It’s hard to believe summer is already winding down. Before we know it, the evenings will be colder, the patio furniture will be packed away, and we’ll be trading summer nights for cozy fall plans.
But we’re not there just yet.
There’s still plenty of time to enjoy a late dinner, sit outside with a cocktail, listen to some live music, or find a cozy spot by a fire pit. If you’re looking for something a little different for your next date night, we put together three ideas to help you make the most of the last stretch of summer.
1. Dinner by the Waterfront at Maddy Rose in Jersey City
If you’re looking for a date night with a view, Maddy Rose in Jersey City is a great place to start.
Grab dinner by the waterfront, enjoy some drinks, and listen to live music while you take in the Jersey City skyline. It’s an easy way to make a regular dinner feel a little more like a night out.
And as the evenings start getting cooler, you don’t necessarily have to head home. Grab a spot by the fire pit, settle in, and enjoy the view for a little longer.
It’s one of those places where you can have dinner and then just hang out for a while, which is sometimes exactly what you want on a date.
Want to Make a Night of It With the Girls?
If you really want to mix things up, bring your date and her friends to the Maddy Rose End-of-Summer Garden Party.
It’s a fun way to celebrate the end of summer with light bites and cocktails while enjoying the garden. Sometimes the best date nights are the ones where you get to bring your favorite people along, too.
Maddy Rose End-of-Summer Garden Party
2. A Cozy Night at Landmark Tavern at Stone House
If you’d rather get away from the city for the evening, head over to Landmark Tavern at Stone House in Warren, NJ.
Tucked into the Watchung Hills, it feels a little more removed from everything without being too far away. The patio is surrounded by nature, making it a nice spot for dinner and cocktails when you want a quieter night.
And once the temperature starts dropping, that’s when the fire pits come in handy.
Grab a seat by the fire, order some s’mores to make by the pit, and enjoy a slower kind of evening. It’s simple, but sometimes those are the nights you end up remembering.
Try Something Different
If you’re tired of the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, check out the Annual Stone House Argentinian Grill.
It’s a little different from your typical date night and gives you something to actually experience together. Trying a new event or type of food can be a fun way to break out of the usual routine — especially if you’re the kind of couple who likes doing something new together.
Annual Stone House Argentinian Grill
Just Go Enjoy the Last Summer Nights
Not every date night needs to be a big production.
Sometimes it’s just finding somewhere with outdoor seating, ordering dinner, sharing a few drinks, and staying out a little later than you normally would.
Take advantage of the warm evenings while they’re still here. Make plans with your significant other, invite some friends, or even turn a regular weeknight into an excuse to go somewhere new.
The cooler weather is coming soon enough. For now, there are still patios to sit on, music to listen to, cocktails to enjoy, and fire pits waiting for those cooler nights.
So don’t call summer over just yet. There’s still time to get one more good summer night in.
