First dates can be really tricky to put together and are almost always nerve-wrecking.  Everything must be perfect to set a lasting impression on your date. Finding somewhere to dine is always a good idea yet picking the best restaurant to visit can be difficult. If you plan on having your first date in Brooklyn (because we think that would be best) here are 10 of the best places to dine, unwind and get to know each other.

Brook•vin

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This wine bar located at 381 7th avenue in Park Slope, has the perfect set-up for a romantic date. Not only can you dine on the finest menu but be educated in their array of wine classes. Brook•vin is open Monday – Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 5pm-12am, Saturday 12pm-12am, and Sunday 12pm-11pm.

Juliette

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Enjoy French food? Juliette, located in Williamsburg on 135 North 5th street, is a great place to say Oui Oui and enjoy a nice afternoon date and if you go on a day with beautiful weather you can enjoy a beautiful rooftop setting. Juliette’s hours are for lunch/brunch 10:30am-4pm daily, Monday-Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-12am and Sunday 5pm-11pm.

Olea

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Located in Fort Greene at 171 Lafayette Ave, Olea offers an exotic restaurant in the heart of Brooklyn. With meals inspired from around the world including Spain, Greece and Italy. Olea is open Sun- Thurs 10am-11pm and Fri- Sat from 10am- Midnight.

MangoSeed Restaurant

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For a taste of the Caribbean in Brooklyn, MangoSeed Restaurant, located in Flatbush is the perfect first date to travel to the islands without really going. With two different menus for brunch and dinner, the varieties are endless. Go down to 757 Flatbush Avenue, and enjoy your date. Mangoseed restaurant hours are Tues-Wed 4pm-12am, Thurs-Fri 4pm-1am, Saturday 2pm-1am, Sunday 11am-11pm and closed on Mondays.

The JakeWalk

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Located in Carroll Gardens at 282 Smith Street, The JakeWalk serves up quirky specialties like “Green Eggs and Ham”, “Drunken Shrimp Cocktail”, “Mac and Cheese Soufflé” and more. A couple with a slight sense of humor would truly enjoy this restaurant. The JakeWalk serves dinner seven days a week, from 5pm- 12am, on Fridays and Saturdays the bar is open from 5pm-2am and a special Brunch is offered on Sundays from 12pm-4pm.

SoCo

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Nothing says Southern Hospitality like SoCo. Located in Clinton Hill on 509 Myrtle Ave, this restaurant describes the perfect first date. From the menu selection that includes the famous chicken and red velvet waffles, to the variety of music, everything in this restaurant screams perfection. SoCo’s hours are Sun 12pm-11pm, Tues-Thurs 12pm-1am, and Friday and Saturday 12pm- 1am and closed on Mondays.

Traif

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Enjoy pork? Then head on over to Traif, the restaurant that specializes in sultry pig. Traif is located in Williamsburg on 229 South 4th street. Not particularly a fan of pork? There are a few options for you too. The restaurant is open Sunday 6pm-12am, Tues-Thurs 6pm-12am and Fri-Sat 6pm- 1am and closed on Mondays.

Northeast Kingdom

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Need something more quiet and intimate? Northeast Kingdom, located in Bushwick on 18 Wyckoff Ave, where every item on the menu is farm grown and foraged, would be perfect for you. The restaurant offers lunch Mon- Fri 11:30-2:30pm, dinner Mon-Wed 6pm-11pm, Thurs 6pm-11:30pm, Fri –Sat 6pm-12am and Sat-Sun 11am-3pm.

Corlette NY

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Will the perfect seasonings make you feel a little more comfortable? Corlette, located on 193A Nostrand Avenue, is another perfect escape to paradise while staying in the heart of Brooklyn. Restaurant hours are Tues- Thurs 11:30am-11:00pm, Fri- Sat 11:30am-1:00am, Sun 11:30am- 1:00am and closed on Mondays.

Eve’s Lounge

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Located in Crown Heights on 769 Washington Avenue, Eve’s Lounge is the perfect place to go on a first day as everyday serves up something different in the neighborhood gem. Good food, tasty drinks and a live DJ, is there anything else you need? Eve’s Lounge is open on Mon-Tues 5pm-12am, Wed 5pm-1am and again from 5pm- 2am, Fri- Sat 5pm- 4am and Sundays 10am- 12am.

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