Date night in Pompano Beach: oceanfront dinner by the pier, a rooftop bar, shows at the Cultural Center and the Amp, and free Friday concerts in Old Town.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Restaurants and bars come from their own websites; shows and venues from the city’s events calendar and Pompano Beach Arts. We do not rank or review restaurants.
A Pompano Beach date night usually means dinner by the ocean in the Fishing Village, a show at one of the city’s stages, or a free outdoor concert on a Friday. Here is where to go, with each venue’s own link.
Before you go
- Parking at the beach: Pier Parking Garage, 3460 NE 3rd St., 954-786-5580; floors 2 to 4 are self-park.
- Free ride: the Pompano Circuit shuttle runs in the beach area until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Ride Circuit app).
- Cultural Center box office: 954-545-7800
Dinner
| Restaurant | Address | Why go | Late hours, from its site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach House Pompano | 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. | Open-air oceanfront dining and a rooftop bar | Until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 p.m. other nights |
| Oceanic | 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. | Seafood next to the pier | See its website |
| Galuppi’s | 1103 N. Federal Highway | American restaurant with live entertainment, beside the golf course | Until midnight Friday and Saturday |
| The Foundry | 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd. | American food with wine, beer and craft cocktails | Happy hour 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays |
More restaurants are in the Fishing Village, including Lucky Fish, Baresco and Cannoli Kitchen; see our pier and Fishing Village guide. For dessert, the village has a Kilwins.
Drinks
- Rooftop: Beach House Pompano’s rooftop bar looks over the water.
- Wine and cocktails: The Foundry, 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977, lists wine, beer and craft cocktails, with $7 margaritas and mojitos at weekday happy hour.
- After a concert: Old Town’s Backyard Jam pours craft cocktails behind Bailey Contemporary Arts on the third Friday.
Shows
| Venue | Address | What is on |
|---|---|---|
| Pompano Beach Cultural Center | 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. | Tribute concerts, comedy and the Pompano Players musicals |
| Pompano Beach Amphitheater | 1801 NE 6th St. | Almost 3,000 seats; national touring acts |
| The Hive Black Box Theater, at the Ali Cultural Arts Center | 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Open mic and small shows |
| Charlotte Burrie Civic Center | 2669 N. Federal Highway | Community theater |
Coming up: the Pompano Players’ Gutenberg! The Musical! runs Nov. 6-15 at the Cultural Center, and Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, for mature audiences, plays the Charlotte Burrie Center Nov. 21-22 for $20. Gutenberg listing; Red Hot Lovers listing. Valentine’s Day plans are on our Valentine’s Day page.
Free dates
- Old Town Untapped, first Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.: live band, gallery openings and docent tours, NE 1st Street at N. Flagler Avenue.
- Music Under the Stars, usually the second Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., on the Great Lawn at Atlantic Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard. Bring a blanket.
- Old Town’s Backyard Jam, third Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., behind Bailey Contemporary Arts.
- A walk on the pier at dusk; the Fisher Family Pier reaches more than 900 feet into the Atlantic.
All three Friday series are on the city events calendar and in our live music and nightlife guide.
Late openings
- Old Town Untapped runs until 10 p.m. on first Fridays.
- Beach House Pompano is open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Galuppi’s is open until midnight Friday and Saturday.
What this means for you
- Eat in the Fishing Village and walk the pier after dinner.
- Check the Cultural Center calendar; tribute concerts list tickets from $45.
- On a budget, pick a free Friday concert and bring a blanket.
Related: brunch in Pompano Beach, free things to do and holiday lights and Christmas events.
Frequently asked questions
Where should we go for a date night in Pompano Beach?
For dinner with an ocean view, the Fishing Village by the Fisher Family Pier has Beach House Pompano, with a rooftop bar, and Oceanic. For a show, the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and the Pompano Beach Amphitheater book concerts, comedy and theater.
What restaurants in Pompano Beach are open late?
Beach House Pompano is open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Galuppi’s, which offers live entertainment, is open until midnight Friday and Saturday, according to their websites.
Is there a wine bar in Pompano Beach?
The Foundry, 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., serves wine, beer and craft cocktails, with happy hour 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Oceanic at the pier also pours wine.
What is a cheap date in Pompano Beach?
The city’s free Friday concerts: Old Town Untapped on the first Friday, Music Under the Stars on the Great Lawn usually on the second, and Old Town’s Backyard Jam on the third. Community theater at the Charlotte Burrie Center can cost $20.
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