Constantly cooking meals at home can get monotonous during the current lockdown. When the days seem to blend together, it’s important to take a night off from cooking, social media, TV, and life’s distractions. Making time for a date night is especially important during this time, even if just in the living room. Simply lighting a candle and dimming the lights can create a different ambiance at home, which will set the mood for a special evening. Take the night off and read on for a list of fancy dinner date ideas for ordering in around Hoboken and Jersey City to satisfy all of your cravings.
A Three-Course Meal from Battello {502 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City}
Battello is a romantic waterfront favorite. Luckily for residents, Battello just announced that it is open for contactless takeout and delivery. It is offering a prix fixe menu at $42.50 per person which includes a choice of appetizer, entree, and family-style pasta, as well as beer, wine, and cocktail options. Delicious options from the menu include the jumbo lump crab cake, ricotta gnocchi, pan-roasted wild salmon, and more. Visit Battelo’s website for more information and to order.
Steak Night from Court Street {61 Sixth Street, Hoboken}
Court Street is open for takeout and delivery from 4:30PM-8:00PM daily and it is offering daily specials from its menu. Go all out and order the Surf and Turf dinner including steamed lobster tail with drawn butter and a medallion of filet mignon. Wines by the bottle and by the glass are now available for takeout and delivery, too, so there is no need for an extra stop at the liquor store.
Wine and Pasta Night from Grand Vin {500 Grand Street, Hoboken}
Bring Grand Vin’s romantic atmosphere right to your living room. Start the night with a meat and cheese board to pair with one of the restaurant’s carefully curated wines. Proceed with a bowl of pappardelle or homemade gnocchi to finish. Visit Grand Vin’s website to view its full menu. To place a delivery or curbside pick-up order, call the restaurant at 201-656-0012.
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The “KingFisher” Take-Out from Halifax {W Hotel, 225 River Street, Hoboken}
Halifax has done an amazing job switching its efforts during this time. It is offering Bubbles Brunch Takeout for weekend mornings {or afternoons}, Picnic Grab + Go’s for lunch at the park, and the Kingfisher Dinner for Two which includes a three-course dinner for two and a bottle of wine for $60. Customers are given a choice of two appetizers, two entrees, and an assortment of delicious desserts. If a prix fixe menu isn’t your thing, customers can also order from the full take-out menu, which can be viewed on Halifax’s website.
Virtual Taste of Italy from Bin 14 {1314 Washington St, Hoboken}
Bin 14 is offering takeout and delivery specials each day of the week. Enjoy mussels night on Tuesday and indulge in the choice of two mussels with fries and garlic bread for $19.99, or lobster rolls on Thursdays. Check out the website for a full list of specials. Bin 14 is also offering virtual and educational wine tastings where experts will guide viewers through the finest Italian wines and best pairings. Follow @bin14winebar on Instagram for more info on the next Zoom tasting.
Steak Night from Dino +Harry’s {163 14th Street, Hoboken}
Dino + Harry’s is open for takeout and delivery from 4:00PM–8:00PM, and it is offering 50% all wines on the menu. Customers can also order raw cuts from Dino’s website for grilling during hot summer evenings.
Duck + Dessert from Anthony David’s {953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken}
All of Anthony David’s upscale dinner options are available for curbside pickup or delivery. For a truly special evening, try the Crispy Rohan Duck Breast, or the Wild Boar Ragu and Ice Box Cake for dessert. Call the restaurant at 201-222-8399 or visit anthonydavids.com to place an order.
Taco Night from Orale Mexican Kitchen {1426 Willow Avenue, Hoboken}
Enjoy a taco date night from Orale Mexican Kitchen. Start the evening by mixing one of Orale’s margarita or DIY cocktail kits to enjoy in between bites of chips and guac or its fan-favorite octopus starter. Visit Orale’s website for the full Hoboken or Jersey City menu and to place an order.
See More: Date Nights During Quarantine: How to Keep the Romance Alive
Pizza + Wine Night from Razza {275 Grove Street, Jersey City}
If DIY isn’t your thing, Razza is delivering its famous wood-fired pizzas Tuesday through Sunday from 3:00PM–8:00PM. All takeout orders can be placed through the website. Enjoy Razza’s crispy crust with a side of beer or wine.
Have you made time for a date night during the lockdown? Tell us about it in the comments!
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