NYC's best date spots
Allswell is one of NYC's best date spots.

1. Allswell

8.6
124 Bedford Ave (at N 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante americano · Williamsburg · 247 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Get close to your date in the corner banquette at Spotted Pig alum Nate Smith’s tavern. Sample dishes from the roating menu, and pair them with a craft beer or market-driven cocktail. Leggi tutto.

Nitehawk Cinema is one of NYC's best date spots.

2. Nitehawk Cinema

9.4
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sala cinematografica · Williamsburg · 301 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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. Leggi tutto.

Maison Premiere is one of NYC's best date spots.

3. Maison Premiere

9.2
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante di pesce · Williamsburg · 447 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Awe a new love at this New Orleans–inspired saloon, where you can sample one of 26 varieties of absinthe, or pick a selection from barkeep Maxwell Britten’s smart cocktail list. Leggi tutto.

Metropolitan is one of NYC's best date spots.

4. Metropolitan

8.1
559 Lorimer St (btwn Metropolitan Ave & Devoe St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar per gay · East Williamsburg · 56 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: It’s free to sing at Queereoke, an LGBT-friendly karaoke night (Tue 10:30pm). The song list includes more than 1,000 tunes. For a little extra courage to serenade your date, turn to $3 well drinks. Leggi tutto.

Pete's Candy Store is one of NYC's best date spots.

5. Pete's Candy Store

8.8
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: At the weekly Quizz-Off (Wed 7:30pm), teams battle through six rounds of questions with hopes of scoring a bar tab (first place $75, second $40, third $15). Leggi tutto.

Landmark's Sunshine Cinema is one of NYC's best date spots.

6. Landmark's Sunshine Cinema

143 E Houston St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Sala cinema indipendente · Lower East Side · 138 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Couples visit this theater to canoodle in the dark while watching quality indie fare. Landmark hosts one of the best midnight-movie series in town, screening both cult faves and classics. Leggi tutto.

Culture Fix is one of NYC's best date spots.

7. Culture Fix

9 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St.), New York, NY
Galleria d'arte · Lower East Side · 33 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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. Leggi tutto.

Casa Mezcal is one of NYC's best date spots.

8. Casa Mezcal

7.0
86 Orchard St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Ristorante messicano · Lower East Side · 121 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Get cozy in a velvet booth at this mescal bar adorned with folk art, statuettes, masks and other mementos of the co-owners’ travels. Taste the namesake spirit in a flight of three one-ounce pours. Leggi tutto.

Tammany Hall is one of NYC's best date spots.

9. Tammany Hall

152 Orchard St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St.), New York, NY
Luogo per concerti · Lower East Side · 52 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Starting February 9, DJ Ceremony and Apathy Angel will host Corruption at Tammany Hall, a burlesque show, on Thursdays at 9pm. It’s followed by a free dance party at 11pm. Leggi tutto.

Kuma Inn is one of NYC's best date spots.

10. Kuma Inn

113 Ludlow St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Ristorante asiatico · Lower East Side · 102 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Impress your date at this intimate dinner spot, which offers shareable Asian “tapas” created by chef King Phojanakong. The small plates are also affordable, with most in the $7–$12 range. Leggi tutto.

The Cloisters is one of NYC's best date spots.

11. The Cloisters

9.1
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museo · Hudson Heights · 250 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: At this museum devoted to medieval art, a path winds through the peaceful grounds to a monastery that appears to have survived from the Middle Ages. Don’t miss the famed unicorn tapestries. Leggi tutto.

The New Leaf Café is one of NYC's best date spots.

12. The New Leaf Café

1 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY
Ristorante americano · Hudson Heights · 35 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The Greenmarket-inspired menu at this rustic eatery features seasonal fare. Enjoy a romantic jazz soundtrack while you eat courtesy of the restaurant’s Friday Night Music series (7:30–10:30pm). Leggi tutto.

Nectar Wine Bar is one of NYC's best date spots.

