by Tierney Pomone
If you’re heading out for a date night in Harrisburg, ambience is everything. There are a variety of restaurants available, but a romantic night calls for something special. You’ll want an intimate setting with great food paired with excellent beverages that will allow you to get lost in each other for awhile. These spots will have you star-crossed in no time.
Cork & Fork
Cork & Fork offers an intimate dining experience featuring well-crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. The menu specializes in small plate tapas-style dishes that encourage you and your loved one to share your meal. The restaurant’s philosophy is simple: “We believe good food and good people bring an extraordinary experience when dining out.” 200 State St., (717) 234-8100
Suba
Another great spot to share menu items, Suba Tapas Bar offers a mellow alternative to its sister-restaurants Rubicon and Mangia Qui. The menu is designed to share and features a variety of small plate choices paired with Spanish and Portuguese wines as well as seasonal hand-crafted cocktails. The relaxed mood in the upstairs loft will whisk you away to another world. 272 North St., (717) 233-7358
Note.
Note offers a cozy dining experience in a repurposed Victorian house built in 1910. The eclectic wine list is constantly growing, offering something different at each visit. With varying specials and seasonal menu changes, Note encourages you to make return visits often. Note has also paired with the Midtown Cinema to offer a dinner and a movie special on Wednesdays—have dinner at Note and take your receipt to the Cinema for a free movie. 1530 2nd St., (717) 412-7415
Home 231
Dining alfresco is a lovely way to spend an evening together, but on-street seating can ruin the intimacy of a date. Home 231 offers off-street outdoor dining for a quieter atmosphere, when in season. Even if you just share a bottle of wine, you’ll find yourself wrapped in conversation and forgetting you’re in the heart of the city. Treat your sweetheart to something special: Home 231 is offering a sneak peak at its fall menu during a special event on September 29. 231 North St., (717) 232-4663
Millworks
Currently one of the hippest spots in town, Millworks features farm-to-table meals that rotate seasonally, an excellent local craft beer selection including their own artisanal brews and art galleries for exploring. Dine alfresco in the cozy courtyard, head upstairs to the new beer garden to watch the sun set or grab a spot indoors and enjoy the buzz all around you. When you’re done, pop in to one of the local artisans’ galleries and feel inspired. 340 Verbeke St., (717) 695-4888
- Cork & Fork photo: Cork & Fork
