Gaze at a seasonal exhibition of innovative sculptures by cutting-edge artists on top of arguably the world’s finest art collection. Open May through late fall, weather permitting.
A fantastic restaurant with a very "homey" feel. Almost like eating at grandma's. Loved their Roast Duck with polenta and must save room for their Apple Pie.
This place has old school cocktails, nightly jazz, and the dark mood-lighting only associated with a 1920s speakeasy.
This bar is hidden. No signs, just a black door down some stairs. It's exciting to find! Intimate & cozy setting once you're inside.
On Mondays, try the $15 prix-fixe special here that includes fried chicken, corn bread, corn on the cob, and Blue Point beer. Read more.
Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.
Mondays have live music and 1920's swing dancing, but needs a password (on the FB group). Fri & Sat are 25+ and need even ratio.
To get to this swanky lounge, walk straight to the back of Lower East Side tavern Barramundi and push the buzzer next to the door marked "private." (from Eater)
Lines are so long! And people pressure u for your seats. Get take out and have a nice meal over at Bryant Park!
Ciano is where lovers share antipasti by candlelight. Rustic and refined, chef Shea Gallante’s Italian restaurant looks like a grand Tuscan villa. Ask to be seated by the wood-burning fireplace.
More packed than a frat party on a Saturday night -- weeknights are better. Don't miss the Jenga at the tables in the front!
Openhouse Gallery curates events (think: runway shows, retail shops and an indoor park) that are as cool as they come. Check back often to see what they come up with next.
Hit up happy hour (5-7) for $1 oysters, oyster shooters, glazed calamari, & amazing shrimp tempura.
The lobster roll looked great, but I can say with confidence the fried oyster roll is delicious.
Get here early for lunch, or be forced to wait on line and salivate while others enjoy a fantastic Lobster Roll and equally exquisite Shoestring Fries.
Indulge yourself (or with a partner) in the Noah’s Ark (2 small lobster, crab, & shrimp rolls, 2 pairs of empress class, & 2 drinks. All for $38. Read more.
New York City’s freshest, most affordable lobster roll in now available on the Upper West Side! Our favorite remains the Noah’s Ark.
No frills. INCREDIBLE music. A true gallery. Bring your bottled H20 (please recycle), there is no bar or service. For those who can donate, please do; your contributions keep the music alive! Do It!
Note to romantics: couples receive free truffles on Sunday nights, when Ayza covers its tables in candlelight and rose petals.
Every time you check in you get a free glass of wine or tropical sangria. Every. Time. Also, the Angry Chicken Lollipops will be your new best friend if you like it spicy.
Go see "The Fly in the Fridge" brunch theatre @ Smoke! Fantastic show with a three course brunch for $20, can't beat it. Great way to spend a Sunday morning.
No cover; and the 3-course dinner w/jazz show at the bar is $29! A great deal! Haven't seen a bad show there yet!
Serving lobster steamed, grilled, broiled, in burgers, pasta, pies and rolls, Ed’s is the place to come for lobster in New York. We tried the lobster roll paired with a fresh white wine – delicious!
A cute and cozy restaurant bar hidden in Tribeca. Wonderful small plates and cocktails. Our tip: Check out the beautifully designed 40’s era bathroom.
Whether you're on a first date or celebrating your anniversary, this cocktail bar is perfect for an intimate, romantic evening.
Smith & Mills is one of my favorite places in the city. Better to go earlier in the evening (or on a weekend or on an off-night). Otherwise, the tiny spot is packed+loses charm
Cute townhouse with many cozy, dim lit spots for sipping and eating. Burrata with Proscuitto, steak, fish, and the banana peanut butter cake for dessert.
Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word
What was Nolita's the Monday Room is now this cocktail bar, adjacent to Public and open until 2 a.m. daily. Brad Farmerie is on bar-snacks duty. Read more.
At The Daily, a bar from AvroKO and the Saxon + Parole chef, six cocktails (categorized: stirred & down, frothy, bubbly, martini, long, bottled) and seven snacks are in one day, out the next Read more.
This subterranean lounge has live jazz, excellent Asian-influenced small plates and cocktails named after jazz classics like "Giant Steps."
Lovable, lovable garden, fabulous food, and great people. Vivid vibe but private and quiet. Magnificent.
