{"id":10126,"date":"2024-08-20T07:13:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T07:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/?p=10126"},"modified":"2025-07-28T13:51:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:21:25","slug":"romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Romantic Date Ideas for an Evening in Columbus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #12334e;color:#12334e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #12334e;color:#12334e\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Columbus_Date_Night_Ideas_Start_with_a_Private_Chef_at_Home\" >Columbus Date Night Ideas: Start with a Private Chef at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Cute_Date_Ideas_in_Columbus_Ohio_Kayaking_the_Olentangy_River\" >Cute Date Ideas in Columbus, Ohio: Kayaking the Olentangy River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Low-Key_Competitive_This_Date_Night_in_Columbus_Ohio_Is_for_You\" >Low-Key Competitive? This Date Night in Columbus, Ohio, Is for You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Date_Night_Columbus_Ohio_Topgolf_with_a_Side_of_Love\" >Date Night Columbus Ohio: Topgolf with a Side of Love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Fancy_Feels_and_Romantic_Things_to_Do_in_Columbus_Ohio\" >Fancy Feels and Romantic Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Fun_Columbus_Date_Ideas_Glass_Blowing_at_Glass_Axis\" >Fun Columbus Date Ideas: Glass Blowing at Glass Axis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Smell_the_Love_Sweet_and_Fun_Date_Ideas_Columbus_Ohio_Style\" >Smell the Love: Sweet and Fun Date Ideas Columbus, Ohio Style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Dates_in_Columbus_Ohio_for_Foodies\" >Dates in Columbus, Ohio for Foodies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Solve_the_Mystery_Together\" >Solve the Mystery Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Couples_Massage_and_Spa_Day\" >Couples&#8217; Massage and Spa Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Shadowbox_Live_Music_Sketch_Comedy\" >Shadowbox Live: Music + Sketch Comedy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Staycation_at_Le_Meridien_The_Joseph\" >Staycation at Le M\u00e9ridien, The Joseph&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Wine_Design_Nights\" >Wine &amp; Design Nights&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#16-Bit_Bar_Arcade\" >16-Bit Bar + Arcade&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Drive-In_Movie_Night_at_South_Drive-In\" >Drive-In Movie Night at South Drive-In&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Scioto_Mile_Twilight_Walk\" >Scioto Mile Twilight Walk&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/blog\/romantic-date-ideas-for-an-evening-in-columbus\/#Your_Columbus_Date_Night_Just_Leveled_Up\" >Your Columbus Date Night Just Leveled Up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Columbus couples, let&#8217;s\u2014ordering takeout for the 7th time this month while half-watching something you&#8217;ve already seen isn&#8217;t exactly\u2026 sizzling. If your idea of romance has drifted into &#8216;meh&#8217; territory, it&#8217;s time to bring the magic back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog post isn&#8217;t just a list. It&#8217;s your go-to guide for dates that make you fall in love all over again (even if it&#8217;s just with a candle you poured yourself). Whether you&#8217;re into cozy, bougie, adventurous, or just something different\u2014Columbus has your next unforgettable night ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-columbus-date-night-ideas-start-with-a-private-chef-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Columbus_Date_Night_Ideas_Start_with_a_Private_Chef_at_Home\"><\/span>Columbus Date Night Ideas: Start with a Private Chef at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s kick things off with the most underrated flex of all time: a private chef in your kitchen. With <a href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/\">CookinGenie<\/a>, you pick the menu, and a private chef comes over, cooks it all fresh in your home, and does the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to do anything except light a candle and press play on your playlist. It&#8217;s a fancy dinner with no lines and no pants required (unless you want them). It&#8217;s best for <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/hire-anniversary-dinner-party-chef\/\">anniversaries<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.cookingenie.com\/content\/private-chef-for-birthday-party-dinner\/\">birthdays<\/a>, or just blowing your partner&#8217;s mind on a random Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog_cta_banner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_banner_content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Make Your Next Date Night Unforgettable!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Discover top romantic date ideas in Columbus. Whether dining in or exploring, find the perfect plan for every couple!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cookingenie.com\/explore\/chef?zipCode=43215\">Discover Your Perfect Date<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog_banner_img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Group.png\" alt=\"cta banner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cute-date-ideas-in-columbus-ohio-kayaking-the-olentangy-river\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cute_Date_Ideas_in_Columbus_Ohio_Kayaking_the_Olentangy_River\"><\/span>Cute Date Ideas in Columbus, Ohio: Kayaking the Olentangy River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling outdoorsy? Grab a tandem kayak and float down the Olentangy like the power couple you are. Paddle past trees, bridges, and geese who run the river. It&#8217;s peaceful and surprisingly romantic, providing just enough teamwork moments to keep things interesting\u2014without the stress of assembling IKEA furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-low-key-competitive-this-date-night-in-columbus-ohio-is-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low-Key_Competitive_This_Date_Night_in_Columbus_Ohio_Is_for_You\"><\/span>Low-Key Competitive? This Date Night in Columbus, Ohio, Is for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Columbus is cute, sure. But it&#8217;s also haunted. If you&#8217;re a fan of true crime podcasts and late-night ghost TikToks, this one&#8217;s a winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join a spooky scavenger hunt downtown and explore the city&#8217;s eeriest spots together. Solve puzzles, hear ghost stories, and hold each other extra close when things get a little too real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-date-night-columbus-ohio-topgolf-with-a-side-of-love\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Date_Night_Columbus_Ohio_Topgolf_with_a_Side_of_Love\"><\/span>Date