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Top Date Spots
Cuba is one of Top Date Spots.

1. Cuba

8.2
222 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 170 tips and reviews

Meagan B.Meagan Bromley: fantastic dinner menu and even though it's a Cuban place, they make a fantastic caipirinha. Plus, there's a dude in the corner rolling cigars to make it worth your while.

2. Bossa Nova

139 8th St (Minna St), San Francisco, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · SoMa · 37 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Drinks here are off the chain. Cool date spot too! Def hard to find though (which is a good thing!). Total no-douchebag zone!

Farmer Brown is one of Top Date Spots.

3. Farmer Brown

25 Mason St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 214 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Very cool ambiance for a date. The Shrimp and grits are amazing. Definitely try it. Fried chicken here is a favorite and you CAN ask for white meat only but shrimp + grits = best I've had

Yerba Buena is one of Top Date Spots.

4. Yerba Buena

23 Avenue A (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · East Village · 190 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: please do yourself a favor and get the whiskey smash. Great bartender

La Bodeguita del Medio is one of Top Date Spots.

5. La Bodeguita del Medio

8.4
463 S California Ave (btwn W El Camino Real & Ash), Palo Alto, CA
Cuban Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Oh man the Masitas dish is awesome. So good. Caramelized onions to boot, FTW!

The Trilby is one of Top Date Spots.

6. The Trilby

6.5
25 Cooper Sq (at Cooper Square Hotel), New York, NY
Lounge · East Village · 15 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Great spot if you're just trying to find a place at night to shoot the shit with friends. Super low key after 9 or so.

Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts is one of Top Date Spots.

7. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts

9.1
328 Lomita Dr (at Museum Way), Stanford, CA
Art Museum · 36 tips and reviews

romit d.romit dey: Great place to take a break, nice little cafe. Skip the food, have coffee and take a stroll by the outdoor exhibits

Blue Hill at Stone Barns is one of Top Date Spots.

8. Blue Hill at Stone Barns

9.1
630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY
New American Restaurant · 154 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Arrive early and work up an appetite for the stunning tasting menu by wandering the grounds of the former Rockefeller dairy estate. In the fields, you'll see much of the makings of the night's meal.

Cabana is one of Top Date Spots.

9. Cabana

89 South St (E River Dr), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Make sure to sit out on the deck during a nice summer day. Perfect views, perfect scene. Awesome date spot. Walk down the pier afterwards.

Tamarine Restaurant is one of Top Date Spots.

10. Tamarine Restaurant

8.9
546 University Ave (at Tasso St), Palo Alto, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · University South · 97 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: The Banana Beignets + Coconut ice cream here is *easily* the best dessert dish I've had in my lifetime

Rodin Sculpture Garden is one of Top Date Spots.

11. Rodin Sculpture Garden

9.0
Lomita Dr (at Roth Way), Stanford, CA
Sculpture Garden · 14 tips and reviews

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: While you're here, venture to the wooded area slightly east of the Cantor Center, past Lomita Drive, where you'll find Andy Goldsworthy's magnificent sculpture, "Stone River". Read more.

Hecho en Dumbo is one of Top Date Spots.

12. Hecho en Dumbo

354 Bowery (btwn Great Jones & E.4th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoHo · 190 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: The place began life as an evening tenant at the Dumbo General Store, but the atmosphere in its new location on the Bowery is meant to evoke the sophistication of contemporary Mexico. Read more.

Porchetta is one of Top Date Spots.

13. Porchetta

110 E 7th St (btwn Ave A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: So many great things about this place. Score a seat by the window, watch the passersby and rock out while the staff plays al green and marvin Gaye

Reposado is one of Top Date Spots.

14. Reposado

8.0
236 Hamilton Ave (at Ramona St), Palo Alto, CA
Mexican Restaurant · University South · 163 tips and reviews

Amoy W.Amoy Walker: Try the braised short rib entree!

1300 on Fillmore is one of Top Date Spots.

15. 1300 on Fillmore

1300 Fillmore St (btwn Ellis St & Eddy St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 69 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Watson: Shrimp and grits

Mamacita is one of Top Date Spots.

16. Mamacita

2317 Chestnut St (at Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina District · 88 tips and reviews

Katie M.Katie Mandel: Dinner with a big group. Reserve a month ahead and ask for the big raised table in the middle. Cool atmosphere and you can observe the whole place.

Joya Restaurant & Lounge is one of Top Date Spots.

