Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

1. Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater

8.4
810 W Lake St (at Bryant Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Bowling Alley · Lyn Lake · 126 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie Hall: Love Monday night Cheap Date Night. Dinner for 2, bottle of wine and bowling for $28. Can't beat that.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine readers’ pick for favorite place for favorite cheap date night (Mondays).

Stacy S.Stacy Schwartz: If you get a chance to see a show here, do it! Lovely intimate venue.

Barbette is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

2. Barbette

8.7
1600 W Lake St (at Irving), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews

Deb B.Deb Balzer: Best late date night. Warm olives, glass of great wine ...or three.

Alex J.Alex Jacoby: Great food and wonderful atmosphere. My favorite date night spot in Mpls

April A.April A: Fave date spot and fave lunch spot! Great Champagne selection.

Café & Bar Lurcat is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

3. Café & Bar Lurcat

8.5
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews

Channing W.Channing Womack: Date night special (sundays) here is such a good deal, I almost feel guilty about it. Almost.

Megan R.Megan Rae: Had an amazing date night!! Sunday’s three course was awesome and half off bottles of wine! Food was fabulous and desert was even better!!

Crystal A.Crystal Annis: I enjoyed the food and the location. My new favorite date spot.

7th Street Entry is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

4. 7th Street Entry

8.6
701 1st Ave N (on 7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 36 tips and reviews

MPLScoMPLSco: One of the most intimate show venues in the Twin Cities

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2010. It’s small enough topromise an intimate performance but big enough to catch popular acts.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Rock Club by City Pages in 2012! The intimate space is the best place to see a band before they hit it big. Tickets are pretty cheap, sight lines are perfect, & sound is typically flawless.

Aster Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

5. Aster Cafe

8.8
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 100 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Restaurant for a First Date by City Pages in 2012! Possibly the most romantic & enjoyable all 4 seasons. Dishes have an understood sophistication and won't hurt the wallet if the date flops

City PagesCity Pages: If you find yourself near the river at lunchtime, Aster offers a variety of homemade sandwiches. Those taking in a romantic moonlight gaze at the river can have a cocktail & catch nightly live music. Read more.

Jennifer H.Jennifer Holley: Great place for an intimate concert.

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

6. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

8.7
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · Downtown West · 70 tips and reviews

Gary H.Gary Hart: An intimate place for incredible music, food, and drink. Check out late night groups like Viva Brazil.

Jiabei C.Jiabei Chen: Catch the late show, sit in a romantic booth and order from the late night happy hour menu for the perfect (inexpensive) date

Albert M.Albert M: Great place to catch some really good music and nice bite to eat. Romantic, eclectic, a good classic!

Spoon and Stable is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

7. Spoon and Stable

9.1
211 N 1st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 59 tips and reviews

Arielle L.Arielle Lenox: Great date night spot with unique farm to table cuisine. I love the bar seating where you can watch the food being made!

Janine K.Janine Kennedy: Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Minneapolis. Amazing wine list and even more amazing menu. Let Chef Gavin Kaysen have his way with you.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: The Seared Arctic Char is unbelievably flavorful, and the saffron froth is savory and luxurious.

Red Stag Supperclub is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

8. Red Stag Supperclub

8.0
509 1st Ave NE (btw 5th St NE & 6th St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · University · 117 tips and reviews

John M.John Minn: Go to cheap date night.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors’ pick for favorite cheap date night (Tuesdays).

Ashley L.Ashley Long: "Cheap Date Night" was an amazing experience for my first time here. I loved it! The meal was delicious & the atmosphere was so cozy. Great service.

Volstead's Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

9. Volstead's Emporium

8.3
711 W. Lake, Minneapolis, MN
Speakeasy · Lyn Lake · 14 tips and reviews

Kamran A.Kamran Ayub: Excellent for an intimate get together

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Been to many speakeasies, this one is one of the best. Best to book a booth in advance (you’ll have fun) or for a big group book the secret room.

Jim H.Jim Herrick: Great service at the bar! Could easily get into trouble down these stairs!

The Lowbrow is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

10. The Lowbrow

8.6
4244 Nicollet Ave (at W 42nd St), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Kingfield · 68 tips and reviews

Shelley H.Shelley Huot: Fantastic food, excellent servers and a Tuesday date night deal that's hard to beat.

Brandi W.Brandi Westbrook: Tuesdays are date night! Two drinks, two entrees, and split a dessert for $30

Kathryn L.Kathryn Lundquist: Come for the dessert alone - oatmeal creme pie and the pumpkin cake are honestly to die for.

French Meadow Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

11. French Meadow Cafe

8.8
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews

Rohn Jay M.Rohn Jay Miller: Great dinners! Surprisingly intimate, great food, good wine specials. Candlelit.

Joan S.Joan Smith: Bustling breakfasts and lunches are great here, but then mood changes in evening for table service vibe-- come back for romantic dinners, great wine list and atmosphere (reservation advised)

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: The extensive, eco-friendly menu changes daily, consistently offering delicious new omelets and fresh lunch and dinner dishes. Read more.

Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

12. Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes

8.3
1308 4th St SE (at 13th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Dinkytown · 67 tips and reviews

Shanna G.Shanna GD: Very intimate venue, great sound and the addition of the balcony makes it a unique place to see a show.

Sarah A.Sarah Anderson: Great for a more intimate feeling concert. Read more.

CourtneyCourtney: The mezzanine tickets are SO worth the extra $10 - a fraction of the people, your own bar & bathroom as well as tables and seating; the venue is so intimate, there's really not a bad seat in the house

Insight Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

13. Insight Brewing

8.5
2821 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Brewery · Mid-City Industrial · 24 tips and reviews

Anthony C.Anthony Coe: Good for dates, trendy

Joe B.Joe Bridge: The Porter is killer and the saisons are special. Love the variety in beer and the space is welcoming.

Keith R.Keith Rose: Great brews from a new local brewery! Try the Porter mixed with their Vanilla Cream Soda - amazing!

4 Bells is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

14. 4 Bells

8.5
1610 Harmon Pl (Maple St.), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Loring Park · 13 tips and reviews

Bill R.Bill Rammer: Get the Fried Chicken and all the sauces. Ceviche was great & it came with house-made saltines. The saltines were fantastic! You read that right. Saltines! Sat at the bar and the staff was wonderful.

NoelNoel: Great fried chicken! Service was great, oysters and clams remind me of the caribbean; delicious! It was a great experience!

Allison N.Allison Niksich: Great seafood and cocktails! Oysters, smoked fish salad, tuna tar tar, salmon - get it all! Definitely check out the roof deck on a nice day :)

ie - Italian Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Minneapolis.

15. ie - Italian Eatery

9.1
4724 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Northrup · 13 tips and reviews

Darcy S.Darcy Silver: Short ribs, meatball appetizer, cauliflower & spinach fettuccine! Also Enrique is a fabulous server!

Daniel Glen M.Daniel Glen Martin: Can't wait for November opening!

Bruce P.Bruce Pappas: Loved it. Every dish was wonderful. Wonderful experience!