Date Night Ideas in and around Roanoke Virginia

I have been living in Roanoke virginia for a little over 9 years now :) it’s a gorgeous area, with lots of outdoor activities and now some great places to eat at! I don’t consider myself a foodie, but i love going out on date nights with my husband and food is always apart of that. I wanted to put together a list of some of the best places/ stuff to do for a date night in roanoke!

sam and clarks engagement session at sidecar in downtown roanoke

Roanoke date night ideas for couples

Restaurant date night ideas

1. fortunato (get the burrata!! and tiramisu)

2. sidecar

3. lucky

4. dorothy and franks

5. suerte at the promissory hotel

6. showpony in grandin village (cool vibes and incredible drinks- get the fried chicken!)

7. liberty trust (great drinks!)

8. hotel roanoke

9. jaybird tavern (great margs and hot honey pizza)

10. sticks and spoons (incredible ramen and super nice owner)

11. six and sky (great views of the city)

12. Frankie rowlands for drinks or a fancy dinner

outdoor date night ideas

1. picnic at back creek valley overlook

2. sit by the roanoke river

3. hike at mcafees knob to see the sunset

4. bike along the greenway

5. grab some icecream at Blue Cow and walk along the greenway

6. mill mountain star for sunset (you can also walk the trail up there too)

30+ minute- 1 hour drive from roanoke date night ideas

1. chateau morrisette winery (incredible food! and great selection of wines)

2. friday night jamboree at the floyd country store

3. dinner on smith mountain lake

4. Downtown blacksburg is pretty lively if you’re wanting a college scene

other date night ideas-

1. movie at grandin theatre (they serve alchol and have great popcorn)

2. mini golf

3. pottery at motel studios

4. roanoke starcade/pinball museum

5. indoor golf at star city golf club (they serve drinks too)