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Date Night

1. Bridge Cafe

279 Water St (at Dover St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 37 tips and reviews

Michael J R.Michael J Robey: Most romantic cafe under the Brooklyn Bridge overlooking the lights of NewYork Skyline at night

2. TAO Uptown

8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 390 tips and reviews

JJJJ: Trendy atmosphere! Great food and drinks! Loved the Lychee martini! Fun for a group of friends or a romantic date!

3. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: David Chang’s latest is one of our favorite new restaurants, and the majestic, beef seven ways feast here is unforgettable. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Death & Co. is one of Date Night.

4. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Winebar is one of Date Night.

5. Winebar

65 2nd Ave (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 48 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of Date Night.

6. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Little Owl is one of Date Night.

7. Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

8. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Balthazar is the best French bistro in the city. Amazing hanger steak and fries. -Ash Fulk, Top Chef

The Dutch is one of Date Night.

9. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the little oyster sandwiches. Sesame-speckled buns each cradle one fat, crispy mollusk, iceberg lettuce and a smear of pickled okra sauce. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

10. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Solid American cuisine with reasonable prices. If you like such staples as mac & cheese, braised short ribs and chicken pot pie, this is your kind of place.

Prime Meats is one of Date Night.

11. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews
Acqua Restaurant NYC is one of Date Night.

12. Acqua Restaurant NYC

21 Peck Slip (at Water St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews

Downtown M.Downtown Magazine NYC: The tiramisu is unlike any other I have ever had before! You MUST NOT LEAVE without ordering this!!

Buvette is one of Date Night.

13. Buvette

9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 534 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the featherlight brandade. The whipped salt cod spread is one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Salinas is one of Date Night.

14. Salinas

8.4
136 9th Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 79 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Rosejat Rápida—a paella riff made with short noodles instead of rice—which incorporates poached chicken, chorizo and briny cockles. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

John Dory Oyster Bar is one of Date Night.

15. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the sublime kedgeree, studded with flaky haddock and garnished with fried onions, rice, ribbons of omelette and lime. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

16. Bianca

5 Bleecker St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 182 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This cash-only establishment makes quality homestyle Italian food. Go for the tagliolini ai frutti di mare, and if there's a wait to get in, have a drink at Von Bar next door.

17. Abe & Arthur's

409 W 14th St (btwn 9th Ave. & Washington St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 45 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: A massive, shiny tri-level Meatpacking player that's two parts restaurant, one part basement lounge. Photo-ready clientele and a juicy burger.

18. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

Burger BedlamBurger Bedlam: Be sure to try the Bash Burger, our #1 ranked burger! It's not on the menu so you gotta ask for it specifically. One of the bartenders, Annie, makes a mean Old Fashioned as well.

19. The Red Cat

227 10th Ave (btwn W 23rd & W 24th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 130 tips and reviews

Tim S.Tim Shey: Everything's good. They'll serve their great burger (a bar special) anywhere in the restaurant, just ask for it. You'll have to ask for their excellent herbed fries on the side.

20. Daniel

9.1
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This Michelin rated restaurant makes for a great special occasion dinner. The best value is had in the 3 course prix fixe, or you can splurge for the 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing.

Bocca East is one of Date Night.

21. Bocca East

1496 2nd Ave (at E 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 48 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the ravioli-like cappellacci ai profumi di primavera ($14) here, stuffed with a blend of sautéed asparagus and artichoke mixed with a nutty Castelmagno cheese. Read more.

22. Fishtag

222 W 79th St (btwn Broadway/Amsterdam), New York, NY
Gastropub · Upper West Side · 50 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Has an inventive beverage program that might pair your spicy paella soup with "easy drinking session beers" and "sipping rums" with your lamb burger. Read more.

23. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: We're obsessed with their sheep's ricotta cheese and black truffle honey bruchetta. Don't think, just get it. Pair it with the gnocchi di ricotta and a wine by the glass for a perfect experience.

24. MercBar

151 Mercer St (btwn Prince & W Houston St.), New York, NY
Bar · SoHo · 39 tips and reviews

SusiSusi: The back room gets a chill crowd...arrive before 11 to snag a seat & table. Music, top 40 & overall crowd pleaser

The Otheroom is one of Date Night.

25. The Otheroom

8.5
143 Perry St (btwn Washington & Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 79 tips and reviews
Gaetana's is one of Date Night.

26. Gaetana's

143 Christopher St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 50 tips and reviews
Spasso is one of Date Night.

27. Spasso

551 Hudson St (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 70 tips and reviews
RedFarm is one of Date Night.

28. RedFarm

8.5
529 Hudson St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews
Gusto Ristorante is one of Date Night.

29. Gusto Ristorante

60 Greenwich Ave (at 11th St & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 54 tips and reviews

Saul M.Saul Montiel: Monday night Is Oyster night at Gusto, west and east coast oysters for $1 all night long

Annisa is one of Date Night.

30. Annisa

13 Barrow St (btwn Bleeker & W 4th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 76 tips and reviews

31. The Park

118 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 268 tips and reviews

Lisa Marie Phoenix J.Lisa Marie Phoenix Jackson: A favorite hidden gem. Indoor tree lined dinning area, fireplace in the back conversation room, and upstairs lounge rooftop. Mon-Thurs for a R&R vibe. Fri & Sat after 11 for a lounge / club vibe.

Osteria Morini is one of Date Night.

32. Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 301 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the sausage polenta. Creamy polenta is stocked with white pepper & Parmesan, spread w/ pork-sausage ragù & capped w/ bread crumbs & melted stracchino. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 Read more.

Grape & Vine is one of Date Night.

33. Grape & Vine

52 W 13th St (6th Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 28 tips and reviews