Are you planning the next date night but not sure what to do? Tripadvisor has some local recommendations that recently received national praise.
Last week, the platform released its 2026 Travelers Choice Awards for Best of the Best Restaurants awarding hot spots in five categories, including "date night." The rankings were based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews over a 12-month period, backed by an editorial review placing winnings among the top 1% of listings.
Chive Sea Bar
No. 6: "Chive Sea Bar & Lounge gives you a relaxed spot to try some truly fresh seafood and creative small plates. The staff know their stuff and make solid recommendations—don’t skip the vintage cocktails. There’s a good variety on the menu, and dishes are shareable, so you can
sample a bit of everything with friends. The atmosphere’s intimate but never stiff."
Lunch is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Dinner is 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Chive is located at 4 West Broughton St. Reservations can be made at chivelounge.com.
The Olde Pink House
No. 9: "The Olde Pink House is a Savannah mainstay, offering a diverse menu of American cuisine. The praline coconut dessert and fried green tomatoes are highly recommended. The restaurant's bar area and outdoor seating offer first-come, first-served seating if the main dining room has a long wait. Make a reservation well in advance to secure your preferred time slot."
Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner is 5-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The Olde Pink House is located at 23 Abercorn St. Reservations can be made at theoldepinkhouserestaurant.com/menus.
Vic's on the River
No. 10: "Vic's On the River boasts riverfront views and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Seafood and Southern classics shine at Vic’s, and desserts and friendly staff ensure you leave happy."
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Vic's is open all week 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The coffee bar opens at 9 a.m. Happy hour is 4-5 p.m. It's located at 26 E. Bay St. Reservations can be made at vicsontheriver.com/reservations.
Best date night restaurants in the South
- Florida: Beach Walk at Henderson Park Inn in Destin (No. 1), Key West's Red Shoe Island Bistro (No. 2) and Cafe Marquesa (No. 8).
- Louisiana: GW Fins in New Orleans (No. 3)
- Georgia: Savannah's Chive Sea Bar & Lounge (No. 6), Old Pink House Restaurant (No. 9), and Vic's on the River (No. 10).
- South Carolina: Charleston's Magnolias (No. 5), Slightly North on Broad (No. 7), and Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar (No. 12).
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Three Savannah restaurants land on Tripadvisor's top date night list