17. Joya Restaurant & Lounge

7.7
339 University Ave (at Florence St), Palo Alto, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown North · 119 tips and reviews

Rich W.Rich Wong: Great setting, and tables that look out on University enjoyable for hanging out and seeing who's walking around. Sangria was irritatingly weak - no buzz after 3 pitchers ... but the food was quite g

Carem Gelato Classico is one of Top Date Spots.

18. Carem Gelato Classico

7.5
435 Emerson St (btwn University & Lytton Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Gelato Shop · Downtown North · 20 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Ok here's what you get: regular w/ lavendar honey, pistachio and macadamia nut. All three favors

Stanford Theatre is one of Top Date Spots.

19. Stanford Theatre

8.7
221 University Ave (at Emerson St.), Palo Alto, CA
Movie Theater · 40 tips and reviews

Jessica K.Jessica Kinlund: Go here to see true classic cinema. The theatre is beautiful and completely restored and complete with Wurlitzer organ and organist that play before and after each film. $7 tickets for any movie! Read more.

Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is one of Top Date Spots.

20. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: If you can, see a movie in Auditorium #1 and sit in the balcony. It's 21+ and you have direct access to the balcony bar. Plus, the seats are perfect for getting cozy. #vday

Ippudo is one of Top Date Spots.

21. Ippudo

9.0
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Get the akamaru modern if it's your first time -- by far the most popular. Otherwise, the spicy miso ramen at the bottom of the menu. And obviously, you need to the pork buns. Better than momofuku.

Redd is one of Top Date Spots.

22. Redd

6480 Washington St (at Oak Circle), Yountville, CA
New American Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: The bacon bloody Mary is the perfect start to a Sunday.

23. Hurley's Restaurant

6518 Washington St, Yountville, CA
American Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Please do yourself a favor and get the crusted salmon. Just so good. (...and hint: ask if the potato soup is available. Win!)

Peels is one of Top Date Spots.

24. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: my favorite place in the city. Here's what you need to do. 1) order the shrimp + grits (wow!), 2) order the La Chouffe beer (seasonal and awesome), 3) build a biscuit (bacon + pepperjack). Game over!

Fraiche Yogurt is one of Top Date Spots.

25. Fraiche Yogurt

200 Hamilton Ave (at Emerson St.), Palo Alto, CA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · University South · 146 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: Oatmeal + yogurt combo ftw

26. Evvia Estiatorio

9.3
420 Emerson St (btwn Lytton & University Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown North · 124 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Three words: Get the lamb. It’s marvelous and the best lamb that Fiona, our Community Lead, has ever had.

27. The Wine Room

8.8
520 Ramona St (at University Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Wine Bar · University South · 32 tips and reviews

Tom M.Tom M.: Wine changes frequently. Ask bartenders for advice (especially TJ). Entire staff is very good.

Pampas is one of Top Date Spots.

28. Pampas

529 Alma St (btw University & Hamilton), Palo Alto, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · University South · 78 tips and reviews
Tres is one of Top Date Spots.

29. Tres

130 Townsend St (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South Beach · 48 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: fish....tacos....so good

CUT by Wolfgang Puck is one of Top Date Spots.

30. CUT by Wolfgang Puck

8.5
9500 Wilshire Blvd ((at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel)), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 84 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: This place is so dope. Low key vibe...good music. Sexy as hell. Get your Ari Gold on up in here

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar is one of Top Date Spots.

31. Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

8.8
1225 4th Ave (at University St), Seattle, WA
Wine Bar · Seattle Central Business District · 185 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: grilled salmon sandwich is on point. def try it out

The Counter is one of Top Date Spots.

32. The Counter

369 S California Ave (btwn Ash & Birch St), Palo Alto, CA
Burger Joint · 139 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: With four types of patties, 12 types of cheese, 33 toppings, 21 sauces and six types of bun, exactly 312,120 different burgers combos are possible. (House-made guac and tangy tzatziki are two faves.)

33. Burton & Doyle

661 Northern Blvd (at Summer St), Great Neck, NY
Steakhouse · 12 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: porterhouse! please!

Uchi Austin is one of Top Date Spots.

34. Uchi Austin

9.1
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Japanese Restaurant · Zilker · 227 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Since 2003, Uchi has received raves for avant-garde creations such as foie gras sushi with pomegranate. Bon Appétit named it one of our Top 10 Sushi Spots in the Country.

Oliva is one of Top Date Spots.

35. Oliva

161 E Houston St (at Allen), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 18 tips and reviews

Brian V.Brian Van Nieuwenhoven: Take a first date here, order tapas and sangria.

Supper is one of Top Date Spots.

