Best Date Night Restaurants in Elmhurst

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1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

4.9

Exceptional(794)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 16 times today

Join us at Aunt Jake's Upper East Side for our Pasta Making Class & 3-course pasta menu! The cost is $60 per person for pasta instruction and the prefix meal. We require a $10 per person non-refundable deposit. The entire experience is approximately 2.5 hours. Please use the OpenTable mobile app for best results when booking the Pasta Experience.–Aunt Jake's was founded in 2015, as the company set out to replicate the idyllic, simplistic cuisine we grew up to enjoy. However, we wanted to create Italian food for the “next” generation. The idea was to develop an Italian concept around the customer’s choice of how to eat pasta compared to how the restaurant wanted you to eat it. With that in mind, Aunt Jake’s core mission is to bring high-quality fresh ingredients daily to craft our handmade pasta and sauces health-consciously. The customer can mix and match sauce with shape and create a custom dish of their own.

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2. Aurora - Williamsburg

4.7

Exceptional(1685)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Williamsburg

Booked 34 times today

Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg. Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties. The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar. The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season. Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.

3. Meadowsweet

4.6

Exceptional(1600)

Price: Expensive

• American • Williamsburg

Booked 10 times today

Polo and Stephanie opened Meadowsweet together in 2014 and they see it as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow some amazing vegetables with Polo’s Dad to serve at Meadowsweet. They look forward to seeing you at Meadowsweet soon!

4. Hoexters

4.6

Exceptional(251)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Upper East Side

Booked 77 times today

Cozy, warm and inviting, Hoexter’s revival pays homage to its origins as a vibrant Upper East Side destination. Come in for a perfectly chilled martini and shrimp cocktail at our bar or indulge in our decadent gorgonzola garlic bread and a steak au poivre in one of our elegant dining room banquettes. Our menu has a little something for everyone, life's simple pleasures perfected! Book online or by calling us at 212-288-1777

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5. The Smith - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(8226)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 228 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

6. Ophelia

4.2

Awesome(1481)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 64 times today

Cocktail Lounge atop the historic Beekman Tower offering 360 views of Manhattan and Brooklyn.Ophelia offers a crafted a two-part cocktail menu featuring reinventions of classic and signature cocktails inspired by the natural elements and the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. Chef Ambrosio sources ingredients from local and international artisans, farmers, and fishmongers to create an elevated and refined culinary voyage. Small dishes include Maine Lobster Spring Rolls, Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with dried cherries, Classic Caviar Service, Prime Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Fries.

7. Sushi Noz

5.0

Exceptional(8)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Upper East Side

Booked 8 times today

Craftsmanship at its finest is displayed at Sushi Noz, where guests experience our seasonal omakase menu curated nightly by Chef Nozomu Abe. Known as "Noz" to his friends, Abe-san is part of a movement from Japan advancing Edomae-style sushi, incorporating aging and preparation techniques that date back to Japan's Edo period. Upon entering the restaurant, guests are transported by the Sukiya-style wooden interior, which was assembled using more than a dozen types of cedar. The centerpiece of our first dining room is our 8-seat, 200-year-old hinoki wood sushi bar and traditional ice chest, where Chef Noz refrigerates the evening's neta selections. Our second dining room features a sushi bar made from tamo ash wood, which accommodates an additional 6 guests. We welcome our guests in true Japanese hospitality, offering two nightly seatings at each counter.

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8. Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights

4.9

Exceptional(602)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Jackson Heights

Booked 20 times today

Sushi On Me is a secret hideout where customers can enjoy premium omakase in a speakeasy vibe. Our chefs and staffs are committed to delivering not only the best omakase sushi but also the best omakase experience to all the guests!Guests can enjoy both the 15-course omakase and the relaxing, speakeasy vibe in the 1-hour seating for the price of $99/person (tax and tip not included). [No vegetarian and celiac options, Can’t accommodate pregnant guests] We have 4 seatings as follows:5.00pm - 6.00pm6.30pm - 7.30pm8.00pm - 9.00pm9.30pm - 10.30pmPrivate party and at-home omakase are available, all inquiries can be made via 917-821-5598 or @sushionmenyc. 50% deposit is required as booking confirmation. Cancellation/modification less than 24hours will result in a charge of $50/person (under all circumstances including COVID). Please make sure you can come before booking. Late arrival may not get the full experience. Inquiries can be made via IG @sushionmenyc or phone 917-821-5598.

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9. Fogo de Chão - Elmhurst, Queens NY

4.3

Awesome(373)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Elmhurst

Booked 61 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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10. Blend on the Water

4.4

Awesome(5209)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Long Island City

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to Blend on the Water, a culinary oasis offering Latin Fusion cuisine, nestled along the picturesque East River in LIC. Whether you join us for a nightly dinner or daily brunch, your dining experience will be nothing short of extraordinary.

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Barbara
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, beautiful view. Good vibes with dj Very enjoyable.
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OpheliaPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.2
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Harper
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best meal and service. Our server Michael was fantastic and made our visit so much fun. Food was delicious - chicken sandwich and Mac and cheese were our favorites. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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The Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.7
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David
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Pasta Making Experience was dope! Definitely recommend going with friends or making a dinner date out of it. My only piece of advice? Come HUNGRY. The prix fixe course to reward all your hard work is delicious. ¡La Pasta Making Experience fue fenomenal! Al 100% te lo recomiendo si vas con amigos o para una cita nocturna. Como consejo, vengan con HAMBRE. Los platos prix fixe era buenísimos y dan buena porciones.
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Aunt Jake's Pasta ExperiencePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Upper East Side
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4.9
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robert
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent dining experience. A very happening bar scene with the sit down portion of the restaurant logistically removed to facilitate conversation. The Bronzino was done to perfection with crispy skin and not a single bone. Hardly ever on the upper east side, but should the occasion arise, this would be my destination meal
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HoextersPrice: Very Expensive• American• Upper East Side
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4.6
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Jennifer
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 30, 2024
We had the best experience here!! The service was absolutely outstanding, as was the food!! We came to NYC for my 10 year old’s birthday, and she said it was the best pasta she’s ever had. We will definitely be back!
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La Pecora Bianca - MidtownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown East
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4.8

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479 restaurants available nearby

1. Aunt Jake's Pasta Experience

2. Aurora - Williamsburg

3. Meadowsweet

4. Hoexters

5. The Smith - Midtown

6. Ophelia

7. Sushi Noz

8. Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights

9. Fogo de Chão - Elmhurst, Queens NY

10. Blend on the Water

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