From Classic to Quirky: Austin’s Valentine’s Day Date Guide

Valentine’s Day is coming up quick! Check out this comprehensive guide of our favorite romantic spots in Austin and plan an epic Valentine’s Day date for your sweetheart. You’ll find everything from classic fine dining to outdoor adventures. This Valentine’s Day guide makes planning the perfect Valentine’s date a breeze.

Wine & Dine

These romantic spots are perfect for those looking to enjoy some fine dining on Valentine’s Day.

1) Jeffrey’s~ A Fine Dining Icon

Jeffrey’s is a fine dining icon in Austin which makes it a perfect spot for a romantic Valentine’s dinner. Make sure to make a reservation because Jeffrey’s will 1000% be booked solid on Valentine’s Day. You’ll love the food and the ambiance exudes romance on every level.

2) Lonesome Dove~ Wild Fine Dining

Lonesome Dove takes fine dining and adds some rustic refinement and wild game. Lonesome Dove is another restaurant that’s sure to be booked solid, so get your reservation ASAP. Lonesome Dove’s rustic refinement and adventurous menu make it the destination for couples looking for a fine dining adventure.

3) Siena Ristorante Toscana~ Romantic Italian

Siena Ristorante Toscana is the perfect spot for a romantic Italian meal on Valentine’s day. The ambiance and menu will transport you to the romantic Tuscan countryside. This is yet another restaurant that’s sure to be packed on Valentine’s day and you want to be at one of those tables enjoying incredible pastas and wines.

Sultry Sips

Check out these romantic spots if you are looking for a place to grab drinks with your Valentine.

1) Bar Mischief~ Intimate & Swanky

Bar Mischief is a great spot to grab a drink (or a few) with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Bar Mischief is an intimate cocktail bar with only 20 sits, a swanky atmosphere, and some of Austin’s most talented mixologists. Drinks at Bar Mischief are more than just drinks, it’s a whole experience.

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge vibe lighting2) Honey Moon Spirit Lounge~ Raise a Glass to Romance

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge has a romantic atmosphere with beautiful chandeliers, velvet seating, and moody lighting. Honey Moon Spirit Lounge, does accept reservations and you will definitely want to make one for Valentine’s Day. The cocktail menu is innovative and delicious and the spirits list is extensive.

3) Lovebirds~ Cocktails You’ll Fall In Love With

With a name like Lovebirds, of course, this is a perfect spot for a few drinks with your love bird on Valentine’s Day. Lovebirds is all about romance and you’ll see that in the decor and the menu. Make sure to try the Puppy Love (a Mexican martini) and the Head Over Heels cocktail.

Flirty & Fun

These romantic spots are perfect for couples looking to have a little fun together on Valentine’s Day.

1) Novel Escape~ Escape with Your Date

Novel Escape offers a unique escape room experience for you to enjoy with your Valentine. Novel Escape is a multi-room escape room with a 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea theme. Book an escape room experience with Novel Escape for Valentine’s Day and see if you and your sweetheart can work together to escape the submarine in time.

2) Dirdie Birdie~ Hole in One Date

Mini golf is a fun and flirty Valentine’s date idea. Mini golfing with your Valentine at Dirdie Birdie is a hole in one. This indoor Austin themed mini golf course is perfect for putting around with your sweetheart, snapping some Instagram-worthy pictures, and grabbing some great cocktails at the bar. 

3) Unchartered Adventures~ A Wide Array of Adventures

Unchartered Adventures offers a wide array of activities for you and your Valentine to enjoy. Let off some steam in a rage room, get artsy with some splatter painting, kill some zombies on the airsoft range, work together to make it out of one of the escape rooms in time, or just relax and enjoy a few drinks from the bar. Unchartered Adventures ensures your Valentine’s Day date is anything but boring.

Outdoor Adventures

You don’t have to spend Valentine’s Day inside! Check out these fun outdoor adventures that are perfect for a Valentine’s date.

1) Southern Trails~ Romance Horseback

If you’re looking to enjoy the beauty of nature with your Valentine, consider a horseback ride with Southern Trails. You and your sweetheart will enjoy a fun horse ride with beautiful scenery. If you want to up the romance even more, book one of the sunset rides.

2) Austin Bike Tours & Rentals~ Peddle to Romance

Get outside and enjoy Austin with your Valentine on a bike tour with Austin Bike Tours & Rentals. Austin Bike Tours & Rentals offers a wide variety of bike tours that will have you peddling through the city on an adventure. If a guided tour isn’t your thing, peddle your own path with a bike rental. 

