife for private events during business hours, but you’re welcome to email us at hey@ParklifeBK.com to inquire about private dining in our solariums. For private events, we recommend our sister venue littlefield just around the corner. Email booking@littlefieldNYC.com or visit us at www.littlefieldNYC.com.

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Parklife

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in New York City

Appetizers

Guac & Chips*$12.00

BBQ Orejas*$6.00

Queso & Chips*

Loaded Queso

Trio of Tortillas$5.00

Beans*$4.00

Chicharron*$4.00

Escabeche*$3.00

Extra Chips*$4.00

Extra Corn Tortilla$1.00

Tacos & Tlayudas

Carnitas 'Half Smoke'$6.00

Fajitas$7.00

Lengua$7.00

Joojeh Kabob$6.00

Pulpo$8.00

Vegetarian$6.00

Lamb Beriyani$7.00

Sunday BBQ

Burnt Ends Taco$6.00

Pork Belly Taco$6.00

Smoky Potato Salad Tlayuda$6.00

Tlacoyos

Carnitas$14.00

Chicken Fried Steak$15.00

Vegetarian$15.00

Grilled Chicken$14.00

Kabob Barg$14.00

Brunch

Huitlacoche Texas 'French' Toast$15.00

Parklife 'Migas' Breakfast$6.00

Burnt Ends Breakfast Taco$6.00

Smoked Pork Belly Breakfast Taco$6.00

Potato, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Taco$5.00

Potato, Black Beans & Cheese Breakfast Taco$5.00

Persian Breakfast$10.00

Sweets

Sweet & Spicy Pecans$3.00

Kolache$8.00

Churros$6.00

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