Date Ideas in Vancouver, Washington

Whether you're planning a first date, celebrating an anniversary, or simply looking for something new to do together, Vancouver, Washington offers plenty of ways to make time together special. From waterfront strolls and chef-driven dining to scenic hikes, live entertainment, wineries, and hands-on experiences, there's a date idea for every season, style, and budget.

Romantic Dates

El Gaucho

El Gaucho is part of Hotel Indigo on Vancouver, Washington’s renovated Columbia River waterfront.

Witness Tree Lounge

Vancouver's first rooftop bar, Witness Tree Lounge is located at the top of Hotel Indigo on the

Kismet

Kismet is a locally owned, chef-operated restaurant offering a seasonal 3-course prix fixe menu that

The Heathman Lodge

Designed to express the beauty and spirit of the Pacific Northwest, The Heathman Lodge brings the

Ondus Restaurant

Ondus Restaurant offers a modern and exciting culinary experience. Ondus reflects the waves of the

Grant Street Pier

Jutting 90 feet out over the Columbia River, Grant Street Pier was specifically designed by

Dediko Georgian Restaurant

Serving Georgian cuisine, Dediko specializes in Khinkali (dumplings), Mtsvadi (marinated grilled

The Cove

Located on the north shore of the Columbia River at Tidewater Cove Marina, The Cove offers a

DOSALAS Latin Kitchen + tequila bar

DOSALAS Latin Kitchen + tequila bar is a small plates restaurant takes it’s inspiration from Latin

Willful Wine at The Grant House

Located inside the historic Grant House overlooking Fort Vancouver, Willful Wine has been making

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards is a tasting room and full-service restaurant in the second-story spot

Food & Drink

The Foxhole Cocktail Den

The Foxhole Cocktail Den is a cocktail bar by the owners of Pacific House restaurant in downtown

Paul’s & The Elbow Room

Vancouver’s renowned west-side diner is making its return! Previously called Paul’s Restaurant, this

Silver Ball Social Club

Downtown got a little more playful with the arrival of Silver Ball Social Club, a new pinball arcade

The Grocery Cocktail & Social

The Grocery Cocktail & Social is a friendly, food driven bar, aimed at selling locally sourced food

13 Coins

A Seattle mainstay since 1967, 13 Coins is expanding to the Vancouver Waterfront with a two-story,

Amaro's Table

Amaro's Table brings a modern American dining experience to downtown Vancouver USA. The restaurant's

Brickhouse Bar & Grill

Enjoy comfy couches, live music, and shuffle board at this family-friendly spot offering a wide

The Coral Club

A Tiki lounge in downtown Vancouver, The Coral Club serves rum-based cocktails with

Full Heart Irish Pub

New Irish pub in Downtown Vancouver! Brought to you by the creators of Brickhouse, this space is set

Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary

Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary features a tea bar, ample seating, and a manufacturing studio where

Burnt Bridge Cellars

Burnt Bridge Cellars is Vancouver's only Urban Winery, dedicated to crafting world class Rhone and

Maryhill Winery

Columbia Gorge-based Maryhill Winery opened a large tasting room on the developing Vancouver

Evoke Winery

Evoke makes premium evocative wines with attention to detail, vineyard diversity, and intentional

Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery

Amavi Cellars & Pepper Bridge Winery opened a joint tasting room at the Vancouver waterfront,

Airfield Estates

Airfield Estates has a deeply rooted history that traces back to 1907 when the founder and

Barnard Griffin Winery

Originating in Richland, WA, family-owned Barnard Griffin brings their carefully-crafted wines to

Oswego Grill Columbia Shores

We are passionate about providing excellent hospitality and timeless culinary craftsmanship. Our

Get Outside Together 

Moulton Falls Regional Park

This 387-acre park, at the confluence of the East Fork of the Lewis River and Big Tree Creek,

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Explore the lands and structures at the center of fur trade and military history as part of your

Vancouver Lake Park

This 234-acre regional park stretches for 2.5 miles along the west shore of Vancouver Lake. With 35

Cedar Creek Grist Mill

The picturesque Cedar Creek Grist Mill is the only grain-grinding mill in Washington that has

Battle Ground Lake State Park

Battle Ground Lake Park is a beautiful park with a crystal-clear lake formed by volcanic upliftings

Beacon Rock State Park

Beacon Rock State Park is a 4,650-acre year-round camping park with historic significance dating

Vancouver Waterfront Park

Use the Vancouver Waterfront Park as your launching point to experience the sights, sounds, scenic

Wintler Park

Situated on the bank of the Columbia River, this 12.5 acre beach park has picnic tables, paved

Lewisville Park

Lewisville Regional Park is Clark County's oldest park, featuring many beautiful towering Douglas

Silver Star Mountain

There’s no wrong way to climb Silver Star, but taking Ed’s Trail provides the most scenic route for

Entertainment & Activities 

Kiggins Theatre

The Kiggins' mission is to support, educate and entertain the community by showing a wide variety of

Kilnfolk Studio & Gallery

Create and connect at Kilnfolk Clay Studio! We are downtown Vancouver's local pottery studio,

Firehouse Axes

Firehouse Axes wants to welcome you, your friends, family, co-workers and anyone else who is looking

Pomeroy Living History Farm

Listed on the National Register of Historic Properties, this farmstead includes the Pomeroy's log

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad

In the logging boom days, this railroad line transported logs to Columbia River ports. Pulled by an

Firehouse Glass

In 1999, Greg Lueck and Rebecca Seymour renovated the turn-of-the-century Vancouver National Bank

Big Al's Family Entertainment Center

Voted as Clark County’s best family fun value in 2008 and 2009, Big Al’s is more than just your

Black Forest Dark Dining Experience

Dark Dining has arrived in Vancouver; and this is just one of the few of its kind offered in the

Clark County Historical Museum

The Clark County Historical Society is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Explore the lands and structures at the center of fur trade and military history as part of your

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