Dinner Date Ideas

Among the most traditional of date ideas, dinner dates continue to be a favorite among couples, whether they are going out for the first time or trying to refresh the love of their youth. Here are a few date ideas conceptualized around dinner which will not only raise your romance quotient but also create memories for a lifetime.

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Go to their favorite place

Everybody has a favorite dining destination where the food, ambience or music is exactly how they like. So why not ask your partner to pick out a place where you both could have dinner the next time you go on a date? Your partner’s choice may not exactly coincide with yours - It could be on the other side of the town or specializing in Thai cuisine which is not particularly your favorite; but imagine how happy the idea would make your partner who would get to select the venue but even more know that you trust and love them enough to go along with their choice.

Have a candle-light dinner

Few date ideas exceed in romanticism than which is centered on a candle-light dinner. The best part of this idea is that it can be arranged as easily at your place as at any restaurant. The soft flickering glow of candles have a way of creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere and the play of light and shadow seem to compliment the half-said words of love or the barely-concealed expression of desire.

Under the stars

Take advantage of some good weather to plan a dinner date under the stars. If possible, you can even choose a night when the moon is out in her full glory so that the silvery stream of moonlight creates a soft romantic glow around you and your partner. If allowed, choose your neighborhood park as the venue for your dinner date where you are also likely to be surrounded by sweet-smelling flowers and fragrant bushes. If this is not feasible, drive some way out of your city with a picnic hamper so that you can come up on a private place or perhaps one which is on an elevation and allows a bird’s eye view of your city. On the other hand if your apartment balcony is all you have to manage with, switch off the electric lights so that the natural nighttime light is evident.

On the beach

If you are lucky enough to live along the sea, arrange for a beach dinner date the next time you want to do something special for your partner. Have a small fire crackling on the beach and lay out the dining-cloth on the sand with all the goodies displayed on it. Listen to the lapping of the waves nearby or have some soft music playing in the background. Begin with exchanging pleasantries and once the romantic mood takes over, start playing footsie with each other on the sand.

On a boat

For a really unusual experience, how about combining the pleasures of a boat ride with romance of a dinner date? You might need to do a bit of planning for this one, for example like hiring a boat in advance and if required, getting permission from the necessary authorizes for boating on a lake or the sea at night. After you have taken in the sights, you can drop anchor for dinner and then have your food, accompanied by the soft rocking of the boat on water. Just ensure that either of you is competent enough to handle a boat in the dark. If not, it would be a far better idea to hire a professional – it might hinder your privacy a bit but then nothing is worth risking both your lives and safety.

Dinner and a dance

If you and your partner love grooving to music, a dinner and a dance might make for the ideal date idea. Arrange to go to a pub or a club where they serve good food and have a lively dance scene. Don’t order a full five course meal as this will leave you both too heavy to dance comfortably. Take advantage of the time needed to prepare your dinner to shake a leg on the dance floor or jive with your partner after you have finished with your food. However you go about it, shake off all your worries and hesitation and simply let the rhythm of love take over.

At your place

For a truly private experience, nothing beats a romantic dinner at home. If you want to make it really special for your sweetheart, decide on a home-cooked dinner and he/she will be hugely impressed by all the time and effort you invested in coming up with a lovely spread. Unless you are an expert in the kitchen, keep the menu simple so that you are not too exhausted to enjoy the date. Include lots of fresh and colorful fruits, vegetables and herbs for their appeal to the senses of sight, smell and of course taste. If all this seems too much work, order in your partner’s favorite dish but include a good wine and some rich dark chocolate for dessert. Finally make sure the ambience is right with muted lighting and a soft music to complete the romantic mood.

Take them someplace fancy

If you want to create a rock-solid impression, a date at a fine dining destination is unlikely to go wrong. Since not everybody is a huge fan of French cuisine, choose a venue which will offer your partner’s favorite or better still, a few options like Italian, Japanese or Indian. Also keep in mind that such places usually have heavy bookings during weekends, so you might need to make a reservation beforehand.  Finally give a though to what you are going to wear since many fine dining places follow a formal dress code.

Dinner dates owe their popularity to several reasons; people are comparatively free at the end of the day to have a good time. Besides, the sensory appeal of a meal with regard to its taste, sight and smell seems to go very well with the delights of a good conversation and romantic intimacy. So make the best of your dinner date and get ready to enjoy a lifetime of sweet memories.