Date night in Marietta: dinner at Spring or Mac's Chophouse, a show at the Strand or the Alley Stage, wine and cocktails on the Square, and late museum nights.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Hours and prices come from each venue’s own website, linked by name. This is a listing, not a ranking. Hours change; check before you book.

The appeal of a Marietta date night is that everything is close: park once on the Square and walk from dinner to a show to a nightcap.

Plan the night

  • Parking: the City Hall deck, 205 Lawrence St., is free weekday evenings after 5 p.m. and all weekend (city parking page).
  • Shows: Strand box office 770-293-0080.
  • Police, non-emergency: 770-794-5300; emergency: 911

Dinner

Restaurant Address Dinner hours, per its site
Spring 36 Mill St. Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.; limited seating
Mac’s Chophouse 19 N. Park Square Kitchen 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, to 9 p.m. Sunday
Silla Del Toro 30 S. Park Square Spanish tapas; hours on its site
Hamp & Harry’s 168 Roswell St. Open to 11 p.m. or later Tuesday to Sunday
  • Spring is a New American restaurant on the Square run by chef Brian So and sommelier Daniel Crawford, focused on seasonal dishes and natural wines, according to its about page. Reservations are on its site, and its nearest parking is at Marietta Parkway and Mill Street.
  • Mac’s Chophouse, at Church Street and North Park Square, is a steakhouse with prime steaks, seafood and a cocktail and wine list; its kitchen closes an hour before the bar.
  • More options for the weekend are in our brunch guide.

A show

  • The Strand, 117 N. Park Square: concerts, tribute bands, comedy, classic films and musicals in the restored theater (calendar).
  • The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St.: Comedy on the Square every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., plus improv, music and cabaret during the week (The Alley Stage).
  • Theatre in the Square: plays and special events (site).
  • Ghosts of Marietta: a 90-minute lantern-lit walk at 7 p.m. Friday to Sunday, $17 for adults plus tax (tour page).

Wine, cocktails and a nightcap

  • Marietta Proper, 9 W. Park Square: a 1920s-styled wine bar and cafe with small plates; reservations recommended for dinner. Open until 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday (Marietta Proper).
  • The Third Door, 131 Church St.: a speakeasy saloon and music venue in a restored 1930s filling station. Tuesday to Thursday 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. (The Third Door).
  • Contrast Artisan Ales, 101 Church St.: open until midnight Friday and Saturday (Contrast).
  • Johnnie MacCracken’s, 15 Atlanta St. SE: live local music Friday and Saturday nights from about 9:30 p.m. (Johnnie MacCracken’s).

More bars and music in our live music and nightlife guide.

Late openings

  • Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, 30 Atlanta St. SE: open until 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday (visit page). Its Art of the Cocktail evening on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, runs 6 to 8 p.m. with a specialty cocktail, a full bar, live music and hors d’oeuvres; admission is $10 at the door, free for members (event page).
  • Glover Park Concert Series: free concerts on the Square at 8 p.m. on the last Friday of the month, April to September (city page).

What this means for you

  • Book Spring ahead: it seats a limited number and serves dinner only Tuesday to Saturday.
  • Friday and Saturday give you the most choice: comedy at 8 p.m. and bars open past midnight.
  • For special dates, see our Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve guides.

Related: Marietta Square guide, brunch, live music and nightlife and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go for date night in Marietta?

The Square puts dinner, a show and a nightcap within a short walk: restaurants such as Spring on Mill Street and Mac’s Chophouse on North Park Square, shows at the Strand or the Alley Stage, and cocktails at the Third Door or Marietta Proper.

What are Spring restaurant’s hours?

Spring, 36 Mill St., serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m., with limited seating; reservations are on its site. Phone 678-540-2777.

Is there a late museum night in Marietta?

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is open until 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and its Art of the Cocktail evenings, like the one Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., pair a bar and live music with the galleries for $10.

Where can we see a comedy show in Marietta?

The Alley Stage, 11 Anderson St., runs Comedy on the Square every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.