Date night in Apex: dinner at The Provincial and on Salem Street, shows at The Halle, Peak of the Vine wine lounge, taprooms open late and drive-in movies.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Every restaurant and venue here is listed from its own website or the Town of Apex’s pages, with the hours it publishes. We do not rank restaurants or publish reviews.

The easiest date night in Apex is a walk up North Salem Street: dinner at a downtown restaurant, a show at The Halle Cultural Arts Center, and a glass of wine or a pint at a lounge or taproom open late, all within a few blocks. Parking is on the town’s downtown parking map; North Salem Street is one-way southbound during the streetscape work.

A downtown evening

  1. Dinner: The Provincial, 119 N. Salem St. (reserve online)
  2. Show: The Halle, 237 N. Salem St., box office 919-249-1120
  3. Nightcap: Peak of the Vine, 301 N. Salem St., or Oaklyn Springs taproom, 209 N. Salem St.

Dinner

Alphabetical, from each restaurant’s own site:

  • Anna’s Pizzeria, 100 N. Salem St., 919-267-6237 (website).
  • Daniel’s Restaurant and Catering, 1430 W. Williams St., an Italian restaurant open daily 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a private dining room (website).
  • Doherty’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 5490 Apex Peakway, with a chef-driven Irish-American menu, a full bar and live Irish music on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. (reservations).
  • The Provincial, 119 N. Salem St., 919-372-5921. “Fresh and simple” dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday. Book on its reservations page.
  • Salem Street Pub, 113 N. Salem St., for burgers and a bourbon and moonshine list (menu).

A show

The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., in the restored 1912 Town Hall, sells tickets at its box office and on Etix. Coming up:

  • On The Steps: Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz, Grammy-nominated jazz artists, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2026; $35, about 100 seats “in the round” (details)
  • JazzLive with Lenore Raphael and Friends, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026; $18 adults (details)
  • Infinity Ballet, “Nutcracker Dances,” 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, plus weekend matinees
  • Christmas Play and Musical, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12, 2026, plus matinees

Show your Halle ticket at participating downtown businesses for day-of-show offers. More on our holiday events page.

A nightcap

  • Peak of the Vine, 301 N. Salem St.: wine lounge and boutique with specialty cocktails, beer, charcuterie and pizza, indoor and outdoor seating, live music and comedy nights. Winter hours run to 11 p.m. Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday (events).
  • Oaklyn Springs Brewery taproom, 209 N. Salem St.: open to midnight Friday and Saturday (website).
  • Common Grounds Coffee House and Desserts, 219 N. Salem St., for coffee, gelato and cheesecake before 6 p.m. (website).

Something different

  • Drive-in movie at Pleasant Park: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Friday, Dec. 18, 2026, $10 plus tax per vehicle (details).
  • Paint Your Partner at The Halle: the 2026 date night painting class ran Feb. 7 for $18 a person; see Valentine’s Day in Apex for 2027.
  • A sunset walk on the paved Lake Pine loop at Apex Community Park, open to 10 p.m.
  • Apex Restaurant Week, with fixed-price dinners at participating restaurants; the 2026 edition ran Feb. 23 to March 1.

Related: live music and nightlife, brunch and downtown Apex and Salem Street.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go for date night in Apex?

Downtown Salem Street has dinner at The Provincial, shows at The Halle Cultural Arts Center and a nightcap at Peak of the Vine wine lounge or the Oaklyn Springs taproom, all within a few blocks.

Does The Provincial in Apex take reservations?

Yes, online. The Provincial, 119 N. Salem St., serves dinner 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and is closed Sunday and Monday.

What is On The Steps at The Halle?

It is an intimate acoustic concert series at The Halle, with about 100 seats around the performers and $35 tickets. Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz play Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Is there a drive-in movie in Apex?

The town runs drive-in movies at Pleasant Park. The next is How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026; tickets are $10 plus tax per vehicle.