Date Night Spots That Provide Dinner and Entertainment

By Tiffany Dailey

Updated 01/29/18

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Date night has arrived and you're trying to find the perfect place to go. Sometimes finding time to get dinner and make the movie can be tough. Why not combine the two in one location? These spots offer a great alternative for a fun night out with your significant other or friend.

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    Beef and Boards

    Beef and Boards has provided quality dinner theater since 1973. Each performance includes a dinner buffet and dessert. Beef and Boards also has a full bar to complete your dining experience. The productions at Beef and Boards vary, but each season features Broadway shows, concerts, and outstanding children's theater.

    Beef and Boards
    9301 North Michigan Road
    Indianapolis, IN 46268
    Phone: 317-872-9664
    Price: $37-$60

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    Dave and Buster's

    If you're looking for a date night spot that is a little out of the ordinary, give Dave and Buster's a try. Dave and Buster's combines restaurant and arcade. There are hundreds of games to play and plenty of prizes to win. They even offer billiards and shuffleboard if arcade games aren't your style. The restaurant offers varied menu choices - including a full bar.

    Dave and Buster's
    8350 Castleton Corner Drive
    Indianapolis, IN 46250
    Phone: 317-572-2706
    Price: Purchase game cards and meals separately.

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    Studio Movie Grill

    It's still the traditional dinner and a movie but at Studio Movie Grill you can do both at once. Relax and enjoy a first-run movie while dining on an Angus burger, specialty pizza or a steak. Their menu prices are comparable to a pub. A great date night spot, the Studio Movie Grill is a unique experience.

    Studio Movie Grill
    3535 West 86th Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46268
    Phone: 317-876-3331

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    The Jazz Kitchen

    Voted one of the “World’s Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” by Downbeat Magazine, The Jazz Kitchen features the best in local, regional and international jazz entertainment. Their menu includes New Orleans favorites, Latino cuisine, and Midwest flair. Guests can dine while enjoying the smooth sound of jazz. Visit their website for a list of upcoming performances.

    The Jazz Kitchen
    5377 North College Avenue
    Indianapolis, IN 46220
    Phone: 317-253-4900
    Price: Varies each performance.

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    The Mystery Cafe

    If you're feeling a bit sleuth, you might want to check out The Mystery Cafe. Specializing in murder mystery dinner theater, the Cafe provides both a meal and entertainment. And you're part of that entertainment. Each play unfolds in four acts, with a course served after each one. Members of the audience may participate as much, or as little, as they like in the mystery. The cost of dinner is included in the ticket price.

    The Mystery Cafe
    5912 Timber Lake Way
    Indianapolis, IN 46227
    Phone: 317-684-0668

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    The Rathskeller

    The Rathskeller offers traditional German food and some of the finest entertainment in the city. This restaurant features live entertainment Wednesdays through Saturdays and special performances throughout the year.

    The Rathskeller
    401 East Michigan Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    Phone: 317-636-0396
    Price: Varies each performance.