Small Plates
Small Plates
Page 4Mekelburg’s
The Mekelburg’s Williamsburg location is the kind of place you should go in a time of need. Or anytime you want fantastic sandwiches and beers.
Boqueria
The Flatiron location of this Spanish tapas chain has a casual space that’s good for groups.
Death & Co
Death & Co. feels like it was built just for us. The drink list is ridiculous…it’s nearly impossible to settle on something because each beverage is intriguing and awesome. And thankfully the food doesn’t suck either.
Tia Pol
Tia Pol is a Chelsea tapas spot that’s a great move for early-in-the-game dates. Have some sangria and some small plates.
Socarrat Paella Bar
No bigger than a subway car, Socarrat packs the majority of their patrons on bar stools and does paella like they do in Spain.
Ardesia
Ardesia is first and foremost a wine bar, and a good one at that. The food is decent, but it’s secondary to what they do best, which is selecting excellent “mineral-driven” wines from all over the world.
The Ten Bells
The Ten Bells is a natural wine bar on the Lower East Side that serves some good small plates and $1 Happy Hour oysters every day.
Txikito
Txikito has been doing solid business in Chelsea for several years, serving Basque-style tapas to people who are mostly on dates.
Dojo Izakaya
A fun, reasonable little spot for sake and small plates Japanese. So what if it's not the best restaurant in town?
Excuse My French
A funny little French tapas bar on the Lower East Side, with some really tasty food.
Terroir Tribeca
So it’s not often that a wine bar comes with an enthusiastic Infatuation Approval, but Terroir’s new outpost in Tribeca most certainly does.
Aria Wine Bar
This West Village Italian spot is perfect for a first dinner date. The space is dark and cozy, and nothing on the menu costs more than $20.
Atla
Atla serves excellent Mexican food in a bright, all-day space in Noho. It’s great for a casual lunch or an upscale dinner.
Sama Street
Sama Street is a Pan-Asian bar and restaurant in Greenpoint that’s a great place to go for cocktails and small plates.
Mokyo
Mokyo is a Korean restaurant in the East Village that serves affordable small plates and alcoholic light-up Capri Suns.
Wayan
Wayan is an upscale Indonesian spot in Nolita where you should get drinks and small plates with a date.
Kindred
Kindred serves natural wines and Mediterranean food in a small East Village space that’s great for casual dates.
La Ñapa
La Ñapa is a Venezuelan tapas spot in Crown Heights that’s great for dinner dates or brunch when you’re not in the mood for pancakes.
Uminoie
Uminoie is a causal Japanese spot in the East Village where you can eat bar snacks and drink sake.
The Jones
The Jones is in the tiny Noho space that used to house Great Jones Cafe. It’s a great spot for breakfast or a few seafood-focused small plates.