Must Try Nashville Date Night Spots

My Favorite Thing to Make for Dinner? Reservations.

There’s a time and place for home-cooked meals… and my husband, Kollin, loves to cook so it works out well, but some nights, you just need to get out of the house and dress up. Whether it's a spontaneous Tuesday night or a carefully planned date, nothing beats being seated, handed a menu, and sipping a glass of wine feeling.

Nashville has no shortage of restaurants, but these are the ones we keep coming back to. The vibes? Immaculate. The food? Even better. Here’s a running list of go-to spots around town—and our favorites from the meals.

@presenttensenashville
Great atmosphere and cocktails. Their menu changes often, but get the burger. It’s a staple menu item for a reason.

@postinowinecafe
Such a great vibe and perfect lunch spot to grab a glass of wine and chat all afternoon.

@mimonashville
Our go-to Italian spot downtown in the Four Seasons. It’s the perfect balance of bougie and approachable. Great wine selection and impeccable service.

@sauced.nash
There’s no drink menu—you tell the bartenders what type of wine you like and talk it out as you try some to decide on. Great food and would be a great first date spot! They have a DJ on Friday nights too.

@sinatrabartn
It’s like you stepped back into 1950s New York and Frank himself is playing the piano. Order a martini and splurge a little on dinner. It’s worth every penny.

@limoeatery
If you’re looking for a casual spot but exceptional food, you have to try this place in East Nashville. Order some mojitos, the lomo saltado, and the ceviche.

@the_catbirdseat
You’ll definitely need to plan ahead for a reservation, but this has been our favorite meal in Nashville. Experience a chef’s tasting menu in an open kitchen, and have an intimate meal you’ll never forget.

@luogorestaurant
Another Italian spot we love, whose sister restaurant, Pelato, you may have heard more about—but we prefer Luogo for the atmosphere, more Mediterranean menu, and of course, the wine.

@biteabit.nashville
Another East Nashville favorite of ours and the best Thai food we’ve found here. We haven’t had one bad thing: our favorites being the Panang Curry, Gyoza, and Pad See Eiw.

@sundanewasian
Our “we don’t feel like cooking” date night that is consistently so good. Their cocktail, Peared Sake, is one of my favorites in Nashville, and you can’t go wrong with the oxtail pot stickers, wagyu crispy rice, crispy Brussels sprouts, and pad thai.

@carnemare
We aren’t huge steakhouse people, but this Italian steakhouse perfectly blends traditional steak favorites with Italian touches. Order a glass of champagne, the caviar mozzarella sticks, and your favorite pasta.

There are so many more places we would recommend, but we love these for an intimate, dreamy, and romantic date night. Now that we’re through the spots to try, how about what to wear? Linking some of my favorite date night pieces below!