Midtown East First Date Ideas

Good neighborhood if you're leaving your jacket on your chair and wired headphones on your keyboard so it doesn't look like you've left the office for the night and she's coming from the UES.

Best First-Date Bars in Midtown East

Be wary soldier, it's a first date

Casual first drink 🍸

The Horny Ram: Website

Address: 135 E 45th St

Happy Hour: Daily 3-7pm & 10pm-close

Expected Check: $50-70 (2 drinks each)

Reservations: Recommended - Resy

Move to light bites? 🥟

Crave Fishbar – Midtown: Website

Address: 945 2nd Ave

Happy Hour: 4-7pm Mon-Fri

Expected Check: $70-90 (1 drink/pp + apps)

Reservations: Recommended - Resy

Ditch 'n Drink 🍺

PJ Clarke's – 3rd Ave: Website

Address: 915 3rd Ave

Happy Hour: 4-7pm Mon-Fri

Expected Check: $45-65 (4-6 beers)

Reservations: Not necessary

📍 Venue Locations & Walking Directions

Hinge match out of my league, step it up

Fancy dinner 🍽️

Deux Amis: Website

Address: 356 E 51st St

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $120-180 (dinner + drinks)

Reservations: Recommended - OpenTable

Seal the Deal

Sofia Wine Bar: Website

Address: 242 E 50th St

Happy Hour: No HH

Expected Check: $40-60

Reservations: Recommended

📍 Venue Locations & Walking Directions

Walkable First-Date Flows

🔮 Midtown East date vibes

Midtown east is not one's first option for date night, but if you're trying to escape the office unnoticed and she can meet you, it's probably your best bet. That said, walk a little east to find some underrated spots.

💸 How much will this neighborhood set me back?

Mid-range with happy hour options. The Horny Ram has daily happy hour 3-7pm & 10pm-close, and Crave Fishbar has solid happy hours that keep drinks reasonable. PJ Clarke's is mid-range. Dinner at Deux Amis will run you $120-180 for dinner + drinks. You can do a full night for $80-120, or keep it under $70 if you stick to happy hours.

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