A Chelsea Date Night Between Seventh and Eighth Avenue

4.4 (880)

Mon, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 21:30; Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:30; Sat, 12:00 – 22:30; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

108 8th Ave

Start date night with homemade pasta at Chelsea Ristorante Italiano on Eighth Avenue. This neighborhood restaurant has served traditional Italian cooking since 1992. Meals begin with breads and olive oil. A wood-fired brick oven turns out pizza to share. Waiters hum along to the music in the relaxed dining room.

4.7 (1,108)

Mon – Thu, 17:00 – 22:30; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 23:30; Sun, 11:30 – 22:30

311 W 17th St

Continue to Konban NYC on West 17th Street for Japanese plates in a cozy, contemporary dining room. The kitchen serves tender signature katsu and rich mazemen. Yellowtail crudo and sushi sets emphasize clean flavors. For this date night stop, consider sharing corn ribs and settling in over drinks.

4.8 (268)

Mon – Sun, 17:00 – 22:00

84 7th Ave

Bar B shifts this Chelsea date night to wine on Seventh Avenue. Most patrons stand at the bar because seating is highly limited. A Japanese team pours affordable wines to a soundtrack of ska and eclectic music. Pair a glass with bruschetta or scallop carpaccio for a small plate between stops.

4.6 (502)

Mon – Fri, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)

252 W 14th St

Finish at Grace's on West 14th Street with a stout or a pint of Galway Hooker. Order at the bar by the entrance. The menu includes dry rub wings and sausages in a blanket. Chill music keeps this Irish pub relaxed. It closes at 4 AM every night.