25+ Date Ideas in SouthPark

Spend a day with your sweetie.

Whether you're going on a first date, going on a double date with your BFF, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or looking for ways to spice up your routine, SouthPark delivers with one-of-a-kind experiences for every couple.

Tableside Dining at Bentley's

Bentley's knows how to make dinner exciting. This restaurant serves French and American cuisine and fresh seafood from Hawaii, oftentimes prepared and served theatrically right next to your table. Be sure to get the flambéd bananas foster.

Tea Party

You'll feel like you're in an episode of Bridgerton when you visit this French bakery. Florals, pastel booths and bistro tables made of velvet and leather, and the sweet smell of butter croissants. Every afternoon, Chez Marie hosts a tea time with an assortment of teas from around the world, finger sandwiches, and sweet treats like macrons. Double the fun and get an express facial at neighboring Clean Your Dirty Face.

Margaritas and Tacos

These are the magic words that automatically make any date more fun. Paco's Tacos & Tequila offers over 100 tequila varieties and a Tex-Mex menu built by a James Beard awarded chef, all in a casual setting that'll take the pressure off a first date. For a more elevated experience, grab drinks and modern Mexican fare at Mal Pan.

Spa Date

Find relaxation at one of SouthPark's top spas. Visit Woodhouse for resort-quality massages complete with lush robes and slippers, or Palestra for treatments rooted in holistic wellness. Toska provides celebrity-approved facials, while Clean Your Dirty Face has express facials for $35 with the code VIRGIN and Sage Head Spa offers the most relaxing head rub that you'll ever experience. See more SouthPark spas and wellness centers.

Pedi Party

Nothing beats sitting in a massage chair, sipping on a glass of champagne, and laughing while your partner squirms during the pumice stone part of a pedicure. Visit Sassy Nail Bar, Nails 2, POLISHED, Royal Reflections, Zen Nails, and Vintage Nail Bar for a pedi party.

Cowfish Fusion Night

Can't decide between burgers or sushi? You don't have to compromise at The Cowfish, where you can choose from one of their nearly two dozen burger combinations served alongside some of the best sushi in town. Go crazy and get something off their "Burgushi" menu, which features fusion items and Bento boxes. End the night with one milkshake and two straws, offered with and without alcohol infusions.

Rooftop Rendezvous

Cuddle up while you watch the sunset over Charlotte's skyline at Cordial, enjoy sushi while the sun sets over SouthPark's iconic Capitol Towers buildings at Mizu, or visit RH Rooftop garden for a luxurious dining experience complete with crystal chandeliers and greenery so perfectly pruned that you'd think they came straight from Versailles.

Pancake Date

Syrup makes everything better. Visit hidden gem Nick's Cafe for all day pancakes and diner specials, or Original Pancake House for a classic breakfast experience. Can't decide between a topping of chocolate chips or blueberries? Head to Snooze for pancake flights served in a 70's inspired space. Find more brunch date locations.

Tableside S'mores

Oak Steakhouse brings the joy of camping to SouthPark with their tableside s'mores experience. Grab a glass of wine and toast to the roast, or treat your partner to a full steakhouse experience.

Swanky Steakhouses

Sizzling steaks, extra dirty martinis, and best in class service are always on the menu at The Palm, Ruth's Chris, Del Frisco's, Oak Steakhouse, and the infamously fancy Steak 48. Make a reservation to enjoy exclusive and prime cuts of meat, the highest quality seafood, classic cocktails, and service that will leave you and your partner feeling full and pampered.

Progressive Dinner Experience

Take your taste buds on a tour with a progressive dining experience in SouthPark, fueled by the SouthPark Skipper. See 8 progressive dining itineraries to build your perfect night out.

Sushi Night

SouthPark is a sneaky sushi superspot. BAKU offers top rated sushi and noodles in an intimate, dimly lit environment, while Mizu has rooftop views and perfect skyline sunsets, plus half-priced sushi rolls every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7pm. Want sushi served alongside American classics? Visit The Cowfish for a funky, fish-tank fueled meal or BrickTop's for classic red leather booths and wood paneled walls. Moon Thai offers Omakase experience for 2 or 4 people, making it the perfect double date spot, and YAMA Asian Fusion offers a classic sushi and handrolls made with high quality fish.

Beer or THC Tastings

There's a reason that Legion Brewing SouthPark serves over one million beers every year. This locally owned brewery is one of the top beer producers in a city full of breweries, and its the perfect spot to grab a flight and compare favorites with your partner. Beer not your speed? No problem. Legion also offers a selection of THC infused cocktails and seltzers for those looking to get giggly and goofy.

