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Littleneck, Brooklyn, NY

Littleneck

4.8
4.8
338 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 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sunday Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 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 338 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Brooklyn

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. Delia

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite parts about the experience: food & service. The food was amazing, but not super filling. I ordered a cosmo, three oysters, a lobster roll with fries, and chocolate mousse. Somehow I was tempted to order another side order because I still had room for more. If anything, I was grateful that i didn’t need a to-go box since I was attending an event nearby and wouldn’t have been able to take it with me anyway, but I did wish I had been a bit more full. The fries were my favorite. I mean, Old Bay?? Say less! Can’t go wrong with the best seasoning ever. Waitstaff were super friendly and accommodating. My friend loved the crab roll bread so much she ordered another one—bread only—and they didn’t hesitate to bring it out for her. Everything also came out so quickly, we didn’t really have to wait.
  2. AureliaC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    came on a rainy Friday night and it was packed. Thankful I made a reservation. Sat at the bar for my solo date. Excellent service. Love that you can hang your coat and umbrella in the front. The food was superb. Make sure to try the black sea bass!
  3. snaremat

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good!
  4. HowardG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Littleneck is consistently an outstanding, relaxed, welcoming local restaurant. Always a pleasure to dine here and one of our favorite Brooklyn spots. Fresh, delicious seafood with a chill, easygoing vibe. What’s not to like? Keep doing what you do guys, it’s greatly appreciated!
  5. SarahC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a solid neighborhood seafood spot. Cozy but lively atmosphere and very well executed dishes. Great wine, beer and cocktails as well.
  6. Gigi

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall, the experience was great. However, the New England Clam Chowder was watery and at $12.00 way overpriced. I will go back for the fish and chips. Delicious.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was welcoming and nice. Food was delicious and I would come back again.
  8. MarleneS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cozy NYE dinner. Always enjoy the seafood. Casual intimate atmosphere.
  9. FranchescaG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful, as usual! We love coming to eat here!
  10. susano

    New York Area

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had steamers. Friend had mussels. Both great as were the fried and desert
  11. NICHOLASK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Littleneck is a rare gem in Brooklyn that feels cozy and amazing seafood. Kids loved the fish & chips and the oysters are always super fresh. The Maine uni was great and their frites are perfect. Go people Go!
  12. paulC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fantastic upscale seafood. Great warm atmosphere and Service. We had not been back in several years and it was just as amazing as we remembered.
  13. 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.
  14. 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!
  15. MichelleG

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A common go to when in the neighborhood. Love it.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. NASAman

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 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.
  19. CynthiaM

    Seattle

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 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!
  20. KatieR

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 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.
  21. 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.
  22. JohnM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great vibe. Friendly staff caps it all off
  23. SEVG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, nice ambiance….will definitely be back!
  24. PhilG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great lobster roll and fries!
  25. 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 🧡
  26. 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.
  27. 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!!!!
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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!
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. Superman09

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food lacks taste. Drinks are meh. Nice ambiance though. Service is good.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is amazing and good service !!
  38. SeanM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great oysters, wonderful service, cozy environment.
  39. 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
  40. 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.

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 4.8 stars by 338 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 6 times today
Google Map for Littleneck

288 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Carroll Street

  • Neighborhood

    Gowanus

  • Hours of operation

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