Space loving couple needs ideas for Saturday night

[LeMaya]

My foodie boyfriend and I are coming to the city tomorrow. We're looking for a place to have an intimate, romantic evening. There's lots of great placed reviewed here, but when I check out their sites, many seem like pretty crowded spaces. We're not a fan of the restaurants where everyone is stacked into one line of too-close tables along one wall. We're both quite tall people (6' and 6'4") and appreciate our leg and elbow room. Plus, this is going to be a very special night. Looking for romance, and a little privacy. A quiet corner? Intimate booth?
We're staying in SoHo, but we're fairly NYC savvy, so any neighborhood is good. Prefer to stay away from Midtown. Any style. Any price point.
So, Chowhound posters....Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.

[rrems]

I don't know if there's any chance of a reservation at this point, but I would give Annisa a call and see if they might have had a cancellation. The tables are comfortably spaced, and you might be able to sit side by side on a banquette.

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Annisa
13 Barrow Street, New York, NY 10014

[LeMaya]

Looks great! Thanks!

[RayP]

you can never wrong at One if By Land on Barrow in the village...

www.oneifbyland.com

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One If By Land, Two If By Sea
17 Barrow St., New York, NY 10014

[gutsofsteel]

One If By Land....the food is not worth even writing about. Avoid.

[rrems]

You can't be serious...

[Bkeats]

Intimate space with some room between the tables. How about Corton? I think the space fits your needs and the food is inventive.

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Corton
239 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

[LeMaya]

Looks amazing! Thank you!

[amme3]

The New Leaf Cafe is very romantic and has plenty of space...plus the food's good too!

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New Leaf Restaurant & Bar
1 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY 10040

[LeMaya]

Wow! Would never had seen this without your recommend! Thank you!

[RGR]

Yes, Corton's food is inventive but, imo, tables along the banquette are quite closely spaced.

We had dinner at Lincoln for the second time last weekend. The food was superb, and service couldn't have been more pleasant and attentive. There are booths -- six, I think. Though each can seat four, I've seen them occupied by just two people. My guess is that you would have a better shot at one of them if you dine on the late side since Lincoln gets a huge pre-Lincoln Center performances crowd. Make the request when you reserve.

Lincoln photos (including a snap of the booths): http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157626908923652/

http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com

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Lincoln
142 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023

[LeMaya]

Yes, it would be for later. Thanks for the heads up on the booths.