Lowerline
Creole restaurant · Prospect Heights ·
Classic Cajun-Creole fare: oysters, po' boys, gumbo & more
Classic Cajun-Creole fare: oysters, po' boys, gumbo & more
"There aren’t many places in NYC where you can find incredible New Orleans-style food, like seafood étouffée or a perfectly crunchy po’boy. But Lowerline is one, and Prospect Heights is extremely lucky to have it. We like to come here for dinner at the bar featuring oysters and a half sandwich, or for a casual date night at one of their little marble tables. There are only about 12 seats inside, but the tightness only adds to the charm." - bryan kim, hannah albertine, nikko duren, willa moore
"During your run in Prospect Park, you may find yourself fantasizing about fried shrimp, oysters, and endless quantities of Crystal hot sauce. If that happens, plan a post-run trip to Lowerline, a casual New Orleans-inspired restaurant in Prospect Heights that serves gumbo and po' boys worth running toward. You can get a po' boy with shrimp, catfish, or oysters, or you can go for a muffuletta or some crawfish etouffee. There are no wrong choices, and no one will judge you for looking like you just left a track meet." - bryan kim
"There aren’t many places in NYC where you can find incredible New Orleans-style food like seafood étouffée or a perfectly crunchy po boy. But Lowerline is one, and Prospect Heights is extremely lucky to have it. If you’re looking to eat something that’ll make you feel a little better about living in a city where you’re more likely to enjoy your neighborhood than the apartment you spend most of your time in, order their muffuletta sandwich. And since there are only a few sidewalk seats here, be prepared to take it to-go and find a park bench where you can eat in peace." - nikko duren
"The muffuletta sandwich at Lowerline is special - instead of using provolone or Swiss cheese on the sandwich, they put in layers of Parmesan with prosciutto, coppa, and housemade olive salad. So if you’re looking to eat something that’ll make you feel better about living in a city where you enjoy being out in your neighborhood rather than inside your apartment, congratulations - you’ve found it. It’s time to pick up your crusty sesame seed roll filled with prosciutto, salami, parmesan, and olive tapenade, find a good spot in the park next to an affectionate corgi-owner, and enjoy your day." - nikko duren, matt tervooren
"Even if your family is from Louisiana or close to it, they’ll probably still be impressed by the New Orleans-style food at Lowerline in Prospect Heights (and they were barely even impressed by your latest promotion). Everything here is good, and the menu ranges from oysters to a $16 half-po’boy/cup-of-gumbo special and a $15 muffaletta made with shaved parmesan. Just keep in mind that Lowerline can only fit about 10 people at a time, and they don’t accept reservations. So either get there early or prepare to have a drink at Washington Commons or The Bearded Lady down the street." - hannah albertine
