Date night in Pembroke Pines: Pembroke Gardens restaurants and tiki bar, community theater at the ArtsPark, the movies, free concerts and seasonal garden nights.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Every place below comes from its own website or the City of Pembroke Pines’ pages, linked inline; hours change, so check before you go. We do not rank restaurants or publish reviews.
Date night in Pembroke Pines mostly means The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, the open-air center at Interstate 75 and Pines Boulevard, where you can park once and walk between dinner, a drink and dessert. For a show, the city’s River of Grass ArtsPark in the west has a community theater, and City Center hosts free evening concerts.
Who to call
- Brio Italian Grille: 954-431-1341
- The Shops at Pembroke Gardens: 954-450-1580
- Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts: 954-437-4884
- Flamingo Gardens: 954-473-2955
Dinner
| Restaurant | Address | Notes from its own site |
|---|---|---|
| Brio Italian Grille | 14576 SW 5th St. | Italian; open from 11 a.m. daily, until 11 p.m. on its two latest nights |
| Brimstone Woodfire Grill | 14575 SW 5th St. | Steaks, seafood and sushi; patio dining; reservations online |
| Havana 1957 | 14571 SW 5th St. | Cuban; Pembroke Gardens lists live music there on Thursdays |
| Agave Bandido | 14531 SW 5th St. | Mexican food and cocktails; “come for lunch, stay for the late-night round” |
All four are at Pembroke Gardens. The center’s dining directory lists 24 places to eat, including Casa España, Sirocco Mediterranean, Village Tavern, The Cheesecake Factory and LB Eatery and Wine.
Drinks
- Maya SpeakTiki, a tiki bar tucked inside Agave Bandido at 14531 SW 5th St. Reservations through OpenTable from its page.
- Brimstone runs live DJ nights Fridays and Saturdays, 8 to 11 p.m., and Women’s Wednesdays with half-price cocktails, 7 to 10 p.m.
- Thursday Nights in the Gardens: live music at Havana 1957 and late-night happy hour at RA Sushi from 9 p.m., per the center’s events page.
More in live music and nightlife.
A show or a movie
- Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts at the Susan B. Katz Theater, River of Grass ArtsPark, 17195 Sheridan St., a 442-seat city theater. Tickets and showtimes at pptopa.com or 954-437-4884.
- AMC Pembroke Lake 9, at the west end of Pembroke Lakes Mall, 11401 Pines Blvd., per the mall’s FAQ.
Free and low-cost dates
- Beats and Bites: free live music with food trucks, one Thursday a month, 7 to 9 p.m., on the City Center plaza, 601 City Center Way.
- Summer Symphony Series: free Sunday afternoon concerts at City Center from June to September.
- The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, 601 City Center Way: free admission outside the summer exhibition, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, according to its visitor page.
- ParTee at Night: a free adults-only evening of mini golf, the driving range, food trucks and a DJ at Pembroke Lakes Golf and Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St. Next: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Chapel Trail Park Nature Preserve boardwalk, 19800 Sheridan St., before it closes at dusk.
Seasonal nights out
- Flamingo Gardens, Davie: the Ghostly Garden Tour on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, and the Winter Wonderland light show nightly from Nov. 21 to Dec. 30, 2026; see holiday lights and Christmas events.
- Taste of Pines, the city’s ticketed food festival each February at City Center; see Valentine’s Day in Pembroke Pines.
Getting there
Pembroke Gardens has parking on its main boulevard and behind the buildings, a free courtesy shuttle in the lots, and valet for $10, Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 10 p.m., at Brio and Brimstone, according to its visitor page. Plan a sober ride home.
More: brunch in Pembroke Pines, guide to Pembroke Gardens and things to do this weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go for date night in Pembroke Pines?
Most sit-down restaurants and bars are at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, at Interstate 75 and Pines Boulevard, including Brio Italian Grille, Brimstone Woodfire Grill, Havana 1957 and Maya SpeakTiki. Valet is $10, Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.
Where can we see a show in Pembroke Pines?
The Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts stages plays at the 442-seat Susan B. Katz Theater in the River of Grass ArtsPark, 17195 Sheridan St. AMC Pembroke Lake 9 shows movies at Pembroke Lakes Mall.
Which Pembroke Pines restaurants are open late?
Brio Italian Grille at Pembroke Gardens lists hours to 11 p.m. on its two latest nights of the week, and Brimstone runs live DJ nights to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. RA Sushi’s late-night happy hour runs from 9 p.m. to close on Thursdays.
Is there a free date idea in Pembroke Pines?
The city’s Beats and Bites concerts, one Thursday a month from 7 to 9 p.m. at City Center, and its Summer Symphony afternoons are free, as is The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery outside its summer show.
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