Whether you’re planning for Valentine’s Day (reminder - February 14th!) or just a night on the town with your significant other, there’s no shortage of places to make any type of date night special.
Here are 26 places we love to eat, drink, or play on date night!
*location is included on our 2026 Daily Dine Card, which you can get for $5 off with code DATENIGHT at checkout!
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Eat
A beloved Prairie Village French restaurant serving classic, romantic French cuisine in a cozy setting.
📍3936 W. 69th Ter, Prairie Village, KS 66208
A New American restaurant in downtown KC known for inventive small plates, craft cocktails, and a lively industrial-chic atmosphere.
📍1656 Washington St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Michael Smith’s refined modern Italian restaurant in the Crossroads, offering handcrafted pastas, seafood, and Italian classics.
📍1901 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
A warm Italian spot in the Crestwood Shops with rich, flavorful pastas, Roman-style pizzas, salumi boards, and an intimate vibe.
📍323 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO 64113
An award-winning Parkville favorite blending refined techniques with seasonal ingredients from Chef Andrew Longres.
📍6325 Lewis St, Parkville, MO 64152
A fusion restaurant that marries South Asian flavors with American ingredients via creative, shareable plates.
📍7753 W 159th St, Overland Park, KS 66223
A Westside bistro offering live-fire cooking and local ingredients to craft its seasonal menu.
📍2143 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108
French-influenced bistro fare, great drinks, and a lively, welcoming vibe in the heart of Westport.
📍419 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
A creative New American restaurant in the Crossroads serving thoughtfully composed seasonal dishes and a well-curated wine list.
📍 1927 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Seasonal food & wine pop-up experiences from Kyle and Hannah Williams at private locations across the metro.
📍Various locations
Drink
A cozy wine-centric bar with an adventurous, curated list organized by flavor profile and thoughtful cocktails.
📍5514 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64113
An iconic jazz lounge where creative & classic cocktails are served with a side of live music 7 days a week.
📍1809 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
A West Bottoms aperitivo cocktail bar known for inventive, seasonally-inspired drinks alongside natural wines and funky beers.
📍1531 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO 64102
An upscale cocktail lounge in Leawood’s Park Place, where presentation and precision are the focus.
📍5245 W 116th Pl, Leawood, KS 66211
A chic wine destination in downtown Overland Park with a massive, globally recognized wine-by-the-glass list.
📍7251 West 80th St, Overland Park, KS 66204
A moody, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge inside J. Rieger & Co., known for artfully mixed drinks using award-winning spirits from the distillery.
📍2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
A meticulously designed cocktail bar with vintage flair in the heart of Midtown.
📍3940 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
A hi-fi, vinyl-only listening bar serving Japanese-style cocktails, wines, and small plates in the Westside neighborhood.
📍709 W 17th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Play
Take a free stroll through 5,000 years of art or, weather-permitting, the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park outdoors.
📍4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Belger Arts offers dedicated date night pottery classes and Saturday Social events for the artsy couple.
📍 2100 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Reserve a dart lane for some friendly competition featuring a variety of mini-games and interactive scoring.
📍1817 Locust St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Put your problem-solving skills to the test at Kansas City’s original escape rooms.
📍114 W 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64105 & 11535 Ash St, Leawood, KS 66211
Putt your way through two 18-hole mini-golf courses, hang out in the beer garden, or play yard games.
📍 9571 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Catch a flick in the open-air theater four stories above the Crossroads.
📍 2101 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
A premier culinary destination in the Midwest offering a variety of cooking and baking classes.
📍7920 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, KS 66204 & 4161 N Mulberry Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116 (March 2026)
For a high-speed date night, strap into the electric karts and race your date at speeds up to 35 mph.
📍 11610 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66211
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