Dinner dates hold a special place in the list of romantic ideas to meet someone you are falling for. It is one of those classic and timeless date ideas that have the power to draw people closer into the intimacy of thought, body, and mind. Dinner dates can bring new lovers closer and deepen their bond. And it can also rekindle the fire of a seasoned romance.
People in a new relationship may want to visit the swanky new restaurants to celebrate the fire within with everything exciting. Those who have grown comfortable with their partners may want a soothing dining space that lets them indulge in deep conversations without distractions.
An older couple may want to be a bit more adventurous with their choice and find places that may help them rekindle the romance. But regardless of what you choose for yourselves and your partner, you must know what it takes to make a dinner date perfect.
The essence of a dinner date seems to be lost these days. It is not just about showing off to each other in fancy restaurants with exotic dishes. It holds a deeper significance than just spending money to have dinner. It is about the love and bond you share with your partner. It is about enjoying each other’s company the way you truly want to.
A romantic dinner date can be expensive, cheap, adventurous, exotic, fun, or just basic. But what matters most is the overall experience you have with your partner, how well were you able to connect, how much fun do you both have together.
A successful romantic date would not only be a memorable night but one of those experiences that help you in tough times that comes in a relationship.
Here are 13 dinner date ideas that are fun and unique and are sure to add to your list of beautiful memories.
1. A Home Cooked Meal
This idea is reserved for those who love cooking and are good at it. Not only do you get to showcase your exclusive culinary skills and impress your date, but also make them feel important and closer to you. A home-cooked meal is not a good idea for the first date though.
You can go for the recipe you are most skilled at, follow a cookbook from a famous chef, or go specifically for something that your date likes. You can even leave the final touch-ups till your date arrives and ask them to help you out if they are into cooking.
Cook the meal, dim the lights, play some romantic music, and light up candles as you serve the food.
2. A Long Drive to the Dinner Destination
The journey is more important than the destination, for it lets you feel, explore, and embrace everything beautiful. Pick a weekend you both are free on, spend the day lounging together, and hit the road early in the evening to a good dining place an hour or so away. Try and pick the scenic route, play soothing music on low volume, so that you can converse without much disturbance, and enjoy the view.
You can try and pick places with a natural scenic view or a place with live music. If you live near the mountains or the sea, you have a lot of options to choose from. You can even do this for a romantic lunch date. But as people say, you come closer by the end of the day.
3. Candlelight Dinner in the Backyard
Not a good cook and running low on budget? Tidy up and decorate your house backyard with fairy lights, then order in food from your favorite restaurant, stock up on some drinks and beverages, and keep the dessert ready for the end of the meal.
Remember, slow soothing music with flickering candlelight and your lovely date can make up for the most romantic of nights for you. A backyard candlelight dinner is perfect for long conversations as you drink and become cozy and comfortable with your partner.
4. A Standup Comedy Show and Dinner
This is a good idea for introverts or if you are nervous and confused regarding what to talk about with your date. A standup comedy show can give you a lot to talk about later and is usually a great experience. Your brain will register it as a good time spent with your date. So, not only do you get a lot of laughs, but you are also more likely to progress towards a second date.
Just make sure that the dining place you have chosen is of your date’s preference or liking. And desserts have to be a must to end the perfect light, perky, and sweet evening.
5. Karaoke Nights
A lot of people go for a quiet dinner or drinks at well-known restaurants or bars, but one can create a complete fun and memorable date by going to a trendy karaoke bar far away from the hustle and bustle of your normal life. It’s a great way to remove yourselves from the everyday structure of things and just get completely silly together while being with one another in an intimate environment without anyone else around. Singing loudly is encouraged! And it doesn’t matter if you are out of tune, just throw your inhibitions to the wind and dance like no one’s watching! The result will be an incredibly entertaining evening full of quality shared time alongside a fun dinner where you can both talk through laughter.
6. Live Music
Dating should be an exciting time for two people to get to know each other better in a fun and relaxed environment. Dinner and a movie is one conventional choice but it can be easy for them both to get distracted if they’re not too into the film or it turns out that they both prefer different kinds of food. If you would like to start on something different, why not plan a more unconventional date idea such as booking tickets to see a live music performance such as jazz or blues at your local theatre? It’s an easy way to enjoy some quality time together while also getting exposed to new and creative ideas that will help broaden your minds.
