The Best Date Spots in Astoria for a Date in New York

The back tables for two keep a first date low-key at The Bonnie, a brick-and-wood gastropub in Astoria. Covered outdoor seating and a back garden give you room to sit outside, while live music adds to the warm, friendly feel. Settle in at a back table first, then wander out to the garden if the conversation is going well.

Agenda is an Astoria restaurant and lounge serving fusion food that blends American, Latin and Asian influences. Spend the whole night in one place: cocktails, then dinner and dessert, then the second-floor lounge. The room is sleek and modern, and the lighting shifts from dinner mode to lounge mode as the evening goes on.

Sweet Afton is a bar in Astoria with a Wes Anderson-inspired look, from velvet curtains to candlelit tables and exposed brick. Settle in at one of the candlelit tables, or sit in the garden patio or sidewalk cafe if you would rather be outdoors. The kitchen stays open until 1am every day, which helps if the night runs long.

Twinkling lights hang across the ceiling of the dining room at Anassa Taverna, on Astoria Boulevard. The room is spacious and warmly lit with chic decor, and you can choose between the lively bar and a dog-friendly patio. The menu is Greek, built on recipes and ingredients from Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean. Old Greek films screen on the TVs, and the Astoria Blvd subway stop is a short walk away.

At Bar Dalia, you can pair craft cocktails, beer or wine with tapas and small plates. The indoor room is charming, and the outdoor patio is quiet enough for conversation. The music plays at a moderate volume, which keeps the mood relaxed and low-key.

Big river views and plenty of natural light greet you at DAGNY Astoria, a huge space that still feels cozy and lounge-like. Coffee can give way to cocktails here, so a morning meetup can turn into a drink by the water. Linger over a coffee or a cocktail together, with the river in view.

Honey Fitz brings an Irish-pub look to Broadway, with a cozy, warm room that looks polished and feels snug once you step in.