Adam’s Smokehouse
“We are a small, family owned smokehouse located in Clifton Heights near The Hill. We specialize in serving up delicious slow smoked ‘que with amazing service.”
2819 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63139
BB Jazz and Blues
700 S Broadway St, St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 436-5222
Enjoy live jazz and blues music with cabaret-style seating and a Southern comfort food menu. *Note that the establishment can get VERY busy during baseball season.
BEAST Butcher & Block
The legend of the “ILL-side” finally makes its way to the inner city. Powered by the nation’s best animals from “The Butchery”, BEAST expands on its award-winning Q, and continues to challenge the status quo.
4156 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Big Muddy Adventures Rivertime Supper Club
(314) 896-4BMA
This trip runs on select Saturdays and Thursdays from March through November. Enjoy a few hours of paddling on the river, and then you’ll be treated to a gourmet campfire supper along the shore during the magic hour with plenty of time for relaxing and exploring, too, and then you’ll head back to your pickup spot and be home in time to put the kids to bed!
Boathouse Forest Park
Closed for renovations
6101 Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 366-1555
The Boathouse in Forest Park is a laid-back locale for food and drinks with a side of gorgeous waterside views. Rent a paddleboat to enjoy a whole new view of Forest Park.
Brasserie by Niche
Enjoy a casual and affordable French country dining experience at Brasserie by Niche. They’ve crafted dishes such as French onion soup, French cheeses (served with bread, roasted grapes, apples, and golden raisin chutney), cassoulet, coq au vin, and pomme frites … not to mention, a sweet selection of desserts.
4580 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Broadway Oyster Bar
“Home of great music, Broadway Oyster Bar has become known as One of St. Louis’ most beloved party palaces for over 30 years.” … “The flavors of New Orleans can be found in St. Louis at the Broadway Oyster Bar.”
736 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Carnivore
“Located in the historic Hill neighborhood of St. Louis, Carnivore STL is a flame-grilled steakhouse for the people of casual American dining from the esteemed Italian families of the Hill.”
5257 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Casa Loma Ballroom
3354 Iowa Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 282-2258
Learn to dance everything from waltz to foxtrot to tango at Casa Loma Ballroom on select Fridays and Saturdays.
Charlie Gitto’s
“At a Charlie Gitto’s restaurant, guests are number one. From the moment they arrive at our casually elegant establishments, we present warm, attentive and personalized service. Always on-hand is a professionally-trained sommelier to help diners perfectly complement their meal with a bottle from our wine list, which literally features hundreds of selections.
While Italian/Sicilian preparations have made Charlie Gitto’s a name known coast-to-coast, our menu also presents an array of signature steaks, veal, seafood, pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts, such as homemade gelato and Italian cookies.”
The Hill: 5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Farmhaus
“Farmhaus is dedicated to supporting local farms, organic food production, and sustainable agriculture. We focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a memorable and intriguing dining experience. Our menu changes daily.”
3257 Ivanhoe, St. Louis, MO 63139
First Fridays at Grand Center
3526 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103
On the first Friday of every month, museums and galleries in Grand Center Arts District are free and open until 9 pm, often with notable additions to their usual offerings. One favorite, in particular, is the Contemporary Art Museum, where you can grab a drink and enjoy the DJ while partaking in their special focus for First Fridays.
3rd Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-4527
Every third Friday of the month, enjoy Third Degree Glass Factory’s open house with glass blowing demonstrations, performance art, music, and craft cocktails.
Float STL
Maryland Heights and Midtown locations
(314) 833-3444
Up for something a little different? Try Float StL. The zero-gravity, sensory deprivation, saltwater float is a wonderful way to let go of stress as a start or end to your date night.
Four Seasons Spa After Dark
999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 881-5800
Okay, this one is a splurge, maybe for a birthday or milestone anniversary. You and your special date have after-hours access to the whirlpool/sauna, a couples massage, and a private dinner in the relaxation room overlooking the Mississippi.
Gourmet Soul
“We cook with cooking creativity infusing ingredients, both common and extraordinary, to delight your taste buds and expand your taste palette producing a SOULFUL GOURMET touch to your favorite meals.” Serving Southern favorites such as fried fish, smothered pork chops, collard greens with turkey, and cornbread dressing.
1620 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103
Grace Chicken + Fish
“Grace Meat + Three is changing the way we midnight snack. Announcing their late-night street food concept, Grace Chicken + Fish. It offers its own storefront and buzzed up menu for those howlin’ at the moon.”
