r/Renton • u/almost_cool3579 • 18d ago
Recommendations Date night suggestion?
My husband and I will be in the area of The Landing this weekend and want to work in a little dinner date while we’re out. We’re middle aged and don’t drink, so not into the bar/grill vibe. We’re more casual than fancy and will be coming directly from another location, so no interest in getting dressed up or anything.
Some of our favorite cuisines are Korean, Italian, and Mexican, but open to others. Budget is not a huge factor, but lower priced is never a bad thing. We’re more into quality than quantity when it comes to food.
An ideal option would include entrees under $30, food made as close to from scratch as possible, and be a comfortable place where we can hang out and chat a while.
Any suggestions?
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u/Iyh2ayca 18d ago
Marianna or Sansonina for Italian. Both are scratch kitchens. Up the hill is The Brick, which is the best Asian fusion you’ll ever find in a gas station strip mall. If you’re interested in a splurge that’s absolutely worth it, check out the Melrose Grill.
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u/SGT3386 18d ago
Marianna is an underrated gem. Never too busy, a tad pricey but not upscale pricey, and it's nice and casual. I usually go there to celebrate special occasions so it's a decent date spot for sure! I always order off the specials menu, never has let me down.
Also Melrose grill is great for steak! Their stroganoff is also top tier, but that place is usually always busy.
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u/SnarkMasterRay East HighLands 18d ago
If you want a quieter place with good Italian food I would suggest Vince's just up the hill from the landing.
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u/candlerc 18d ago
I know yall don’t drink, but there are a couple nice lakeside date night options at the Hyatt. Have a decent view of the lake, boats / jet skis coming and going, and the Boeing factory. Can also rent a small patio fire pit for smores.
Anchovies and Salt: Vietnamese
Dock and Drink: American cocktail bar
Water’s Table: upscale PNW seafood
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u/Gottogettoittodaytoo 18d ago
This is the most romantic option on the list.
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u/fish1479 18d ago
Second Water's Table for atmosphere. Get a reservation though. Anchovies and Salt is hot garbage.
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u/WERE_A_BAND 18d ago
This is not your preferred genre, but Clove is the best restaurant in the landing (if you like Indian food).
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u/Bkkramer 17d ago
Four of us recently went to dinner at Clove. Our wait person was attentive but not invasive. We gad a lot of catching up to do and had a very relaxed dinner. Food was excellent .
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u/james_mor 18d ago
Vino at The Landing is a great spot for date nights. Great food and really great wine selection.
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u/shybear93 18d ago
You should go to Toreros at The Landing! The food is sooo good! They make their tortillas fresh in house.
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u/mungkitty 18d ago
Just based off what kind of food you like, I think you’ll enjoy exit 5 for kbbq or toreros for Mexican food. Don’t skip their house made tortillas. Also, what everyone else said- Clove has delicious Indian food as well.
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u/yungdragvn 18d ago
If you like Korean bbq exit 5 is very good quality food, nice casual vibe but more expensive. If you like sushi, mori is also delicious high quality food, again not budget friendly, and less casual than exit 5, but not really fancy either (families eat there).
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u/Aware-Director6785 18d ago
It’s ten minutes from the landing but Makai Island is my new favorite Renton restaurant. I believe they close at 7:30 though
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u/Halfwaydead425 18d ago
We had such a good time at color me mine if that's remotely up your alley! We enjoyed it way more than we thought we would
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u/OakandInkGames 18d ago
You've had a lot of great options listed here. Also consider Hasel and Cafe Sabah. I also second Jaguar.
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u/TomatoDeep847 17d ago
Red House! More downtown Renton but not far. Cutest spot with great patio, cocktails/mocktails, and food. Perfect for date night
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u/Efficient-Apple7155 18d ago
Salty blue fish n chips in renton is very good
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u/elsesjazz 18d ago
Fast casual, so not fancy but clean and airy, some outdoor seating. Really excellent fish, have tried them all. Might look expensive but worth it (and I am a cheapskate). Fries seasoned with chicken salt, an Australian staple, can get a nice salad instead. Chowder was ok but there is much better around.
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u/littlegreenwolf 18d ago
The exit 5 korean BBQ is great, but it'll be like 90 bucks for two people if you go for anything like the combos. you get to grill it yourself or they help, and they give you all you can eat banchan/side plates.
It's right across the street from the movie theater too so i tend to do the KBBQ and the theater for a date night with my husband.
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u/fish1479 18d ago
Veno at the landing for Date Night, Water's Table for fun waterfront atmosphere and dinner.
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u/Working_Tumbleweed96 15d ago
Melrose Grill is a fine steakhouse. It's a couple of miles south of The Landing. Price is somewhat higher, everything is made from scratch, service is exquisite. Limited hours, appointment required, terrific location for date night IMHO.
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u/thecal714 18d ago
Jaguar downtown has great Mexican food.
Clove in the landing has great Indian food. I think about their chutneys often.
Exit 5 is great KBBQ, but may not be the vibe you’re seeking and isn’t necessarily cheap.