Anniversary Date Night Restaurant in Braintree MA Area 2025
Planning the perfect anniversary date night near Braintree, MA or the South Shore ? Whether you’re looking for cozy ambiance, gourmet dining, or something fun and unexpected, the South Shore is full of memorable spots to celebrate your love, We’re highlighting the best date night restaurants in and around Braintree—ideal for anniversaries, special occasions, or just a romantic evening out.
In our Hockomock Swamp supper club it was asked…..
My anniversary is on Saturday and we are going to the movies in Braintree. I have never gone to the Cheesecake Factory because I heard it is very crowded. Should I go? Or go somewhere else in the area?
Most Swampies are not fans of the chain restaurants
Here are some Swampies responses
Happy anniversary! I happen to really like the Cheesecake Factory but I wouldn’t think of it as a special occasion place. I would have to agree with those that recommend Stockholders in Weymouth.
Believe it or not, a lot of the food at Cheesecake comes in FROZEN, it’s made at another location. I’ve also enjoyed meals on special occasions at Bella’s in Norwell, Scarlet Oak in Norwell, and a place in Braintree square, the name eludes me…begins with an S… (Sintra’s Braintree Square)
For an anniversary, Stockholders in Weymouth gets my vote. Top notch food, service. Cheesecake is a quick lunch, drink type place.
We just celebrated our anniversary sat Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham and it was fabulous. Meat and seafood items.
We just went out for dinner at our favorite local place to celebrate our anniversary. Brack’s Grille & Tap – Brockton is close to home, and always a friendly place with great food, drinks and atmosphere. We always park in the back and come in by the bar. To my surprise, the FUN BOOTH was empty!! I walked to the hostess station and asked if we could sit there. She said Sure, it is first come first serve! The bar was full as usual, with the Tuesday Trivia crowd. We settled into the booth and chose to sit together on the same side!!! Kirk came right over with menus and asked if we knew what we wanted to drink. I asked for drink menu. I told him we were going on a cruise in a few days and I needed to try something new! I also told him how excited I was to be in the Fun Booth and have him be our server. After all he and Frank are FB Famous! He said Frank makes him participate in the videos, LOL.
Jim chose the Short Rib Meatloaf with mashed and corn. I chose the Chicken Cordon Bleu on the special menu with a baked potato and broccoli, in the small size. I chose the Brack’s Old Fashioned for my drink. I always drink vodka but wanted something new. It was delicious! Jim’s meatloaf was excellent and huge. My small order of chicken cordon bleu was also really good. It had 2 pieces of chicken.
It’s just another (over priced) chain restaurant… way better options out there – especially for a special occasion dinner!
Best place for a special (like an anniversary) dinner would be Ava Cucina in Cohasset for us. Small and cozy, family owned and operated and delicious Italian fresh cooked meals. My favorite is the ravioli in a gorgonsola cream sauce, another of my favorite meals from anywhere. Comes with chicken on the regular menu but if steak tips are on special get those on it instead! Perfect for a romantic meal!
On a side note. Did you pre buy your movie tickets? If not I recommend you do. It’s all assigned seating (and huge recliner seats) so you can just walk in right when the movie starts. We love Braintree Theater.