Date Ideas
in San Antonio, TX
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Dinner and a movie are always great date night options. But after a while, date night can end up turning into a routine more than a fun outing. If you’re looking for date ideas, whether for a first date with a partner or a night away from the kids with your spouse, check out our options below.
We’ve found the best spots near you to give you the variety you have been craving for. Think outside the box and dare to try something different for your next date night! Turn a regular night into one to remember forever.

Barriba Cantina
111 W Crockett St #214
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
Enjoy magnificent views of the San Antonio River Walk with live music, a Pina Rita and Hippie Tacos!
Barriba Cantina is street-level giving you an unmatched view of the River Walk. Enjoy margarita’s that you will not find anywhere else while avoiding the crowds below. Listen to live music almost every night. Dine on Tacos Del Rey, slow-cooked Mango Pork Carnitas, or any number of dishes from our menu.

Biga on the Banks
203 S Saint Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
Looking for relaxed elegance and fine dining right on the River Walk? Ready for an innovative twist on New American Cuisine? Biga on the Banks is the answer!
Highly rated by Zagat, Fodor’s, Texas Monthly, and Trip Advisor, Biga on the Banks’ Owner and Head Chef Bruce Auden’s culinary creations are unmatched. Book your next special event here or have Biga on the Banks cater it for you.

Bird Bakery
5912 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209 Directions
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Bird Bakery's menu is filled with recipes that have been tested and perfected by Elizabeth Chambers. Here, everything is made from scratch that day. Prepared with only the finest ingredients, Elizabeth believes that "treating yourself also means treating yourself well.”
Enjoy our fresh menu when stopping by yourself or looking to host your next group event. We also offer catering and a wide range of services for weddings.

Bowlero San Antonio
13307 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, TX 78216 Directions
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Bowlero San Antonio is the "can’t-miss" destination for immersive fun, retro style, and casual events!
Experience epic eats and signature drinks that are delivered directly to your lane. Play a wide selection of games at our arcade. Traverse the ceiling on our interactive ropes course.
With over 30,000 square feet, Bowlero San Antonio is the perfect place to enjoy bowling.

Caliente Hot Glass Studio
1411 N Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78208 Directions
Have you wanted to make your own glass dish, mug, or decoration? Caliente Hot Glass Studio is open to all who want to learn and create.
Come with a group for a team-building experience unlike any other, bring your date, or take a class to build a new skill. Offering classes year-round as well as space for artists starting out or who want to hone their skills, Caliente Hot Glass Studio is the perfect place to create something amazing.

Candlelight Wine & Coffee Bar
3011 N St Mary's St
San Antonio, TX 78212 Directions
Since 1995, Candlelight Wine & Coffee Bar has possessed a special kind of spirit. If you prefer wine to coffee, or coffee to wine, we offer both with a full café menu.
For coffee enthusiasts, Candlelight offers a memorable coffee experience. For wine lovers, pick from a wide selection of wines and take any unfinished bottles home with you. If coffee or wine isn’t your game, order a meal from our kitchen, or stop by on the weekends for brunch.

Cool Crest Miniature Golf
1402 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201 Directions
Established in 1929 and beautifully restored in 2013, Cool Crest Miniature Golf offers two 18-hole courses for both the serious and the fun-seeking golfer.
Designated a historically significant site by the City of San Antonio, Cool Crest is one of the oldest and continuously operated miniature golf courses in the world. Come visit for the fun of professionally-designed mini-golf courses under shady trees. Score a hole-in-one and win a free round of golf!
It doesn’t matter if you come for the challenge or the nostalgia, Cool Crest is the place for you.

Cosmic Mayhem - Black Light Mini Golf
903 E Bitters Ste 310
San Antonio, TX 78216 Directions
Get out of the heat and into our one-of-a-kind mini-golf experience. Cosmic Mayhem Black Light Mini-Golf is different from normal mini-golf. Here, black lights illuminate the course that add an extra level of excitement to the game.
Reserve tee-time for yourself, a group, or your next birthday party today and get into the mayhem. It will be out of this world!

Downtown Social | Drink - Game - Dine
386 W San Antonio St
New Braunfels, TX 78130 Directions
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Come to downtown New Braunfels to find Downtown Social. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for fun on a weeknight or the weekend, there’s something going on almost every night. Compete in our trivia night, sing live for karaoke, or come see local bands perform.
Bowl, play ping pong, enjoy a game of giant scrabble, and much more. Fuel up with food and drinks from our kitchen to keep the adventure going all night. The entertainment doesn't stop!

Fig Tree Restaurant
515 Villita St
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
For exquisite food and impeccable service, visit Fig Tree Restaurant, one of the most historic restaurants of San Antonio. Dine outside with an unparalleled view of the Arneson River Theater and the San Antonio River Walk.
Enjoy the calm and relaxing atmosphere of the outdoors while facing the River Walk or La Villita. You can also come inside our Dashiell House for your meal, or better yet, bring your next group event here.

Halcyon Southtown - Coffee + Bar + Lounge
1414 S Alamo St
San Antonio, TX 78210 Directions
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Looking for a place to relax with your friends at the end of the day? A romantic night in a casual lounge? Sunday Brunch in a stylish coffeehouse?
It's all in one place at the Halcyon Southtown: Coffee, Bar, and Lounge.

Helotes Hill Country Ziplines
18026 Frank Madla Rd
San Antonio, TX 78023 Directions
Ever wanted to see the Texas Hill Country from above but didn't have a helicopter? Try a zip line!
No experience needed to zip on one of nine zip lines at Helotes Hill Country Ziplines. With heights ranging from 100 to 1000 feet, you'll travel across beautiful countryside without needing a car or getting stuck in traffic.
Reserve your flight at Helotes Hill Country Ziplines today.

