Best Date Night Restaurants in South Street Seaport

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1. Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8

Exceptional(1676)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Williamsburg

Booked 36 times today

Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg. Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties. The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar. The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season. Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.

2. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 110 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

3. Palma

4.8

Exceptional(3340)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich Village

Booked 44 times today

Palma is nested on quaint Cornelia Street in the heart of Greenwich Village, with a hidden garden filled with fresh flowers in all seasons and a 200-year-old Carriage House for private dining in an elegant yet warm setting. White Stucco walls, beamed ceilings, a salvaged chestnut door & a beautiful garden with ivy-covered walls create an atmosphere where people relax and enjoy life with food and wine. Palma is an organic Italian restaurant, offering a taste of Italian clean food since April 2001. We stay true to generations of our family's cherished recipes and techniques. Our ingredients arrive fresh each day from Palma's garden and local markets. The menu highlights housemade pastas, fresh seafood and seasonal produce.

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4. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(5103)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Financial District

Booked 136 times today

Nobu Downtown is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District designed by NYC’s celebrated architect, David Rockwell. On the ground level, guests can enjoy open air-like experience in our Broadway dining room or Bar & Lounge dining framed by 30 foot heroic limestone columns. Our sub terrain dining room provides intimate ambience with sushi bar and private dining options. Indulge in Chef Nobu’s famous signature dishes including Rock Shrimp Tempura and Black Cod Miso as well as traditional Japanese favorites and sushi. RESERVATION GUIDE• “Regular” for one of the two indoor dining rooms• “ Bar” for plush lounge seating• “Counter” for sushi bar experience Please call us if you wish to book a larger party or event as we will not be able to accept requests for putting multiple reservations next to each other.

5. Raf's

4.6

Exceptional(31)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cafe Dining • NoHo

Booked 15 times today

This homage to Little Italy, from the same team behind Michelin-starred The Musket Room, has everything you could want, from outstanding pastries courtesy of Camari Mick and incredible entrees from Mary Attea.

6. Cathédrale

4.4

Awesome(2509)

Price: Expensive

• French • East Village

Booked 55 times today

Cathédrale is a French-Mediterranean restaurant by Tao Group Hospitality Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, in collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Hall (formerly of acclaimed restaurants like Gotham Bar & Grill, Anthos and Craft). The menu brings elemental, ingredient-driven cooking to the forefront, evoking the grandeur of the past while remaining contemporary in its execution. Dishes put pleasure over spectacle, taking inspiration from Southern France with traces of Italy, Spain and Greece as seen in our signature Potato Chip Omelette, Black Truffle Fettuccine, 14oz Entrecôte Au Poivre, as well as our 48 oz Mishima Reserve Wagyu Tomahawk.

7. Cafe Cluny

4.9

Exceptional(2190)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 72 times today

Cafe Cluny is a charming date night spot with a warm and cozy ambiance. As a reviewer mentioned, it's 'great for girl’s night out or date night.' The French-American dishes are consistently excellent, and the service is always exceptional. The outdoor seating setup is a hit, creating a lovely al fresco feel. It's the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner, with the added bonus of a casual friendly energy.

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8. Nami Nori West Village

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Greenwich Village

Booked 79 times today

Nami Nori is a casual, Japanese restaurant specializing in open-style temaki hand rolls, in the West Village. The menu features signature hand rolls, including crunchy varieties, as well as classic versions, and a special vegan section. Japanese-inspired snacks and desserts are also on offer. Beer, sake and wine are available both on tap and by the bottle.

9. Meadowsweet

4.6

Exceptional(1600)

Price: Expensive

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 5 times today

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

10. Hawksmoor NYC

4.5

Awesome(2578)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Gramercy Park

Booked 135 times today

Hawksmoor NYC is an exceptional date night destination. With its intimate setting, attentive service, and flavorful steak and seafood, it's hard to go wrong. As one reviewer put it, it's 'perfect for a splurgy night out.' The ambiance is described as beautiful with a unique and relaxed atmosphere, while the food is consistently praised for its quality and taste. It's also the perfect place for a special occasion or casual dinner.

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Katy
Berkshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of my favourite spots in NY ! Best was toro roll with caviar . And the coconut shrimp was amazing too ! Can’t wait to go back
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Nami Nori West VillagePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Greenwich Village
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4.8
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Janis
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was fabulous!! The food was one of the best meals I’ve had. It arrived quickly and there was no wait! The staff were all so kind a friendly! Will definitely be returning!!!
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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Joann
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food here was absolutely incredible! I came for the Thanksgiving dinner, and everything exceeded my expectations. The turkey was perfectly moist, and the ham was delicious. From the starters all the way to dessert, there wasn’t a single thing I didn’t absolutely love. Highly recommend it!
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Filé Gumbo BarPrice: Expensive• Creole / Cajun / Southern• TriBeCa
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4.6
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Rebecca
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was outstanding! This was our favorite dining experience in NYC. We will be back and will tell our friends about it.
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PalmaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich Village
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4.8
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Srividya
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fabulous experience & Excellent service/ambience. From the moment we got seated, all staff and Sophia specifically made us feel very welcome and ensured we understood the vegetarian variations of the delicacies. Absolutely loved the truffle pizza and the tiramisu and had to order a second one before the night got over. Will definitely recommend and revisit ourselves.
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Olio e PiùPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Village
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4.7

Best Date Night Restaurants in South Street Seaport

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481 restaurants available nearby

1. Aurora - Williamsburg

2. BONDST

3. Palma

4. Nobu Downtown | Restaurant

5. Raf's

6. Cathédrale

7. Cafe Cluny

8. Nami Nori West Village

9. Meadowsweet

10. Hawksmoor NYC

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