February 4, 2025

Burlington, Massachusetts may be known for being one of “Boston’s Best Neighbors” located along the Route 128 Technology Corridor, but it’s also a great location for a date night for you and your partner. From world-class dining establishments with cuisine from around the globe, to amazing options for shopping and unique places of entertainment, Burlington truly has something for everyone. 

Let’s take a look at some of your options for date night or Valentine’s Day, which is coming up in a couple of weeks. 

For the Foodie Couple 

Suppose your idea of a great date night is enjoying foods from different regions of the country and world or taking in the myriad of dining atmospheres available in Burlington. In that case, these suggestions on dining establishments ranging from comfort food to fine dining may be perfect for you! 

Burlington has a large selection of dining establishments that will make it a challenge to choose only one. If you are looking for Asian-inspired cuisine, choose from many great options including Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Sichuan Gourmet Burlington, Feng Shui, Karma Burlington, or The Okipoke Burlington. For those who love the comfort of American cuisine, there are also some fantastic choices that will make you want to visit all locations. These include Tavern in the Square, The Chateau Restaurant, The Yard House or Redstone American Grill. For seafood lovers, there are also some delicious options at many Asian and American establishments as well as at Eddie V. Prime Seafood, Legal Sea Food, and Black & Blue Steak and Crab. 

For couples looking for something a little more upscale to celebrate an anniversary, Valentine’s or a birthday, there are some mouthwatering options in Burtons Grill & Bar Burlington, Tuscan Kitchen, The Treasury: Indian and Greek Kitchen, The Bancroft or the Capital Grill. Don’t forget that dessert can be its own date night with options such as The Cheesecake Factory, LaCascia’s Bakery Deli & Catering or Twist Bakery. 

For Active Couple 

Many couples like their date night to include an experience that they can share together. Burlington offers some fun and memorable activities that you and your date can enjoy together or with friends. 

Consider an ice skating night at Burlington Ice Palace where you can lace up and swing around on the rink holding hands or race together for bragging rights later. If staying on solid ground is more your style, consider bowling and other entertaining games at Kings Dining and Entertainment on 2nd Ave in Burlington. There, you can bowl a few strings, enjoy great food and drinks and make some lasting memories. Or perhaps, you and your date would like to try your shot at X Golf where you can enjoy a round of virtual golf or improve your game for the spring. 

For Movie Lovers 

While it may be tempting to curl up and enjoy Netflix, you can’t stay in all the time. Take your sweetheart to the latest motion picture or one they have been dying to see on the large screen. AMC Burlington offers some great movie options all with reclining and comfy seats to enjoy your motion picture. 

For Retail Lovers 

Burlington does not lack great shopping from the iconic Burlington Mall to 3rd Ave to Middlesex Commons and Wayside Commons. Find unique gifts, handmade items and major retailers at each of these locations, making Burlington a fantastic place to spend a date night doing some retail therapy. 

Need more ideas for places to go, things to see, or wonderful dining options? Visit Bring Me To Burlington and start planning your next date night.