3) Texas Sailing~ Romance Sets Sail

This Valentine’s Day let your love set sail with a chartered sail with your sweetheart from Texas Sailing. Texas Sailing offers a wide variety of sails for you to enjoy. We recommend the amore sail or sunset sail to fully enjoy the most romantic experience on Lake Travis.

Crafty & Cool

Make more than just memories with a Valentine’s date to one of these romantic spots. Get your hands dirty and get crafty together.

1) Ghost Pepper Glass~ A Hot Date For Sure

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s date idea that is sure to be hot, check out Ghost Pepper Glass. Sign you and your sweetheart up for a Taste of Glassblowing class and get ready to get crafty as things heat up. This fun experience will allow you and your sweetheart to create a piece of glass art and great memories.

2) Cafe Monet~ Get Your Hands Dirty

Cafe Monet is the place to get your hands dirty (in the best way) with your sweetheart. Head to Cafe Monet for some painting and pottery fun. Cafe Monet offers walk-in crafting as well as workshops. There’s a special Valentine’s Day workshop that will have you and your Valentine sharing a pottery wheel and crafting with clay.

3) Upstairs Circus~ A Plethora of Projects

If you and your Valentine are looking to get crafty together and enjoy a few drinks, head to Upstairs Circus. Upstairs Circus is where cocktail bar meets DIY crafting. You and your sweetheart can choose from a large selection of different craft projects, then grab a drink from the bar, and get crafty.

Budget Friendly 

A romantic Valentine’s date doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these ideas that will make both your Valentine and your wallet happy.

1) Picnic in the Park~ A Picnic For Two

A great Valentine’s Day date doesn’t have to break the bank. Pack a picnic and head to one of the many great parks for a romantic picnic for two with your Valentine. We recommend Zilker Park (of course), Mueller Lake Park, Pease Park, Sparky Park, and Butler Metro Park.

2) Coffee Date~ Hot & Steamy

A coffee date is another great option for a Valentine’s date that won’t break the bank. Austin has lots of great coffee spots. Check out our favorites here. You’re sure to find a coffee shop that has just the vibe you are looking for. Cafe Corazon is a great choice with it’s name, coffee and cookie flights, and cute mural.

3) Murals~ Outdoor Art for the Heart

Austin has lots of iconic murals! These murals are typically free to visit and can make for a super fun Valentine’s date activity. Go on a scavenger hunt for murals with your Valentine and make sure to snap a picture with each mural. You definitely want to include the “I Love You So Much” Wall, “You’re My Butter Half” Wall, “Love from Austin” Wall, and “Love is the Answer” Wall.

Picture Perfect

If you’re looking for a picture perfect date for Valentine’s Day, check these out.

1) Posh Picnic~ Luxury Picnics

The Posh Picnic is known for setting up the most luxurious, customizable, and instagrammable picnic experience in Austin. A Posh Picnic is a great idea for Valentine’s Day! You pick the place and theme and let Posh Picnic handle everything else.

2) Texas Selfie Museum~Strike a Pose

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s date idea that is sure to be a good time and perfectly Instagrammable, head to the Texas Selfie Museum. You and your Valentine will have a great time taking pictures with the various backdrops and making some fun memories together.

3) Wonderspaces~ Immersive Art

 Wonderspaces is an impressive, interactive art experience. It’s a great option for a Valentine’s date with your sweetheart. You will be blown away by the immersive art and have a great time capturing pictures of each other and together.

Valentine’s At Home

You don’t have to leave home to have a romantic and memorable Valentine’s Day. Check out these ideas that will allow you to enjoy all the romance of Valentine’s Day from the comfort (and privacy) of your own home.

1) Private Chef~ Restaurant Quality Food At Home

You don’t have to leave the comfort of home to have a great Valentine’s date. Hire a private chef and let them prepare restaurant quality food in your kitchen. Enjoy a meal from a private chef for exceptional food (catered specifically to your taste and dietary restrictions) and a luxurious experience. A Cut Above, Austin Chef Company, and Elite Chefs of Austin are some of our favorites.

2) Massage~ Relaxation & Pampering

You and your Valentine deserve a little relaxation and pampering. Hire a mobile masseuse or masseur for a couple’s massage and you will be able to enjoy that relaxation from the comfort of your own home. You won’t even have to deal with the stress of traffic. We recommend Pampering Pros and Blys.

No matter which spot or activity you choose, you’re sure to have a great Valentine’s Day. If none of the ideas in this blog seem quite right for your Valentine, check out our date ideas page for even more ideas. With over 700 romantic spots and over 150 date ideas, Romantic Spots Austin is here to make planning your Valentine’s Day a breeze.

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