Little Rock Daily's Date Night Guide

Whether you’re looking for a romantic night out, good steak, or a fun activity, this guide should help spark some ideas for Valentine’s Day! Take your family, significant other, or friends for a fun or swanky celebration!

Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse

We’re sure you’ve heard of Arthur’s before, with it being a Little Rock staple, but if not, here’s your introduction to the best steak in Little Rock (we think)! With a menu that features everything from tuna, filets, and wagyu, there’s something for everyone, with a perfectly romantic ambiance to go along with it!

Samantha’s Tap Room

Samantha’s features an incredible wine and beer list, making a perfect pairing for a romantic dinner date! With great communal apps and selections from the grill, there isn’t a place where you can go wrong on the menu.

Dust Bowl Lanes

For the more active types, check out Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge! Dust Bowl offers drinks and food while also maintaining a retro vibe for bowling. There aren’t too many lanes, so it still feels like an intimate and fun date option as opposed to your typical bowling alley!

The Promenade at Chenal

Yaya’s is a great option for happy hour or an earlier date night! With great pizzas and pastas, a happy hour wine might be in the cards too! Happy hour is from 3-6pm Monday-Saturday, if you can’t make it on actual Valentine’s Day!

Arkansas State Parks

In the case that Valentine’s Day is accompanied by great weather, Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a great option to get outside and be active for a fun date! Pack a picnic, or just your hiking shoes, and hit the trails for a fun adventure just outside of Little Rock!

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For fun options in retail or restaurants, the River Market District is a great one-stop shop for a casual date night! Take a romantic walk along the river after some ice cream or a bite to eat!

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For a sleek, modern, traditional Japanese cuisine experience, Kemuri is a great option for the sushi and seafood lovers alike. With a new location on Chenal, this is a great spot for a new and fun date night!

Capers Restaurant

Pick up a gourmet to-go meal for a romantic picnic or dinner in, or dine in and munch on some. delicious dinner options! Pair with a wine from their outstanding collection, and top it off with a made-from-scratch dessert!

Brunos Little Italy

Arkansas' original authentic Italian restaurant that has been “Serving the Finest Italian Food in the South Since 1949.” Absolutely delicious pizzas, pastas, and desserts. The lasagna is the go-to on the menu and if you pick a pretty day sitting on the patio is a nice touch to set the mood.

Brave New Restaurant

Considered one of the best restaurants in central Arkansas, Brave New Restaurant offers lunch and dinner with a mix of delicious fish, chicken, and red meat options. We recommend any of the fish options with our personal favorite being the salmon!

Petit and Keet

The food is unique, delicious, beautiful, and priced fairly. The cuisine has been featured in numerous magazines, papers, and blogs as the best in Arkansas. The bar and patio have already been touted as the best bar in Arkansas, with an award-winning wine list and superb specialty cocktails.