Manhattan Date Nights: Barbecue or Parkside Pasta
Dinner can continue past midnight in Koreatown, where a lively kitchen serves classic Korean barbecue and comfort food. For an outdoor setting, consider Italian tables beside Waterline Square or park seating near the Mexican spot on Roosevelt Island.
The Kunjip is a lively Koreatown spot at 32 West 32nd St for classic Korean barbecue and comfort food. It opens daily at 9 AM, closing at 1 AM Sunday through Thursday and 6 AM Friday and Saturday. Its platform rating is 4/5.
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Casa Louie Waterline is a relaxed spot at 645 W 59th St in Waterline Square, pairing Italian comfort food like fresh pasta with breezy, parkside outdoor dining. Hours run 4 PM to 10 PM Monday through Friday and noon to 10 PM on weekends. Its platform rating is 4.7/5.
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Pinks Cantina is a Roosevelt Island spot at 455 Main Street pairing air-fried Mexican classics with a playful Plinko rewards game. Park seating is available. Hours run Monday noon to 8 PM, Tuesday through Saturday noon to 9 PM and Sunday noon to 8 PM. Platform reviewers rate it 4.8/5.
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At 455 Main St on Roosevelt Island, Fuji East Japanese Bistro serves sushi, udon and soba. Its compact dining room could suit a casual evening date. A terrace adds seating during warmer weather. It opens daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Platform reviewers rate it 4.2/5.
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