Hear from the locals on their favorite date spots in Montgomery and the River Region!
Kinsey & Andres de Torres
“We usually start of our date nights with some of the BEST sushi at Osaka Sushi Restaurant. We are big dessert fans, so we will head to Nancy’s Italian Ice after dinner to top it off with something sweet. After that, we head to the AMC Theater to catch a movie. For our day dates, we spend a lot of time in East Chase, whether that be shopping, snacking, or just strolling around. Our all-time favorite day date is going to brunch at Cork and Cleaver or the Bubbly Hen.”
Top 3 Favorite Food Spots:
- Osaka Sushi Restaurant
- El Rey Burrito Lounge
- Cork and Cleaver
Shelby & Ryan Shubird
“We love to spend our day dates outdoors either golfing at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail or clay shooting at Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club. Then, we enjoy heading over to Vintage Cafe for brunch—we love their avocado toast! For an evening date, we enjoy the Trivia nights at Tower Taproom and/or grabbing dinner at Ravello.”
Top 3 Favorite Food Spots:
- Ravello
- Vintage Year
- Vintage Cafe
Christina and Brock Bennett
“We love making the most of our date nights by enjoying a nice dinner at Ravello or La Jolla followed by a show at one of the local theaters. We enjoy attending shows at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Another of our favorite dates is taking a staycation right here in town. We love the spa at the Renaissance Montgomery hotel and spa and enjoy heading over there for the day or even staying the night!”
Top 3 Favorite Food Spots:
- Ravello
- La Jolla
- El Rey Burrito Lounge
MILLBROOK
“A typical date night in Millbrook would involve dinner at San Marcos and going to see a play at the Millbrook Community Players Theater! We just saw Clue and it was fantastic. Another fun thing to do is watch for events and concerts at Village Green Park. We love to grab a couple of sandwiches from Smokehouse BBQ and hang out at the park. We also love spending the morning together by grabbing brunch at Grits Cafe then strolling through Ingram’s Farmers Market.” – John and Angie Jordin
TOP PICKS:
- San Marcos
- Smokehouse BBQ Grill
- Brunch at Grits Cafe
- Ingram’s Farmers Market
PRATTVILLE
“Our favorite date night is usually grabbing dinner at a local restaurant that we haven’t eaten at before. We love trying new things and have a goal of eating at every restaurant in Prattville! Our absolute favorite is Oak Tavern—it has the best food and views. We also love to spend the day strolling through the shops downtown and sipping on our coffee from West Main Coffeehouse. It’s usually pretty quiet and gives us time to talk and enjoy each other’s company.” – Josh and Jenna Horn
TOP PICKS:
- Oak Tavern
- West Main Coffeehouse and Creamery
WETUMPKA
“We like to make a day of it: Start the day with a walk through the stunning trails of Wetumpka. The views along the Coosa River, through Gold Star Park and along the newly paved birding trail can’t be beat! Snag a savory hotdog from Grumpy Dog and visit one of the art galleries to take in the finest in regional art. Check local seasonal schedules for one of Wetumpka’s premier community events like Art Walk or the community markets. Finish the day off by making a dinner reservation and savoring the tastes at Our Place or Fire Steakhouse.” – Neil and Haley Scott
TOP PICKS:
- Coosa Cleaver
- Fire Steakhouse
- Rancho Grande
- Grumpy Dog