Best Date Night Restaurants in East Haven

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1. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse diningNot finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)

2. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2974)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

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3. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1115)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 23 times today

We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.

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4. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1413)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.

5. South Bay

4.5

Awesome(446)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

South Bay is a fantastic spot for a date night, as mentioned in multiple reviews. With its warm and welcoming ambiance, excellent food, and top-notch service, it's the perfect place for a relaxed and chill night out. The extensive wine list adds an extra touch of sophistication. It's the perfect place for a romantic dinner or just a casual night out with your loved one.

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6. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1511)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 20 times today

A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.

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7. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(285)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

8. L'Orcio

4.6

Exceptional(2260)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

RESERVATIONS:Garden Tables - Outdoor DiningStandard Tables- Indoor DiningL'Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. In house made specialty pastas like Ricotta Gnocchi, Papparedelle and Ravioli are only part of the L'Orcio experience. Chef d'Amuri, an Italian native, also works his magic grilling whole fish and juicy steaks and offers a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisu', Charlotte agli Amaretti and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house. A relaxing and elegant ambiance with a European flair is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or spirits. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers a unique space their guests. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L'Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say Ciao.

9. Villa Lulu

4.5

Awesome(524)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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10. Dave & Buster's - Milford

3.7

Very Good(48)

Price: Moderate

• American • Milford

Booked 3 times today

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Julia
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful meal, as always! One of my favorite restaurants in New Haven! The food is excellent and the cocktails are tasty and reasonably priced.
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South BayPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• New Haven
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4.5
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Nina
New York City •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love this place, but be ready for a whole new menu! We used to love the duck nachos now replaced with duck tostados...they are good but not like the nachos. That could be personal though. The place is still wonderful. Our waiter was amazing a lot of fun. It is now owned by the same restaurant group that owns Union League, but still nothing like Union League-the atmosphere is still the same.
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ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.7
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Robin
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a wonderful meal. Our appetizer, Tuna tartare perfectly prepared. Also , lollipop lamb chops, although much smaller than previously but still delicious. Entre ,lamb with cavatelli , this was a special but should always be on the menu!! Shout out to Lupe who was a very attentive and friendly hostess.Also, the band was amazing (I did not know they did this on Thursday nights) . Music added to a very romantic atmosphere for my husband and I as we celebrated our anniversary !
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.5
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Lynn
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The petite filet, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach was excellent - as usual!!! The service (by Lexi) was also terrific - not too overbearing and just right. Lexi was terrific!!! Thank you, Iron Chef Chop House for making our Christmas holidays even merrier!!!
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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4.6
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Susan
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Dec 2024
Great service and delicious lunch. The chicken salad sandwich and fries were perfect! Can’t wait to explore more items on the menu! Next time…
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Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.3

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

2. ZINC New Haven

3. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

5. South Bay

6. Heirloom - New Haven

7. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

8. L'Orcio

9. Villa Lulu

10. Dave & Buster's - Milford

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