There are a lot of elements that go into creating a romantic dining space. Obviously, it starts with excellent dishes. Then there’s the lighting, the service, the size of the space, how it’s decorated, the musical soundtrack: all of these things come together to create an ambiance that nurtures romance.
In DFW, the options for a big date are numerous. But these restaurants located throughout the Metroplex are the best places to go for a memorable, romantic night out.
Written by the Seasons
This charming glass box of a restaurant in Bishop Arts is a great spot to take your honey for an excellent meal — especially if they are vegan or vegetarian, as most items on the menu are adaptable. It’s intimate inside, with warm wood tones and yellow lights, and moody as all get out in the evenings. This is a great spot if a long, lingering date is on the agenda. This neighborhood is highly walkable and there are lots of nearby stops for an after dinner drink or dessert.
380 Melba St, Dallas, TX 75208(469) 580-1185
Written by the Seasons
This charming glass box of a restaurant in Bishop Arts is a great spot to take your honey for an excellent meal — especially if they are vegan or vegetarian, as most items on the menu are adaptable. It’s intimate inside, with warm wood tones and yellow lights, and moody as all get out in the evenings. This is a great spot if a long, lingering date is on the agenda. This neighborhood is highly walkable and there are lots of nearby stops for an after dinner drink or dessert.
380 Melba St, Dallas, TX 75208(469) 580-1185
Local
Not only can a great date be planned in Deep Ellum, but it can involve eating excellent fried chicken. This long-running restaurant is in a historic former hotel and is a great option for a date who likes things to be real. Plus, the layout of the room allows for a lot of tucked away booths with low lighting that will set the mood.
2936 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226(214) 752-7500
Stillwell’s
This steakhouse is a tight room with extremely dim lights, velvet furniture, and luxurious vibes. If you’ve got a date that needs impressing, and you really want to put the moves on — this is where you need to make a reservation. The menu is entirely steakhouse style, so sharing a large cut of beef and some sides with an amazing glass of wine is the way to go for close night together.
2575 McKinnon Street, TX 75201(469) 405-1911
St. Martin’s Wine Bistro
If an old-school sense of romance, where the room is dim as it possibly can be without turning the power off and a live piano player serenades everyone. The food is also old-school fine dining, with escargot, foie gras, its famous Champagne brie soup, rack of lamb, and duck breast l’orange all on offer.
4223 Bryan Street, Dallas, Texas 75204(214) 826-0940
Bar Colette
Those in the know already know that Bar Colette is the stop for incredible cocktails. The bar menu changed recently, however, and now it is serving sushi curated by chef Kazuhito “Kaz” Mabuchi who helms its next door sister spot Namo. The modern meets art deco decor and flattering lighting are nice, but the plush booth-style seating that makes it easy to get close to your lover are what push the romance here over the top.
3699 Mckinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75204(214) 377-4809
Mot Hai Ba
Make a reservation because this tiny spot in Lakewood doesn’t hold too many folks. The great service and dark lighting go a long way towards making a romantic atmosphere, as do the excellent cocktails. Just order carefully because some dishes are spicy.
6047 Lewis St, Dallas, TX 75206(972) 638-7468
Gemma Restaurant
Over on Henderson Ave., the remodel this neighborhood bistro got took it in a very different direction. Now the black walls and glowing bar are a beacon of vibes, while the small tables are great for a romantic dinner. The French-inspired menu, heavy on proteins and frites, will let you pretend this dinner is in Paris.
2323 North Henderson Avenue, TX 75206(214) 370-9426
Neighborhood Services
Whichever location of this local chain you choose is guaranteed to have sexy low lighting, giant brown leather booths, and killer food. Let the host know you’re going for romance to get the right seat (away from any families, especially in Addison) and go to town on pasta, scallops, or a gorgeous steak.
5027 W Lovers Ln (West of Inwood), Dallas, TX 75209(972) 803-5563
Quarter Acre
With an adventurous menu, a redesigned interior that’s reminiscent of a New Zealand beach, and cozy, dark interiors, this new Lowest Greenville spot is a deeply romantic destination. Impress your person with an order of the smoked beef tartare that comes with a real wow-factor. Don’t forget to share your lollies (a small paper bag of treats) at the end of the meal.
- Capital One DiningBook primetime tables set aside exclusively for eligible Capital One cardholders. Capital One Dining is the presenting partner of the Eater app.
2023 Greenville Ave #110, Dallas, TX 75206(214) 647-1616
Barcelona Wine Bar
While this is an ideal spot full of dark corners and delicious bites for wine lovers, there are also lovely cocktails and beers on offer here. The highly social bar is just as romantic as any tucked away booth, however, so sit wherever the mood drives you. The menu is tapas-driven, so shared plates of cheeses and meats, hummus or whipped ricotta, seasonal vegetables, empanadas, and chorizo are on the agenda.
5016 Miller Ave, Dallas, TX 75206(469) 862-8500
Nonna
Grab a seat in the room with Nonna’s wood-fired oven for a cozy date that feels hypnotically intimate. After you tuck into plates of pasta and glasses of red wine, holding hands will come naturally. After dinner, keep the night going by popping to the next door bar (or through the secret door if you know where its at) Bacari Tabu for some live music and another drink.
4115 Lomo Alto Dr (at Lemmon Ave.), Dallas, TX 75219(214) 521-1800
Georgie
Georgie is easily one of the sexiest restaurants in Dallas. It’s darkened dining room, full of curvy midcentury modern furniture, is a wonderful compliment to the ever-changing menu. For a splurge that’s also a deal, opt in on the tasting menu. Adding on wine tastings can drive the cost up but it’s a baller move.
4514 Travis St Suite 132, Dallas, TX 75205(469) 466-8263
Mister Charles
Ask for a reservation on the dark side of the restaurant, where a table for two gets very romantic. Order a table full of shared plates, a bottle of wine, and finish with the banana pudding baked Alaska which offers a flambe moment. It’s sure to bring you and your sweetheart closer.
- Capital One DiningBook primetime tables set aside exclusively for eligible Capital One cardholders. Capital One Dining is the presenting partner of the Eater app.
3219 Knox St, Dallas, TX 75205(972) 920-9471
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