Suggestions of places to go to if the vibe you're going for is just to talk.
These are not "first date ideas", if your first date would end after going to places like these.
Be self-aware. Be considerate.
Plan accordingly.
Lounge
[Drinks]
Reservations are required. You should arrive a few minutes before reservation. To access the Greens - use the escalator located on the south side of Pier 17 (opposite of Brooklyn Bridge side)
Cancellations - you are able to cancel or reschedule only 72 hours before reservation time. Once within 72 hours of your reservation, all sales are final and non refundable. No outside food or drinks allowed. They have soft drinks, sparkling water, and bottled water on the menu. Dates updated every Monday at 10AM.
Mini Lawns
Loveseat and lounge chairs + sun umbrella
Reservation Fees for 90 minutes (nonrefundable within 72 hours of reserved time):
Monday-Friday Lunch: $20
Sunday Brunch: $40
Monday-Sunday Dinner: $40
Patio seating (more private):
Elevated platform lounge seating
Patio reservations do not include mini lawn and have no up-front fee to book
Online:
Website: The Greens at Pier 17
Instagram: Pier 17 (@pier17ny) • Instagram photos and videos
[Lounge]
Outdoor seating available. They have kosher food from Patis Bakery - OU and CY. Full menu Patis available:
Hours:
Patis
Sunday-Friday: 6:30AM-1:30PM
Hotel
Sunday-Friday: 6:30AM-1:30PM
Sat: CLOSED
Online:
Patis Website: Arthouse Hotel Manhattan - Patis
Contact:
Address: 2178 Broadway, W 77th St, New York
Phone: 201-438-4004
[Drinks]
Outdoor seating available. It's right near the High Line - date idea to grab coffee there and then take it with you as you walk the High Line.
Nearby Food:
10 minutes to Mocha Burger
15 minutes to Tiberias
Hours: 8AM-9PM
Contact:
Address: 61 9th Ave, New York NY 10011
Phone: (212) 691-0531
Online:
[Drinks]
Starbucks Reserve is opening up in the Empire State Building that will span 23,000 square feet and three floors. I
Level 1 - Find all of your favorites here—classic and signature Starbucks Reserve® crafted beverages. We recommend ordering from here and finding somewhere to sit
Level 2 - Starbucks Reserve® Restaurant & Bar - We would avoid this level, it is highly unlikely anything ordered from here is kosher
Hours: 7AM - 10PM every day
Contact:
Address: 350 5th Ave. New York, NY 10118
Phone: (332) 209-4785
Online:
[Drinks]
There are seats outside if you buy drinks from the Starbucks café inside. You can buy a game (or bring one) and play by the Starbucks Café indoors. The Starbucks café inside might not be on the Starbucks app so you will have to pay cash/credit.
Hours: 10 AM - 8PM
Contact:
Address: 555 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-697-3048
Online:
[Drinks]
There are lots of tables around the plaza and it is open 24 hours. There is a Starbucks right there if you want to grab drinks to sit and talk. Like a better version of a lounge.
Featured Amenity:
Rink at Rockefeller
Sharks Pool Club
Blue Bottle Coffee
Dunkin Donuts
Magnolia Bakery
Starbucks
Contact:
Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York NY
**We don’t usually put rooftop bars on this list since it's not within the comfort zone of a lot of people. No one wants to go for some kosher drinks and feel like they're in a club. This specific lounge came recommended. If you think it shouldn't - feel free to reach out to us and let us know!
This rooftop bar is on the roof of the Ink8 Hotel and has a 360 degree view of the city and Hudson River.
Door Policy - All guests are welcome without reservations on a first come first service basis.
Dress Code - Elegant Casual > Should not be an issue for most of you
**Guests must be 21+ and have a valid ID - not for the sem girls right off the boat
Based on the hours, this seems to be an option for people going out post work, even late Motzei.
Hours:
Sundays: 4PM - 1AM
Monday/Tuesdays: 4PM - 2AM
Wednesday-Saturday: 4PM - 3AM
Contact:
Phone: 212-757-2224
Email: info@printrestaurant.com
Online:
Website: https://www.thepresslounge.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepresslounge/