<p>While the latest trend for bachelor and bachelorette parties is to have a destination weekend away, many pairs are also going the opposite route and staying close to home for a more traditional night on the town. Whichever group you fall into, it's likely that there will be a dinner (or two!) on the itinerary. With so many bars and eateries to choose from, it can be difficult to decide where to go &#8211; especially if you live in a metropolitan area with multiple choices. Thankfully, the website and app that allows you to make a reservation for a romantic meal for two or a large party has come out with a list of restaurants in America perfect for a night out!</p> <p>"The list spotlights the restaurants that have all the ingredients for the perfect big night out &#8211; upbeat energy, innovative cocktails, robust wine lists, and, of course, outstanding food," says Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer at OpenTable. "Whether your ideal night out is at a bustling bar or a hot spot to see and be seen, you can count on these restaurants for a night of fun.</p> <p>We broke down OpenTable's&#160;<a href="https://ift.tt/2wcJ2Zc" target="_blank">100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out</a> into the main regions of the United States &#8211; plus some restaurants with multiple locations that may be near you! Take a look to see if your favorite hot spots made the list, and read on to discover Caroline's tips for a successful night out.&#160;</p> <h3><strong>The Northeast</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://ift.tt/3ajTJHR" alt="The Love in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania restaurant ideas for bachelor bachelorette parties night out" width="1024" height="683"><br><em>Photo:&#160;</em><em>The Love - Philadelphia, PA</em></p> <p><strong>Balthazar</strong> - New York, New York<br><strong>Carmine's</strong> - 44th Street - New York, New York<br><strong>Cecconi's Dumbo</strong> - Brooklyn, New York<br><strong>Gallaghers Steakhouse</strong> - Manhattan - New York, New York<br><strong>Ivan Ramen</strong> - New York, New York<br><strong>Nobu Fifty Seven</strong> - New York, New York<br><strong>The Smith</strong> - Lincoln Square - New York, New York<br><strong>Tavern on the Green</strong> - New York, New York<br><strong>Vandal</strong> - New York, New York</p> <p><strong>Double Knot</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>El Vez</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>The Love</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Parc</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Sampan</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Suraya</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Talula&#8217;s Garden</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<br><strong>Zahav</strong> - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</p> <p><strong>Farmers &amp; Distillers</strong> - Washington,&#160;DC<br><strong>Farmers Fishers Bakers</strong> - Washington, DC<br><strong>Filomena Ristorante</strong> - Washington, DC<br><strong>Le Diplomate</strong> - Washington, DC<br><strong>Oyamel</strong> - Washington, DC<br><strong>Zaytinya</strong> - Washington, DC</p> <h3><strong>The Midwest</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://ift.tt/3agMbFQ" alt="The Apparatus Room in Detroit, Michigan restaurant ideas for bachelor bachelorette party night out" width="2048" height="1365"><br><em>Photo:&#160;</em><em>The Apparatus Room - Detroit, MI</em></p> <p><strong>Aba</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Caf&#233; Ba-Ba-Reeba</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Duck Duck Goat</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>The Gage</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Gibsons Bar &amp; Steakhouse</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Girl &amp; the Goat</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Little Goat</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Maple &amp; Ash</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Quartino</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>RPM Steak</strong> - Chicago, Illinois<br><strong>Sunda</strong> - Chicago, Illinois</p> <p><strong>St. Elmo Steak House</strong> - Indianapolis, Indiana</p> <p><strong>The Apparatus Room</strong> - Detroit, Michigan</p> <h3><strong>The South</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://ift.tt/385g76s" alt="Brewery Bhavana in Raleigh, North Carolina restaurant ideas for bachelor bachelorette party night out" width="1500" height="1000"><br><em>Photo:&#160;</em><em>Brewery Bhavana - Raleigh, NC</em></p> <p><strong>Louie Bossi Ristorante</strong> - Fort Lauderdale, Florida<br><strong>The Boathouse</strong> - Lake Buena Vista, Florida<br><strong>Raglan Road Irish Pub</strong> - Lake Buena Vista, Florida<br><strong>Oxford Exchange</strong> - Tampa, Florida<br><strong>Ulele</strong> - Tampa, Florida</p> <p><strong>Henry's Louisiana Grill</strong> - Acworth, Georgia<br><strong>The Optimist</strong> - Atlanta, Georgia<br><strong>Poor Calvin's</strong> - Atlanta, Georgia<br><strong>TWO urban licks</strong> - Atlanta, Georgia<br><strong>The Olde Pink House Restaurant</strong> - Savannah, Georgia</p> <p><strong>GW Fins</strong> - New Orleans, Louisiana<br><strong>Meril</strong> - New Orleans, Louisiana</p> <p><strong>Brewery Bhavana</strong> - Raleigh, North Carolina</p> <p><strong>Husk</strong> - Charleston, South Carolina</p> <p><strong>Flight Restaurant &amp; Wine Bar</strong> - Memphis, Tennessee<br><strong>House of Cards</strong> - Nashville, Tennessee</p> <p><strong>Al Biernat's - Oak Lawn</strong> - Dallas, Texas<br><strong>Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck</strong> - Dallas, Texas<br><strong>Mastro's Steakhouse</strong> - Houston, Texas<br><strong>Haywire</strong> - Plano, Texas</p> <h3><strong>The West</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://ift.tt/3adW7zT" alt="Born and Raised in San Diego, California restaurant ideas for bachelor bachelorette party night out" width="1600" height="1069"><br><em>Photo:&#160;</em><em>Born and Raised - San Diego, California</em></p> <p><strong>Mariposa</strong> - Sedona, Arizona</p> <p><strong>Bavel</strong> - Los Angeles, California<br><strong>Bestia</strong> - Los Angeles, California<br><strong>Perch LA</strong> - Los Angeles, California<br><strong>Republique</strong> - Los Angeles, California<br><strong>The Tropicale</strong> - Palm Springs, California<br><strong>Born &amp; Raised</strong> - San Diego, California<br><strong>Coasterra</strong> - San Diego, California<br><strong>Herb &amp; Wood</strong> - San Diego, California<br><strong>Juniper &amp; Ivy</strong> - San Diego, California<br><strong>China Live</strong> - San Francisco, California<br><strong>House of Prime Rib</strong> - San Francisco, California<br><strong>International Smoke</strong> - San Francisco, California<br><strong>Slanted Door</strong> - San Francisco, California<br><strong>The Ivy</strong> - West Hollywood, California<br><strong>Mustards Grill</strong> - Yountville, California</p> <p><strong>El Five</strong> - Denver, Colorado<br><strong>Linger</strong> - Denver, Colorado</p> <p><strong>Fleetwood's On Front St.</strong> - Lahaina, Hawaii<br><strong>Mama's Fish House</strong> - Paia, Hawaii</p> <p><strong>Eiffel Tower</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>Giada - The Cromwell</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>Hell's Kitchen - Caesars Palace</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>Mesa Grill</strong> <strong>- Caesars Palace</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>Momofuku</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>Mon Ami Gabi</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>STK</strong> <strong>- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada<br><strong>Texas de Brazil</strong> - Las Vegas, Nevada</p> <p><strong>Departure Restaurant and Lounge</strong> - Portland, Oregon</p> <p><strong>The Pink Door</strong> - Seattle, Washington</p> <h3><strong>Multiple Locations</strong></h3> <p><img src="https://ift.tt/2T7z6Jj" alt="Catch in West Hollywood, California restaurant ideas for bachelor bachelorette party night out" width="640" height="640"><br><em>Photo:&#160;</em><em>Catch - West Hollywood, California &amp; New York, New York</em></p> <p><strong>Avra</strong> - Multiple Locations (Beverly Hills, CA &amp; New York, NY)&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;<br><strong>Beauty &amp; Essex</strong> - Multiple Locations (Las Vegas, NV &amp; New York, NY)<br><strong>Buddakan</strong>&#160; - Multiple Locations (New York, NY &amp; Philadelphia, PA)<br><strong>Catch</strong> - Multiple Locations (West Hollywood, CA &amp; New York, NY)<br><strong>Cooper's Hawk Winery &amp; Restaurant</strong> - Multiple Locations (Naples, FL &amp; Columbus, OH)<br><strong>Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse</strong> - Multiple Locations (New York, NY &amp; Philadelphia, PA)<br><strong>Founding Farmers</strong> - Multiple Locations (Washington, DC &amp; Tysons Corner, VA)<br><strong>Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak &amp; Stone Crab</strong> - Multiple Locations (Chicago, IL &amp; Las Vegas, NV)<br><strong>Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman</strong> - Multiple Locations (Kihei, HI &amp; Lahaina, HI)<br><strong>RPM Italian</strong> - Multiple Locations (Washington, DC &amp; Chicago, IL)<br><strong>Steak 44 and Steak 48</strong> - Multiple Locations (Phoenix, AZ &amp; Chicago, IL)<br><strong>Tao</strong> - Multiple Locations (Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV &amp; New York, NY)<br><strong>Uchi</strong> - Multiple Locations (Austin, TX &amp; Dallas, TX)&#160; &#160;<br><strong>Yardbird Southern Table &amp; Bar</strong> - Multiple Locations (Miami Beach, FL &amp; Las Vegas, NV)</p> <h3><strong>Tips for Planning the Perfect Big Night Out:</strong></h3> <p><strong>1. Look and Book Early<br></strong>Because these spots are go-to destinations for both locals and travelers alike, prime-time reservations book up early. So if you have a specific spot in mind, make sure to plan ahead of time. Even if you can&#8217;t get to one of the 100 winning restaurants, you can find a hot spot wherever you are by filtering your results with the hot spot tag.</p> <p><strong>2. Think Big Picture</strong><br>Take into account the rest of your night. If you&#8217;re planning on seeing a show after dinner, make sure you leave enough time for everyone to enjoy their meal without rushing, while not too early where you have too much time in between. Similarly, if you&#8217;re planning a late night at the club, you might not want to start at 6PM, and risk tapping out before midnight.</p> <p><strong>3. Find the Right Vibe</strong><br>For those celebrating a bachelorette or bachelor party, remember the night is about the bride or groom. Make sure to make it personal to them, and ask questions to help clarify the vibe. Before booking, you can read verified diner reviews on OpenTable to get a better sense of the atmosphere, so you can find the best spot for your crew.</p> <p><strong>4. Dollars &amp; Cents</strong><br>Make sure to set a budget that the entire group is comfortable with, and keep that in mind while choosing a restaurant. You can view menus and pricing for most restaurants on OpenTable. Also, let your party know ahead of time if a restaurant is willing to split checks or if the restaurant only accepts cash, so they can make arrangements ahead of time. Lastly, be sure to account for alcohol, tax, and gratuity.</p> <p><strong>5. Don't Forget Dietary Needs</strong><br>If your party has any food allergies, sensitivities, or are following a specific meal plan such as paleo or vegan, carefully study menus to make sure everyone can find something that works for them. If you&#8217;re in doubt as to whether a restaurant can accommodate your group&#8217;s needs, call the restaurant before booking and ask to speak to a manager or chef.</p> <p><strong>6. Make a Note</strong><br>If it&#8217;s a special celebration, you might want to let the restaurant know when you book &#8211; especially if you are planning on bringing your own cake or decorations, or if you would like them to bring out a dessert to make the night extra special.</p> <p>For more ideas, discover how to have a <a href="/news/planning-design/how-to-have-a-couples-bachelorbachelorette-party/4583/" target="_blank">couples' bachelor/bachelorette party</a>, learn the&#160;<a href="/news/planning-design/the-rules-of-planning-a-bachelorette-party/3966/" target="_blank">etiquette rules</a> of planning a bachelorette party, and view more planning inspiration <a href="/news/planning-design/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> .

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