Gus and Marty's Introduce
### Introduction / Overview: Gus and Marty's
In the vibrant heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Gus and Marty's has quickly established itself as a must-try culinary destination, offering an elevated and sophisticated take on classic Greek-American cuisine. Named as a heartfelt tribute to the founders' fathers—Gus, a Greek immigrant to NYC, and Marty, a born-and-raised Brooklynite—the restaurant represents a beautiful marriage of heritage and modern sensibility.
Gus and Marty's is not your typical Greek diner; it is a dedicated Restaurant that draws inspiration from the charming tavernas and kafenios of the Greek countryside, reinterpreting beloved family recipes with a contemporary flair. The atmosphere is described as Casual yet Sophisticated, with a Cozy and Trendy feel that appeals to the diverse, discerning crowd of North Brooklyn. The commitment to quality is evident across the menu, which emphasizes fresh, house-made elements. Highlights include their famous, hand-stretched pita bread, which customers call the "best pita I have ever had," and their expertly crafted dips, such as the creamy Taramasalata With Trout Caviar.
From Share Plates like the savory Grilled Lamb Riblets and the creative Moussaka A La Eggplant Parm to substantial Grilled Fish + Meat entrées like the succulent Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder and the meltingly tender Lemon Chicken, Gus and Marty's provides a dining experience that feels both familiar and special. Whether you are seeking a spot for Solo dining, a lively gathering with Groups, or a relaxing Dinner, this Williamsburg gem promises a consistently delicious and welcoming experience.
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### Location and Accessibility
Gus and Marty's is conveniently located in the thriving Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, making it an easy-to-reach spot for locals and visitors seeking high-quality dining:
- Address: 232 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA.
Situated in a dynamic area, the restaurant is easily accessible via public transportation, including a short walk from the L and G subway lines, depending on your route, placing it within reach of all New York City boroughs. The establishment is designed to be welcoming to all patrons, featuring comprehensive accessibility amenities:
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
This commitment to accessibility ensures that everyone in the Family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly crowd, including those who consider it a Transgender safespace, can enjoy the delicious, modern Greek cuisine in comfort.
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### Services Offered
Gus and Marty's is set up to accommodate various dining needs and preferences, focusing on a full-service restaurant experience complemented by convenient options:
- Dine-in with Full Table Service: Offering a relaxed but sophisticated setting for Lunch and Dinner, complete with Seating options for couples, individuals, and Groups.
- Accepts Reservations: To ensure you secure a table at this popular spot, the restaurant highly encourages and Accepts reservations.
- Counter Service Option: Provides a quick and accessible option for certain needs, though most dining is full table service.
- Takeout: Meals are available for Takeout, allowing patrons to enjoy the modern Greek comfort food at home.
- Catering Services: Available for larger events and gatherings, bringing their unique Greek-American menu to your private function.
- Full Bar Service: A fully stocked Bar onsite offers a curated selection of Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Hard liquor, and Wine, including unique Greek and natural wine options.
- Diverse Menu Offerings: The menu caters to various diets, featuring Vegan options, Vegetarian options, and dishes made with a focus on Organic dishes and Small plates designed for sharing.
- Dessert and Coffee: Available for a complete dining experience, including house-made Dessert and Coffee to finish the meal.
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### Features / Highlights
What sets Gus and Marty's apart in Brooklyn's competitive culinary scene is its blend of cultural authenticity, quality ingredients, and modern hospitality:
- Elevated Modern Greek Cuisine: The restaurant delivers a "modern take on Greek cuisine" that is an elevated step above traditional taverna food, focusing on house-made ingredients like their celebrated Hand-Stretched Pita and specialty dips.
- Atmosphere and Ambiance: The interior successfully blends a Casual, Cozy, and Trendy feel, evoking the relaxed charm of Greek seaside tavernas but with a chic Williamsburg polish. The atmosphere is lauded as "relaxed but sophisticated."