36. Supper

8.5
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

37. 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

Whitmans is one of Top Date Spots.

38. Whitmans

8.2
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!)

Lil' Frankie's is one of Top Date Spots.

39. Lil' Frankie's

8.7
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!

40. Against The Grain

620 E 6th St (at Avenue B), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 27 tips and reviews

ChelsaChelsa: If you're in the mood for a snack come here and enjoy the cheese plate with a glass (or bottle) or wine. Great date spot!

Central Park Boathouse is one of Top Date Spots.

41. Central Park Boathouse

8.9
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 292 tips and reviews

Camila R.Camila Rey de Castro: During the summer and spring it is a lot of fun to rent a boat and go rowing. It is great for a date and it is really relaxing. Also, if you take a picnic it is not very expensive.

Brooklyn Bridge is one of Top Date Spots.

42. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: There is nothing more romantic in all of New York City than taking a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge at night to stare in awe at the city ahead of you. Stick around 'til at least dusk! #vday

Griffith Observatory is one of Top Date Spots.

43. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

Mozhan Alexandra C.Mozhan Alexandra Collins: Really fun place to visit at night

High Line is one of Top Date Spots.

44. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: a perfect walk in any season, be sure and stop into del posto, morimoto or colicchio and sons for a drink

Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar is one of Top Date Spots.

45. Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar

8.0
642 Ramona St (at Hamilton), Palo Alto, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · University South · 101 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: the jerk pork is a win! and definitely try the rum punch. steel drummer on the weekend nights (until 9:30). AWESOME!

Terroir is one of Top Date Spots.

46. Terroir

8.9
24 Harrison St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Tribeca · 136 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Is 2010 the year of the meatball? We picked our 9 favorites in the new Cheap Eats issue, including Marco Canora's veal-ricotta balls which he serves on a toasted baguette here. Read more.

The Dove Parlour is one of Top Date Spots.

47. The Dove Parlour

228 Thompson St (btw Bleecker and W 3rd), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 81 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Go during happy hour (4-8pm everyday) and get the Spiced Peach Cobbler cocktail for $6

B Flat is one of Top Date Spots.

48. B Flat

277 Church St (btwn Franklin & White St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Tribeca · 93 tips and reviews
Pier 25 Mini Golf is one of Top Date Spots.

49. Pier 25 Mini Golf

8.5
225 West St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Mini Golf Course · Tribeca · 35 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: 18-hole mini golf course features a waterfall, a stream, a cave, a footbridge and sand traps. Open 3pm-10pm on Weekdays, 10am-8pm on weekends. Even better, it’s just $5 per adult for a game. Read more.

The Sandbar Restaurant is one of Top Date Spots.

50. The Sandbar Restaurant

7.6
100 Spring Ave, Anna Maria, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews

Jim R.Jim Rosati: Amazing food and excellent sunset if you dine outside.

J. Paul Getty Museum is one of Top Date Spots.

51. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews

Garrett E.Garrett Engberg: An excellent romantic place to bring a date on a Saturday night, they are open till 9 pm and there are ample places to watch the sunset from.

Il Cortile is one of Top Date Spots.

52. Il Cortile

7.1
125 Mulberry St (btwn Canal & Hester), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Little Italy · 59 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: great spot. Come on a wednesday night and you can hear the guy in the back in a tux singing frank sinatra. he's pretty good. Also, order the clams first then chicken francese for entree

Wölffer Estate Vineyards is one of Top Date Spots.

53. Wölffer Estate Vineyards

9.3
139 Sagg Rd (at Montauk Hwy), Sagaponack, NY
Vineyard · 65 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Don’t miss Twilight Thursday: wine tasting, cheese boards, music and the perfect setting to unwind.

Chez TJ is one of Top Date Spots.

54. Chez TJ

6.4
938 Villa St, Mountain View, CA
French Restaurant · Old Mountain View · 23 tips and reviews
Basil Seasonal Dining is one of Top Date Spots.

55. Basil Seasonal Dining

7.4
San Carlos Between Ocean & 7th, Carmel, CA
Italian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

56. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

Florence Antonette R.Florence Antonette R: Nice view during the day, and even better at night. I honestly have brought almost ever guy that I have dated up here and no complaints about it. I love the scenery at night, the city lights up :)

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33 Crosby St (btwn Broome & Grand St.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · SoHo · 37 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Simon: There's a little room in the back. For lovers.

58. Flea Street

8.2
3607 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA
New American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: the biscuits in the bread basket. So good. They've been making them in the same way for the past 30 years. The owner's dad's recipe. It is just awesome