Bookworm Date at Barnes & Noble

The two story Barnes & Noble is the perfect place to learn more about your partners interests. See what they pick up, or challenge each other to find a book that you think the other would enjoy. The in-house Starbucks offers a place to hang out and discuss your favorite books and films, or a place to read together. If it's going well and you want to extend the date, grab food at one of the many surrounding restaurants or ice cream at Golden Cow.

Picnic in the Park

Reid's Fine Foods has an extensive selection of cheese, cured meats, fresh bread, and beer and wine, and right across the street you'll find ample green space at Symphony Park. Build your own picnic basket and head to the park for a romantic picnic, and if you forget a blanket or chairs, pick one up at neighboring Dick's Sporting Goods.

Art and Aphrodisiacs

Morrison Shops is the perfect date night spot. Park once, and head to Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery to see the latest works on display. Plus, the gallery hosts a reception every first Thursday of the month, where you can meet featured artists and sip on complimentary wine, beer, and champagne while perusing the pieces. Afterwards, grab sushi at YAMA Asian Fusion, Middle Eastern street food at YAFO Kitchen, homestyle Italian and handmade pastas as Mano Bella, Spanish inspired small plates at Stella Nova Bar, or wood fired American specialties at Firebirds. Finish the night with ice cream at Golden Cow.

History Buffs and Baked Goods

History comes to life at Dan Nance Historical Art Gallery. Arrange for a private gallery showing where you can see hand painted scenes from key moments in American history, in addition to meticulously arranged dioramas. The space is complete with cozy couches, and afterwards you can enjoy French pastries and other bistro staples along with coffee, tea, or wine at neighboring Copain, or fire roasted American food made with local ingredients at Rooster's.

Omakase Dinner Experience

Moon Thai & Japanese and Mizu are taking dinner and a show to a new level. Moon Thai offers a 10-13 course Omakase dining experience led by their Executive Sushi Chef, including 2 appetizers, 1 soup, 6-8 sushi rolls, 1 sashimi plate, and 1 dessert for parties of up for 4 people, every day of the week. Meanwhile, dine on a seven-course Robata meal, cooked over an open flame right in front of tour eyes, on Mizu's rooftop.

Interior Design & Wine

Grab a glass of wine and small plates from RH Rooftop Restaurant, then walk through the three-story RH Charlotte showroom and daydream about your future space with your partner, or get inspired for your next home decor refresh.

SouthPark Staycation

Plan an overnight or weekend staycation at the Hyatt Centric Charlotte SouthPark hotel at APEX Charlotte, where you can enjoy rooftop restaurant Mizu, IRO Bar & Lounge, and more. Ask about the hotel’s Spa Package in partnership with neighboring Palestra Boutique Spa or the Discovering Crown Town Scavenger Hunt Package. Explore SouthPark’s other hotel options for more staycation ideas.

Champagne and Caviar

Champagne and caviar go together almost as well as you and your sweetie. Find intimate luxury at Steak 48 or rooftop garden vibes at RH Rooftop, where you can sample some of the best caviar options around. Pop a bottle of bubbly to wash it down, and to impress your date.

Build It at a Brewery

Before you consider building IKEA furniture together, see how you and your partner work together with a set from LEGO. Grab a pack from their SouthPark Mall location, and then head to neighboring Suffolk Punch Brewing for beer, cocktails, coffee, and all-day menu items made with locally grown, non-GMO ingredients. Plus, the brewery has massive tables perfect for building and lots of outdoor and semi-outdoor seating.

Try Michelin-Rated Pasta

Little Mama's was recently added to the Michelin Guide's list of recommended restaurants in the American South East, making it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner of hand pulled mozzarella, savory martinis, and the famous ulta-creamy, ultra-delicious Penne alla Vodka dish. Cap the night off with a decadent chocolate cake, or the fan-favorite Cookie Butter Cheesecake.

Speakeasy Supper

Experience an intimate speakeasy-style night out at 800° Lounge , the bar discretely attached to 800 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza. Get a specialty drink and pizza while listening to live music on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Trivia Night

Deli classics, homemade soups, and a little friendly competition are on the menu at Rhino Market & Deli every Tuesday evening, when they host trivia night beginning at 6pm.

Coffee or Lunch Date

Who said dates only happen after hours? Lunch and coffee dates are a casual way to get together, and SouthPark offers dozens of spots to choose from. See the guide to lunch spots or the neighborhood coffee shop guide for a full list.

Charm Bar Building

Build the perfect charm bracelet, necklace, or bag charm with your partner at Disco Honey.

Cook Together

Whether you're looking to sharpen your knife skills or want to make a treat that you can enjoy together later, check out upcoming cooking demonstrations and classes at Williams-Sonoma.

Sweat Session

SouthPark is home to over a dozen fitness studios where you can break a sweat with your partner. From yoga classes to 30-minute express workouts, see all the options. Afterwards, hit Sweathouz for a contrast therapy session featuring an infrared sauna and cold plunge.

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