If you want to pamper your gal in NY, run over to One if by land, Two if by Seas for the delicious beef wellington and great wine list- Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
Great beer selection. Use this as a last drink spot for dates... And if she is hungry order the pot stickers or grilled cheese
APERITIVO - Wine tasting and antipasti $15 Monday to Friday ~ 5-7pm, great inexpensive fun dinner - 3 wines!
Sangria and/or house-infused vodkas a must! The early bird gets to snag a booth and happy hour prices (till 9pm!) Great bar food til 10pm except Mondays for some reason!
Good luck getting in here at 9:30 am! This place is like a nightclub, but in the morning, and with seriously great coffee instead of booze.
Stroll through the gourmet shopping mecca and break for lunch at celiac-friendly, comfort food haven Friedman’s Lunch.
Cool hideout behind a coffee shop. Tons of specialty gin drinks if thats ur thing. Great whiskey drinks too. Try the "rocket" something or it may've been "bullet" something. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
get the lime frozen daiquiri downstairs, upstairs try Bocaditos De Sandwiches, if you want something new try Toña Beer (Nicaragua) and Carib Lager. Cevice de Pulpo was good and Pork ribs w guava glaze
After Hours Specials Every Thursday Night: $5 Cover. $5 Menu. $5 Specialty Cocktails. Unbeatable! Read more.
A relatively small jazz club featuring breathtaking views and amazing performers in a beautiful and intimate setting. The food is overshadowed by the music!
CNN Eatocracy: Devils on Horseback, chicken liver & a burger with Roquefort are a few of its hearty offerings. A 2 hr wait is normal during peak hours, as is celeb-spotting in the witching hours. Read more.
The best restaurant burger in NYC is served here, as anyone who has braved the two-hour wait for a table can tell you.
Getting a table during lunch is easier than dinner time, otherwise be prepared to wait. But you can get the amazing burger anytime.
Hands down, this is one of the most beautiful places to get a drink in North Brooklyn and it's packed most night. Don't leave without trying some oysters. Read more.
Take your date on a romantic journey to Paris and New Orleans at this stellar bar. Sip on Absinthe from their fountain while dining on Oysters.
New spot! The bartenders here take their craft very seriously so order away. PS: it's not open on Mondays.
Great place for a memorable cocktail, fine for a meal. The space is cozy, with a limited number of tables and chairs. It was buzz busy in summer 2011. In a retro mood, attitude comes with the service.
This space, which reopened last October after receiving a face-lift, will appeal to both cultural connoisseurs and dilettantes alike with live music, theater shows and more. Read more.
Awesome space to catch a new and undiscovered performance. In addition to the ticket price, there’s a $12 FOOD minimum if you sit at a table.
Each theater has paired seats and tables where twosomes can nosh while taking in indie and retro flicks. Split the Nitehawk Queso, with melted cheese, black beans, spicy chorizo and cooling guac. Read more.
This subterranean bar, gallery and performance space hosts regular music and comedy events, such as the monthly Acoustic Night and the weekly Comedy Night hosted by Aaron Glaser and Danny Jolles. Read more.
Browse the vintage tomes that line this bar's walls with a bookish date, or head downstairs for one of the venue’s music or comedy shows, such as Eugene Mirman’s weekly Pretty Good Friends. Read more.
During warmer months, a picnic on the Long Meadow can’t be beat, but until then, grab a cup of hot cider at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket (Sat 8am–4pm) and explore the secluded nooks in this park. Read more.
Fantastic drinks, amazing mac & cheese (with bacon), outdoor seating, live jazz, and excellent service. This is the best place on Earth.
The pre-fixe fondues are great here; just remember to bring your own bottles because it's byob without any fees!!
Café Cluny is another romantic and fantastic West Village gem. Try the Coq au Vin. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
$1 tacos and $10 cocktails on Sundays. Get there early or be prepared for a loooong wait. Try the pilot punch.
Speak-easy Mexican tequila bar, emphasis on the bar, and 100's of tequilas, and they can tell you the family that made each one in Mexico. Good Margaritas, but they specialize in a variety of other dr Read more.