Night Columbus Ohio: Topgolf with a Side of Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you can&#8217;t hit the ball straight to save your life, Topgolf still delivers a 10\/10 time. You get drinks, laughs, and an excuse to roast each other&#8217;s swings in the most loving way possible. Plus, if you win? Eternal bragging rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fancy-feels-and-romantic-things-to-do-in-columbus-ohio\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fancy_Feels_and_Romantic_Things_to_Do_in_Columbus_Ohio\"><\/span>Fancy Feels and Romantic Things to Do in Columbus, Ohio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you want to feel fancy. The Refectory is where that happens. French cuisine, candlelit tables, and live classical music = straight-up romance. This is the place you go when you want to dress up, clink wine glasses, and feel like characters in an old-school love story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fun-columbus-date-ideas-glass-blowing-at-glass-axis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Columbus_Date_Ideas_Glass_Blowing_at_Glass_Axis\"><\/span>Fun Columbus Date Ideas: Glass Blowing at Glass Axis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can blow molten glass together. It&#8217;s hot (literally) and intense (in the best way), and you end up with something you made together. This activity is adorable, different, and 100% cooler than just going to the movies again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smell-the-love-sweet-and-fun-date-ideas-columbus-ohio-style\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smell_the_Love_Sweet_and_Fun_Date_Ideas_Columbus_Ohio_Style\"><\/span>Smell the Love: Sweet and Fun Date Ideas Columbus, Ohio Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Love smells like\u2026 bergamot and vanilla? You decide. At Penn &amp; Beech, you build your signature scent, pour your candle, and take home a date-night souvenir you can light up later. It&#8217;s calm, cute, and filled with flirty &#8216;What scent are you picking?&#8217; Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dates-in-columbus-ohio-for-foodies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dates_in_Columbus_Ohio_for_Foodies\"><\/span>Dates in Columbus, Ohio for Foodies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you both love trying new food but hate making decisions (because WHY are there always too many options), Columbus Food Adventures has your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join a walking food tour and eat through the city\u2014neighborhood by neighborhood, bite by bite. Less pressure, more snacks, and someone else plans everything for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solve-the-mystery-together\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solve_the_Mystery_Together\"><\/span>Solve the Mystery Together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dinner, drama, and plot twists. Welcome to The Dinner Detective, where the person next to you might be part of the show. You&#8217;ll eat, investigate, and laugh through a whole evening of whodunnit chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-couples-massage-and-spa-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couples_Massage_and_Spa_Day\"><\/span>Couples&#8217; Massage and Spa Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing says &#8220;I love you&#8221; like a hot stone on your spine and aromatherapy. Book a side-by-side massage, soak in a steam room, and float home in blissful silence. It&#8217;s low-key romantic and high-key necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shadowbox-live-music-sketch-comedy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shadowbox_Live_Music_Sketch_Comedy\"><\/span>Shadowbox Live: Music + Sketch Comedy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the couple who loves a little weird with their wine, Shadowbox Live is all about good times. It&#8217;s like SNL but local, live, and hilarious. Think bold performances, original music, and big laughs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staycation-at-le-meridien-the-joseph-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staycation_at_Le_Meridien_The_Joseph\"><\/span>Staycation at Le M\u00e9ridien, The Joseph&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a reset but don&#8217;t want to leave the city? Check into The Joseph in Short North for room service, plush robes, and major main-character energy. Perfect for lazy lovers who still want luxe vibes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wine-amp-design-nights-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_Design_Nights\"><\/span>Wine &amp; Design Nights&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sip, swirl, and paint your heart out. These nights are for couples who don&#8217;t take themselves too seriously but want to get creative. Also, you get to keep your (possibly questionable) artwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-bit-bar-arcade-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-Bit_Bar_Arcade\"><\/span>16-Bit Bar + Arcade&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Old-school games, cocktails, and much &#8220;Loser buys the next round&#8221; energy. If you&#8217;re into nostalgia, this is the vibe. Go for the Donkey Kong; stay for the Mario Kart trash talk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-drive-in-movie-night-at-south-drive-in-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive-In_Movie_Night_at_South_Drive-In\"><\/span>Drive-In Movie Night at South Drive-In&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Old-school romance never goes out of style. Snuggle in the car, share snacks and catch a double feature under the stars. Low effort, big feels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scioto-mile-twilight-walk-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scioto_Mile_Twilight_Walk\"><\/span>Scioto Mile Twilight Walk&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you just want to stroll, talk, and watch the sunset reflect off the river, pack a drink, wear comfy shoes, and soak in the city skyline. It&#8217;s free, it&#8217;s sweet, and it&#8217;s kind of perfect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-columbus-date-night-just-leveled-up-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Columbus_Date_Night_Just_Leveled_Up\"><\/span>Your Columbus Date Night Just Leveled Up&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to fly across the country or spend half your paycheck to plan a date night that hits hard. Whether you&#8217;re blowing glass, chasing ghosts, or eating a 5-star meal at home\u2014Columbus delivers in the romance department. 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