4270 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar
“Hamilton’s, where tradition, service, and innovation come together to create an intimate Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar. Serving only 100% Heritage Breed Black Angus Midwest beef and produce from the restaurants own on-site hydroponic greenhouse allows us to offer an unparalleled farm to table experience in the heart of downtown St. Louis.”
2101 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
Jazz at the Bistro
3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
314-571-6000
The Jazz at the Bistro is a concert series held in the Ferring Jazz Bistro. This intimate, comfortable listening room that is part of the new Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz, located in the heart of Grand Center. While enjoying legendary jazz artists or fresh new talent, having dinner is a great option! Dates and performers vary.
Latin nights at Club Viva
408 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-0322
Open every Thursday and Saturday with introductory salsa and bachata lessons starting at 8:15 p.m.
McGurk’s
“McGurk’s is known throughout the Midwest for its great Irish music, food, drink, and 15,000+ square foot outdoor garden, complete with breathtaking landscaping, a fountain, a waterfall, and three terrific outdoor bars. Inside and out, McGurk’s is 20,000 square feet of pure Irish fun.”
John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub & Garden: 1200 Russell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63104
Movie Concert at Powell Hall
Enjoy a favorite film on the big screen at beautiful Powell Hall while the St. Louis Symphony plays the original soundtrack to the film. Dates and films vary.
Museum of Illusions
3730 Foundry Way, Suite 168, St. Louis, MO 63110
Discover a brilliant collection of perspective-changing rooms, enthralling installations, and spellbinding images. Our exhibits will teach you that nothing is ever quite as it seems, especially in the Museum of Illusions. Get ready to be mesmerized! The Museum is at City Foundry, and there are so many fun places to eat / drink you can easily make a night of it!
Nixta
“Mexican food is one of the most outstanding and colorful cuisines in the world. It is culturally diverse, geographically rich, prolific in its scope, and exceptionally and deliciously exciting. We’re equally inspired by street vendors, regional specialities, colonial influences, and abuelita’s cooking.”
1621 Tower Grove Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Nudo House
“At Nudo, you’ll find rich ramen alongside aromatic pho, on a menu that’s been years in the making. You’ll find ramen that one of Japan’s foremost ramen chefs had a hand in crafting. And, most importantly, we hope you’ll find yourself feeling right at home.”
6105-A Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112
Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.
“Peacemaker highlights the Acadian tie between Northeastern and Louisiana cuisines. The menu features seafood flown in fresh every day, prepared as creative interpretations of coastal favorites like lobster rolls, Poorboy sandwiches, steamed blue crab, seafood boils, chowders, gumbos, and seasonal pies.”
1831 Sidney Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
Perennial Crafts – Craft Club
3762 S Broadway St, St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 832-2288
Attend a happy hour craft club at Perennial Crafts, where the staff will guide you through how to make themed crafts from reclaimed materials.
Polite Society
“Polite Society is a restaurant, bar and gathering place located at 1923 Park Avenue, in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis. We exist to provide our neighbors, friends and families with a warm environment of thoughtful service, exceptional food, drink and company.”
1923 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104
Scarlet’s Wine Bar
In the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. Serving a wide variety of wines from around the world, specialty cocktails, and artisanal beers. Our carefully crafted pizzas, cooked to perfection in an imported Mugnaini wood-fired oven, take center stage and are complemented by salads, hearty entrees, cheese, and charcuterie. From light snacks to a coursed dinner with the perfect wine, we’ve got you covered!
4253 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Studio at Bowood
Sign up for a class at the Studio at Bowood where topics range from creating your own terrarium to painting. Bowood by Niche is nearby, making it a perfect second stop.
4605 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63108
Sunny’s Cantina
“Sunny’s Cantina began as the story of three guys in love with Mexican-American flavor and hospitality.” … “Co-owners Steve VanderKolb and Tom Galbraith, along with Chef Andy Roesch, had a vision for Sunny’s Cantina from the jump. They tasted and curated a selection of tequilas and mixables to create a uniquely appealing bar menu. They looked at every classic Mexican-American dish, innovating in some areas and leaving beloved classics alone in others. “
6655 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139
Thaxton Speakeasy
1009 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63101
Channel the 1920s by heading to the Thaxton Speakeasy, an underground lounge with an extensive menu of cocktails, wine, and spirits.
Top Notch Axe Throwing
Multiple locations – Downtown, Ballwin, and St. Charles
(314) 885-1242
Nothing says date night like throwing sharp objects. Top Notch offers three area locations. Please note it’s BYOB and food.