Hiatus Spa + Retreat
312 Pearl Pkwy Bldg 4 Ste 4112
San Antonio, TX 78215 Directions
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Located in the beautiful Pearl Brewery, Hiatus Spa + Retreat is out to change the spa industry with its thirteen treatment rooms, a hydro-therapy room for Vichy shower treatments, a relaxation room, nail therapy room with zero gravity chairs, and more. It is light, bright, and the perfect space for your regular rejuvenation.
You decide how to be pampered when you choose from a full body treatment, massage, skin care, or a mani-pedi. Live a healthier, happier life with Hiatus Spa + Retreat. Visit us for a personalized treatment today.

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
150 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
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Transport your taste buds to Argentina’s cuisine without leaving San Antonio at Dorrego’s where short-rib ravioli, duck empanadas, grilled cuts of pork and beef, flame-roasted Argentinian provolone, grilled prawns in saffron-tomato jus, hearts of palm salad and a choripan sausage baguette await you.
In case you’re too full to go too far, stay in a comfy room and enjoy an in-room spa and make it a stay to remember at Hotel Valencia.

Josephine Street - Steak & Whisky
400 E Josephine St
San Antonio, TX 78215 Directions
Behind the neon sign that says "Steak and Whiskey," you will find CEOs, hipsters, grandmas, and colorful personalities sitting down together for a meal and a drink. Josephine Street naturally draws in the best folks around from lunchtime to dinner and in-between. It's a place to unwind and hang out with people who've worked as hard as you have.
Jo Street is the iconic roadhouse that's been around since the seventies, but is also known for its world class chicken fried steak, succulent pork chops & chicken, fresh fish, gourmet salads, scrumptious sandwiches, handmade desserts and upper end wines at uncommonly affordable prices. Come as you are, leave a lot better!

Lollypop Carriage Co., Inc. - Downtown SA Carriage Rides
See San Antonio like royalty from the comfort of an open-air carriage. Catch this ride at our carriage stand on Crocket Street. Or better yet, you can even arrange for pick-up! (check restrictions)
Rent our carriages for a special occasion, or to take a special tour of the city during the holidays. Make your visit to San Antonio memorable with a ride from Lollypop Carriages.

Mi Tierra - Cafe & Bakery
218 Produce Row
San Antonio, TX 78207 Directions
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Mi Tierra - Cafe & Bakery is the destination for the finest Tex-Mex in San Antonio! Open 24 hours for those early-risers, night owls, and everyone in-between, our menu is sure to fill any craving.
Established in 1941, Mi Tierra has become nationally known for its food, deserts, and lively atmosphere. Come in today and taste for yourself.

Mokara Hotel & Spa
212 W Crockett St
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Mokara Hotel and Spa is the only spa to be rated four-stars by Forbes.
We invite you to spend a day of pampering in one of our 18 treatment rooms. Your visit will be unforgettable as you're treated to one-on-one service. From signature treatments to lavish amenities, experience refined elegance. Experience Mokara.

O'Brien Historic Hotel
116 Navarro St
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
Looking for quiet luxury in the heart of Downtown San Antonio? Reserve a room at O'Brien Historic Hotel today. Enjoy an intimate stay in one of our fully-renovated 39 rooms.
Conveniently located half-a-block from the River Walk, all the best attractions of Downtown San Antonio are nearby. The O'Brien Historic Hotel is southern Texas hospitality at its finest.

Painting with a Twist
555 W Bitters Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216 Directions
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You can look at art, or you can create your own art at Painting with a Twist! We offer classes for groups, families, team-building, and for an intimate night out.
Create your own work of art with the help of experienced and enthusiastic local artists as you sip your favorite beverage. With seven locations in and around San Antonio, you're not far from a fun-filled night at Painting with a Twist.

Premier Escape Rooms of San Antonio
19186 Blanco Rd Ste 102
San Antonio, TX 78258 Directions
Feel your heart pound and your hands shake as you race against the clock to unlock freedom!
Chose from one of four themed escape scenarios at Premier Escape Rooms of San Antonio. Each one locks you a room with clues and a unique objective. Can you figure it out in time?
Bring your date or a group of friends to outwit the puzzle before time runs out...

San Antonio Pedicabs
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SA Pedicabs provides the perfect solution to transporting people for private events and parties. With serveal bikes available, we provide a mode of transportation that's not only fun and exciting, but versatile and convenient.
Services for weddings, art-walks, marathons, conferences, or any special event you may have. San Antonio Pedicabs is a great way to ride around Downtown San Antonio and get a scenic tour.

San Antonio Symphony
115 Auditorium Cir
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
The San Antonio Symphony, conducted by Sebastion Lang-Lessing, brings masterpieces to life at the Tobin Theater and all over San Antonio. With more than 70 professional musicians, the Symphony inspires and enriches the local community through concerts, education, and service.
From classical to pops, experience great music as it was meant to be: in person.

Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours
204 Alamo Plz Ste #T
San Antonio, TX 78205 Directions
Located outside the historic Menger Hotel, Sisters Grimm Ghost Tours bring history to life. Take a tour in the original Ghost Tour Bus and walk through haunted houses of old San Antonio. For the bravest of souls, there's the Dinner Tour: dinner and a tour of the most haunted hotel in all of Texas!
Reserve your tour with Sisters Grim Ghost Tours before it's too late.

Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
1178 Kroesche Ln
New Braunfels, TX 78130 Directions
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Drive in and relax as you watch the latest summer blockbusters and Oscar-worthy films at Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theater. Bring your date, your friends, and your family to this classic-style drive-in theater where you get to watch movies from the comfort of your car. Make sure to arrive one hour early to get the full experience. Remember to pick up some drinks and snacks from our concession stand!
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