2024: Queens Voted Blend on the Water Best First Date Venue!
Blend on the Water
4540 Center Blvd, Long Island City
(718) 606-9851 – blendonthewater.com
Bring your best self to a first date and suggest a meeting at Blend on the Water. The establishment is immaculate, top-shelf, the kind of eatery you’ll make memories at. The bar/nightlife vibe is on beautiful display here. You’ll impress with views of the water and Manhattan through one of the restaurant’s 10-foot windows, or sit outside and dine en plein air under the urban riverside night sky. Try the Camarones A La Diabla (shrimp) or Lobster and Crab Tequenos (scrumptious shellfish wrapped in Venezuelan pastry). Don’t skip dessert if you want to sweeten up your sweetie. Try the Coconut Flan and Warm Chocolate Cake to top things off and keep the good times going.
2023: Queens Voted Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar Best First Date Venue!
Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar
32-63 87th St, Jackson Heights
(718) 928-6588 – addictivewinebar.com
If you’ve found someone special, chances are you want to make the first date equally so. It all has to be perfect — the lighting, the wine, the ambiance, the design, and of course the menu. For all the romantics out there, look no further than Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar. Founded by restaurateur, sommelier, and interior designer Francisco B. Diaz and his partner, food influencer Patrick H. Duaong, every aspect of the restaurant is representative of good taste. Their focus on hospitality can allow you and your date to relax while you enjoy some of the tastiest food in Queens made with the freshest ingredients: filet mignon, salmon, flatbreads, beautifully laid charcuterie boards, and much more. A night at Addictive Wine & Tapas Bar is sure to make this date the first of many.
2022: Queens Voted Bourbon Street Best First Date Venue!
Bourbon Street
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 224-2200 – bourbonstreetny.com
We always want to make a good impression on a first date, and bringing your lucky companion to Bayside’s Bourbon Street will definitely help you accomplish that. Bourbon Street brings a slice of New Orleans nightlife right to Bell Boulevard. Its menu offers a number of tasty Cajun-style meals and appetizers that taste amazing and are great to share. Bourbon Street’s rooftop bar has the best first date atmosphere, with a heated interior so you can go at any time of year. With a full stock of the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings, delicious fare and amicable staff, you may find yourself wanting to have your second or third date at Bourbon Street as well!
2021: Queens Voted Bourbon Street Best First Date Venue!
Bourbon Street
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 224-2200 – www.bourbonstreetny.com
We always want to make a good impression on a first date, and bringing your lucky companion to Bayside’s Bourbon Street will definitely help you accomplish that. Bourbon Street brings a slice of New Orleans nightlife right to Bell Boulevard. Its menu offers a number of tasty Cajun-style meals and appetizers that are great to share and taste amazing. Bourbon Street’s rooftop bar has the best first date atmosphere; it is fully heated, so you can go at any time of year, and is fully stocked with the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic offerings alike. With its delicious fare and amicable staff, you may find yourself wanting to have your second or third date at Bourbon Street as well!
2020: Queens Voted Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay Best First Date Venue!
Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay
Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387 – www.vetronyc.com
Impress your date with a romantic dinner for two at Vetro by Russo’s On the Bay where a unique dining experience awaits you. Vetro’s is guaranteed to change the landscape of fine dining from their exquisite cuisine and expansive wine cellar to their private rooftop lounge – all with the exemplary service of any Russo’s Brand. You and your date will be treated like royalty during your visit, from your first moment of contact with one of their experienced and capable servers all the way through to dessert and after dinner drinks at the bar. For an even more intimate setting, an outdoor waterfront dinner under the stars will stir up your appetite – and those butterflies. Dinner at Vetro’s is guaranteed to turn a first date into a second!
2019: Queens Voted Bourbon Street Best First Date Venue!
Bourbon Street
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside
718-224-2200 – www.bourbonstreetny.com
Looking to take your date someplace special? Head over to Bourbon Street in Bayside any time of the day. They offer delicious Cajun food for lunch and dinner that is also available for delivery. The cooks at Bourbon Street know New Orleans style food and offer an authentic taste of the South right here in Queens. Bourbon Street has specials every weekday on top of their already fair prices. They were Bayside’s first rooftop bar and restaurant. Bourbon Street’s rooftop seating is a great spot for a date, and they also offer catering and party rooms for your next big event. They have seasonal events throughout the year including contests, sports and more.
2018: Queens Voted Vetro Best First Date Venue!
Vetro
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach, New York 11414
718-843-8387
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge – Where a unique dining experience awaits you. From the moment you walk through our doors, you will experience service like never before as you savor mouthwatering sensations prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Our chef personally creates the creative and classic Italian cuisine, combining traditional offerings with exciting international inspirations. Vetro is guaranteed to change the landscape of fine dining from our exquisite cuisine and expansive wine cellar to a private rooftop cocktail lounge – all with the exemplary service of any Russo’s brand.
2017: Queens Voted Bourbon Street Best First Date Venue!
Bourbon Street
40-12 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
718-224-2200
New Orleans, who? Bourbon Street – Bayside’s French Quarter-inspired bar and restaurant – is renowned for its top-notch management, awesome events and trendy rooftop bar. Serving up Cajun fare in true New Orleans fashion – with, of course, an extensive yet affordable drink menu to match – Bourbon Street is the perfect first date venue. Established in 1998, the Bayside bar has been a fan-favorite for as long as many Queens residents can remember. From Sunday brunch to themed parties, Bourbon Street has something for everyone (and every first date).
