Dating on a Budget
By Jim Harrington, Citysearch Contributor
From a restaurant with a cheap meal deal to a free local activity, impress your sweetheart for less in the East Bay.
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Cesar
1515 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Order some small plates and keep the bill reasonable at this acclaimed tapas restaurant in Berkeley. -
Yoshi's Jazz House & Restaurant
510 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA
This top jazz club offers romantic sushi dinners and half-priced midweek concerts. -
Shattuck Down Low
2284 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Take your date to this grooving dance club that has no cover and two-for-$5 drinks on Mondays and Thursdays. -
Parkway Speakeasy Theater
1834 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA
Skip the pricey multiplex for the $5 tickets at the Bay Area's only brew-and-view cinema. -
Conga Lounge
5422 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Get to know each other at this tiki bar with fruity cocktails and live calypso music without a cover on most nights.
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Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, CA
Pack a picnic and ferry over to the island for a leisurely hike and breathtaking views of the SF skyline. -
Charles Lee Tilden Park
Canon Dr and Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA
Avoid the crowds and take a weekday stroll through the park's vibrant botanical gardens. -
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA
For a grand night out without prices to match, watch a classic film for $6 at this landmark cinema. -
Jack London Square
311 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Window shop, share an ice cream cone and enjoy the sweeping bay views at this seaside attraction. -
Berkeley Art Museum
2626 Bancroft Wy, Berkeley, CA
Hold hands while strolling this art-lover's haven, where admission is free on the first Thursday of each month.
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Bay Wolf
3853 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
Mediterranean-inspired dishes, including ever-popular duck entrees, draw crowds to this East Bay staple. -
Oliveto Cafe and Restaurant
5655 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Upscale Cal-Italian cuisine, a roaring fireplace and a central Rockridge locale make this two-venue restaurant an East Bay fave.