13. Nectar Wine Bar

2235 Frederick Douglass Blvd (121st), New York, NY
Wine bar · Central Harlem · 28 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Pop into this chic neighborhood bar to sip a glass of vino and share small plates. If your evening is going well, stop by Harlem Vintage, the adjoining wineshop, and get a bottle to split at home. Leggi tutto.

Red Rooster is one of NYC's best date spots.

14. Red Rooster

8.6
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Ristorante con cucina degli Stati Uniti del Sud · Central Harlem · 555 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson’s eatery offers his take on soul-food classics. Come for Renaissance on Thursdays (7:30pm), a weekly DJ night devoted to jazz and soul tunes from across the globe. Leggi tutto.

Studio Museum in Harlem is one of NYC's best date spots.

15. Studio Museum in Harlem

8.6
144 W 125th St (Between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards), New York, NY
Museo d'arte · Central Harlem · 56 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Cash-strapped daters should visit this uptown institution on Sundays for free admission. Explore exhibits such as “Harlem Postcards,” which uses photography to examine changes in the neighborhood. Leggi tutto.

al di là is one of NYC's best date spots.

16. al di là

8.7
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante italiano · North Slope · 200 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Be prepared to queue up for a table: al di là is one of the most popular spots on Park Slope’s restaurant-packed Fifth Avenue. Chef Anna Klinger's fresh take on Italian fare is worth the wait. Leggi tutto.

Union Hall is one of NYC's best date spots.

17. Union Hall

8.6
702 Union St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar karaoke · North Slope · 171 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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. Leggi tutto.

Blueprint is one of NYC's best date spots.

18. Blueprint

9.1
196 5th Ave (btwn Union St & Berkeley Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail bar · North Slope · 140 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Sit at the wood-topped bar to watch co-owner Regina Christiansen mix drinks like the classic Blood & Sand, or abscond to one of the smaller tables along the wall for a quiet conversation. Leggi tutto.

Prospect Park is one of NYC's best date spots.

19. Prospect Park

9.6
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Parco · Prospect Park · 309 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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. Leggi tutto.

Barbès is one of NYC's best date spots.

20. Barbès

8.9
376 9th St (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 64 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This small French space hosts one of the city’s most diverse music scenes in its back room. Arrive early to take advantage of happy hour, with $1 off beers and $3 off cocktails. Leggi tutto.

21. Vinegar Hill House

9.1
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante americano · Vinegar Hill · 263 consigli e recensioni
The River Café is one of NYC's best date spots.

22. The River Café

8.8
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante americano · DUMBO · 164 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: For special occasions it’s hard to beat this mainstay with Brooklyn Bridge views. For a more relaxed date, sit in the terrace and sample appetizers, desserts and drinks ($25 per-person minimum). Leggi tutto.

ReRun Theater is one of NYC's best date spots.

23. ReRun Theater

147 Front St (Jay Street), Brooklyn, NY
Sala cinema indipendente · DUMBO · 11 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This movie house is located at the back of reBar, a gastropub serving small plates. The theater screens indie flicks; grab a bag of duck-fat popcorn ($5–$7) before settling in for a showing. Leggi tutto.

24. Bargemusic

8.4
2 Furman St. (at Fulton Ferry Landing), Brooklyn, NY
Boat or Ferry · Brooklyn Heights · 7 consigli e recensioni
Almondine Bakery is one of NYC's best date spots.

25. Almondine Bakery

8.3
85 Water St (btwn Dock & Main St), Brooklyn, NY
Panetteria · DUMBO · 151 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This charming French patisserie serves eye-catching treats. Seating is limited to five tables and a breakfast bar, so arrive early—you may be able to score an almond croissant before they run out. Leggi tutto.

Galapagos Art Space is one of NYC's best date spots.

26. Galapagos Art Space

16 Main St (at Water St.), Brooklyn, NY
Arte e intrattenimento · DUMBO · 53 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The bawdy hosts and performers change every week at Floating Kabarette!, a weekly cabaret show (Sat 10:30pm). The red-lit island tables on the indoor lake are the most romantic seats. Leggi tutto.

Museum of the Moving Image is one of NYC's best date spots.

