Parklife

My go-to spot in Gowanus Easily a highlight of the neighborhood - I haven’t found another place quite like Parklife. It’s part restaurant, part beautiful outdoor hang, and part event space with film nights + screenings. But what really sold me is the people. The staff are genuinely some of the best: warm, funny, and always on top of things. The food also hits that perfect fusion sweet spot - creative w/o trying too hard, comforting w/o being boring. I’ve brought friends here for a “quick bite” and we’ve ended up staying for hours, trying more and more off the menu because everything simply tastes so good. And the outdoor space is truly one of a kind. I don’t think there’s anything quite like it, especially tucked into one of the coolest corners of Gowanus. In the summer, when the weathe

Good atmosphere and service. Was surprised they asked for a card at the beginning of the meal. Squash tlayuda was a little bland, but the homemade hot sauces zested it up! In my current vein of reviewing bathrooms, I appreciate separate rooms for toilets with the shared sink. Vacant/not vacant bolt indicators are a plus, though only hand dryers :/

Atmosphere - I was going to a event near by and was looking for a nice place to grab a quick drink. The night I arrived - they were doing a movie night and were slightly reluctant to me sitting outside as people would sit there in an hour. However I walked for just a quick drink and the staff was super sweet and helpful. They had me sat quickly. This was the best part of my visit. Sadly after this it kinda felt downhill. The customer service was amazing. Food and drink - I ordered a sour and it was like 14 dollars. I can’t remember the exact amount so don’t quote but me it came in the smallest cup I’ve ever seen. I was shocked. I just wanted a real drink. Staff told me that it’s because people get shocked now how expensive the big one is. I would have appreciated a disclaimer. I just wan

Alonzo is an amazing General Manager along with his staff. The food is tasty, FRESH and high-end! Don’t forget to finish off with the churros!!!

The food is delicious! We loved all the tacos, apps, and drinks. One margarita was weirdly gross and over-limed, but maybe that was an odd thing. Prices were outrageous. Yes this is NY but drinks were ridiculous, as other people have pointed out. The restaurant is very dirty—absolutely disgusting. Sitting outside would have been much nicer. We had alcohol pads and baby wipes (and we usually wipe off where the baby sits) and three of them came away black. You could see the line on the table where I had stopped cleaning. They didn’t seem to wipe in between other people who left at all. The bathroom was layers of grossness. The ordering system seems cool at first—menu on your phone and order/pay on your phone is easy and doesn’t require a server. This would be perfect for a group of friend