7. Cook Your Own Food Restaurants
Cook your own food restaurants are not the first choice for a party of 4, but when it comes to a romantic date they can make for an excellent experience! There’s something very personal about preparing meals together and enjoying every moment in addition to being filled with laughter if you’re in the mood. Plus, it really helps to slow down date conversations that may otherwise leave one of you vulnerable.
You get to bond and interact without any troubles since nothing is challenging about this kind of evening because, at the end of the day, you’ll come away feeling more comfortable than usual. This is a superb way for shy folks to feel comfortable with each other without having to worry about awkward moments along the way.
8. Take a Pizza and Go Somewhere Nice
Pick a pizza, head to somewhere special, or to a series of romantic places. This is among the easiest things in the world to do since all you need to look at when faced with making plans is an open schedule and a desire for some ordinary fun with your better half. Pick any day of the week, pick up any flavor you’re inclined toward, pick up clothes that don’t require much effort on your part so that dressing for a simple date is easy enough.
Just go somewhere where there’s a nice view or some relaxed company because it’s bound to be one of those nights wherein even eating noodles while sitting down can make others around think of how spectacular your relationship must seem to them; that kind of sense when simplicity is what matters the most.
9. Unconventional dinner
The night is all about being adventurous, so why not try something that will make you wonder what you have been missing. Take a walk down a local food district and eat anything that catches your fancy. It’s good to be bad sometimes, so go nuts! Just make sure to leave room for dessert before heading back home for the evening, because we both know that’s where the fun really begins…
10. Go Restaurant Hopping
Go restaurant hopping by picking street with several restaurants next to each other! Don’t have your dinner at just one place, instead jump from restaurant to restaurant without being picky about it, having one course at each restaurant. Heck, you might hit the jackpot and end up discovering your new favorite spot.
And believe us when we say that restaurant hopping can prove to be fun and exciting as you come across other people doing the same thing – so make sure you make some friends along the way. The best part is that after a glass or two of good wine, you’d probably forget what day of the week it is so there’s no telling where the night will take you! From Indian to Thai to Mexican to Chinese to French, end with an Italian dessert!
11. Try Something New Together
If you really want to sweep her off her feet, there’s a lot more to taking out your lady than just dinner and a movie. Sometimes you may think that if she likes something, the date will be a guaranteed success if you arrange for it again. But she doesn’t necessarily see it quite the same way.
Instead of trying the same ideas all the time, scope out what else your city (or her town) can offer in terms of entertainment options or new ways to spend quality time together. If you’re lucky enough to know someone else who’s been on a successful date with their girlfriend/wife before, then ask him what he did so that you aren’t waist-deep in trouble half an hour into your date!
If there is any cuisine you both haven’t tried yet, go for it. Exotic-sounding dishes and places can add an extra flair to your dinner date. If the cuisines are good, you have found a new spot, if they are not, then you have some good laugh.
12. Order Food Home and Watch a Movie Together
Ordering food home and kicking off your shoes to sink into your couch is one of the best ways to unwind at the end of the day. It’s a great way to relax and get out of your head since it gives you more time together. The perfect movie for this setup is a simple rom-com, because of its formulaic plot and storyline which is sure not to disappoint either you or your significant other. With the right movie on in the background, there will be ample opportunity for some conversation between long stretches of comfortable silence during which you can munch away on whatever takeout was ordered most recently. This method’s great if you’re looking for something low-key!
13. Romantic Restaurants
Going out to a nice romantic restaurant is one of the best date ideas there is. It’s predictable, but also memorable if you pick the perfect restaurant with the perfect ambiance. Couple restaurants are all about fun and good times these days. You can even throw in an accordion player or a saxophone player or sometimes even both!
There are plenty of exceptionally talented musicians out there who can make your cozy dinner experience feel like a special event that you don’t want to end anytime soon. If you’re looking to have a nice meal and get cozy with your partner at the same time, this suggestion should help get things started for you!
Planning a dinner date with your significant other can be a stressful event. We all want to make sure that our date is not only fun and enjoyable but also memorable. To accomplish this, it is important to plan the date in advance. Picking a date for the dinner, knowing what you and your date will be doing, and making sure that you have all of the necessary resources and materials can be a difficult process. We hope that we have provided you with some helpful tips and ideas that will make planning a dinner date easier.