27. Museum of the Moving Image

9.2
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museo · Astoria · 186 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Aside from exhibiting all types of media (such as fanzines, old cameras and arcade consoles), the facility also offers a 267-seat cinema with multiple weekend screenings. Leggi tutto.

28. Sweet Afton

8.8
30-09 34th St (btwn 30th & 31st Ave), Astoria, NY
Pub · 257 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This laid-back Queens gastropub offers an array of reasonably priced suds from craft breweries like Sixpoint, Lagunitas and Captain Lawrence. Complement your brew with beer-battered McClure’s pickles. Leggi tutto.

The Astor Room is one of NYC's best date spots.

29. The Astor Room

35-11 35th Ave. (btwn 36th & 35th Ave), Astoria, NY
Nuovo ristorante americano · 77 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Romance your companion over a cocktail at this old-fashioned space. Try the Fairbanks (gin, dry vermouth, grenadine and apricot brandy) and enjoy nostalgic dishes like oysters Rockefeller. Leggi tutto.

The Sparrow Tavern is one of NYC's best date spots.

30. The Sparrow Tavern

8.7
24-01 29th St (at 24th Ave), Astoria, NY
Bar · 125 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Down some beers while garage rock plays at this low-key neighborhood pub. Join the locals chilling at the bar over an American or international brew. Leggi tutto.

31. Waltz-Astoria

7.4
23-14 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 23rd & 24th St.), Astoria, NY
Coffee-shop · 18 consigli e recensioni

32. Jimmy's No. 43

43 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 135 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Win major points with a beer lover at this subterranean gastropub: A selection of 12 stellar craft and microbrews is always on tap. Leggi tutto.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of NYC's best date spots.

33. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Gelateria · East Village · 418 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Sample quirky treats like the decadent Salty Pimp, a chocolate-dipped vanilla cone with dulce de leche and sea salt. The shop is small, so get your cones to-go. Leggi tutto.

Porsena is one of NYC's best date spots.

34. Porsena

21 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · East Village · 71 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The latest venture from Porchetta’s Sara Jenkins is this date-night–friendly spot. Sample one of the unfussy pasta dishes, like anneloni rings tossed with mustard greens and house-made lamb sausage. Leggi tutto.

The Beagle is one of NYC's best date spots.

35. The Beagle

162 Avenue A (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail bar · Alphabet City · 65 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This East Village restaurant is outfitted with vintage wallpaper and pages from a 1915 etiquette text. Sample one of the pre-Prohibition quaffs, like the Sherry Cobbler (sherry and lemon juice). Leggi tutto.

Joe's Pub is one of NYC's best date spots.

36. Joe's Pub

9.0
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Luogo per concerti · NoHo · 89 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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. Leggi tutto.

37. UCB Theatre East

153 E 3rd St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Comedy club · Alphabet City · 57 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This offshoot of the original Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre can’t be beat for a cheap and hilarious date. Plus, you’ll look especially cool on the off-chance that a big-name comedian shows up. Leggi tutto.

Museum of Sex is one of NYC's best date spots.

38. Museum of Sex

7.2
233 5th Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Museo d'arte erotica · NoMad · 196 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Explore this institution’s collection of titillating photographs, films and all manner of erotic ephemera. Stop by the souvenir shop and pick up a copy of Adult Mad Libs to play with your date. Leggi tutto.

Ciano is one of NYC's best date spots.

39. Ciano

45 E 22nd St (btwn Park Ave. & Broadway), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · Flatiron District · 47 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Reserve a table in the main dining area, outfitted with a romantic chandelier and a bright fireplace that’s used to warm focacce, ciabatte and pizzas before they’re served. Leggi tutto.

40. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Negozio di specialità gastronomiche · NoMad · 1479 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Pick up provisions for a home-cooked Italian meal at Mario Batali’s massive retail-restaurant complex. You can also choose from one of six on-site eateries. Leggi tutto.

41. The Peoples Improv Theater

123 E 24th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Comedy club · Rose Hill · 99 consigli e recensioni