Date night in Johns Creek: Pampas Steakhouse, Sugo and Stone's for dinner, Regal Medlock Crossing for a movie, Medley's new wine bar and nearby jazz.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Hours, addresses and offers come from each venue’s own website, linked below. Book ahead on weekends and check hours before you go.

Johns Creek’s date nights are clustered on Medlock Bridge, State Bridge and Old Alabama roads, with Medley adding a new evening district from Oct. 29. This is a list, not a ranking.

Dinner

Restaurant Address Phone Dinner hours
Pampas Steakhouse 10970 State Bridge Road 678-339-0029 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday; 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday; 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday
Sugo 10305 Medlock Bridge Road 770-817-8000 5 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday
Stone’s Cuisine and Cocktails 3719 Old Alabama Road, #200 770-557-0033 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday

Pampas Steakhouse is a steakhouse with an Argentinian twist. Its location page says wines under $250 are half price on Wednesdays, and it no longer accepts corkage for wines that are on its list.

Sugo blends Italian and Greek cooking at 10305 Medlock Bridge Road. Dine-in is Monday through Saturday, and takeout starts an hour earlier each night.

Stone’s Cuisine and Cocktails is a chef-driven restaurant near Newtown Park with a cocktail list; it also serves Sunday brunch. See our brunch guide.

A movie

Regal Medlock Crossing anchors the Medlock Crossing shopping center at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, at State Bridge Road, which also has restaurants including The Kickin’ Crab, Rakkan Ramen and Romeo’s NY Pizza, plus Cold Stone Creamery for dessert (Glazer Properties’ Medlock Crossing page). Showtimes are on Regal’s website.

Drinks and music

  • CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, Fadó Irish Pub and STIR are in the lineup at Medley, 2140 Medley Blvd., which opens Oct. 29 (Medley FAQ). In winter, Medley’s outdoor ice rink is open until 10 or 11 p.m. most nights; see our guide to Medley.
  • Six Bridges Brewing’s taproom, 11455 Lakefield Drive, #300, has live music and trivia on its calendar and is open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday (taproom page).
  • Kismet Lounge, 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, A6, a cocktail lounge with DJs, open until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday (Kismet Lounge).
  • The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, about five miles west: a jazz listening room with dinner and drinks (The Velvet Note).

More venues are in our live music and nightlife guide.

Free dates

  • A sunset walk on The Boardwalk at Town Center’s mile-long elevated trail behind City Hall.
  • Across Rogers Bridge from Cauley Creek Park to Duluth and back.
  • A free city concert on a summer Friday or Saturday night.

Details in free things to do and walking and biking trails.

Frequently asked questions

What are good date night restaurants in Johns Creek? Pampas Steakhouse at 10970 State Bridge Road is a steakhouse with an Argentinian twist, Sugo at 10305 Medlock Bridge Road serves Italian and Greek food, and Stone’s Cuisine and Cocktails is at 3719 Old Alabama Road.

Is there a movie theater in Johns Creek? Yes. Regal Medlock Crossing anchors the Medlock Crossing shopping center at 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, at State Bridge Road.

Does Pampas Steakhouse have a wine night? Pampas says wines under $250 on its list are half price on Wednesdays, and it no longer accepts corkage for wines that are on its list.

Where is a wine bar in Johns Creek? CRÚ Food & Wine Bar is part of the lineup at Medley, the new district at Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road that opens Oct. 29, 2026.

Related: Valentine’s Day in Johns Creek, brunch and New Year’s Eve.