5 Romantic At-Home Dinner Date Ideas

Every couple needs alone time in an intimate and comfortable setting. Having a date night on a regular basis keeps the spark alive between you and allows you both time to enjoy one another without kids or life interrupting. These are the times when you reconnect with the person you love the most. The thing is, you don't have to go anywhere to find that perfect intimate experience. You can find it right in your own home by enjoying a unique and romantic dinner for two. Keep reading to discover five dinner date ideas that you two love birds can have without leaving home.

Unplug and Unwind

With all the technology available today, it's easy to forget to take time to just be a couple. So the first date idea is to unplug completely for a night. It's much easier than it seems and gives you both a chance to talk about anything without being distracted by social media or other things on your phones and devices.

Order delivery from your favorite restaurant so you won't have to power on the stove or oven. Set up candles in safe locations so that you'll be able to see them once it gets darker. Leave the TV off and Silence your other devices. Then enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner and conversation together.

After dinner, you can camp out under a fort of pillows and blankets, have a flashlight puppet show, use teamwork and put a puzzle together, or role-play like it's the middle ages or another era without electricity. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it's something you both enjoy and can be done safely with candles only for light.

Netflix and Grill

Get outside and enjoy each other with this date idea. If you don't have a grill outside already, they can be purchased for less than $50 at most dollar stores. You don't need a very large one. Throw some hamburger patties or pork tenderloin on there and set up your computer with a movie or series to watch outside. Bring a six-pack along to complete the experience.

Lay a blanket on the ground to stretch out on and watch Netflix or set the laptop up at a table between two lawn chairs. If you're looking for a bigger experience, hang a white sheet and rent or buy a projector that you can hook up to your phone or laptop. This will give your Netflix and grill night a theater feel that you'll both love.

Vintage Romance

Whatever generation you're from, this idea is so fun! There's a lot you can choose from for a vintage-inspired date at home. Food from the 50s shows from the 90s, music from the 70s, and so much more. Every part of a vintage dinner can be customized in a way that fits the decade you're recreating at home.

One of the most fun parts of this idea is choosing which cocktail mixers to have with or after dinner. Every decade has a classic drink to accompany it. Maybe you could even have a time warp dinner and try them all!

Fine Dining

Put on your very best attire and lay out the good china for an elegant date night at home. Wear your diamonds, straighten your bow tie, shine your shoes, and put on some classical piano or violin music as you share a steak and salad dinner, or escargot if you prefer.

Bring the night to life with a single candle and red rose petals on a white table cloth. Serve strawberries and chilled champagne for dessert. There's no doubt this fancy time at home will make you both feel like a million bucks!

International

Ever wanted to go to another country? Why not bring their world home to yours? You can decide which country you want to enjoy a taste of. Search online together to find music and games they play in that area and check it out for yourself.

You can even try to dress up in similar attire and speak to one another with that dialect or accent. For a real challenge, try to speak their language by saying lovey-dovey phrases you can find on Google Translate.

Just Enjoy Yourselves

Whether you decide to entertain yourselves with one of these date ideas or come up with your own, just remember this is your night together. Enjoy one another's company to the fullest extent. Try something new. But above all, keep the love alive and end the night smiling.