Date night spots (you're welcome)
Whitmans is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

1. Whitmans

8.1
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews

Mattan G.Mattan Griffel: Sit downstairs. Order the Fried Pickles, Jucy Luicy, Crack Kale and warm Chocolate Chip cookie (with milk!)

Mudspot is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

2. Mudspot

8.7
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews

Darcey H.Darcey Howard: Go all the way to the back, the very back to find an enclosed garden that feels great in winter or summer. And order the rosemary chicken sandwich. Yes they have more than good coffee here.

Grape and Grain is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

3. Grape and Grain

620 E 6th St (btwn Ave B & C), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Alphabet City · 61 tips and reviews

Jazmin A.Jazmin Alvarez: Open the little drawer inside one of the tables and you will find a notebook filled with things that random people have written. Feel free to add something yourself. Its really cool to see what othe

Vinegar Hill House is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

4. Vinegar Hill House

9.1
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 264 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: 2-hour wait on a Friday night, but try and find a place at the bar - it's worth it. The beets in avocado and chicken were incredible.

Northern Spy Food Co. is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

5. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 316 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Plan ahead for the prix fixe Sunday Supper (amazing meal for $24!). Check @northernspyfood around 5pm on Sunday for that night's supper menu.

The Brindle Room is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

6. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

heather d.heather dougherty: The burger isn't on the menu - just ask for it. Freaking amazing. Poutine also delicious. Literally the food dreams are made of.

The Redhead is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

7. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come early for dinner of Bacon Peanut Brittles, Grilled Pork Belly, Buttermilk Fried Chicken and finished off with a Dark & Stormy Float. They also have a late night menu.

The Smile is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

8. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

Tim V.Tim Vetter: One of the most amazing spaces in NY: The original kitchen of an early-19th-c Bond St mansion, lovingly restored. Check out the two massive, original cooking hearths on the E wall near the rear.

Cafe Katja is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

9. Cafe Katja

8.7
79 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 135 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Schechter: Come hungry. Sit at the bar. Get the spatzle, the dumplings, the kale and beer.

Rubirosa Ristorante is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

10. Rubirosa Ristorante

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

Vipul P.Vipul Patel: Pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce or the lasagna for two. Either provide requisite greasy goodness.

Frankies 17 is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

11. Frankies 17

17 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 66 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Absolutely amazing Italian restaurant with a dark, beautiful interior and brilliant food. -Tressa Williams, Launch My Line

Supper is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

12. Supper

8.4
156 E 2nd St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 277 tips and reviews

Tim V.Tim Vetter: Try the gnocchi

Lil' Frankie's is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

13. Lil' Frankie's

8.8
19 1st Ave (btwn E 1st & E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 264 tips and reviews

NidNid: one word. BURRATA!come here Friday evening throughout Sundays to have some great mouth watering ball of cheese! you wont be disappointed!

Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

14. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: Try the pane frautau pizza and add prosciutto!

Kin Shop is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

15. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Don’t stare at the celebrity chef. Get started. Have a pickled martini and a squid-ink soup, fiery and rich. It tastes of brisket and joy. Read more.

Mas (farmhouse) is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

16. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Delicious food and phenomenal staff. A true delight!

The Little Owl is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

17. The Little Owl

8.6
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: this building was the facade of monica's apartment on 'friends'

Freemans is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

18. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 573 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Favorite of the LES, Freemans and its designer Taavo Somer are credited with starting a whole new aesthetic both in food and fashion worlds.

Bacaro is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

19. Bacaro

7.8
136 Division St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews

MariMari: Get the manhattan and gnocchi - top notch

Hudson Clearwater is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

20. Hudson Clearwater

9.0
447 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 198 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: The clams, kale, gnocchi and lemon broth app is excellent (and an interesting combo). Pork was very good, and much better than the flank steak.

Mother's Ruin is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

21. Mother's Ruin

8.5
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Favorite bar right now. The decor, music, atmosphere, munchies -- all rad. Tell the bartender what your preferred liquor is, and the mood you're in. S/he will make you a delicious cocktail. Trust.

Terroir is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

22. Terroir

8.9
24 Harrison St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Tribeca · 137 tips and reviews
Fonda is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

23. Fonda

40 Avenue B (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 176 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Nicest staff and guacamole is amazing.

Booker and Dax at Ssäm is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

24. Booker and Dax at Ssäm

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 150 tips and reviews

Becky S.Becky S: Great drinks, I recommend sitting at the bar so you can truly appreciate all the work that goes into one glass. Ask questions!

Hecho en Dumbo is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

25. Hecho en Dumbo

354 Bowery (btwn Great Jones & E.4th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoHo · 191 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Holy tacos campechanos. Amazing. Fried pork skins ftw.

Balaboosta is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

26. Balaboosta

214 Mulberry St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoLita · 199 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Get the Cauliflower. No...get two of 'em.

The Toucan & The Lion is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

27. The Toucan & The Lion

342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Restaurant · East Village · 76 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Scotch egg, short rib tacos, and fried pickles. You won't regret it.

St. Anselm is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

28. St. Anselm

9.2
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 318 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Butcher's steak with pan-fried mashed potatoes, yes please!

Bread is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

29. Bread

20 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 152 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: I literally crave the tomato soup on a regular basis. Order it with a sandwich.

Frank Restaurant is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

30. Frank Restaurant

8.7
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews

John G.John Gallagher: The black linguini with calamari is amazing!

The Library at The Public is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

31. The Library at The Public

8.1
425 Lafayette St (at Astor Pl), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 52 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Awesome new place in The Public Theater.

Smith & Mills is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

32. Smith & Mills

8.6
71 N Moore St (btw Greenwich & Hudson), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 147 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: Order a drink and then go to the bathroom. It looks like a time machine.

