Visit any of these establishments for your next date adventure in Savannah. Our city is one filled with romance and any of these locations will help make the night more memorable.
SWEETS & TREATS
Throughout history, all of the best dates have started with someone bringing a box of chocolates when they go to meet their first date. So what better way to begin an article about date night activities than with a few locations where you can get a dessert fix?
Better Than Sex
4.7 ★
Known for pairing chocolate based desserts with cocktails that match just right, Better Than Sex chocolate is well known throughout Savannah as one of the best places to be when you are in an indulgent sort of mood. We know you haven’t heard of the Popcorn Pimp Cheesecake or the Caress My Carrot cake and you need to change that immediately. If you join the “Friends With Benefits” loyalty program, you can earn points towards future experiences and save later. Thursdays are double points days so definitely take advantage of that when you can. In this intimate establishment, each booth is surrounded by curtains, giving everyone a little bit of privacy. Don’t be surprised if the wait staff talks with a naughty flair, Better Than Sex is known for their edgy charm and out of this world dessert selections. Open Wednesday through Sunday in the evenings, you can visit Better Than Sex for the sweetest nightcap imaginable. While we can’t say anything about your intimate life in particular, we can vouch that this particular shop has dessert that tastes heavenly.
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar
4.5 ★
Voted “Best Desserts” consistently since their opening in 2007 is Lulu’s Chocolate Bar on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Inspired by the owner’s grandmothers, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar is meant to be the kind of inviting establishment where you can relax and enjoy some dessert or a cocktail. Organic, fair trade coffee is available along with cakes, coffees, and even chocolate fondue for two at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar. Choosing a dessert from this menu is easy on date night as their “for two” sized portions are always an option. Ask about the Rapture Sunday for Two when you want to split a heavenly dessert. During the week, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar opens at 6 pm, and even earlier on the weekends. Take your pick from a delectable menu and spend your next date embracing the super buzz that only Lulu’s Chocolate Bar can bring out.
River Street Sweets
4.6 ★
For something like fifty years now, River Street Sweets has been pushing their own family recipes to Savannah and surrounding areas. After all these years, you might even run into a location somewhere up north like Pennsylvania. We are always thrilled to walk through these doors to the sweet smell of candy cooking no matter where the location but this time, we are talking about both of Savannah’s establishments. From downtown River Street’s storefront to the midtown location in Habersham Village, River Street Sweets always has treats ready to make your date that much sweeter. Try out any of their ice cream options in the back cooler, especially one of the fruit flavors. Biting into the grapefruit or fruit flavors tastes exactly like a big gulp of a real fruit slushie. Both locations open daily around 9 am so whether you’re walking around downtown or want to avoid traffic by hanging out in the midtown area, River Street Sweets has plenty to pick from on their shelves at any moment.
Leopold’s Ice Cream
4.7 ★
People come to Savannah to visit Leopold’s Ice Cream from all over the world. This iconic little ice cream shop on Broughton St is notorious for having a quick moving line that extends past the door on any open day. Don’t worry though, this crew is efficient and will get you in and out so fast that you forget the line existed to begin with. Open daily at 11 am, Leopold’s is a fun stop to make anytime you want to get lost in a taste of nostalgia and ice cream with a reputation for tasting extravagant. If the line happens to be getting longer when you walk up, just call ahead and pre-order a pint. Walking around Savannah eating ice cream is yet another excuse to take in the aesthetic beauty that this historic city has to offer. Before you leave the premises though, make sure to take a couple of photos while you’re at it. Pictures taken at Leopold’s Ice Cream are guaranteed to get you plenty of internet points.
Dinner Spots
After (or before) getting your fill of sweets, the standard move for any successful date would include a quiet meal at a romantic restaurant. Downtown Savannah features plenty of different cuisines and atmospheres to select from. Whether you’re atmospheric preference lies indoors with unique settings or with a great view, Savannah’s restaurants have a knack for enhancing romance.
Rhett Restaurant
4.3 ★
Located on the consistently growing west end of River Street, Rhett is a restaurant that takes locally inspired dishes up to a new level. You won’t have to wait for the weekends to sit down to a nice brunch, they offer this service seven days a week from 7 am – 2 pm before closing for dinner from 5-9 pm. Whether you’re feeling romantic in the morning or evening, Rhett is a wonderful choice for a Valentine’s Day meal filled with charm. Whether it be for brunch or dinner, Rhett Restaurant’s chef takes classic favorites like shrimp and grits or mushroom risotto and spices them up in a fun way. Top the meal off with specialty cocktails and your time will be well spent at this popular spot.
