St. Clair Shores Date Night
8 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 5, 2026
Build a date night in St. Clair Shores, MI around Lebanese bowls, a cocktail and an ice cream finish, or choose comfort food and rooftop seating for dinner. Shawarma Shack serves shawarma, tabbouleh and hummus in a casual, quiet counter-service setting. DOX Grillhouse pairs comfort food and vegetarian options with an on-site bar, rooftop seating and outdoor tables; its daily 21-and-over policy begins after 9 p.m. For an earlier start, Frank's On The Avenue offers comfort food, small plates and coffee in a cozy, quiet setting, closing at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
For the cocktail stop, Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar offers cocktails, wine, live music and dancing. Butter Run Saloon brings an extensive whiskey selection and an old-timey atmosphere, while XO Bar & Grill combines cocktails with sports viewing, arcade games and a covered patio.
Time the sweet finish around your choice of shop. Country Dairy serves soft serve, Dole Whip and sundaes through takeout and a drive-through until 8:30 p.m. daily. Modern Cone has dine-in seating, Original Ice Cream Nachos and an Affogato Sundae, with closing times of 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. the rest of the week.
Dinner
evening
Stop 1
Shawarma Shack
4.8(190)St Clair Shores
Shawarma Shack anchors a low-key dinner with Lebanese bowls and wraps, shawarma, tabbouleh and hummus in a casual, quiet counter-service setting.
Stop 2
DOX Grillhouse
4.7(2874)St Clair Shores
DOX Grillhouse combines comfort food and vegetarian options with rooftop seating, an on-site cocktail bar and a daily 21-and-over policy after 9 p.m.
Stop 3
Frank's On The Avenue
4.6(383)St Clair Shores
Frank's On The Avenue suits an early date with comfort food, small plates and coffee, closing by late afternoon in a cozy, quiet setting.
Cocktails
evening
Stop 4
Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar
4.6(126)St Clair Shores
Cache' Cocktails and Wine Bar offers cocktails and wine in a casual, cozy setting, with live music, dancing and reservations available.
Stop 5
Butter Run Saloon
4.5(1155)St Clair Shores
Butter Run Saloon pairs cocktails and an extensive whiskey selection with classic pub grub, patio seating and a cozy, old-timey atmosphere.
Stop 6
XO Bar & Grill
4.4(550)St Clair Shores
XO Bar & Grill offers cocktails, sports viewing and arcade games, plus a spacious covered patio and a kitchen open until 1 a.m.
Something sweet
night
Stop 7
Country Dairy
4.8(490)St Clair Shores
Country Dairy supplies a takeout sweet finish with vanilla, chocolate and twist soft serve, eight Flavor Burst options, Dole Whip and sundaes.
Stop 8
Modern Cone
4.7(1563)St Clair Shores
Modern Cone offers a seated dessert stop with Original Ice Cream Nachos, the Affogato Sundae, hand-scooped ice cream and Detroit-roasted coffee.
