"Hotel Delmano might be the best date spot in Williamsburg. It’s dark and cozy, and there’s a no-standing policy that keeps things from getting out of hand. They also make a lot of good cocktails here, and there are snacks like meat, cheese, and oysters. Also, this place sort of feels like a little hotel that hasn’t been renovated in a century (in a charming sort of way). Bring your date (and have a decent personality), and you’ll be ahead of the curve." - bryan kim