Date Ideas in NYC From Coney Island Rides to a Garden Bar

4.4 (19,563)

Mon, Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 20:00; Fri, 16:00 – 22:00

1000 Surf Avenue

Free to enter and wander, this Coney Island amusement park holds classic games, the Cyclone, the Thunderbolt and gentler family-friendly rides, plus Coney's Cones. Visitors praise friendly staff and clean facilities. Rides cost extra, about 5 dollars for kids' rides, and tickets add up quickly.

4.3 (948)

Mon, 10:00 – 21:00; Tue, 10:00 – 22:00; Wed – Thu, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

503 W 28th St

Slices get a quick oven re-bake at this pizzeria under the High Line on W 28th St, with calzones, subs and chicken parm on the same menu. Seating is outdoor only, which suits grab-and-go meals. Friday and Saturday hours run until 3:00 AM.

4.3 (713)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

1244 Lexington Avenue

About ten decorated tables fill this compact Upper East Side Thai room a short walk from the Met. Drunken noodles, pad Thai and curries lead the menu, vegetarian soup comes with the midday combo, and the kitchen raises the medium spice level on request.

4.4 (296)

Mon, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Tue – Fri, 14:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

105 Franklin Street

Wood floors, tin ceilings and a heated backyard garden shape this Greenpoint neighborhood bar on Franklin Street. Order a Bloody Mary with a beer back, a frozen pina colada or nachos during happy hour, which runs from opening until 7:00 PM. Strictly 21 and over.