Thanks for checking out our post that is going to fully break down the best things to do on a date in Providence with both date night ideas and more fun things to do with your special someone during the day. Of course some of the things we mention to do on a local date night can also be a lot of fun when the sun is out and vice versa so don’t be too rigid about the sections.
Kicking us off will be a list of the most romantic restaurants in Providence for a date night and you are certainly not lacking for options, particularly around Atwells Avenue in Federal Hill which is probably the main part of town for a date night in your area. After that we will discuss more fun things to do including a wide variety of live entertainment venues.
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Day dates will come next and there will be lists of cool outdoor places to hang out like parks and hiking trails, indoor venues like museums and art galleries, and of course some places to grab a drink or a bite to eat like brunch spots, cafes, ice cream shops, and sweet shops.
Additional entertainment venues that often combine alcohol and some sort of game or activity will be discussed as well. A couple sections on the most expensive and high end options or on how to plan a cheap date near you at night or during the day will be shared as well.
Any single men that are reading this should read our post on the best nightclubs and bars to meet Providence women, and even if you already have a partner check it out because ending your date night dancing at one of the nightlife spots in that post is probably one of your best options.
Romantic Restaurants For A Providence Date Night
Here are some of the best romantic restaurants in Providence for a date night:
- Gracie’s at 194 Washington St
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 1 W Exchange St
- Capriccio at 2 Pine St
- Cafe Nuovo at One Citizens Plaza
- Hemenway’s at 121 S Main St
- Pot au Feu at 44 Custom House St
- CAV Restaurant at 14 Imperial Pl
- Circe at 50 Weybosset St
- Parkside Rotisserie & Bar at 76 S Main St
- Blu on the Water at 20 Water St
- Rooftop at the ProvidenceG at 100 Dorrance St
- Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar at 200 Exchange St
- Needle & Thread at 45 Peck St
- The Eddy at 95 Eddy St
We tried our best to order those from most expensive towards the top to cheaper date night restaurants or cocktail bars at the bottom. Check out their menus to budget accordingly.
Gracie’s and Fleming’s would be the highest end options as main courses can run up to $100 at them, while Capriccio and Café Nuovo have mains ranging from $30 to $75. Rooftop through Hemenway’s will cap off at around $50 a meal with cheaper options available, and the ones at the bottom are more like cocktail bars with expensive drinks and food that might not be enough for a meal.
Blu on the Water is closed during the winter. As mentioned before Atwells Avenue in Federal Hill is where to go for a date night near you if ever in doubt.
Live Entertainment On A Local Date Night
See who is performing at these venues before your local date night:
- The Providence Performing Arts Center at 220 Weybosset St
- Fete Music Hall at 103 Dike St
- The Strand Ballroom at 79 Washington St
- AS220 Main Stage & Gallery at 115 Empire St
- Park Theatre at 848 Park Ave
- Comedy Connection at 39 Warren Ave
We also highly recommend you be on the lookout for any Waterfire events which are free and usually take place from spring through the end of the year.
Providence Performing Arts Center has hosted Broadway shows like To Kill A Mockingbird, Frozen and more as well as holiday shows like Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas and comedy nights including Joe Gatto from Impractical Jokers, John Mulaney, and Pete Davidson.
Mark Maron and Hannibal Buress are just some of the comedians who have performed at The Strand which also hosts a wide range of musicians. Tracy Morgan and Big Jay Oakerson have delighted audiences at Comedy Connection in the past.
Remember that we linked you to the top nightlife spots at the start, many of which are around Atwells Avenue in Federal Hill, and if you want to grab some drinks and dance to cap off a date night in your area that is the place to go.
Planning A Date During The Day
These are some of the best outdoor places to explore on a date during the day:
- Waterplace Park
- India Point Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo
- Neutaconkanut Hill Park
If the weather will oblige we definitely suggest you try and spend at least some of your time outdoors together, a sunny day is as likely to put a smile on their face as anything. Expect to find great views and sunsets at Prospect Terrace Park.
To get some additional culture and sophistication on a date during the day in Providence try:
- Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
- John Brown House Museum
- Rhode Island School of Design Museum
- Bannister Gallery
- Providence Art Club Galleries
- The Providence Athenaeum
The Providence Art Club Galleries are free and exhibits swap 1 or 2 times a month while the Athenaeum is a really neat 200 year old library.
Enjoying a quick meal, drink, or some sweets at one of these spots would also be a good idea:
- Caspian at 239 Wickenden St
- Julian’s at 318 Broadway
- White Electric Coffee at 711 Westminster St
- L’Artisan Cafe & Bakery at 9 Wayland Ave
- Scialo Brothers Bakery at 257 Atwells Ave
- Taunton Ave Bakery at 217 Taunton Ave
- Kwench Juice Café at 155 Westminster St
- Ben & Jerry’s at 224 Thayer St
- Like No Udder at 170 Ives St
If you want a full meal then maybe stick with one of the romantic restaurants near you from the date nights section, most of them should have a lunch menu and they will often be a little cheaper before dinner. That list we just shared is more like brunch spots, healthy bites, cafes, and bakeries or ice cream parlors.
Heading over to Hope Street Farmers Market from spring through October could be wise as there are always interesting things being sold there. And you can always grab some drinks and play games at Free Play Bar Arcade or try and figure your way out of Escape Rhode Island together.
Cheap Date Ideas In Providence
Anyone that is here for cheap date ideas in Providence can try to visit the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium which will cost $2 or $5 with a planetarium show ticket. The Providence Athenaeum and the Roger Williams Park & Botanical Center are both $5 to enter.
Some free things to do on a date near you include the Hope Street Farmers Market, Providence Art Club Galleries, sunsets at Prospect Terrace Park, and the Waterfire events when they are running. You can also visit Comedy Connection if someone you or your partner enjoy is performing.
For a high end romantic vacation New York City is only a few hours away or for somewhere more low key try out Portland, Maine.
We Hope You Have A Great Time Together
Hopefully you and your partner will have a great local date night together if you go to the right places and set the right mood. Any single readers out there may want to log on to Adult Friend Finder to find someone to take on a date, or maybe to invite straight over to your place because that site is all about easy hook ups. However what starts as a quick hook up can often lead to more serious dating in your area down the line.
At this point you learned about the top romantic restaurants near you as well as live entertainment venues, outdoor places, museums and art galleries, and some cafes, brunch spots, and sweet shops so you should be fully prepared to show her a great time. We truly hope this post on the best things to do on a date in Providence at night or in the daytime has been helpful.
