Date Night in Grosse Pointe

## Date Night in Grosse Pointe, MI

A date night in Grosse Pointe, MI can follow several different paths: pasta and cocktails before a music venue, oysters followed by bar games, or an early dinner with frozen yogurt afterward. Start with the specific Pointe and the kind of evening you want. Grosse Pointe Farms has dinner and drinks options on Kercheval Avenue; the City of Grosse Pointe offers restaurants with games and live-performance features; Grosse Pointe Park has bars open until 2 a.m.; and Grosse Pointe Woods offers Italian dinners and a separate dessert stop.

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## Grosse Pointe Farms: dinner on Kercheval, then music or another drink

[Cafe Nini](/places/cafe-nini), at 98 Kercheval Avenue, serves housemade pastas and Neapolitan-style pizzas in a cozy, romantic, upscale setting. Wine, craft beer and cocktails give you several directions for drinks with dinner. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. daily, closing at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. the rest of the week.

For the music portion of the evening, [Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe](/places/dirty-dog-jazz-cafe) is at 97 Kercheval Avenue. Live music is a defining feature, alongside an intimate dining room with dark wood and leather seats. It also works as a single-stop dinner date, with eclectic cuisine, small plates, vegetarian choices, dessert and a full bar. Dinner reservations are recommended. Its evening hours extend to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Tuesday service ends at 4 p.m.

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[Luxe Bar & Grill](/places/luxe-bar-grill), at 115 Kercheval Avenue, provides another option for a later drink or food at the bar. It serves cocktails, beer and wine, plus comfort food, small plates and dessert. The setting is casual and cozy, with sports viewing among its features. Closing time is 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday.

For a different dinner starting point in Grosse Pointe Farms, [Blufin Sushi](/places/blufin-sushi) serves sushi and other Asian entrees at 18584 Mack Avenue. A fireplace, patio and onsite bar provide distinct settings for dinner and drinks. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and Monday-through-Saturday hours run until 10 p.m.

## City of Grosse Pointe: sliders, cocktails and games

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[Sidecar Slider Bar](/places/sidecar-slider-bar-grosse-pointe), at 17051 Kercheval Avenue in the City of Grosse Pointe, puts gourmet sliders, barrel-aged cocktails and craft beer at the center of dinner. Small plates, vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Bar games and sports viewing make it possible to add an activity without changing venues. It closes at 10 p.m. daily.

For a later second stop, [Old Pony Martini Pub](/places/old-pony-martini-pub), at 17008 Kercheval Place, stays open until midnight every day. The pub is a live-music venue with bar games, sports viewing and a casual, lively atmosphere. Beer, cocktails, wine and liquor are available, along with food. It does not accept reservations or offer table service, making it a different style of stop from a reserved dinner.

[Village Grille](/places/village-grille), at 16930 Kercheval Avenue, is another dinner-and-activity option. Burgers and American bites accompany a broad draft beer selection, while arcade and bar games supply something to do beyond the meal. Its Friday and Saturday hours extend to midnight; Sunday through Thursday, it closes at 11 p.m.

## Grosse Pointe Park: oysters, then dancing or a music venue

Begin with [Brine Oyster House](/places/brine-oyster-house), at 15033 Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Park, for fresh oysters, seafood dishes and small plates. Shucking takes place up front, and the dining room draws on New Orleans influences, including a wrought iron balcony. Wine and Champagne are prominent, with beer and cocktails also served. Reservations are required. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, with closing times of 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

After dinner, [O'Flaherty's](/places/o-flaherty-s), at 15119 Charlevoix Street, offers bar games, sports viewing and dancing. Beer and cocktails are highlights, and outdoor seating is available. It opens at 4 p.m. and closes at 2 a.m. daily. There are no reservations or table service, and free lot and street parking are listed.

For a music-focused alternative, [Cabbage Patch Saloon](/places/cabbage-patch-saloon), at 15130 Mack Avenue, is a live-music venue with live performances among its central features. The casual, cozy setting includes beer, cocktails, wine and liquor. It stays open from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, accepts outside food and does not take reservations. Free lot and street parking are available.

## Grosse Pointe Woods: Italian dinner and a dessert stop

[Da Edoardo](/places/da-edoardo-grosse-pointe), at 19767 Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods, serves housemade pastas and Neapolitan-style pizzas in a quiet, romantic, upscale setting with a fireplace. Wine, craft beer and cocktails accompany dinner, and vegan and vegetarian options are available. Dinner reservations are recommended. Opening time is 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with a 10 p.m. close Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 8 p.m. Sunday.

[Salvatore Scallopini Italian](/places/salvatore-scallopini-italian), at 19655 Mack Avenue, offers another Italian dinner option, with pasta, classic entrees and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Its bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, and reservations are accepted. It closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday.

Finish an early dinner with [TCBY](/places/tcby) at 20385 Mack Avenue. The bright shop serves frozen yogurt, other frozen treats and chilled coffee drinks, with dine-in and takeout available. It closes at 9 p.m. every day, so make dessert part of the evening's timing rather than leaving it until after a late dinner.