Are you looking for your next date night destination? Wanting to try something new? Maybe leaning more towards something fancy or wanting to keep it casual? This comprehensive list features over 100 restaurants, bars, and more in and around Austin that are perfect for your next night on the town.
Whether it’s for a 3 year anniversary dinner, the second date or anything in between, we’ve got you covered!
UPSCALE DINING / SPECIAL OCCASION
UPSCALE DINING / SPECIAL OCCASION
People seem to believe Austin is known for it’s laid back, chill, “weird” vibes, but the dining scene features some amazing upscale spots for your next fancy evening out or special occasion!
Acre 41
Arlo Grey
Comedor
Emmer & Rye
Jeffrey’s
Lutie’s (pictured)
Hestia
Mattie’s
Olamie
Red Ash Italia
Rosewood
Sushi | Bar
Simi Estiatorio
Truluck’s
Uchi
GO-TO SPOTS
GO-TO SPOTS
Check out some of Austin’s tried and true below. These are the spots you will keep returning to over and over again!
Ah Sing Den
Barley Swine
Bufalina
Eberly
Fixe Southern House
Fukumoto
Jacoby’s
Juliet Italian Kitchen (pictured)
Launderette
Neighborhood Sushi
Odd Duck
Salty Sow
Sway
Swift’s Attic
Tillery
Tsuke Edomae
COZY/INTIMATE
COZY/INTIMATE
Cozy up with your date at any of these intimate spots. The spaces are a tad smaller making it feel like the perfect romantic evening out!
Dai Due
Enoteca
Fonda San Miguel
Honeymoon Spirit Lounge
Il Brutto
Intero
Josephine House
Juniper
Lenoir (pictured)
Peche
Qi Asian Restaurant
Sammie’s Italian
TenTen
The Peacock
UPBEAT VIBES
UPBEAT VIBES
Looking for something with some more personality? Wanting a more loud, cheerful dining experience? You cannot go wrong with any of these hot suggestions!
Devil May Care
dipdipdip Tatsu
Justine’s Brasserie
Old Thousand
Suerte (pictured)
The Lucky Robot
Wu Chow
STEAK/SEAFOOD
STEAK/SEAFOOD
Oh the classics! Date nights are always top notch if steak and seafood are on the menu. You will find classic Steakhouse chains mixed with Austin original concepts.
Clark’s
Fleming’s
Garrison
Lonesome Dove
Monger’s
Parkside
Perla’s (pictured)
Perry’s
Roaring Fork
Rosedale Kitchen
Vince Young Steakhouse
PATIOS
PATIOS
Patio nights outs just make for the perfect evening. Grabbing drinks or a full meal outside under twinkly lights, heaters, or the hot summer breeze is truly what Austin is all about!
Aba
Bar Peached
El Alma
Joann’s
La Piscina
Loro (pictured)
Oyeso
Verbena
OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS
Venture away from the usual Downtown scene and head to any of these places a little bit out of town. It’s not too far, but makes you feel like you are escaping the hustle and bustle of Austin!
Ellera
Frog and the Bull
Hudson’s
Jack Allen’s
Le Vacher
Oasthouse
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse
The Wayback (pictured)
Tillie’s
Trattoria Lisina
MORE CASUAL
MORE CASUAL
Date nights can also be casual, as long as the food is fresh and tasty. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed in any of these easy-going spots around town!
68 Degrees
ATX Cocina
Carpenter’s Hall
Colleen’s
Corinne
Corner
District Kitchen
La Condesa
Lin Asian Bar (pictured)
Moonshine
Patrizia
Peached Tortilla
Salt Traders
Vespaio
COCKTAILS
COCKTAILS
Grabbing a cocktail for a date or as a pre-course to dinner is our favorite way to do it! Austin has so many fantastic bars ranging from more divey to the upscale rooftop you are craving!
Drink Well
Edge Rooftop
Garage
High Noon Austin
Here Nor There
Kitty Cohen’s
Lost Lei
Midnight Cowboy
Whisler’s
ZanziBar (Pictured)
WINE & DINE
WINE & DINE
If you or your date is a wino, you must select from one of these destinations. Not only is the wine exceptional, but the food and the vibes are unmatched!
Aviary Wine Kitchen (Photo courtesy of Aviary)
The Grove
June’s All Day
Lolo Wine
Olive and June
The Austin Winery
ACTIVITY TOO
ACTIVITY TOO
Want something more than just dinner? Take your date to an activity out in Austin! Arcade, mini golf, movie night - you name it!
Blue Star Lite Drive in
Cidercade (Pictured)
Dreamland
Peter Pan Mini Golf
Upstairs Circus
Urban Axes