New York City’s Best Spots for a First Date - Atlas Obscura Lists
Places near me Random place
Lists

New York City’s Best Spots for a First Date

Where in the Big Apple to take the apple of your eye.

by Holyn Thigpen , Community Editor
31 Places

Dating in New York City is not for the faint of heart. But you know what can turn it from drudgery to fun? A perfect first date location.

Whether you seek a bustling whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells or something more intimate, we’ve got you covered. With this list of offbeat first date spots in all five boroughs, you’ll never again have to worry about getting that coveted reservation. At these places, you don’t need one.

Discover your next amazing Atlas Place.

Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Bronx, New York

Bronx Zoo Bug Carousel

The first and only carousel with a lineup entirely of insects.
daviddoochin Added by daviddoochin
Bronx, New York

Nano Billiards Cafe

A basement pool hall is the front for some of the best Dominican food in New York City.
Rohini Chaki Added by Rohini Chaki