- Signature Dishes: Must-try items frequently highlighted by customers include the Feta Saganaki (phyllo-wrapped and drizzled with thyme-infused honey), the decadent Grilled Lamb Riblets, the velvety Taramasalata With Trout Caviar, and the rich Moussaka A La Eggplant Parm.
- Exceptional Hospitality: The staff is consistently praised for being Friendly and Attentive, contributing to the overall fantastic experience and the impression of feeling "incredibly spoiled." This attention to service complements the Fast service they are known for.
- Unique Beverage Program: They offer a thoughtful drink menu, including signature cocktails like "THE GUS" and "THE MARTY," along with a selection of Greek and natural wines, such as the Patistis Xinomavro, providing a true taste of Greece.
- Community Focus: As a Transgender safespace that is both Family-friendly and open to Groups, Gus and Marty's fosters an inclusive and welcoming environment for the entire neighborhood.
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### Contact Information
For reservations, questions, or placing a takeout order, please contact Gus and Marty's directly:
- Address: 232 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
- Phone: (929) 745-2806
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### What is Worth Choosing
While the entire menu at Gus and Marty's is designed for delicious perfection, three items stand out as absolute must-tries, based on customer excitement and menu uniqueness:
- Hand-Stretched Pita and Taramasalata Trio: The single most consistently praised item is their house-made, bubbly, charred Pita, which customers describe as the "best pita I have ever had." It is non-negotiable to order this with a dip. We recommend the Taramasalata With Trout Caviar ($15.00) or trying the full Meze Trio (which often includes the Charred Eggplant, Whipped Feta, and Tzatziki) to fully appreciate their house-made dips.
- Grilled Lamb Riblets: For a substantial and savory shared plate, the Grilled Lamb Riblets ($29.00) are a strong recommendation. They are mentioned in multiple high-praise reviews as being "incredible" and a standout item, showcasing the restaurant's skill with grilled meats.
- Lemon Potatoes: As a side that perfectly complements any main dish, the Lemon Potatoes ($14.00) are frequently cited as a favorite. Served with lemon and oregano, they are the ideal comfort food item on the menu, known for their irresistible flavor. Alternatively, the Moussaka A La Eggplant Parm ($29.00) offers a creative, delicious twist on a Greek classic, perfect for a heartier dish.
The combination of these dishes—the incomparable bread and dip, the savory lamb, and the flavorful lemon potatoes—provides the quintessential Gus and Marty’s modern Greek experience, an experience that Brooklyn diners have enthusiastically declared an "incredible gem" that they will "regularly come back to."
Gus and Marty's Food & drink
Classic Pies
- Spinach $15.00
- Meat $15.00
Greens + Vegetables
- Horiatiki Salad $20.00
- Dakos+ Kale Salad $20.00
- Blistered Red Peppers $18.00
- Gigantes $16.00
- Braised Wild Greens $16.00
- Lemon Potatoes $14.00
Share Plates
- Feta Saganaki $18.00
- Marinated Sardine Crudo $19.00
- Crispy Anchovies $20.00
- Crispy Whole Shrimp $20.00
- Grilled Lamb Riblets $29.00
- Moussaka A La Eggplant Parm $29.00
- Housemade Fries $11.00
Grilled Fish + Meat
- Souvlaki Skewers $24.00
- Grilled Whole Sardines $24.00
- Petit Gyro + Fries $32.00
- Lemon Chicken $44.00
- Whole Fish $54.00
- Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder $46.00
Others
- Taramasalata With Trout Caviar $15.00
- Marinated Olives $11.00
Gus and Marty's Details
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
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Gus and Marty's Location
Gus and Marty's
232 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Gus and Marty's Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Gus and Marty’s is a MUST try. The ambiance is relaxed but sophisticated and the food is to die for. Best pita I have ever had and they were generous with it! The eggplant dip and lemon potatoes were my favorites but you can’t go wrong. Lamb riblets, spinach pie, and octopus were all incredible as well. Our server Alex was friendly and attentive. We were visiting from out of town and will try to make it here every single time we’re in Brooklyn
July 27 · Mia LThis is an incredible gem that I will regularly come back to.Drinks: patistis and great mother orange wine.We had the Feta Saganaki, the trio meze with pita, the grilled lamb riblets, the moussaka, the octopus, the horiatiki salad, and the lemon chicken. Modern takes on Greek cuisine. Everything was cooked to delicious perfection. The chicken melts in the mouth. The bread was so good we had to order more. We felt incredibly spoiled.
