Plan a Germantown date night: dinner at Limelight, The Overland rooftop or Moondance, a GPAC show or Jazz in the Box, and a walk at Oaklawn Garden.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Hours and details come from each restaurant’s and venue’s own website, linked below, and Thornwood’s directory. Restaurants change hours; call ahead.

The easiest Germantown date night is dinner and a show on Exeter Road: the Germantown Performing Arts Center sits beside Thornwood, where The Overland rooftop and Moondance Grill are steps away. For a quieter evening, Limelight on Poplar Pike pairs a seasonal menu with craft cocktails. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order; we do not rank them.

Plan ahead

  • Reservations: The Overland suggests them; book GPAC nights early.
  • Closed days: Limelight lists no Tuesday or Sunday hours.
  • Parties of seven or more at Southern Social get an automatic 20% gratuity.

Dinner

Restaurant Address Dinner hours Phone
Limelight 7724 Poplar Pike 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Saturday 901-791-2328
Moondance Grill 1730 S. Germantown Road, Suite 117 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; to 9 p.m. Sunday 901-755-1471
The Overland 7800 Neshoba Road, Suite 501 4 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4 to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday see website
Southern Social 2285 S. Germantown Road see website 901-754-5555
Stoney River 7515 Poplar Ave., Suite 101 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 901-207-1100
Zen Japanese Cuisine 1730 S. Germantown Road, Suite 125 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday see website

Limelight describes a seasonal, chef-inspired menu, hand-crafted cocktails and award-winning wines in an intimate room where “southern hospitality meets mid-century modern flair.” All wines are half price on Mondays.

The Overland is on the roof of the Marriott TownePlace Suites at Thornwood, five floors up, with elevated cuisine and craft cocktails in a modern lodge setting.

Moondance Grill has served elevated Southern cuisine and handcrafted cocktails in Germantown since 2019, it says, with a private dining room and a sun room for groups.

Stoney River serves American classics and hosts dinners for groups of seven to 25. Southern Social in Old Germantown takes reservations online and posts its bourbon list. Zen Japanese Cuisine is in Thornwood’s Market Row, and Zen’s dinner hours above come from Thornwood’s directory.

The show

  • GPAC, 1801 Exeter Road: touring concerts and comedy in the 800-seat Highland Capital Performance Hall. Coming up: Terence Blanchard (Nov. 7), The Best of Second City (Nov. 14), Darren Criss (Dec. 5), Count Basie Orchestra (Jan. 9, 2027) and Samara Joy (March 4, 2027) (calendar).
  • Jazz in the Box at GPAC: cabaret seating and drinks in GPAC’s small jazz club series; next, The Committee on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.
  • The Grove at GPAC: outdoor concerts on the lawn on spring and fall Thursdays; bring chairs.

Dessert and a walk

TCBY in Market Row is open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Thornwood’s directory says. For a daylight date, walk Oaklawn Garden, 7831 Poplar Pike, or the Wolf River section of the Germantown Greenway; city parks are open dawn to dusk. See walking and biking trails.

Special nights

Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve and anniversary dinners: see Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve and brunch for weekend mornings.

Related: live music and nightlife, Old Germantown and restaurant inspections.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good date night spot in Germantown, TN?

For dinner, Limelight on Poplar Pike, The Overland rooftop at Thornwood, Moondance Grill and Stoney River; for a show, the Germantown Performing Arts Center at 1801 Exeter Road. We list them alphabetically and do not rank them.

Which Germantown restaurants are open late?

Moondance Grill, The Overland and Forest Hill Grill serve until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and Stoney River until 10 p.m. on those nights. Limelight closes at 9 p.m.

Is there a wine night in Germantown?

Limelight, 7724 Poplar Pike, pours all wines at half price on Mondays.

How do I get GPAC tickets?

Only through gpacweb.com or the box office, 901-751-7500, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and before evening performances.