Amongst the craziness there is a light at the end of the tunnel, Mayahuel. Hidden on Sixth Street in between First and Second Avenues you will see a shivering bouncer in front of a black awning. Read more.
One of the most romantic restaurants in the city. A great place to go for an anniversary. Try the beef Wellington as part of the Prix Fix menu for $78.
Ok. So, this is one of the most romantic restaurants in nyc. Ask to sit near the garden but upstairs ain't bad. plus the piano bar is nice.
This is a great place if you love hearing good music from live bands! The food is also very delicious & it is in the heart of Times Square! It's usually free on Tuesdays & Thursday nights :-)
It's dark, seductive, romantic, and a gem of a speakeasy. If you're lucky you can snag a seat on a couch.
Go here for a major weekend brunch deal: $18 for an entrée and unlimited drinks. On Mondays, come for 2-hour all-you-can-eat & drink ($20). Read more.
One of the best places to enjoy live music enjoy Cajun food in the city. There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person.
OK I want to go to Brasserie Les Halles next to the Museum of Sex and the Collegiate Reformed Church. #bourdain http://tinyurl.com/2czw8dc
Get there before 7 for $1 oysters. Opt for Mon-Wed, the bar gets too crowded on Thursdays & Fridays.
The little eatery, ideal for coffee and a light bite or a full breakfast any day of the week, feels more like Vermont than Manhattan. Read more.
The right place for a quick glass of wine and cured meat and cheese perfection. Take a sandwich to go if you’re on the move. Read more.
Recover from long Fashion Week days at the tiny, laid-back Spanish wine bar. Ditch industry types, try its famous uni panini, and nightcap with one of your real friends. Read more.
Authentic Austrian food right on museum mile. You can't go wrong with any of the meat dishes but you better save room for the apple strudel.
Go to Cafe Gitane for strong coffee and towers of couscous; slip into the ballroom for people-watching and dancing.
BYOB. Bring a six pack, indulge in the delicious chicken mole tacos, then hit st mark's to cap off the night.
Always super quiet, because it's like hidden away in an alley, but the Korean Taco is the jam.
hit this -- and hit partners & spade on the next block as well. great for one of those "a bit of everything random" afternoons
In addition to a traditional bar, Smith's got a raw bar featuring towers of scallop ceviche, lobster, little neck clams, and East Coast oysters. Read more.
order Sly Fox o'reilly's stout (named after kickass brewmaster brian o'reilly). like guiness but better.
for when you're feeling chicken...fried chicken. i love the design of the interior: unusually huge for this part of town and that wall of records is a nice touch
This rooftop is one of the most romantic spots in the city. We’re especially fond of their literary-themed drinks like the Tequila Mockingird or Jackie Collins.
Enjoy one of 53 different vodkas - $3 shots during happy hour. You’ll feel like you’re walking into a Russian mafia film.
Manhattan meets Shanghai in this stunning rooftop bar. This is the place to impress out-of-towners or that special someone. Drinks are EXPENSIVE…$24 a pop! But it’s worth it.
Overwhelming wine list paired with extremely helpful servers! Have a glass of Riesling with the Crispy Duck Confit salad and a plate of cheese.
Once you've gotten past the doorman (with a reservation or a little creativity) you'll be treated to some of the most entertaining, and unbelievably naughty acts. Dressing up is highly encouraged!
This is the real thing. A place for Gotham insiders. Gold leaf ceilings and enchanting murals by Madeline author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Arrive by 8pm and take a small table near the piano.
Enter Bemelmans in the Carlyle Hotel through an unassuming door off the lobby. Expensive drinks but one of the finest atmospheres in the city, complete with dim lighting and a piano player.
If you thought Momofuku’s food was inventive, wait until you see them make their cocktails! Sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan or Bangkok Daiquiri.
Pool, Darts, Skee Ball. Feels like a Chuck E. Cheese's for drinking co-eds. Happy Hour from 4-7pm Everyday! $3-$6 Drafts and Well Cocktails.
It’s like Gramercy Park, but more secret and you don’t need a key! Go visit these impeccably kept gardens before a proposed skyscraper ruins the experience.
Have Brunch at this charming decorated restaurant in the West Village. Portions are smallish so order a lot. Then soak up the sun in their secret garden while you enjoy delicious ice cream sandwiches.
