Once inside the Lotus Asian Grill and Sushi Bar in American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, don’t be surprised if you feel that you have been teleported to the island of Manhattan. This sister restaurant of pan-Latin eatery Havana Blue, Lotus has walls in apple-green color as well as lacquered panels that are carefully carved. Some guests find this place experimental with its unique designs as well as the presentation of its sushi. In playful rolls, the sushi may have other ingredients to partner with. This may include tofu, onions, red peppers, ginger, cheese and even Chinese mustard aioli.

If Asian-themed cocktails delight you, why not order Zen-tinis and Sakejitos at the bar before have a sincere talk with your loved one? Open daily from 5:30 to 10:30pm, this relaxing place also offers candlelit tables with schools of silver fishes on the giant video screen as background.