10 Best Date Night Restaurants in Wellington FL (2026)

Looking for a date night restaurant in Wellington, Florida? You don't have to drive to Palm Beach for a good night out. Wellington has a cozy Italian bistro, a colorful steakhouse from a well-known local restaurant family, a winery restaurant at Lotis, an Argentine wood-fired grill, and a rock pub that pairs nicely with a comedy show. Here are 10 date night spots in Wellington, with addresses, hours and tips for the night.

Quick picks

Classic Italian: Franco Italian Bistro
Steak night: Lewis Prime Grill
Wine lovers: Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Argentine grill: Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant
Dinner and a show: Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
Margaritas: Mole Cantina Mexicana

We picked these from the sit-down restaurants on Wellington List that work well for a night out, from quiet dinners to livelier evenings. Every spot below links to its full Wellington List listing. No business paid to be included, and the list is in no particular order of quality. Hours were last checked in November 2026 and can change, especially around holidays, so call ahead.

1. Franco Italian Bistro

Franco Italian Bistro on Forest Hill Blvd is a dinner-only Italian and seafood restaurant with a dining bar, an indoor dining room and an outdoor patio. The dress code is casual, and it's open every evening.

What to try: Short rib, ravioli, chicken scarpariello or veal piccata.

Tip: Reserve a table on OpenTable, especially on weekends.

Address: 10160 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 130, Wellington, FL 33414
Hours: Daily 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m. (dinner)
See the full Franco Italian Bistro listing

2. Lewis Prime Grill

Lewis Prime Grill opened at The Pointe at Wellington Green on May 14, 2026. It's run by Ralph Lewis of the family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach, a family business since 1947. The dining room has colorful, eclectic decor, and the kitchen is led by chef Ryan Mussell.

What to try: A steak with one of the add-on toppings, or the macadamia-crusted snapper.

Tip: Arrive early for the daily Prime Social Hour.

Address: 10120 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Hours: Mon-Sat 4-10 p.m.; Sun 4-9 p.m.
See the full Lewis Prime Grill listing

3. Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant at Lotis Wellington pairs a scratch-kitchen menu with its own wines and a wine tasting room. It seats about 280 guests in booths, tables, the bar and an outdoor area.

What to try: Red wine braised short ribs with a wine pairing, after a stop in the tasting room.

Tip: Pick up a bottle at the retail shop on your way out.

Address: 1387 S State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 922-9463
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
See the full Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant listing

4. Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant

Alacruz Grill in the Publix plaza at Forest Hill and South Shore Blvd is an Argentine steakhouse built around a 15-foot custom wood-fired grill, with a full bar, wine, an indoor fireplace and a patio.

What to try: Bife de chorizo or entraña to share, with provoleta and beef empanadas to start.

Tip: It opens at 5 p.m. on weeknights and at noon on weekends.

Address: 11924 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 24, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 328-0007
Hours: Mon-Fri 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Sat-Sun noon-11 p.m.
See the full Alacruz Grill Argentine Restaurant listing

5. Agliolio Fresh Pasta and Wine Bar

Agliolio Fresh Pasta and Wine Bar on State Road 7 is a family-run Italian restaurant founded in 2009, with pasta made by hand daily. You can pair about 10 pasta shapes with some 20 house sauces, and there's a wine bar.

What to try: Build your own pasta, and share a 10-inch thin-crust pizza.

Tip: Gluten-free chickpea pasta and vegan options are available.

Address: 2803 S State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 619-5544
Hours: Daily from 11:30 a.m. to about 10 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
See the full Agliolio Fresh Pasta and Wine Bar listing

6. Mole Cantina Mexicana

Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington Green Commons, the Whole Foods plaza on State Road 7, has a patio and a bar pouring margaritas made with 100% agave tequila.

What to try: Tableside guacamole and the enchiladas de mole poblano.

Tip: Go during happy hour, or come back for the weekend Mexican brunch.

Address: 2557 S State Road 7, Suite 150, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 355-5322
Hours: Mon-Thu 12 p.m.-9:45 p.m.; Fri 12 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.-10:45 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m.
See the full Mole Cantina Mexicana listing

7. Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen

Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen opened in October 2026 on the upper level of The Mall at Wellington Green, next to its sister club, Palm Beach Improv. It serves American pub food, shareable plates and craft cocktails, and turns into a live music spot after dark.

What to try: Shareable plates and cocktails before a comedy show at the Improv.

Tip: Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 7 p.m. See our Copper Blues guide.

Address: 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 404-4101
Hours: Mon to Wed 4 p.m. to midnight, Thu 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Fri 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., Sat 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., Sun 11 a.m. to midnight (as listed; confirm after opening)
See the full Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen listing

8. Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar

Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar, in the same Forest Hill and South Shore Blvd plaza as Alacruz, focuses on handcrafted margaritas and cocktails, with tacos and bigger plates like octopus and ribeye.

What to try: Pork belly tacos and the octopus, with a handcrafted margarita.

Tip: Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 p.m.

Address: 11924 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 28, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 345-3737
See the full Rivales Taqueria and Craft Bar listing

9. Kontiki Wine and Raw Bar

Kontiki Wine and Raw Bar in the Wellington Trace plaza is an Asian fusion spot with sushi, Thai dishes and raw bar plates, plus a full bar with wine and cocktails and outdoor seating.

What to try: Raw bar plates and sushi with a glass of wine.

Tip: It's open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and takes reservations.

Address: 13860 Wellington Trace, Suite 21-22, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 296-0404
Hours: Sun-Thu 1 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 1 p.m.-11 p.m.
See the full Kontiki Wine and Raw Bar listing

10. Sicilian Oven

Sicilian Oven on Forest Hill Blvd is built around wood-fired pizza, with a broader Italian menu and a bar with craft cocktails.

What to try: A wood-fired pizza to share and a cocktail at the bar.

Tip: Join the live online waitlist before you leave home.

Address: 10610 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 770-1966
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun noon-10 p.m. (closed July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
See the full Sicilian Oven listing

Tips for date night in Wellington

Book ahead in season. From January through April, when the Winter Equestrian Festival and polo season are on, weekend tables fill up fast. Reserve early.
Make it dinner and a show. Pair Copper Blues or another mall restaurant with a show at Palm Beach Improv or a movie at CMX Cinemas.
Walk it off. After dinner at Lotis, stroll The Square, or catch a free concert at the Wellington Amphitheater.
Save room for dessert: see the best desserts and ice cream in Wellington, or browse all Wellington restaurants.

What do you think?

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good romantic restaurant in Wellington, FL?

Franco Italian Bistro on Forest Hill Blvd is a dinner-only Italian restaurant with a patio and dining bar that takes reservations on OpenTable. Cooper's Hawk at Lotis Wellington pairs dinner with its own wines and a tasting room.

Is there a steakhouse in Wellington, FL?

Yes. Lewis Prime Grill opened at The Pointe at Wellington Green in May 2026, and Alacruz Grill on Forest Hill Blvd is an Argentine steakhouse that cooks over a wood-fired grill.

Where can I do dinner and a show in Wellington?

Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen and Palm Beach Improv share space on the upper level of The Mall at Wellington Green, so you can eat at Copper Blues before a comedy show. The mall also has CMX Cinemas.

Which Wellington restaurants have happy hour?

Rivales Taqueria runs happy hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m., Copper Blues from 4 to 7 p.m., and Lewis Prime Grill has a daily Prime Social Hour. Mole Cantina and Sicilian Oven also have happy hours.

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