No matter what time of year it is, you can always count on these amazing restaurants to provide fresh, delicious food to wow your date. Whether you’re looking to spice up your weekly dinners with your special someone or impress your first date, any one of these fantastic spots will provide the perfect setting.
331 King Street East
We’re still trying to figure out what the best part about this Kingston restaurant is. Maybe it's the delicious tapas made with local produce or the dim, intimate atmosphere that sets the perfect scene for any date. Whatever it is, we’re willing to head back, again and again, to figure it out.
Effortlessly hip, you and your date can indulge in the roasted brussel sprouts, vegetable empanadas, and Thai curry cod. Pair your tapas with a glass of international or local Prince Edward County wine and toast to a great night.
370 King Street West & 497 Cataraqui Woods Drive #3
Juniper Cafe location in the Tett Centre overlooks Lake Ontario and is one of the cutest spots to take your partner for a casual (yet delicious) brunch or lunch date. They also have another location in the west-end, boasting a sleek coffee bar and panoramic windows.
You can always count on Juniper to serve dishes that are made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They offer plates like their Breakfast Sandwich (with Bekings poached egg, double smoked bacon, aged cheddar and tomato jam on a fresh buttermilk biscuit) and Fig and Pecan salad (mixed greens, cucumber shaved carrots, soft chèvre, sesame seeds and Kingston Olive Company fig balsamic vinaigrette). They have a stellar espresso machine and even offer beer and wine — so your quick coffee date can turn into afternoon drinks if the mood is right!
730 Front Road
If you’re looking for a special night out, head to Days on Front. Serving up contemporary Canadian cuisine, they are sure to create a memorable night for you and your date. The owner, Matt Day, aimed to bring high-quality food to his restaurant while keeping an approachable atmosphere — which makes this place even more appealing.
Relax and enjoy dishes like the short ribs dipped in a red wine braised with roasted garlic mash potatoes, bordelaise, and green beans. Their menu also lists wine recommendations to pair with your dish.
1 Johnson Street
Are you a foodie couple? You have to head to AquaTerra. The team prides themselves on using locally sourced ingredients in their deliciously complex dishes. Some of the highlights of the menu include Seafood Pasta—house made tagliatelle, cioppino reduction, nduja clams, bay scallops, shrimp, whipped ricotta, and pecorino. Or try their 12 oz Enright Cattle Co. Ribeye with duck fat Yukon gold potatoes, rosemary salt, french beans, and peppercorn demi-glace. Finish the night with the chocolate chip cookie cheesecake.
69 Brock Street
Black Dog Tavern serves eclectic upscale ‘Pub Grub.’ Their food mimics a French Gastropub menu and has great dishes like Beef Tartare, Truffle Roasted Chicken, and — a classic — Steak Frites. With an innovative wine list and multiple menus (vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options), you’re sure to find amour at Black Dog Tavern.
66 Princess Street
Located in the heart of downtown Kingston, Sima Sushi is a fan favourite for their high-quality sushi that doesn’t break the bank. Take your love here for an amazing meal of sushi, sashimi, maki, and more. With upbeat staff and a cozy atmosphere, it’s a great space to enjoy some delicious food together.
39 Brock Street
With Market Square just out the window, your beautiful date across the table, and a steaming dish of freshly, in-house made gnocchi in front, you can’t go wrong with Olivea. This family-run Italian trattoria offers up the perfect mix of traditional and contemporary dishes, house-made desserts, and wines that were specifically made to compliment the Italian food you’re eating.
