Location: Nirvana, 346 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10016
Cuisine: Indian
Best Dish: The Chicken Tokka naan was stupendous. The chicken was moist and well seasoned and the naan soft and fluffy, a winning combination.
Cost: $$$
Overall: A quaint and relaxed eatery for your next date night or dinner with friends. Be sure to order accompaniments like raita and chutney with your meal to add balance and depth.
Location: 163 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
Cuisine: Korean American
Best dish: Tteok N’ Cheese is one of the best items on the menu. It is filling and hearty with a buttery top and creamy cheesy center.
Price: $$
Overall: The atmosphere and locale make this an ideal date and adults only dinner choice. The menu offers enough unique and familiar items to appease even the most diverse group.
Location: 2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Cuisine: The lovechild of Caribbean and Gastropub Fare.
Best Dish: It is often the simplest cuisine executed well that makes the greatest impression, and the Yucca Fries paired with their house made Green Chili Aioli was a dish we returned to again and again.
Price: $$
Overall: For a restaurant that is located off the beaten path, its décor and cuisine could rival that of any New York City dining hot spot.
Location: 509 Third Ave New York, NY 10016 (Between 34th & 35th St)
Cuisine: Mediterranean and European
Best Dish: The Blueberry Risotto was outstanding and worth a try. It was a special on the night we visited; if it is available we recommend that you treat yourself.
Price: $$$
Overall: An ideal location to impress your foodie date or explore Italian Cusine beyond basic spaghetti and meat sauce.
Location: 132 West 43rd Street, NY, New York
Cuisine: Burgers & Lobster (duh)
Best Dish: The Beast served up the best of both worlds; surf and turf on a sesame seed bun topped with melty cheese. What more could you ask for?
Price: $$
Overall: The cool casual vibe of Burger & Lobster on 19th street, right in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
Location: 37-12 31st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103
Cuisine: Japanese
Best Dish: The entire meal was well thought out and executed perfectly. If we must choose a favorite it would have to be the rice bowl. The Donburi is a filling and delicious rice bowl that leaves you satisfied but not overstuffed.
Cost: $$$$
After finding success with their east village location, the owners of Le Petit Parisien bring their rustic sandwiches to midtown’s east side. Le Petite Parisien honors French cuisine in its simplest form with freshly made baguettes, imported cheeses, and quality meats. Their concept is an homage to the quaint little bistros of 1920’s Paris. The cafe is modeled after the intimate eateries, where authors and artists met to collaborate during France’s Annees Folles or Crazy Years. The sandwich is named after a famed French Newspaper.
Activity: Sunset Sail on the Manhattan 2, from Pier 62 (Chelsea)
Description: Finger foods, cocktails and a 2-hour cruise on the Hudson
Meal: Dinner at Craven, 346 West 40th Street New York, NY
Cuisine: American with International flair
Cost: $$$$
Making date night plans can be hard. More often than not we find ourselves wanting something more interesting than the basic dinner and a movie. This is especially true if you and your partner have been together for a while. Don’t end up in a date night rut. Instead, plan a romantic sunset sail and a meal with Harbor Line Cruises and Craven Restaurant (Formerly Magnolia Restaurant).