Best for | Pre- or post-dinner drinks

Vibe | Romantic and charming

Definitely Try | Oysters with a bottle of bubbly

Insider Tips | On a warm summer evening, there's no better place in town than the patio at RM Champagne Salon.

Best for | Happy hour, Sunday Funday

Vibe | Casual

Definitely Try | Frozen cocktails with names inspired by your favorite throwback movies

Insider Tips | Don't be fooled by the basic vibe on the main floor – the tropical rooftop is the main attraction.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Upscale

Definitely Try | Modern takes on Mexican classics, like the deconstructed tamale and popsicles made with burnt honey and coconut

Insider Tips | Quiote's underground mezcaleria shakes up some of the best cocktails in the neighborhood.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Stylish and minimal

Definitely Try | Nameko udon with mushrooms aplenty

Insider Tips | Look for this tiny spot's nondescript wooden door – and keep in mind that reservations are not accepted.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Romantic-meets-rustic

Definitely Try | Parrillada – short rib, rib eye, chorizo, morcilla, mollejas, roasted peppers, and truffle fries – that's big enough to split

Insider Tips | Can't get enough of that organic chimichurri sauce? Buy some by the jar and elevate your at-home steakhouse.

Best for | After-dinner cocktails

Vibe | Low-lit speakeasy

Definitely Try | Mixologist-approved spirits like Earl Grey-infused gin; small plates with a Southern bent to complement a stiff drink

Insider Tips | Impress your date with a history lesson: 67 Orange Street, née Almack's Dance Hall, was one of the city's first African American-owned bars when it opened in the 1840s.

Best for | Daytime Dates

Vibe | Casual

Definitely Try | Fresh, delicious ceviche – the mixto is a must

Insider Tips | The sky's the limit when it comes to spiciness at this seafood spot inside Grand Central Market – if you ask the chef to amp things up, be prepared for a challenge.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Airy and trendy

Definitely Try | Hawaiian-inspired dishes for sharing, like baby-back ribs with a hoisin-chili glaze and Asian sea bass in a citrus-curry broth

Insider Tips | Focus on shared plates, throw in a round of classic cocktails, and pull off a budget-friendly date night at under $100.

Best for | Drinks

Vibe | Romantic and cozy

Definitely Try | Tapas that pair perfectly with European-sourced wines in the backyard garden, complete with old movies on a projector

Insider Tips | Check Vinoteque's website and plan your visit on one of their unlimited wine-tasting nights for $35 a pop.

Best for | Pre-dinner drinks

Vibe | Low-lit speakeasy

Definitely Try | Cocktails rotate seasonally but are always delicious, like the mezcal-based, autumn-in-a-glass Juan Appleseed

Insider Tips | This spot is small and fills up quickly, so plan ahead and make a reservation.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Swanky

Definitely Try | Splurge on the Mediterranean-inspired tasting menu for an unforgettable date night

Insider Tips | Al fresco dining is where it's at when it comes to this mezze-focused eatery.

Best for | Happy hour, Sunday Funday

Vibe | Casual

Definitely Try | Seasonal brews created with ingredients like pink sea salt or aged in port barrels

Insider Tips | If you're tired of one-trick-pony taprooms, you'll love that Atlas Brew Works offers both food trucks and happy hour.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Casual

Definitely Try | Chef's specials with ingredients like lobster and roasted cabbage

Insider Tips | Foodies will slurp this standing-room-only ramen spot up – but don't expect to linger over your meal here.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Dive bar

Definitely Try | Divey but oh-so-good pizzas, plus the crab claws and coconut cream pie

Insider Tips | This made-from-scratch, mom-and-pop dive is small, so arrive early to snag a table.

Best for | Happy hour, Sunday Funday

Vibe | Stylish and open-air

Definitely Try | Frozen cocktails, just $5 during happy hour

Insider Tips | If you're looking for drinks with a view in Dallas, Happiest Hour will be your happy place.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Casual and open-air

Definitely Try | Latin-fueled tapas like chickpea puree, pao de quejo (Brazilian cheese rolls), and Catilian-style pork ribs

Insider Tips | Batanga's charming patio is a great place to mix and mingle before a night out in the Fourth Ward.