May 12 · Antoine RigautThank you Chef!I cannot say enough about the wonderful dinner we had at Gus and Marty’s Greek Restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It all began with the reservation process. It’s a gift to be able to alert the chef when going to a restaurant when a guest (or two) has food allergies. This makes the dining experience better as well as giving the chef time to think about how to adjust ingredients on the menu to client’s food allergies. Our waitress, Ashley was incredible in every way. She was prepared when we entered the restaurant to review not only our food allergies but how the chef could adjust our order to reflect both our food needs and also our culinary experience. Some restaurants would shy away from a client that could not eat dairy, mushrooms, pineapple, meat, or eggs which one of our friends have, as well as my gluten intolerance. The other two in our group had no food problems except deciding what to order from the very exciting menu, Greek food with some twists. Chef Pete made it all happen.Sauces were served on the side when necessary and substitutes were provided so no-one missed out on a course.To begin, we were very impressed with the variety of Greek natural wines. We were not familiar with any of them but at Ashley’s suggestion, we selected the Stiianou Great Mother Amber, Vidiano 2022. It is from Crete, one of our favorite islands and we loved her suggestion for wine. For starters, we ordered the Trio of Meze- including the Taramasalata drizzled with caviar, the tzatziki’s, and the charred eggplants. The 4 of us shared this, but two without allergies enjoyed the gorgeously prepared hot pita bread, made right there in the wood stove. The dairy free person had fagicoio bread, and I was given fresh vegetables for the dips in lieu of bread. Every dip was yummy, a little taste sensation for the mouth. We also shared grilled octopus that melted in our mouths. It was better than the octopus I have had anywhere. We had two orders of grilled Sardines as well, which were delicious. For our main course, we shared the lemon chicken and the charred whole Branzini, also outstanding. Our vegetable side was gorgeous, tasty, blistered peppers. We were so incredibly full that we could not finish the chicken despite everything being perfectly prepared and beautifully presented.Of course, we still managed to save just enough room to taste their traditional Baklava, Olive Cake, as well as their fresh vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce. Again, telling each of us, which we could eat based on food allergies. We also found out that their olive oil actually came from their family farm in Greece- wonderful! The waitstaff and host were all attentive, knowing when to approach and when to give us space to savor our meal. The four of us were talking about a return booking even before leaving the restaurant.The restaurant itself is well designed and inviting, with a modern looking open kitchen, featuring a huge wood stove, placed between the indoor seating areas. They also have a number of outside tables. We hear it is already a neighborhood staple, but for us, taking the L train from Manhattan to the first stop in Brooklyn will make it a regular spot for us as well. The staff all seem to love working there, a very high compliment. They shared that the photographs you see on the wall are all several generations of family photos, of the proud owners. Dining here is like being at a grandma’s or aunt’s house for a delicious family meal. You must experience this amazing restaurant.
July 29 · Susan KnasterSO delicious. I will be running back. The Greek salad is so fresh, the moussaka was incredible, and the mocktail was one of the best I’ve ever had! Prices are really fair considering the portion quality and size. One of my new fav restaurants in Brooklyn!
August 03 · Grace AnnaIncredible Greek food. Slightly modern and definitely welcomed. Plenty of seafood options and a nice list of Greek wines. Portions a little small for the price but quality makes up for it.Recommended.
June 28 · Jason Eng
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