Enjoy this popular and scenic route on a bike, on roller blades or on your own two feet. You'll enjoy great people watching, nature spotting and gorgeous cityscapes.
Come here for the eclectic selection of used books and relax in the back café with a delicious selection of teas, coffee and snacks. 100% of the profits go to ending AIDS and homelessness.
Go downstairs after 7 but before 9 (that's when it gets crowded). Sit at the bar and listen to Ella Fitzgerald. You'll feel transported to another time.
Great happy hour specials at this West Village joint. Head to the back room, where you'll find couches and a fireplace - the perfect place to catch up with friends on a cold winter day.
$1 pintxos on Tuesdays means it's the perfect date spot to fill up in a classy way for under $10 a person. Sneaky good wine based cocktails, too.
Huge glitzy food court in the heart of Koreatown. The stalls aren't as good as they were when the place opened, but still some good noodle and rice dishes to be found. Cheap!
Roberta's pizza is the reason why I come here. For a dessert, ovenly's chocolate truffle cookie is the perfect conclusion. Happy to be accessible to Brooklyn's deliciousness.
This spacious new food court attached to Penn Station feature stalls from a handful of big name chefs. Marc Forgione is serving lobster sandwiches, bisque, and salads. Read more.
Quality food hall w/ FiDi-Statue of Liberty water views & some of NYC best eats: Blue Ribbon Sushi (TBA), Dos Toros Taqueria, Little Muenster, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, Num Pang, Tartinery, Umami Burger, +.
If you could put the food truck vibe in a food court setting this place is it. Located on the second floor and surrounded by windows to look out at City below. I had a lamb wrap that was delicious.
Best wine happy hour ever. Servers are very knowledgable- I got a super dry red, champagne, and Riesling. Can't go wrong for a flight of 3 for $10!!
Awesome spot for beer! Selected happy hour menu with beer for $5. Bartenders were extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and would definitely come back.
Manhattan’s version of a secret garden! Pets and cellphones are disallowed here, which makes for the perfect reading and thinking getaway. Read more.
Impress your friends, a date or out of town guests with this gem. Note: closed on Sundays!
Finally, a fried chicken restaurant in NYC that also specializes in Champagne. Check out the below-street-level crispy birds and bubbly hideaway that opens up into a massive back yard. Read more.
The Gin + Jam cocktail is great. A simple gin sour plus a teaspoon of seasonal jam or preserves.
An intimate place with simple yet killer decor. Specializing in gin cocktails--try the Far East gimlet or their take on the Singapore Sling. Great for dates, though go early if expecting to get a seat
Awesome little intimate spot. Sweet for dates or hanging out. Good music. The bartenders are attentive. +1 for the disco ball. The drinks are great and the menu changes often.
Worth every penny. Do the free purple membership the tickets are cheaper. Go for the confort plus, the drink NORMA JEAN is a must, if you get the shaker you get to take it home, amazing experience.
the grown up, more pricey, sultry version of upstairs, The Happiest Hour. if you're into old fashioneds like me, they have about 5 different types. Order a burger too while you're at it.
Very cozy spot, perfect for a date. Arrived around 7pm on a Thurs night & was able to get a seat at the bar. By the time we left @ 10pm the place was packed. Nice wine list and variety of beers.
Could your fireplace time benefit from a fancy-pants burger and swanky old-school vibe? Get to this West Village chophouse, stat. Read more.
A quirky yet dignified ambience, plenty of couches for lounging and a menu that includes disco fries: We’d expect nothing less from the proprietors of winter-drinking standby Union Hall. Read more.
Definitely worth the experience. Highly recommend the duck and bulgogi. Drinks are also very strong but I'd stay away from the tequila drinks 😵 and make sure to request a window seat when RSVPing
Movies are great; food is great; but, a marriage of food and movies is so much better. Come out for a night at the movie theater-restaurant hybrid in Bushwick, where they screen all kinds of films. Read more.
The best thin crust you can find. Happy hour special is crazy - bottle of wine = free large pizza.
Happy hour all day on Monday's- free cheese pizza with a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer!
Go down to the basement of a Midtown office building and you’ll enter a top Japanese spot, featuring some of the best sake in the city. Try the lunch tasting course to sample a little of everything. Read more.
