Date Ideas for Couples Who Love to Eat

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Tasty food and date night always go hand-in-hand, and this giant list of food-themed ideas has something for all couples.

Whether you like comfort food and a quiet night in or love to go out and be adventurous, your next date night can be all about great food and quality time with your partner.

You can get the full list below. Print it off, try as many as you can, and let me know in the comments which ones were your favorites!

At-Home

Bring the yumminess into your humble abode with some of these fun ideas you can do together.

• Favorite Take-Out Under Candlelight
• Pizza Party with DIY Toppings
• Supermarket Wine and Cheese Night
• Fondue Night with Dance Music
• Homemade Pancakes and Childhood Movies
• DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar
• Nachos Night with Karaoke
• Tapas and Sangria on the Patio
• Build-Your-Own Burger Challenge
• Bake-Off/Baking Challenge

Budget Eats

You can enjoy great food together and not spend too much with some of these ideas.

• Go to a Tailgate for Game Day
• Try a New Cuisine at an Authentic Eatery
• Bowling and Bar Food Evening
• Off-Peak Deal at All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
• Play Food Court Bingo
• Sharing Platter and Live Music at a Bar
• Have a Coupon Date at a Restaurant
• Early Bird Specials at a Restaurant
• “Too Good to Go” Challenge Date
• Hole-in-the-Wall Walking Tour

Classes

Cooking class can be a lot of fun together. Plus, you’ll get to try tasty food at the end of it all with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

• Mixology Class with Dinner at a Bar or Hotel
• Sushi Making and Rolling Class
• Italian Pasta-Making Class
• Thai Street Food Cooking Class
• Artisan Cheesemaking at a Creamery/Cheesemaking Farm
• Classical French Cooking Class
• Spanish Paella Class
• Mediterranean Cooking Class
• Indian Thali Class
• Peruvian Ceviche Class
• Mastering Authentic Ramen
• Mastering Beef Wellington Class
• Bread Baking
• Artisan Chocolate Truffles Class
• Macarons Cookign Class
• Bao Buns Cooking Class
• Dim Sum Class
• Food and Wine Pairing Class
• Plant-Based Cooking Class
• Empanadas Class

Outdoor

Get out of the house and into the great outdoors with these fun food-themed date ideas.

• Romantic Picnic in a Park
• Street Art Walking Tour & Food Truck Stop
• Fruit or Berry Picking
• Try New Foods at a Night Market (if you have one in your city/town)
• Deli Lunch Deal with a Scenic Walk
• Beach Trip with Picnic Basket
• Backyard Grill
• Smoothies with a Sunset Walk
• Street Food in a New Part of Town
• Fishing Trip and Cooking Your Catch

Bookings

There are plenty of experiences you can book with great food at the heart of it. See if any of these get excited.

• Fine Dining at a Michelin-Starred Restaurant
• Hire a Private Chef to Cook at Home
• Sunset Cruise with Dinner
• Afternoon Tea
• Evening at a Farm-to-Table Restaurant
• Join a Secret Supper Club
• Go to a Food and Drink Festival
• Book Top-Rated Restaurant in Your Town or City
• Steak Dinner at a Steakhouse
• Book an Airbnb with a Pizza Oven or Grill

Tours

One of the best ways to find and enjoy new food is through a food tour. See if any of these get you both excited to book something.

• Famous Road Trop Route with Diner Stops
• Vineyard Tour and Tastings
• Truffle Hunting
• Brewery Tour
• Road Trip Weekend to a Foodie Destination
• Chocolatier Tour with Tastings
• Oyster Farm Tour
• Guided Street Food Walking Tour
• Family-Owned Restaurant Tour
• Ingredient-Based Festival

Desserts

For a dessert-only date night, look no further than the ideas below.

• Coffee and Pastries Date at a Bakery
• Dessert Wine or Coffee Pairing at Home
• At-Home Dessert Photography Session
• Frozen Yogurt Date
• Gelato and Beach or Pier Stroll
• Cupcake Decorating with Favorite Music
• S’Mores over a Fire Pit & Deep Chats
• Dessert-Themed Cocktail Making
• Make Your Own Ice Cream
• Dessert and Drinks at a Bar or Restaurant

Luxury

If it’s a special occasion or you want to spend on a memorable experience, have a look at these luxury ideas.

• Hotel Champagne Brunch
• Dinner and Music at a Jazz Club
• Dining in the Dark
• Tasting Menu at Rooftop Restaurant
• Spa Day with Food Package
• Musical or Opera with Restaurant Dinner
• Private Dining on a Yacht
• Interactive Molecular Gastronomy Dinner
• Hot Air Balloon Ride & Champagne Brunch
• Private Sushi Omakase Dinner

More

If you’re still looking for ideas, try some of these.

• Wine and Pasta Night and Watch the Godfather
• Hot Sauce Challenge Followed by Ice Cream
• Korean BBQ & Karaoke Night
• Homemade Burritos and Board Games
• Nachos, Popcorn Bowl & Backyard Movie
• BBQ Restaurant Date
• Tacos and Mezcal Night
• Gourmet Hot Dogs and Craft Beers
• Chicken Wings and Beer Flight Tasting
• Whiskey and Cheese & Chocolate Tasting

I hope your next date night is filled with tasty food and fond memories! Also, don’t forget to save this list to one of your boards, ready to plan your next date.