15 Local Date Specials to Enjoy with Your Someone Special
It might be cuffing season, but this guide is something to reference all year long. The Richmond area’s always got great ways for you to get out and about with your significant other — and keep things budget-friendly.
Daily (or *almost* daily)
Bacchus
If Italian food is on the brain, consider Bacchus. Between 5 and 6:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday, the intimate bar and eatery boasts the option of a bottle of wine paired with any two entrées for $45.
Location: 2 N Meadow St (The Fan)
Brambly Park
We’ve talked about our love for Brambly’s Parmesan-Truffle Fries countless times, and now you have even more reason to make them part of your dinner plans. The urban winery’s date-night deal includes two entrées, an appetizer (ahem, those fries we just mentioned) or a dessert, and a bottle of Brambly wine, for pick-up or dine-in, every day after 7:30 pm.
Location: 1708 Belleville St (Scott’s Addition)
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 $35 altogether.
Location: 2001 Park Ave (The Fan)
Get Tight Lounge
Monday through Friday, from 11 am to 4 pm, get right and get tight (as they say) with this spot’s pit sandwich, fries, and a drink for $10. BTW, if the date’s going well, keep things running smoothly into happy hour, which happens from 4:20 to 6 pm — $2.50 Modelos, $3 rails, $5 Happy Meals, $3 glasses of sweet vermouth, $4 glasses of wine, $8 half-pounds of shrimp, $8 pit-slider trios, and $1 pickled eggs.
Location: 1104 W Main St (The Fan)
The Boathouse
This is an easy win for date night. The Boathouse offers a three-course dining deal at all locations, perfect for an early evening out that still feels special. Available daily from 4:30 - 6 pm (excluding holidays), this prix-fixe menu lets you choose one starter, one entrée, and one dessert from a set menu — no substitutions, just a streamlined, classic dining experience. Bonus points for waterfront views and a glass of wine to round it out.
Locations: 4708 E Old Main Street (Rocketts Landing), 4602 Millridge Pkwy (Sunday Park), 11800 W Broad St (Short Pump), 701 West Randolph Rd (City Point)
No. 303
If you’re a Club 303 member, these nightly specials are available to you Monday through Friday from 5–10 pm and make it easy to turn any weekday into a reason to dine out. Monday is Burgers & Bourbon, featuring a $10 burger and fries paired with an $8 Old Fashioned. Tuesday brings Tacos & Tequila with $3 tacos and $8 margaritas. Wednesday is Wings & Wine, offering $1.50 wings alongside $6 glasses of wine. Thursday’s Girl Dinner highlights a $10 Caesar salad and fries with $8 martinis. The week wraps up on Friday with Date Night, a $70 dinner for two that includes an appetizer, two entrées, dessert, and a bottle of wine.. (And if you’re not a member, we’ve got a perk for that.)
Location: 303 W Broad St (Monroe Ward)
Wednesdays
Bingo Beer Co
Every Wednesday, Bingo Beer Co offers $3 off large pizzas and half off pitchers. Play games, chow down, repeat.
Location: 2900 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition)
The Caboose
This half market, half farm-to-table café offers a whole lot of a good deal. Spend 60 bucks when you visit and get a bottle of wine and a three-course dinner featuring a charcuterie board, two entrées, and dessert.
Location: 108 S Railroad Ave (Ashland)
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)
Island Shrimp Co.
Every Wednesday, enjoy the Love Boat Deal—two signature pineapple boats filled with tropical flavors and a bottle of wine to share for just $60. It's a fun, affordable way to escape the weekday routine with great food, good company, and island-inspired vibes.
Location: 11 Orleans St (Rocketts Landing)
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 entrée, and one brick oven pizza — all for 30 bucks.
Location: 939 Myers St (Scott’s Addition)
The Veil Brewing Co x Remedy Burger
The Veil recently welcomed Remedy Burger as its new official kitchen partner in Scott’s Addition, and even more recently, the duo spread the word about its A Very Happy Combo, offered from 4 pm to closing. Two beers and two single-patty custom burgers plus two small fries. For $22.22., it’s almost too-too-too-too good of a deal. Think that’s how they landed on that price?
Location: 1509B Belleville St (Scott’s Addition)
Metzger Bar & Butchery
Make Wednesdays your new date night at Metzger with their weekly Date Night Dinner Special. For $75, enjoy one appetizer, two entrées, and a bottle of wine to share. It's a delicious way to enjoy one of Richmond's favorite restaurants while getting great value on a midweek night out.
Location: 801 N 23rd St (Church Hill)
Thursdays
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 two plates and a glass of wine or beer for you and your date.
Location: 508 E Franklin St (Downtown)
Sundays
Stanley’s
Starting at 4 pm, your neighborhood hoagie emporium wraps your weekend up in a nice bow with Sugo Sundays featuring a specialty saucy pasta, salad, and glass of wine, for $25 per person — meaning you and your dinner date will start your week by lip-smacking for about 50 smackers.
Location: 2601 Park Ave (The Fan)
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