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Date Night in Arts District

A few ways to spend a date night in Arts District, start to finish. Each is a real sequence you can do in one evening, not just a list of restaurants.
Splurge & Linger
special occasion, elevated
1

Bavel

Restaurant

Start the night at Ori Menashe's Middle Eastern restaurant, where the inventive cooking and downtown setting make it a natural choice for a dinner worth dressing up for.

2

Wolf & Crane Bar

Bar

Walk over to this late-night bar for imaginative cocktails and Japanese whisky in an evocative space that keeps the evening feeling unhurried.

Italian & Arcade
casual fun after a great meal
1

Bestia

Restaurant

Book ahead at this acclaimed husband-and-wife Italian spot, known for creative dishes and a buzzy patio that makes dinner feel like an event.

2

EightyTwo

Bar

Head to this modern arcade bar to play retro video games and pinball over craft cocktails, a low-pressure way to keep the night going.

Rustic Patio & Soft Serve
low-key, neighborhood stroll
1

Manuela

Restaurant

Settle into this rustic-chic Arts District eatery for seasonal dishes made with housegrown ingredients and cocktails that feel genuinely local.

2

Somisomi

Dessert Shop

End the night with Korean-style soft serve in a fish-shaped waffle cone from this easygoing counter-serve parlor, a simple and sweet finish to the walk home.

Sushi & Japanese Whisky
understated, intimate
1

Sushi Gen

Restaurant

Join the locals who line up for traditional Japanese sushi preparations at this simple, no-fuss sushi bar that rewards patience with quality.

2

Wolf & Crane Bar

Bar

Cross into this evocative late-night bar where imaginative cocktails and a focused Japanese whisky list give you something to talk about over the last drink.

3

Tea Master Matcha Cafe and Green Tea Shop

Cafe

If the night is still young, grab a matcha soft serve or a smoky green tea from this simple counter-serve spot as a quiet, satisfying nightcap.

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Updated June 2026