Hot date

Noah Weiss: Sneaky great cocktails with a vibe that feels like Raines Law Room. Good for a date, or getting cozy on couches with close friends.

Eater: Want top tier sushi at a great price? Head to Sushi Dojo. Order the 15-piece omakase and hand rolls. They also offers cooked dishes like braised snapper head and soba. Read more.

Sam Brown: Peep the 5 seat bar for a free spot before you put your name down, you might just luck into a 0 minute wait. Once there, get the pan-fried pork buns with spicy sauce, they are phenomenal!

Elyse Estrada: I searched 4sq for "cozy, romantic, good for dates, recommended by people I follow, I've never been, $$" and it totally delivered! Sit in the covered patio and enjoy a bottle of Primitivo w/erythang!

Noah Weiss: The Buvette chef's take on rustic Italian small plates with rustic West Village decor. Equally tasty, great value ($90 dinner for two with wine), and the perfect date spot. Crostini are all great.

Noah Weiss: 1,000 whiskeys, free live jazz, and boozy bourbon and scotch friendly cocktails.

Ranu Rajkarnikar: First date spot for a reason. Generally buzzy and fun in here. Drinks are good and it's a solid bar option on St. Marks with outdoor tables.