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

Lutie’s

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

Juliet Kitchen

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

Lenior

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

Suerte

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

Perla's

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

Loro austin

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

The Wayback

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

Lin Asian Bar

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

Zanzibar

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

Aviary Wine Kitchen

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

Cidercade

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 


 

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