Table for two, please

The 16 Most Romantic Tables in Town

Whether it's Valentine's Day or Friday night, these spots are sure to woo your beloved.

02/07/2023 By Gwendolyn Knapp, Shelby Stewart, and Geneva Diaz

Picture Perfect

7 Holiday Spots That Make the Best Photo Ops

Take a memorable photo on your outing at one or all of these Houston locations.

11/23/2022 By Geneva Diaz

MOVIE NIGHT OUT

5 Outdoor Movie Theaters Perfect For a Cozy Night Out

There aren't as many drive-in theaters in the Houston area as you might imagine.

11/03/2022 By Rosemary Akpan

NO WORK, ALL CLAY

7 Houston Pottery Studios for Getting Your Hands Messy

Make and paint your own pots and more at Smashed Clay, 3rd Coast Clay Studio, McCheek's Studio, and more.

10/26/2022 By Claire Anderson

Free Love

Fun (and Totally Free) Date Ideas in Houston

From a free bout tour to a show under the stars, here's our list of the top free date ideas in Houston.

10/19/2022 By Stephanie Bartels and Anna Rajagopal

DATE NIGHT

7 Local First Dates Perfect For Keeping It Casual

From guided painting to boba tea, here’s our list of top date spots for all things easygoing.

10/10/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

THINGS TO DO

Sunsets, Salsa, and Ceramics: 6 Artsy Dates in Houston

Keep the love alive with trips to Houston's many museums, sunsets at the Skyspace, and more.

10/05/2022 By Amarie Gipson

ROMANCE ISN'T DEAD

17 Hotspots for the Perfect Date in Houston

Lucky Land, Sugar Room Bar, and Barge 295 top our list.

09/13/2022 By Danielle Wright and Geneva Diaz

PARTY FOR TWO

5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas You Can Do At Home

Have a date night at home with Bob Ross painting, online cooking classes, and more!

02/11/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Date night just got better

Picnic All Summer Long at the Houston Arboretum

The nature center is offering Saturday evening picnic baskets through August.

07/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Cherry on top

Our Favorite Date-Night Desserts

What’s a night out without giving your sweetie some sugar? These end-of-meal delights may be entirely cold-hearted—frigid to the core—but at the end of the day, it’s just dessert.

06/01/2021 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Joanna O'Leary

Date night

10 Ways to Have a Romantic, Social-Distanced Valentine’s Day

Pull off a grand romantic gesture without getting sick.

02/03/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp and Catherine Wendlandt

LOWKEY VDAY

55 Romantic Movies to Stream at Home This Valentine’s Day

We’ve got rom coms, fairytales, and your favorite Nicholas Sparks movie.

01/27/2021 By Lauren Hitzhusen and Geneva Diaz

Bae Day

6 Valentine's Day Dates That Don't Involve a Table for Two

Skip the reservations this year.

02/05/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Date Night

Merlion Offers a Taste of Thailand in Seabrook

Adulting is hard sometimes. Take a night off and enjoy yourself at Merlion.

02/08/2017 By Emily Juhasz

Cheap Eats

Date Night for Cheap—Hear Us Out!

No one likes a cheap date, except for these—all of which promise an elegant evening of ambience and legitimately fine dining.

05/31/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Healthy State

Healthy Houston: Date Night at State of Grace

The River Oaks restaurant is a dietitian's dream for a night of romance.

04/14/2016 By Marla Murphy

11 Date Night Ideas Across Town

Avoid the crowds in the city and try a romantic spot off the beaten path.

02/09/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Meatless Monday

How to Do Date Night Vegetarian-Style

Don’t settle for just pasta or salad.

11/02/2015 By Marianella Orlando

Special Occasion Restaurants

Celebrate Out of the Box at Holley's and Weights + Measures

This week: our picks for a coffee date, a special-occasion seafood dinner and a birthday breakfast

04/08/2015 By Megha Tejpal