Nine impressive NYC restaurants to order from on your next date night

A trip to the farthest end of City Island to eat seafood on the Long Island Sound is a wonderful (and romantic!) day trip with your special someone, but in case of bad weather or short scheduling, takeout is on the way! Sammy’s delivers a robust menu of fresh oysters and clams, plus all the crisp delights like coconut shrimp, whole fried fish, and even full lobster dinners.

Securing a seat at this rustic downtown spot by chef Marco Canora is no easy task, but clicking order on a romantic dinner for two is simple and truly love. Make it a multi course delivery affair, starting with simple seasonal vegetables, garlic bread and warm butter beans. At home pasta kits help you whip up a steamy entree ala minute to be followed with wild fish. Add on some of Hearth’s frozen soups for a day after special lunch too.

Luxurious omakase at your kitchen counter instead of the sushi counter? Very possible, thanks to chef Mark Garcia’s elevated takeout experience that's sure to impress your date. Several omakase experiences are available for takeout (depending on your hunger and your budget) and you can supplement with Kissaki’s signature Futomaki, or fat rolled sushi.

This Venezuelan food truck is known for its excellent arepas, which can be delivered right to your door if you and your date prefer not to eat outdoors. Order an array of slow-cooked shredded meats, cheese, and avocado, plus a few empanadas to finish out the meal.

Tapas bar, meet kitchen table, with this Spanish delivery that’s the key to instant romance Choose tapas ala carte, or go for the 9 tapas for $99 which lets you select from favorites like pan con tomate, papas bravas, grilled octopus, Spanish tortillas, albondigas, and more. Full orders of paellas, plus meat and cheese boards are also available for a full-on Spanish feast. It'll feel like you're on vacation in Madrid!

The hallmark of any successful date night is dinner and and activity. So break out the karaoke machine, because you’re having a full-on Korean barbecue night at home! Antoya delivers everything, from the banchan to the sliced and marinated meats, so you can fire your cubed short rib and pork belly to order. Soups, stews, and prepared dishes are also available should you want to leave the cooking to the professionals.

Chinese takeout night takes on a whole new meaning when you’re ordering from this historic palace of Chinese fine dining. Don’t hold back in ordering a range of starters, like fried dumplings and sizzling rice cake soup. A plethora of options is available for the main course, including ample gluten-free and vegetarian options. Don’t skip one of Shun Lee’s signature showstoppers, like the Beijing duck with crispy skin or baked Maine lobster with ginger and scallions. Plate everything up to replicate the restaurant’s tableside service. 

Take a culinary trip to the Middle East with Miriam’s upscale offerings perfect for a special night in. Start out with an assortment of homemade dips, and an oversize Jerusalem bagel. 

The beauty of New York is that you can have anything delivered, including a 34oz 100 Day Dry Aged Double NY Strip, cooked to your liking, with your choice of sauce. Add in some raw bar options and your choice of sides and you have a very impressive takeout dinner.