Manhattan Wine & Bites for Slow Dates

4.5 (2,239)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 16:00 – 22:00; Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1)

11 W 31st St

Make Ayza your wine-and-dessert choice: curated wine pairings sit beside New American plates and signature chocolate martinis. The intimate Midtown room, defined by 33 handmade yellow light fixtures, opens onto a heated outdoor garden. Weekend brunch lists eggs Benedict, and the setting suits an unhurried date.

4.6 (1,436)

Mon – Wed, 11:30 – 23:00; Thu, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 11:30 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 23:00

19 W 31st St

Choose ZOI when sharing plates sounds better than ordering separately. This NoMad spot blends Mediterranean and Asian flavors through shared mezze and craft cocktails. Its dining-and-lounge layout stays relaxed enough for conversation over dinner, and weekend bottomless brunch is also listed.

3.9 (546)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 16:00

1188 Broadway

For a daytime version of the date, choose the Black Seed counter inside the Ace Hotel. Its bagels merge Montreal and New York styles, with generous cream cheese and smoked-salmon fillings, and the hotel lobby is where to eat them. The queue moves quickly and prices run higher.

4.7 (1,633)

Mon – Tue, Thu, 09:00 – 04:00 (+1); Wed, Fri – Sat, 09:00 – 05:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 04:00 (+1)

818 6th Ave

Treat Andiamo as the casual quick-bite option rather than a quiet wine bar. The busy counter serves crispy, foldable New York slices and specialty pies, with vegan and gluten-free choices listed. Seating is limited to a few indoor tables and a standing counter, and the kitchen runs past midnight.