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Date night in Harlem
Where to eat, drink and end the night in Harlem.
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Planning a date night in Harlem? We track 42 spots here — places for dinner and bars — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.
For one kind of night, the Harlem guides plan the whole evening: wine bars, cocktail bars, live music venues, cozy restaurants and special-occasion restaurants, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.
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The best date spots in Harlem
Editors' picks first, then by rating · the top 24 of 42.
Jazz ClubPatrick's Place
4.8(19)Harlem · $$
Jazz ClubBill's Place
4.8(12)Harlem · $$
RestaurantHarlem Public
4.8(5)Harlem · $$
Cocktail BarPerch
4.8(5)Harlem · $$
Cocktail BarThe Honeywell
4.8(4)Harlem · $$
RestaurantTsion Café
4.7(24)Harlem · $$
Beer BarHarlem Hops
4.7(23)Harlem · $
Wine BarMusette Wine Bar
4.7(19)Harlem · $$
Cocktail BarThe Terrace
4.7(16)Harlem · $$
BarCocteleria Perla Negra
4.7(9)Harlem · $$
RestaurantLucille's Coffee and Cocktails
4.7(6)Harlem · $$
RestaurantSylla
4.6(25)Harlem · $
RestaurantEast Harlem Bottling Co.
4.6(22)Harlem · $$
RestaurantPB Brasserie Steak House
4.6(20)Harlem · $$$$
RestaurantArcher & Goat
4.6(17)Harlem · $$$
CafeNBHD Brûlée
4.6(13)Harlem · $
Cocktail BarBIXI
4.6(9)Harlem · $$
RestaurantFieldtrip
4.6(7)Harlem · $
RestaurantEl Kallejon
4.6(5)Harlem · $$
BarMess Hall
4.5(24)Harlem · $
RestaurantVinatería
4.5(22)Harlem · $$
RestaurantLido Harlem Restaurant
4.5(11)Harlem · $$
RestaurantIndian Summer
4.5(11)Harlem · $$
RestaurantThe Edge Harlem
4.5(6)Harlem · $$
Good to know
- What are the best date spots in Harlem?
- Our top pick is Patrick's Place, rated 4.8 out of 5. Bill's Place and Harlem Public are close behind.
- Where should we eat in Harlem?
- Try Patrick's Place, Harlem Public and Perch for dinner.
- Where can we get a drink in Harlem?
- Try Perch, The Honeywell and The Terrace for cocktails.
- What's the most romantic spot in Harlem?
- The Honeywell, BIXI and Lido Harlem Restaurant are the most romantic on this list.
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