12 Local Date Specials to Enjoy with Your Someone Special
Whether you’ve got a spring fling, you’re in the midst of summer lovin’, it’s cuffing season, or you just want to have a nice meal with a close friend, the Richmond area’s always got great ways for you to get out and about with your S/O — and keep things budget-friendly.
— by Kelsey Heintz, Managing Editor
Daily (or *almost* daily)
Bacchus
If Italian food is on the brain, consider Bacchus. Between 5 and 6:30 pm, the intimate bar and eatery boasts the option of a bottle of wine paired with any two entrees for $45.
Location: 2 N Meadow St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Garnett’s
There are few things cuter than a picnic lunch, but Garnett’s offers that and then some. Head to the café any night of the week, between 6 and 9 pm, to snag two menu items and a bottle of wine or a pitcher of beer for $33 altogether.
Location: 2001 Park Ave (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Get Tight Lounge
Monday through Friday, get right and get tight (as they say) with this spot’s pit sandwich, fries, and a drink for $10.
Location: 1104 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Pupatella
There’s never a bad time for pizza, but when you’re thinking Pupatella, think a lunchtime date. For 11 bucks, they offer either one Diavola or one Pepperoni Pizza plus one Arancini or one Panzarotti. That's amore.
Location: 1 N Morris St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Mondays
The Grill
Keep date night casual on Miller Mondays at The Grill with $8 pitchers and half-off wings.
Location: 5724 Patterson Ave (Westhampton)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Wednesdays
Bingo Beer Co
Every Wednesday, Bingo Beer Co offers half-off pitchers and $3 off large pizza pies. Play games, chow down, repeat.
Location: 2900 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
The Caboose
This half market, half farm-to-table café offers a whole lot of a good deal. Spend 50 bucks when you visit and get a bottle of wine and a three-course dinner featuring a charcuterie board, two entrees, and dessert.
Location: 108 S Railroad Ave (Ashland)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Laura Lee’s
For $50 here, you can get the pasta special, which serves two and comes with a salad and your choice of red or white wine. If you need more deets, keep an eye on social media or call the restaurant itself to see what the pasta dish is before you go!
Location: 3410 Semmes Ave (Forest Hill)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
River City Roll
Keep the good times rollin’ with bowling and a deal on your meal at River City Roll. The boutique bowling alley offers one shareable, one solo entree, and one brick oven pizza — all for 30 bucks.
Location: 939 Myers St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Sprezza
When it’s Italian you’re going for, head to this mouth-watering kitchen downtown. $35 gets you an appetizer of focaccia barese, burrata, mortadella; a slice of the spot’s famous lasagna bolognese for your entree; a slice of torta della nonna for dessert; and a flute of ice cold brut prosecco.
Location: 1719 E Franklin St (Downtown)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found in restaurant only
Thursdays
Common House
If you’re a member at Common House, visit the swanky social club with your date and take advantage of its burger, beer, and fries deal for 10 bucks. (And if you’re not a member, we’ve got a (50% off) perk for that.)
Location: 303 W Broad St (Monroe Ward)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
Hotel Greene
If you want to mix in a little fun and games for date night, think golf. For $55, Hotel Greene offers you golf and your choice of three plates and a glass of wine or beer for you and your date.
Location: 508 E Franklin St (Downtown)
Hours: Found here
Menu: Found here
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