Local Resources
Best After Hours Place
Golden Castle
2722 Concord Pike
(302)478-7701
Open 24 hours, this is the hot spot after the bars close in Wilmington. Stop on by for some coffee and breakfast and meet the night owls!
Best Cheap Date
Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium
801 S. Madison St.
(302)888-2583
Spend the evening watching our very own baseball team: the Blue Rocks. Cheap seats, two hotdogs, and two Cokes will run you less than $20!
Best Club
Epoch Night Club
1206 N. Union St.
(302)429-6633
One of the best dance spots in Wilmington. Epoch has been a staple of the party scene for years. Crowd is mostly young professionals in their 20s and 30s.
Best Creative Date
Habitat for Humanity
1603 N. Jessup St.
(302)652-0334
Nonprofit organizations everywhere are in constant need of volunteers. Grab a hammer and paintbrush and go to work. Youve never had a date like this!
Best Place for a Laugh
Comedy Cabaret
1010 N. Union St.
(302)652-6873
The only comedy club in Wilmington is now housed in the bar at the Air Transport Command. Come by and see some top-level comedians every Saturday night.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Rossis
1835 W. 4th St.
(302)656-8584
Their Bananas Foster is simply melt-in-your-mouth wonderful. At the edge of little Italy, and providing a warm, romantic atmosphere.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Hockessin Corner
(302)239-7066
Yes, they really do have everything! Robes, ties, picture frames, kitchen accessories and more. If you cant find something here, then you cant find it anywhere!
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Buckleys Tavern
Rt. 52, 5812 Kenneth Pike, Centerville
(302)656-9776
A casual atmosphere in the heart of Centerville. Wonderful bar for after work drinks, plus a tavern-type menu. The sweet potato shoestring fries are the best!
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Eclipse Restaurant
1020 N. Union St.
(302)658-1588
A trendy, 4-star restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. The wine menu is out of this world. Winner of the Wine spectator Award of Excellence for 1999-2003.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Washington Street Ale House
1208 N. Washington St.
(302)658-2537
A small place in the heart of it all. The great location, laid back atmosphere and extensive menu makes this an awesome spot for the first date.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Christiana Hilton
100 Continental Dr., Newark
(302)454-1500
The only 5-diamond restaurant in Delaware. Try the Caesar salad made table side! Lots of fun, with a great atmosphere.
TOP FIVE DATES
Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium
801 S. Madison St., Wilmington
(302) 888-2583
Spend the evening watching our very own baseball team the Blue Rocks. Cheap seats, two hotdogs, and two Cokes will run you less than $20!
Cultured Discussion
N. Theatre, 1007 N. Orange, Wilmington
(302) 658-6070
Toscana's, 1412 N. Dupont St., Wilmington
(302) 654-8001
Head on over to Theatre N on a Friday or Saturday night. Afterwards, have a discussion about the film over dessert and drinks at Toscanas.
Lets go Bowling!!!!
Pike Creek Bowling
5100 Pike Creek Blvd., Wilmington
(302) 994-7474
The home of Rock N Bowl! Grab your blue suede shoes and knock down some pins with the 30-40 something professional and trendy crowds!
Snow and Sun!
UD Sporting Center
Rt. 896, Newark
(302) 831-2868
Start out ice skating, an especially refreshing way to spend a summer day. Then go across the parking lot to the UD outdoor pool. Drop in rates are $5.
Tall Ships at Riverfront Park in Wilmington
Head on down to the park and check out the ships. Often you can even board them and take a look around. You can also take a ride on the water taxi up to the Ship Yard Shops and outlets for the afternoon. Wind up the evening with dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants.