As the Autumn breeze drifts in, Flower Mound’s Lakeside neighborhood becomes the perfect date night backdrop. Dine beneath glowing patio lights, stroll along shops and restaurants, and cuddle up near warming fireplaces. For your next night out, here are three restaurants ideal for a cozy, love-lit meal:
Los Caminos Modern Cocina
Located across from the Shops at Lakeside, Los Caminos wraps diners in a tropical, hacienda-inspired glow. Enjoy coastal cuisine in the stylish dining room or a spicy margarita on the year-round, climate-controlled patio. Unexpected flavors fill the elevated Mexican-inspired menu. Indulge in lobster fajitas, Veracruz-style red snapper, or a tried-and-true favorite, barbacoa tacos. Sip on a variety of Mexican wines, margaritas, or mezcal martinis. For a sweet and memorable finish, try the churro cheesecake. To Flower Mound diners, the flavors and romantic escape of Tulum or Cabo San Lucas are closer than they appear.
Sakhuu Thai
Since opening in November 2024, Sakhuu Thai has quickly become a local gem for authentic and fresh cuisine in the heart of Lakeside. With a buzzy atmosphere that feels like you’ve stepped into a chic city hideaway, it welcomes couples looking for a night of vibrance and adventure. An extensive happy hour menu offers a wide selection of inventive cocktails, beer, and sake with significant specials generous in flavor and portion. Menu standouts include the visually stunning emerald dumplings, delicate bites wrapped in jade-green rice dough, and the signature white pad thai, a beautifully balanced twist on the classic that feels both comforting and elevated. Pair these with a showstopping dessert like their Banana Bombay, and you’ve got a date night that’s memorable and delicious.
Clink Wine Bar + Bites
Tucked into the Shops at Lakeside, Clink Wine Bar + Bites offers the casual intimacy of scratch-made tapas and thoughtfully curated wines and cocktails. With 16 wines and 4 beers on tap, rotating global selections by the glass or bottle, and decadent white and red flights, it’s a relaxed yet refined atmosphere to linger and connect. Their shareable menu is perfect for conversation, chat over a charcuterie board, a sweet and savory naan flatbread, or the indulgent whipped feta dip topped with hot-honey and pistachio. For a first date or for the 50th anniversary, Clink Wine Bar + Bites offers the opportunity and ambience to ignite a spark.