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Date night in Shelter Island / Harbor Island

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Shelter Island / Harbor Island.

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Planning a date night in Shelter Island / Harbor Island? We track 23 spots here — places for dinner, bars and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Shelter Island / Harbor Island guides plan the whole evening: cocktail bars, restaurants with a view and activities, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

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Published date nights with a stop on this list.

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The best date spots in Shelter Island / Harbor Island

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Bar 1924
Cocktail Bar

Bar 1924

5.0(19)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

The Wine Pub & Restaurant
Bar

The Wine Pub & Restaurant

4.9(22)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Restaurant

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse

4.8(15)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$$

Dumpling Bar
Restaurant

Dumpling Bar

4.5(24)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Point Loma Lighthouse
Viewpoint

Point Loma Lighthouse

4.5(22)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $

Harbor Island Park
Park

Harbor Island Park

4.5(8)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $

Mitch’s Seafood
Restaurant

Mitch’s Seafood

4.3(17)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $

The Bar at Moniker General
Bar

The Bar at Moniker General

4.3(16)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Stone Brewing
Brewery

Stone Brewing

4.3(4)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Ketch Grill and Taps
Restaurant

Ketch Grill and Taps

4.2(26)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern in Point Loma
Bar

Jimmy's Famous American Tavern in Point Loma

4.2(24)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Old Venice Restaurant
Restaurant

Old Venice Restaurant

4.2(22)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Pearl Hotel
Hotel Bar

Pearl Hotel

4.2(15)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Mess Hall
Bar

Mess Hall

4.1(25)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Bali Hai Restaurant
Restaurant

Bali Hai Restaurant

4.1(21)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$$

Blue Wave Bar & Grill
Restaurant

Blue Wave Bar & Grill

4.0(23)

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Pinot’s Palette
Activity

Pinot’s Palette

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$

Humphreys
Restaurant

Humphreys

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$$

Cabrillo National Monument
Monument

Cabrillo National Monument

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $

Next Level Sailing
Boat Tours

Next Level Sailing

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$$

Sail San Diego
Activity

Sail San Diego

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$$

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano
Restaurant

Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $$$

Carruth Cellars Urban Winegarden & Cheese Shop
Wine Bar

Carruth Cellars Urban Winegarden & Cheese Shop

Shelter Island / Harbor Island · $

Good to know

What are the best date spots in Shelter Island / Harbor Island?
Our top pick is Bar 1924, rated 5.0 out of 5. The Wine Pub & Restaurant and Tom Ham’s Lighthouse are close behind.
Where should we eat in Shelter Island / Harbor Island?
Try Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, Dumpling Bar and Mitch’s Seafood for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Shelter Island / Harbor Island?
Try Bar 1924, The Bar at Moniker General and Pearl Hotel for cocktails.
What's the most romantic spot in Shelter Island / Harbor Island?
The Wine Pub & Restaurant and Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano are the most romantic on this list.

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