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Date ideas in Austin

Romantic dinners, drinks, shows and views.

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18 places

The top 18

Romantic and intimate places, plus shows, live music and galleries, ranked by our own engine.

4.9· 5.1kBar · Warehouse District
1. Edge Rooftop
Trendy rooftop bar with skyline views, craft cocktails, and lively sunset vibes.
4.7· 6.3kMediterranean · South River City
2. Aba Austin
Trendy Mediterranean spot with inventive cocktails, communal plates, and cozy outdoor seating.
4.8· 940Live music · Downtown
3. Parker Jazz Club
Intimate jazz club with soulful live sets and expertly crafted cocktails.
4.7· 4.4kLive music · Warehouse District
4. Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live)
High-energy concert hall with great sound, lighting, and memorable live performances.
4.7· 3.3kSushi · Alta Vista
5. Uchiko Austin
Elevated sushi and omakase with craft cocktails in an intimate, refined setting.
4.7· 2.8kTheatre · Downtown
6. The Paramount Theatre
Historic theatre with polished live performances, film screenings, and classic atmosphere.
4.7· 2.6kSeafood · Downtown
7. Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Upscale seafood and steaks, extensive wine and cocktails, live jazz—perfect for celebrations.
5.0· 308Gallery · Holly
8. RichesArt Gallery
Trendy gallery-studio with coffee, vintage clothing, live pop-ups — perfect for browsing.
4.7· 2.3kItalian · Warehouse District
9. Red Ash
Upscale Italian with wood-fired pizzas, house pastas, and a curated wine list.
4.7· 2.2kLive music · South River City
10. The Continental Club
Intimate historic club with live bands, strong cocktails, and vintage Austin energy.
4.7· 2.2kBar · Downtown
11. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Lively dueling-piano shows, crowd singalongs, strong cocktails; ideal for groups.
4.7· 1.9kSeafood · Warehouse District
12. Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
Upscale seafood and crab, premium steaks, extensive wine list, refined service.
4.7· 1.3kLive music · Evergreen Heights
13. Saxon Pub
Intimate historic live-music bar with craft drinks and energetic performances.
4.9· 341Gallery · The Arboretum
14. Ao5 Gallery
Contemporary gallery with restoration, framing, rotating exhibitions, and custom prints.
4.7· 1.1kItalian · Holly
15. Intero Restaurant
Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, focused Italian wines — cozy, trendy vibe.
4.8· 405Theatre · West Campus
16. The Mansion (TFWC)
Elegant historic mansion for weddings, concerts, photoshoots, and private events.
4.7· 718Cocktail bar · Downtown
17. Here Nor There
Intimate trendy cocktail bar specializing in inventive drinks and lively live music.
4.6· 4.4kRestaurant · Downtown
18. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
Upscale steakhouse serving prime steaks, seafood and an extensive wine list.

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