Oysters and Omakase for a Lower Manhattan Date

4.3 (174)

Tue – Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:30 – 23:00; Sun, 11:30 – 22:00

81 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

Fresh oysters, crispy fries and cocktails are the order at this Lower East Side bistro at 81 Ludlow Street, which suits a drink and some people-watching. It is closed Monday, opens at 4 PM Tuesday to Friday and at 11:30 AM on weekends.

4.5 (1,292)

Mon, Sun, 17:00 – 21:00; Tue – Sat, 17:00 – 22:00

9 E 1st St

Dry-aged New York strips, A5 Wagyu and large-format roasts lead the menu at this sleek room at 9 E 1st St, alongside duck lasagna, broiled oysters and Spanish octopus. It suits celebratory dinners and opens at 5 PM daily, closing at 9 PM Sunday and Monday and 10 PM Tuesday to Saturday.

4.9 (129)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:30 – 20:30, 21:00 – 22:30

77 Delancey Street

Eight seats behind a separate entrance inside the Grey Lady at 77 Delancey Street make up this omakase counter, where a curtain closes once guests are seated. The focus is high-quality imported fish with sake, and the format invites conversation with the chef. Seatings run 5:30 to 8:30 PM and 9 to 10:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday.

4.6 (112)

Wed – Fri, 17:30 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 22:00

98 Rivington St

Chefs Samuel Clonts and Raymond Trinh run an à la carte menu at 98 Rivington St, with smoked eel tarte tatin with caviar, clams, langoustine beignets, small pizzas and lesser-known sustainable wines. Portions are small and suit sharing, and a martini comes with caviar service. Dinner runs Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 PM, with brunch at noon on weekends.