Famous Last Words is a casual cocktail bar in Clinton Hill that works well for a date.

Semma is an excellent South Indian restaurant in the West Village where you should bring a date.

Amor Cubano is a fun Cuban restaurant in East Harlem with live music.

Get a private room at karaoke bar Ms. Kim's in Flatiron for a night of dizzying fun. Perfect for your next birthday.

El Paso is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in East Harlem.

The Guthrie Inn in East Harlem kind of feels like you're drinking at a friend's place, but with better cocktails.

Etérea is a vegan Mexican spot and coctelería in the East Village.

Popular is a restaurant in the Public Hotel on the LES that serves great Peruvian food including a tangy, refreshing ceviche.

Tiki Chick is a fun tiki bar for a date night on the Upper West Side.

Bar Meridian in Prospect Heights is a great spot for outdoor drinks or to meet up for a first date.

Calabrije’s Margaritas and Tacos is a bar in Bushwick that specializes in top-notch margaritas.

Winona’s is a natural wine bar in Bed-Stuy that doubles as an all-day cafe.

Sidney’s Five is a fun East Village bar where you should meet up with friends or take a date whom you might make out with in public.

Hills Place is a Nigerian restaurant in Marine Park with especially good joloff rice.

When in the mood for exciting ceviche and other raw seafood dishes, consider Mexican spot Tacos Güey in Flatiron.

If you’re looking to eat grilled shrimp and drink copitas full of excellent mezcal until 2am, prioritize Aldama in Williamsburg.