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Date night in Upper West Side

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Upper West Side.

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Planning a date night in Upper West Side? We track 41 spots here — places for dinner, bars and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Upper West Side guides plan the whole evening: wine bars, cocktail bars, live music venues, special-occasion restaurants, activities and arcades & games, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

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The best date spots in Upper West Side

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

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What are the best date spots in Upper West Side?
Our top pick is The Wallace Lounge, rated 4.3 out of 5. The Owl's Tail and Smoke Jazz Club are close behind.
Where should we eat in Upper West Side?
Try Smoke Jazz Club, Old John's Diner and Tarallucci e Vino - Upper West Side for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Upper West Side?
Try The Wallace Lounge, The Owl's Tail and Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar for cocktails.
What's the most romantic spot in Upper West Side?
TESSA, Raku It’s Japanese ll and Nine Cases are the most romantic on this list.

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