First Date·Old City·$$ · Moderate·⭐ 8.1

Sassafras

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Old City's best-kept dark bar — in the best way possible

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What DatingDex says

Sassafras pulls off the rare trick of feeling like a neighborhood spot that also impresses out-of-towners, with candlelit booths, a tight cocktail menu, and enough ambient noise to keep things comfortable without killing the conversation. It's the kind of place where a first date can stretch into a third drink without anyone feeling trapped.

Sassafras is one of the top first date spots in Old City. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a first date feel without guesswork.

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