The secret to a great date is simple: location, location, location! The right mix of cozy environment, enjoyable activity and romantic atmosphere will put her in the mood for love. But, if you don’t have the big budget to help make the sparks fly – do you have to rest on your personality and charm to score the girl? God no. Here are some suggestions for great date spots in Austin. Source: MSN City Guides

Mars Restaurant & Bar
1610 San Antonio St, Austin, TX
Start the night off in an out-of-this-world, intimate spot offering happy hour specials on fancy drinks and appetizers.

Broken Spoke
3201 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Slow dance or go for a two-steppin’ spin to live tunes at this authentic, old-school Lone Star honky tonk.

1886 Café and Bakery
604 Brazos St, Austin, TX
If your downtown date goes until the midnight hour, head over to the elegant Driskill’s reasonably priced café.

Club de Ville
900 Red River St, Austin, TX
Get romantic at this dark den of hipness and good drink specials and free pretzels on the patio during happy hour.

Peter Pan Mini-Golf
1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
Try to score a hole-in-one for $5 a round. Open until midnight on Saturday for late-night putting.

Frank & Angie’s Pizzeria
508 West Ave, Austin, TX
Experience your own “Lady and the Tramp” moment at this cozy pizza joint offering wallet-friendly dinner and lunch specials.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
409B Colorado St, Austin, TX
Dinner and a movie Austin-style: quirky, cool and kid free. Mondays offer $1 admission, and beer bucket and liquor specials all night long.

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