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Best Date Night Restaurants in New York for Summer 2026

Featured💕 Date NightUpdated June 12, 2026

Best Date Night Restaurants in New York for Summer 2026 highlights 9 places in New York, including Le Veau d'Or, The Mermaid Inn Upper West Side, and Txikito. Find photos, tips, and booking options for your visit.

Best Date Night Restaurants in New York for Summer 2026
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9 stops to try

Le Veau d'Or — best special occasion restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Le Veau d'Or

French129 E 60th StHours & contact
(646) 386-7608
Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
Closed

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Le Veau d'Or gives New York a date night stop built around dining rooms, romantic, and dining table, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Le Veau d'Or at 129 E 60th St works for date-night dinners when you want dining rooms, romantic, and dining table. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

The Mermaid Inn Upper West Side — best date night restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

The Mermaid Inn Upper West Side

Restaurant335 Columbus AveHours & contact
(332) 322-6236
Monday
4:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday
4:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30–9:30 PM
Thursday
4:30–9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11 AM–10 PM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

The Mermaid Inn Upper West Side gives New York a date night stop built around bar, romantic, and intimate, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

The Mermaid Inn Upper West Side at 335 Columbus Ave works for date-night dinners when you want bar, romantic, and intimate. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Txikito — best first date restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Txikito

Spanish240 9th AveHours & contact
(212) 242-4730
Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10:30 PM
Friday
5–10:30 PM
Saturday
5–10:30 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Txikito gives New York a date night stop built around shared plates, dinner plans, and slower evenings, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Txikito at 240 9th Ave works for date-night dinners when you want shared plates, dinner plans, and slower evenings. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Claud — best date night restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Claud

European Restaurant90 E 10th St Ground FloorHours & contact
(917) 261-6791
Monday
5–10 PM
Tuesday
5–10 PM
Wednesday
5–10 PM
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–10 PM
Saturday
5–10 PM
Sunday
5–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Claud gives New York a date night stop built around plated dish, wine, and romantic, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Claud at 90 E 10th St Ground Floor works for date-night dinners when you want plated dish, wine, and romantic. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Shukette — best date night restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Shukette

Middle Eastern230 9th AveHours & contact
(212) 242-1803
Monday
5–11 PM
Tuesday
5–11 PM
Wednesday
5–11 PM
Thursday
5–11 PM
Friday
5–11 PM
Saturday
5–11 PM
Sunday
4–10 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Shukette gives New York a date night stop built around romantic, intimate, and dining rooms, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Shukette at 230 9th Ave works for date-night dinners when you want romantic, intimate, and dining rooms. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Le Bernardin — best business dinner restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Le Bernardin

French155 W 51st StHours & contact
(212) 554-1515
Monday
12–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Tuesday
12–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Wednesday
12–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Thursday
12–2:30 PM, 5–10:30 PM
Friday
12–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM
Saturday
5–11 PM
Sunday
Closed

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Le Bernardin gives New York a date night stop built around lobster, fish, and sauce, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Le Bernardin at 155 W 51st St works for date-night dinners when you want lobster, fish, and sauce. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Gramercy Tavern — best solo dining restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Gramercy Tavern

New American42 E 20th StHours & contact
(212) 477-0777
Monday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Gramercy Tavern gives New York a date night stop built around dining rooms, romantic, and intimate, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Gramercy Tavern at 42 E 20th St works for date-night dinners when you want dining rooms, romantic, and intimate. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Aquavit — best date night restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Aquavit

Scandinavian Restaurant65 E 55th StHours & contact
(212) 307-7311
Monday
12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday
12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday
12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday
12–1:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday
12–1:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday
5–9:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Aquavit gives New York a date night stop built around romantic, intimate, and dining rooms, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Aquavit at 65 E 55th St works for date-night dinners when you want romantic, intimate, and dining rooms. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm

Saga — best date night restaurants in New York, Summer 2026

Saga

Fine dining70 Pine St 63rd FloorHours & contact
(212) 339-3963
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5–9:30 PM
Thursday
5–9:30 PM
Friday
5–9:30 PM
Saturday
5–9:30 PM
Sunday
5–9:30 PM

Listed venue details can change. Confirm holiday hours and entry details with the venue.

Saga gives New York a date night stop built around dining rooms, skyline view, and romantic, with a practical fit for date-night dinners.

Saga at 70 Pine St 63rd Floor works for date-night dinners when you want dining rooms, skyline view, and romantic. Keep it in the mix for shared plates or unhurried evenings, especially Friday dinner after 7pm.

Perfect for

date-night dinners, shared plates, unhurried evenings

Best on Friday dinner after 7pm