The Cleveland is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

33. The Cleveland

25 Cleveland Pl (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoLita · 58 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: New. Chef Ken Corrow. Mains include a skirt steak with latkes, roasted chicken with sausage, pappardelle with olives, and risotto with duck confit (Menu - http://goo.gl/xmldr | short-and-sweet) Read more.

Prime Meats is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

34. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: Don't miss the pork chop. It might be the best piece of pork you'll ever have.

Marlow & Sons is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

35. Marlow & Sons

9.0
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: From the owners of Diner, this Williamsburg raw bar offers a limited but delicious menu. Read more.

ABC Kitchen is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

36. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: Pro tip: order one of everything. It's all good.

Mas (farmhouse) is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

37. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

38. Colonie

9.0
127 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 246 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Menu changes daily so I can't tell you what to order, but I'm pretty positive you'll leave here happy. Great staff, great food, great ambience.

Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

39. Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar

9.0
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

DensDens: Best grilled salmon, best scallops, best oysters to be found in the East Village. Killer $12 oysters & beers happy hour too. Nothing on the menu disappoints.

The Penrose is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

40. The Penrose

8.5
1590 2nd Ave (btwn E 82nd & E 83rd St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 252 tips and reviews

Jon h.Jon hoffman: feels wonderfully out of place on the upper east side. fried pickles. yum. also, spiced meat sandwich. also, beer.

B&B Winepub is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

41. B&B Winepub

25 W Houston St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Gastropub · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Holy angry chicken lollipops (buffalo sauce or bust)!

Saxon + Parole is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

42. Saxon + Parole

316 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 282 tips and reviews

VernaVerna: Great seasonal cocktails and they have manhattans on tap...pretty fantastic.

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

43. Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

8.8
380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 419 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: NoHo's answer to Balthazar.

Ramona is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

44. Ramona

113 Franklin St (btwn Greenpoint Ave. & Kent St.), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 114 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: The menu features many of the cocktails you know/love from Elsa (New Partner, Broken Mirror, Death of a Ladies Man), with a few notable additions (Boxer Beetle, hot drinks). No snacks yet, though!

Lantern's Keep is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

45. Lantern's Keep

7.9
49 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Perfect place to enjoy cocktails after a show at Radio City - a real midtown gem. You might be tempted to order every drink on the menu...

YN is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

46. YN

227 Mott St (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 63 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Adorable, dimly lit wine bar in the neighborhood. Split a bottle of lambrusco with a best friend or significant other.

Clover Club is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

47. Clover Club

9.2
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 370 tips and reviews

Akshay P.Akshay Patil: Sweet talk the hostess and score a table/sofa in the back room. Order your favorite fizz to show you mean delicious business.

Alder is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

48. Alder

157 2nd Ave (btwn 9th & 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 155 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Try the cocktails in the "short" size. They come in cute, half-sized glasses and are the perfect way to start a delicious meal.

Charlie Bird is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

49. Charlie Bird

8.8
5 King St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 187 tips and reviews

Paull Y.Paull Young: 2 ppl? Share the roast chicken, 2 vegetables & a small plate of your choice

Five Points is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

50. Five Points

31 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St. & Bowery), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoHo · 178 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Pretty refined brunch spot. If you can snag a table outside on a nice day, its a great place to drink away a hangover.

L'Apicio is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

51. L'Apicio

13 E 1st St (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Brown: Charred octopus and brussels sprouts are amazing! Go for three courses and spread it out.

Bonnie Vee is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

52. Bonnie Vee

8.4
17 Stanton St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 60 tips and reviews
Bar Primi is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

53. Bar Primi

8.5
325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 203 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Step 1: Sit at the downstairs bar (get there early to avoid a crowd). Step 2: Order a cocktail & pasta. Step 3: Repeat step 2.

River Styx is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

54. River Styx

21 Greenpoint Ave (at West St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 67 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Simon: Perfect chill date spot off the beaten path in Greenpoint. Lots of fancy food but the nachos are the winner.

Madam Geneva is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

55. Madam Geneva

4 Bleecker St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 127 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: The seasonal or regular negroni on the rocks will make you a gin believer.

The Ship is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

56. The Ship

158 Lafayette St (btwn Grand St & Howard St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · SoHo · 105 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: Super dramatic entrance through an unassuming entrance into this great subterranean bar. Expertly mixed cocktails from Little Branch alums. Recommended!

The Fat Radish is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

57. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Love the fat radish plate - filling and delicious veggies in season. All about local, great date spot

Nitecap is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

58. Nitecap

151 Rivington St, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 122 tips and reviews

Zack S.Zack Sheppard: A great new offering in the LES from the Death & Co. family. Solid cocktail offerings in a dark space that feels warmer and more personal than other nearby spots.

Corkbuzz is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

59. Corkbuzz

8.8
13 E 13th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Greenwich Village · 130 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: A fantastic date night spot, though make reservations ahead of time or be prepared for a wait. Snag a seat in the cozy lounge area up front if it's available!

Death & Co. is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

60. Death & Co.

8.7
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: Cocktail Mecca, plain and simple.

The Raines Law Room is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

61. The Raines Law Room

9.1
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

Akshay P.Akshay Patil: Amazing cocktails, but almost *too* romantic. Be prepared to make out with your companion.

Donna is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

62. Donna

27 Broadway (at Dunham Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 92 tips and reviews

Jeffrey K.Jeffrey Kao: Great drinks and vibes.

Gato is one of Date night spots (you're welcome).

63. Gato

324 Lafayette St (btwn Bleecker St & E Houston St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoHo · 190 tips and reviews

David R.David Rosenberg: Whatever you get, also get the kale paella. Tables are hard to come by so snag bar seats early and often, and order from the full menu.