Places to Visit in Brooklyn on a Date

Falansai is one of New York's best Vietnamese-style restaurants, originally opened in 2013 by owner and executive chef Henry Trieu. The restaurant, which has been awarded with high rankings from the prestigious Michelin Guide, offers creative French-Vietnamese fusion fare out of its Bushwick dining space, with a focus on high-quality comfort fare. Communal tables give a converted warehouse facility an intimate gathering space vibe, perfect for first dates or romantic outings. Pho is served up all day, including a selection of internationally-inspired Globe Trotter Pho options from regions such as Mexico, Peru, and Gunkanjima. At dinner, couples can choose from meat and seafood entrees such as Kung Pao calamari, heo kho-style caramelized pork belly, ginger-infused ga gung chicken, or wok-sauteed filet mignon cubes. Vegetarian dishes include pumpkin curry, lemongrass tofu, and sauteed ca tim xao eggplant.

112 Harrison Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11237, Phone: 347-599-1190

Greenlight Bookstore is one of Brooklyn's most acclaimed independent bookstores, originally opened in the borough's Fort Greene neighborhood in 2009 by Rebecca Fitting and Jessica Stockton Bagnulo. The store, which opened a second location on Flatbush Avenue in 2016, has developed a loyal following for its collections of unique and rare literary titles, which are carefully tailored to the needs and interests of both locations' neighborhoods. Collections are organized according to a diverse shelving policy which does not separate books by race, gender, or other cultural dividers. An extensive family-friendly and children's section is offered at the Prospect-Leffert Gardens locations, which is housed within a newly-constructed luxury residential tower.

686 Fulton Street (at South Portland), Brooklyn, NY 11217, Phone: 718-246-0200

Brooklyn Cider House is New York City's first farm cidery, owned and operated by siblings Susan and Peter Yi. The cidery and restaurant ferments all of its apples in a process that lasts up to 18 months, highlighted in the company's classic variants Kinda Dry, Bone Dry, Still Bone Dry, and Half Sour. Family-style Basque meals are served up as part of a nightly prix fixe offering, showcasing four courses of rustic cuisine such as butternut squash soup, arroz con almejas, cowboy ribeye steak, and tortillas de patatas. A full taproom and bar menu also showcases New American fusion fare, including bahn mi burgers, spicy pulled pork tacos, bulgogi bibimap, and brunch entrees such as avocado toast and chicken and waffles.

1100 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, Phone: 347-295-0308

Golda is a cozy dining spot in Brooklyn's historic Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, opened in 2017 by restaurateur Danny Nusbaum. The 28-seat restaurant offers all-day dining service, including full coffee shop service highlighting a multi-roaster coffee program and specialty espresso beverages such as charcoal lattes, honey oat milk lattes, and cookie milk iced lattes. Global fusion fare blends Californian and Middle Eastern influences, including ash-cured farmer's cheese plates served with honeycomb and pistachio butter, babka French toast with stonefruit and spiced whipped cream, and vegetarian eggplant Menemen platters with Jerusalem artichokes, saffron yogurt, and urfa biber. Sandwich options include egg sandwiches with muhamarra and kashkaval, smoked trout caviar sandwiches, and fried chicken sandwiches topped with pickled cabbage and aleppo date toum. Couples should note that the restaurant can become very crowded during brunch and lunch service due to its limited seating and should plan accordingly.

504 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, Phone: 718-484-7065