February, while situated in often one of the coldest, dreariest periods of the year, is also the month of love. Whether romantic or platonic, it is more than likely you have someone in your life that you love, and in the midst of cold and gray skies, taking someone you love out for a date night is always a good idea. 

This week, The Ravine took a walk out Dublin Bridge Park, one of Ohio’s best date night areas, to find the best places for a fun night out with those you love. 

Bridge Park is located in Dublin, and it’s a 30 acre walkable urban district with housing, businesses, and most people’s favorite restaurants. 

Bridge Park is home to over 30 dining options, including a range of restaurants from casual cafe style joints to high end dinner restaurants. No matter the occasion, Bridge Park has the perfect restaurant to suit your date. 

The North Market

The North Market is an indoor food court comprising over 13 different restaurants lining the circular perimeter of the market and bench and hightop seating in the middle, seating anywhere from one to twenty guests. 

There is a great variety of restaurants in the market, ranging from Korean style BBQ to Boba Tea to fresh pizza. The market also often hosts holiday events such as their past Valentines Day Market with fresh flowers and chocolates available inside, and they host live entertainment some weekend nights. 

If you are looking for a more casual joint with lots of options for where to eat, The North Market is the perfect place for you.

Kitchen Social

Kitchen Social is an extremely popular restaurant that offers upscale American cuisine, including appetizers like Cheddar and Scallion biscuits and Street Corn Nachos, and a full menu of entrees to cater to any guests’ preferences. 

There is a large bar in the middle of the restaurant, and it features some high top seating around the bar with the majority low-top seating around the rest of the restaurant. In the summer there are garage doors that open to create a patio space, and every weekday from 3-6 Kitchen Social hosts their extremely popular Happy Hour where you get ½ off all appetizers and pizzas–except for the biscuits–and money of select drinks. 

Kitchen Social is the perfect place for a formal date, a casual catch up with friends, or even just to grab some food and dessert to go and enjoy in another place in Bridge Park.

Vaso Rooftop 

Vaso Rooftop is a Spanish-inspired restaurant named for its location in the top story of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Bridge Park. 

In order to reach the restaurant, guests must ride up in their glass elevator to the 8th floor, where there is both indoor and outdoor seating and an amazing view of the Scioto river and historic downtown Dublin. 

Vaso is the perfect place to go on a more formal date where you get dressed up, and due to their popularity it’s always recommended to make a reservation(and to try and get the patio seating)before you visit. 

Valentina’s

Valentina’s offers a unique Barolo-inspired dining experience which mirrors that of an Italian restaurant. 

Known for its ambient lighting and upscale atmosphere, Valentina’s features a variety of menu options from pizzas with fresh mozzarella to oysters to a kind of pasta to feed every soul. 

Valentina’s is a Cameron Mitchell restaurant made to mimic the feeling of a small Italian village, making it the perfect place for a quieter date.

Cap City

You can’t talk about dates in Bridge Park without talking about Cap City! Cap City is a modern take on the classic American diner, giving homage to its roots in the diner-style decorations and theme of the restaurant while serving a more modern menu with items like Blue Cheese Potato Chips, Romano Crusted Chicken and their highly rated super-sized desserts, like the 24K Carrot Cake and the Seriously Big Chocolate Cake. 

Cap City is a fan-favorite restaurant in Bridge Park, featuring the perfect environment for groups and occasions big and small. There is bar seating and a seasonal patio, and not too often a spot for walk-in tables to reservations are highly encouraged! 

Song Lan

Song Lan is a Japanese restaurant specializing in fresh sushi, sashimi, and hibachi. The restaurant is known for its cozy modern environment and its beautifully crafted and plated seafood dishes. 

The menu features a wide variety of seafood dishes, such as their Tiger Roll, Dancing Salmon Roll, Crab Rangoon Tarts, Steak Hibachi, and many Japanese-style drinks.  

Song Lan is the perfect place for a casual day-time meal or a nice dinner date out in Bridge Park.

Tucci’s

The last restaurant of the Bridge Park restaurant feature is Tucci’s, a beloved spot known for it’s beautiful interior, hand cut steaks, four season-patio, and live music.

Tucci’s features a beautiful interior furnished with plants, brightly colored furniture, and a fountain in the middle of the restaurant, bringing together the sophistication of the menu and joining it with the cozy feeling of a small Italian restaurant.

With the live music and beautiful seating, Tucci’s serves as a great atmosphere to bring any date, whether a friend to take pictures with, your family, or a special someone.

Dessert

Bridge Park also features a wide variety of dessert options that serve as the perfect options if your chosen restaurants dessert didn’t strike your fancy. 

Kilwins is a traditional sweet shop specializing in ice cream, chocolate goods, and handcrafted fudges. 

La Chateleine is a Parisian style bakery that offers traditional french pastries and goods, such as the Croque Monsieur/Madame, Quiche Lorraine, and a wide assortment of other pastries freshly prepared in the bakery. 

Lastly, Bake Me Happy is a gluten free bakery located in the North Market that specializes in gluten-free versions of many people’s favorite treats from brands like Little Debbie’s. The bakery is a whimsical quick-stop joint that features dishes like their Oatmeal Cream Cloud, Zebra Cakes, and Unicorn Bars. They also have an assortment of fresh bakery items. 

Known as a true local gem, Bridge Park offers an impressive array of restaurants to suit the needs and tastes of anyone who visits it. Whether you are craving a small-Italian town’s cozy atmosphere, cratfully prepared sushi, or a lively environment and some American food, Bridge Park has it all with the range of menus, atmospheres, and restaurants.

No matter who you are out with, or what you’re craving, Bridge Park has the perfect spot for you.