The Best Romantic Spots in Fort Worth, TX

If you’re looking for a romantic escape in the Fort Worth area, you’re in luck. This city has a little of everything, with plenty of opportunities for couples to get out and enjoy a special evening together. Whether you’re into decadent dining or playful games, there’s something on this list that you’ll love.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant

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5212 Marathon Ave., Fort Worth

You’ll enjoy outstanding flavor and presentation when you dine at the upscale B&B Butchers & Restaurant. The menu features a variety of gourmet meats, including dry-aged hand-cut USDA Prime beef, Japanese Wagyu beef, Texas Wagyu beef, and A5-Certified Kobe beef. You’ll find delights from the sea are plentiful as well. Oysters, lobster, shrimp, Chilean sea bass, salmon, and other popular seafood dishes are on the menu. Many entrees are prepared tableside, further elevating your dining experience. The ambiance is as exquisite as the food, with soaring windows, white tablecloths, and a marble-topped bar.

You can keep your romantic evening going long after dinner thanks to the complimentary transportation available via a custom Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. This will transport you to any theater or venue in downtown Fort Worth. The service is free of charge, but reservations are required.

Coyote Drive-In Theater & Canteen

223 NE 4th Street, Fort Worth

Enjoy the classic drive-in movie experience with your partner and snuggle up under the stars for the latest films. The Coyote Drive-In is open seven days a week, rain or shine, so you can always keep your plans when you’re headed to this destination. Make sure you have a good car stereo or another FM-capable music player to tune into the audio.

Enjoy some classic concessions and more while you’re at the Canteen. You can get burgers, wings, hot dogs, chicken tenders, mini tacos, or pizza for dinner. If you’re in the mood for a snack, you’ll have no shortage of options. A full selection includes boxed candy, nachos, chili cheese fries, pretzels, funnel cakes, cookies, cotton candy, s’mores pockets, and popcorn. The Canteen also serves domestic, imported, and craft beers, red and white wine, and champagne.

Scat Jazz Lounge

111 West 4th, Suite 11, Fort Worth

The Scat Jazz Lounge provides a classic jazz experience in the dimly lit basement of the Woolworth building. Elegant red curtains, rich wood decor, and art deco accents create the perfect vibe for a romantic adults-only evening. This hideaway is only open to those 21 and older. Also, smoking is prohibited, per a city ordinance. 

The Scat Jazz Lounge has a “Nice casual and up” atmosphere, but it strictly enforces a dress code. Ball caps, torn jeans, and tank tops are prohibited, so dress to impress your date for this night on the town.

Live music graces the stage of the Scat Jazz Lounge Thursday through Saturday. Shows begin at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and feature a variety of talented performers. Check the calendar to see who’s coming next.

Reata Restaurant

310 Houston Street, Sundance Square, Fort Worth

Reata delivers casual elegance in a rustic environment, complete with intricate wood molding, mounted antlers, plush leather bar seating, and distinctly Western decor. The starters alone are delightfully decadent with options like calf fries with cream gravy, tenderloin tamales with pecan mash, and bacon-wrapped crab-stuffed jalapenos. For your main course, you can enjoy gourmet fare like jalapeno and cilantro-crusted Texas redfish, blackened buffalo rib-eye steak, or a 16-ounce bone-in rib-eye steak, among many others. Make sure you leave room for desserts like the West Texas pecan pie or molten chocolate cake with drunken berries and vanilla cream.

A full menu of wine and cocktails is available to complement your meal. Reata specializes in obtaining small production wines, so you can sample something special that you might not otherwise find. Reata also has an extensive menu of legendary cocktails, like a habanero lime margarita, barrel-aged Manhattan, Fort Worth old-fashioned, and cucumber basil gimlet.

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar

804 S. Main Street, Suite 110, Fort Worth

Turn game night on its head with this fun date night destination! At Game Theory, you get access to a library of more than 500 board games. You can pay a $5 library fee and per-game charge or pay $10 for unlimited game access all night. Grab a table with your partner and settle in for a playful evening of competition.

Game Theory also serves a full menu, so you can dine or snack while you play. Enjoy entrees like popcorn chicken, quesadillas, and sandwiches, or try the selection of savory pies. You can order the pies a la carte or in combos and pie flights. Choose from BBQ pulled pork, Aussie, Viet Philly, and chicken pot pies. If you want to keep your snacking simple, you’ll find a variety of appetizers to choose from including wings, chips & dips, or Charcuterie boards. 

The dessert menu features a variety of sweet pies, which are homemade and served on a rotation. You’ll also find a full selection of beer and wine to keep things fun all night.

The Cookery

710 S. Main St. #130, Fort Worth

There’s something special about learning a new skill with your love, and that’s just what you’ll get at The Cookery. This destination offers “dinner party style cooking classes” with a wide variety of themes to choose from. When you arrive, you’ll receive a snack and beverage to keep your energy going. Next, you’ll prepare a full three-course meal with guidance from a skilled culinary instructor. Preparation takes approximately three hours. After you are done cooking, you’ll sit down to enjoy your meal family-style with the class.

Check the calendar to see which classes are upcoming. You may find options like Barcelona Nights, An Evening in Paris, Caribbean Vacation, or Pasta Perfecto. Book your spot early, as these classes do fill up.

Did we include your favorite date night destination on the list? If we missed a great spot, contact our team at Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth and let us know. We want to make sure we’re always pointing our customers in the right direction.