Please Don't Tell
A phone booth, a secret, and a cocktail that costs more than your dignity — worth every penny.
What DatingDex says
PDT earns its reputation by actually delivering: tucked behind a working hot dog phone booth inside Crif Dogs, the bar is dim, close, and absurdly romantic without trying to be. Reservations are harder to get than a second date with someone out of your league, but when you land one, the craft cocktails and hushed booths do the rest of the work.
Please Don't Tell is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in West Village. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.
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