Ramp up the romance with these fancy, fun or wallet-friendly date night ideas in the Illawarra for wowing your significant other.
We love love here at The Fold, especially when it involves partaking in some delicious food and bevvies while hanging out with our favourite person!
Now, here’s some date night ideas in the Illawarra if you’re keen to impress, reboot or just hang out with the love of your life / week / month.
From fancy food through to picnics and fish and chips by the beach…….just work your way through this list for maximum brownie points!
PUSHING THE BOAT OUT
Fine wine, gourmet food, fab services….we love getting our la di da on for date night.
1 :: Curated four course tasting menu [including dessert – yay!] at Baby Face Kitchen.
2 :: Book a table at Debutant where another perfect pairing – the French Bistro + the Australian Steakhouse – has collided to create a beautiful relationship!
3 :: Order the Maple Bacon Brioche French Toast at a brunch date at Woolshed Kitchen by Fine Spun .
4 :: Silica’s Tasting Menu on Saturday nights will get you totally loved up if you’re into seafood.
5 :: Super style it at Rookie Eatery who serve up the perfect fusion of contemporary Australian food with Asian influences.
6 :: Take in some live music, kickarse views, delicious wines and amazing fresh food on Saturday nights at Crooked River Wines.
7 :: Settle in to work your way through the seafood platter at Lagoon Restaurant.
8 :: Take in the Sunset Menu at Relish on Addison for an early meal before heading back home for some wine and movies on the couch at home.
9 :: Book in for the Chef’s Menu – a 3 course set menu – at the beautifully contemporary space of SOUTH on Albany.
10 :: Top and tail date night with pre dinner drinks at Juniper Gin Bar .
SUPER FUN
For those who like their dates to be a little more rowdy than romantic, here’s some spots for letting the hair down and chillin’ with bae.
11 :: It’s all about sharing and caring at South Sailor – share your life AND your plates here! The bottomless brunch is also a winner!
12 :: Order a wood fired pizza, cocktails, a glass [or two] of red, polenta chips, oysters and the tiramisu – in no particular order – at Kneading Ruby.
13 :: Head into North Bar at the Novotel for sundowners followed by dinner at Palisade Kitchen and Bar before hitting the D-floor at Pepe’s On The Beach.
14 :: Lunch at The Hill Bar & Kitchen with some post-lunch cocktails at Gather.
15 :: Head to Hanoi on Manning for delish Vietnamese and a fun atmosphere.
16 :: Grab a bottle and a cheese platter at Two Figs Winery.
17 :: Give the pipes a workout at karaoke night at Ocean Beach Hotel.
18 :: Top and tail date night with pre dinners at Jose Jones [such a vibe!] and / or Humber Bar [head to the rooftop] and a night cap at The Night Parrot Wine Bar.
ROMANTIC [+ WALLET FRIENDLY] ADVENTURES
Saving for a house? Or maybe you’ve just spent all your money on Friday night drinks with your tribe but still need to impress your other half with some dedicated couple time?
19 :: Grab some takeaway from Bulli Beach Café and picnic on the point at Bulli Beach.
20 :: Pick up a seafood platter from Harley & Johns Seafood and have a date night at home or head to the beach.
21 :: Spend the day at the beach [take your pick – we have so many gorgeous ones in the Illawarra!] then pop into Stoic Brewing for a coldie and check out what the food truck is offering up.
22 :: Swing by The Station Café & Takeaway in Woonona for some fish and chips, pack an esky and hit your favourite beach, park or cliff top to watch the sun go down.
23 :: Takeaway sushi from Moon’s Sushi in Shellharbour, sit by the marina to eat it, followed by dessert at Café Kiama & Scoops Ice Creamery.
24 :: Lunchtime takeaway from Penny Whistlers [or dine in because it’s hard to beat that view].
25 :: Head to Berry and load up on burger deliciousness at The Hungry Monkey before swinging by The Treat Factory in Berry on your way home.
26 :: Picnic at Apex Park in Berry and if you don’t want to pack your own, grab some goodies at Milkwood Bakery and the famous Donut Van.
So there you go, gang. Here’s to happy endings [the Disney version, thanks!!].
Mwah.
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