Affordable & Romantic Date Nights

For you and your loved one here’s the college couples' guide to Columbia's most affordable and romantic spots:

Il Giorgione

Located on Divine Street Il Giorgione is a great Italian spot to treat you and your significant other to a fancy, but affordable, meal. With free valet parking - don’t forget to tip - and a romantic ambiance you can guarantee your date will be impressed.

Who knows? Maybe you’ll get lucky… 

Hours: 

Tuesday - Friday: 11am-2pm and 5pm-10pm

Saturday: 10:30am-2pm and 5pm-10pm 

Sunday: 10:30am-2pm

2406 Devine St, Columbia, SC

The Gourmet Shop

Right in the middle of Five Points, the Gourmet Shop is affordable but offers a great atmosphere and delicious food. Treat your date to some fine wine and their signature cheese boards! Finish your brunch date with a yummy cake or homemade French Macarons from the dessert menu. 

Hours:

Open everyday from 9am-4pm

724 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC

The Aristocrat 

Head on over to the Vista for a more sophisticated date night experience. The Aristocrat offers specialty cocktails and appetizers, but wait until the music starts. Impress your date with live jazz music every Thursday through Sunday night. It’ll be a night they never forget! 

Hours: 

Tuesday - Sunday: 4pm - Midnight 

1001 Washington St., Columbia, SC

Picnic

Build your own date! Pick up some fast food, my favs include, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Groucho’s Deli, or 

Then head to the Saluda River Walk and enjoy a picnic! Make a quick stop by Publix for some chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of rosé so you can wine and dine your valentine.