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Vic’s on the River
4.4 ★
Overlooking the Savannah River is a restaurant that feels romantic and provides a high end experience loaded with southern hospitality. Known for being one of Savannah’s favorite high end dining experiences, Vic’s on the River has all the stops from a large menu to staff that cares about giving you the lunch or dinner of your dreams. Start with fried green tomatoes and fall in love by the time you get to the pecan fried flounder. Vic’s on the River is open daily from 11 am – 10 pm so you can always add them to your list of date-worthy restaurants in downtown Savannah.
Simple Soul of Savannah
4.9 ★
Traditional soul food is known for being straightforward without a lot of frills, but still packed with flavor while filling you up. Let’s start off this list with a restaurant that pushes out mac n’ cheese that seems to be the talk of any plate. At Simple Soul of Savannah, the heart of Savannah’s southern roots is easily accessible from atmosphere to flavor and every aspect of your visit. Closed on Wednesdays, you can plan to visit this lively Montgomery St restaurant from 11:30 am – 8 pm (6 pm closing time on Sunday) or order takeout. Regardless of whether you eat in or at home, don’t forget to add a side of mac n cheese to your plate of shrimp n grits, fried chicken, or a number of other soul food options.
Activities
To top off the date experience, here are a few activities and classes that will help encourage bonding. You might even get to pick up a new skill along the way. From relaxation to creating something together, Savannah is the kind of town where you never know what’s going on.
In Savannah, we are all about relaxing and have a variety of spas to enjoy a massage, facial, or any of a number of luxury services. At Poseidon Spa in the Plant Riverside district of River Street, your couples massage is completely tailored to your needs as a person. They don’t have you pick from a list, but instead compile a list of what will best suit you. When you want something affordable with a selection of massages that range from deep tissue to hot stone, Sweet Water Spa on Broughton St has what you’re looking for. Sweet Water Spa also offers a custom massage option if you want that custom touch. For an appointment that you can squeeze in during a fully packed day, Temple Day Spa on Bull St offers targeted massage sessions for specific areas. With these massage packages, you can go for 30 minutes or longer with massages that work out certain problem areas with the choice to select from a number of add-ons like CBD, dry brushing, or hot stones. Along with massages, each of these establishments offer many treatments that tackle every inch of your body’s needs so add an hour or two of relaxation to your list of ways to make a date even better. All of these spas are conveniently located within the historic district with plenty of places to hang out before and after your massage.
Savannah Perfume and Candle Company
5.0 ★
Why pick only one activity for an outing when you can have the best of two scent filled worlds with a visit to Savannah Perfume and Candle Company? Located on Broughton St, Savannah Perfume and Candle Company is a small business that wants to keep everyone’s favorite scents coming. Visit to find out that they already stock your long loved perfume or take a class to learn how to make your own. From full blown beginners to those who have a little experience with this art, Savannah Perfume and Candle Company is where you can really dig into the craft with people who are passionate about what they have to teach you. Don’t worry about having to provide any materials, they have the whole process covered for you. Book your spot at Savannah Perfume and Candle Company any day of the week except Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 am – 8 pm (12-6 pm on Sundays) and make your romantic getaway even more memorable.
Hostess City Hot Glass
5.0 ★
Learning a new skill is one way to make a date feel particularly memorable and Hostess City Hot Glass is the place to be if you want to find out how to blow glass. Schedule a private appointment or attend a community class to get involved with other people while picking up the skill. From groups, to teambuilding, to one on one training, Hostess City Hot Glass is there to help you heat things up for Valentine’s Day or any other date. With an artist that knows exactly how to teach you with patience and enthusiasm, making the entire process feel as though it was tailored to you. Artist Ronald Martinez has been guiding guests through this process at Hostess City Hot Glass on Montgomery St since 2018 and will have you feeling like a pro in no time.
Conclusion
Now that you know how many different variations of a date activity are waiting for you in Savannah, don’t be shy about booking reservations for all of these establishments and ventures. Savannah, Georgia is one romantic city with more possibilities than you can imagine so don’t just read this one post. Our “articles” section of this site is likely to already have posted a guide with information on where to hang out while you’re here in the Historic District of Savannah. Don’t forget to click around while you’re on the site. From the FAQs about our party bike tour to the guides about everything else happening in Savannah, The Savannah Insider is here to help you have fun during any life events. From weddings to family reunions and everything in between, CycleSavannah.com is here to help.
