01Drinks
Brooklyn Heights · $$ · Wine bar
Start with natural wines and small plates at Rhodora, a relaxed wine bar with a zero-waste ethos. The curated selection and low-key vibe set a perfect intimate tone for the evening.
A date plan
A Romantic Night in Brooklyn Heights
Date · Brooklyn Heights · Romantic
An evening of natural wine and intimate New American dining, followed by artisanal ice cream along the romantic streets of Brooklyn Heights.
~0.9 mi — consider a cab or the subway. Rhodora and Gage & Tollner are just a few blocks apart—a short walk down Adelphi to Fulton will build anticipation for dinner.
02Dinner
Brooklyn Heights · $$$ · American restaurant
Move to the candlelit elegance of Gage & Tollner, a historic gem with retro-glamour charm. Order oysters to share and their signature steaks—this is the kind of place where a meal feels like an occasion.
~7 min walk (0.4 mi). After dinner, Van Leeuwen is a five-minute walk back toward Montague Street, perfect for a romantic nightcap with dessert.
03Dessert
Brooklyn Heights · Ice cream shop · Dessert shop
Cap the night with Van Leeuwen's small-batch ice cream right on Montague Street. A sweet, casual way to linger together as you stroll back through the neighborhood.