Date night in New York City
Pick the vibe — first date, anniversary, or low-key Friday — and use this New York City shortlist of romantic spots, dinner picks and walks.
Best date-night spots in New York City
12 curated picks — from candlelit dinners to sunset views.
Bemelmans Bar
$$$$Cocktail bar · Upper East Side
Live piano, Madeline murals, fur-coat fantasy.
Brooklyn Bridge sunset walk
$Walk · Brooklyn Bridge
Iconic walk at golden hour — Manhattan-side approach.
Café Wha?
$$Live music · Greenwich Village
Dylan-era live music institution.
Death & Co
$$$Cocktail bar · East Village
Dim, candlelit cocktail temple — late-night drinks done seriously.
Estela
$$$Restaurant · Nolita
Small plates, natural wine, low light.
Lincoln Center plaza
$$$Experience · UWS
Opera or symphony in the fountain plaza.
Maison Premiere
$$$Restaurant · Williamsburg
Oysters & absinthe in NOLA-meets-Brooklyn courtyard.
One if by Land, Two if by Sea
$$$$Restaurant · West Village
Aaron Burr's old carriage house — NYC's most romantic restaurant.
Roof at Park South
$$$View · NoMad
Skyline rooftop with Flatiron view.
The Modern
$$$$Restaurant · Midtown
Michelin star with MoMA sculpture garden view.
The River Café
$$$$Restaurant · DUMBO
Under the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline through the window.
Top of the Rock
$$$View · Midtown
Empire State view, fewer crowds than its rival.
Frequently asked
- Start with a wine bar, then a slow-paced dinner, then dessert or a walk. Highlights right now: Central Park, The High Line, Brooklyn Bridge Walk.