Best for | Pre- or post-dinner drinks

Vibe | Trendy

Definitely Try | A rum-based tiki drink that looks as good as it tastes from an ever-changing menu

Insider Tips | Stop by on a Tuesday and choose your favorite among three featured Mai Tais – and dine on clams for six bucks.

Best for | Happy Hour

Vibe | Loud and industrial-chic

Definitely Try | One of Houston's smoothest Old Fashioneds, unless the extensive menu of local beers catches your eye

Insider Tips | Come for the drinks, stay for the cheese plate.

Best for | Happy hour, late night

Vibe | Casual

Definitely Try | Oysters, pizza, and ravioli

Insider Tips | Late-night happy hour every night and all-day Mollusk Mondays mean you'll be getting your shellfish fix on the cheap.

Best for | Sunday Funday

Vibe | Industrial and dog-friendly

Definitely Try | The Yum Yum Raspberry Kolsch, dry and tart and fermented with real raspberries

Insider Tips | Get comfy in their beer garden, where food trucks make it easy to stay through dinnertime.

Best for | Pre- or post-dinner drinks

Vibe | Low-lit and funky

Definitely Try | Local beers on tap and an array of in-house infused vodkas

Insider Tips | Have a picnic in nearby City Park and come grab drinks from Tyrone and Stephanie, arguably the best bartenders in town.

Best for | Dinner, drinks

Vibe | Casual and classic

Definitely Try | Fried green tomatoes washed down with pomegranate sangria

Insider Tips | Food portions big enough to share makes Devil's Alley great for a double date.

Best for | Happy Hour

Vibe | Casual and trendy

Definitely Try | The often-overlooked burger, an ideal companion for your local beer of choice

Insider Tips | In the summertime, Standard Tap's patio is the perfect respite from the city swelter. Come winter, get cozy at the indoor fireplace.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Upscale yet comfortable

Definitely Try | Whipped ricotta and the tasting board, a chef's selection of meats and cheeses

Insider Tips | At this University City location, tables move faster than at the often-bustling, smaller Zavino in Center City.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Casual and trendy

Definitely Try | Slow-roasted chicken taco topped with avocado, Mexican slaw, and aji amarillo

Insider Tips | As its name subtly suggests, Joyride is nothing if not bike-friendly. Work up a healthy appetite with a quick pre-dinner spin around Central Phoenix.

Best for | Happy hour

Vibe | Dive bar

Definitely Try | Great deals on appetizers like the antipasti board, which pairs nicely with a whiskey flight

Insider Tips | Shake out those first-date jitters by challenging your companion to a game of skeeball or shuffleboard.

Best for | Pre- or post-dinner drinks

Vibe | Speakeasy with a tiki twist

Definitely Try | Nautical-inspired drinks sure to make you feel decidedly less landlocked in the desert

Insider Tips | Don't assume you're lost when you go to look for UnderTow and find yourself standing in a coffee shop. Head for the staircase beneath the hanging boat and prepare to be transported – but not without a reservation.

Best for | Happy hour

Vibe | Open-air and bustling

Definitely Try | Margaritas and rooftops make a pretty unbeatable combination

Insider Tips | Come happy hour, El Techo is the place to be – so make sure you arrive early.

Best for | Dinner, drinks

Vibe | Cozy and romantic

Definitely Try | Chicken pot pie and a glass (or two) of Terra Rosa Malbec

Insider Tips | This ambient little spot has more charcuterie options than could possibly be enjoyed in a single visit. Plan on returning.

Best for | Dinner

Vibe | Casual

Definitely Try | Caribbean dishes at Miss Ollie's; tostadas at Cosecha Cafe – you and your date don't have to agree on a cuisine to dine together here

Insider Tips | Swan's Market's central Oakland location makes it a cinch to pop down the street after dinner for a cocktail at District.