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The town of Scituate, MA is filled with many great restaurants that make ideal locations for romantic dates.
Restaurant from casual to cozy, Scituate has plenty of fine destinations for food and drinks. For your next date, consider trying one of these delicious choices:
American
$$$ – Expensive
Address: 162 Front St., Scituate, MA 02066
Phone: 781-378-2465
Website: http://www.restaurantoro.com/
Serving outstanding cuisine, this menu is varied enough to offer something that’s sure to please everyone’s individual tastes. Signature drinks are mixed at the house bar, including a fabulous mojito. A wide choice of appetizers, including the unique cauliflower bisque and fried artichoke hearts, make great starters. Seafood choices include fresh swordfish and tuna, cooked to order. Fine selections of beef or duck are also delicious. This restaurant is nestled in the heart of Scituate Bay, a cozy location boasting terrific views. The wait staff is attentive, prompt and accurate while they attend to your needs. A great place for a date to start!
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Seafood, American
$$$$ – Very Expensive
Address: 21 Barker Rd, Scituate, MA 02066
Phone: 781-545-6533
Website: http://www.barkertavern.com/
This restaurant is located in a 17th century house, which is rumored to be one of the oldest still existing homes in the entire country. You and your date can dine by the fireplace for some incredibly romantic ambiance, or sit in the pub room for a more lighthearted, casual feel. Try the raw platter of fresh shrimp, clams and oysters as a starter. Huge lobsters, scallops and thick cuts of fish, cooked to perfection, are the kitchen’s claim to fame. All the food is served with accompaniments which convey a distinctive middle eastern flair. Portion sizes are generous and service is consistently outstanding as well.
Italian, American
$$$ – Expensive
Address: 116 Front St, Scituate, MA 02066
Phone: 781-545-5881
Website: http://rivarestaurant.net/
Riva is a welcoming establishment, with cozy indoor seating and outdoor patio dining, available in season. Plenty of charm and comfortable ambiance overlooking Front Street, where various portion sizes are served, to accommodate any appetite, no matter how big or small. The vegetable lasagna is always a crowd pleaser. Chef, and owner, Michael Tondorf creates scrumptious specials to make the most of locally grown, seasonal ingredients. Try the delectable veal marsala or the crabmeat stuffed cod. The eggplant rollatini appetizer is a favorite and the dessert menu is not to be missed. If you feel like Italian food, bring your date to Riva. You won’t leave hungry!
Cajun and Creole, Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Barbecue
$$ – Average
Address: 17 New Driftway, Scituate, MA 02066
Phone: 781-378-2439
Website: http://www.therivershed.com/
A fun atmosphere with interesting memorabilia decorating a cute dining room, Rivershed is home to a wide assortment of crafted, micro-brewed beers on tap and a menu filled with delicious, innovative creations. They pour creative cocktails at the bar and the huge portions of food are made from only the best, natural ingredients. Try the chicken and waffle sandwich, pulled pork BBQ or a burger made exactly to your liking. Country music adds to the down home ambiance and compliments the southern flair of the food. A country weekend brunch is now offered, in addition to their regular menu, and live music is played by local bands for you and your date to enjoy.
American, Tapas
$$$ – Expensive
Address: 95 Front Street, Scituate, MA 02066
Phone: (781) 545-3663
Website: https://www.facebook.com/GalleyScituate
Rated the number one restaurant in Scituate by Tripadvisor, the Galley is a small, intimate eatery where regulars keep coming back to dine again and again. The tapas-style menu, served on small plates, makes it easy to sample many different tastes without getting overly stuffed. An incredibly wide variety of options awaits you and your date at the Galley. Some popular offerings include spring carrot and ginger soup, fried wontons, skewered salmon and fried oyster po’boy. They have an extensive wine list and many beers to choose from, as well as signature drinks, mixed to order. Truly al fresco dining is to be found here, as they open giant shutters and nearly remove the wall, weather permitting, bringing the outside in. A great place for a date!
