Date night in Manassas: dinner on Battle and Center streets, shows at the Hylton and the ARTfactory, a wine tasting room, ice skating and late kitchens.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Hours and details come from each venue’s own website, linked below, and addresses from the Historic Manassas Inc. dining directory. We do not rank restaurants or print reviews. Hours change; call ahead.

A night out in Manassas usually means downtown: dinner on Battle, Center or Main Street, then a show at the ARTfactory or the Hylton Performing Arts Center, a glass at the wine tasting room or, from November, a skate at the Harris Pavilion. Everything downtown is a short walk from the public garage, which is free all weekend and after 10 a.m. on weekdays. Downtown questions: Historic Manassas Inc., 703-361-6599.

What this means for you

  • Book ahead: Monza takes reservations for lunch and brunch and call-aheads for dinner.
  • Late hours: Public House (to 2 a.m.) and Monza (to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday).
  • Mondays: Katerina’s Greek Cuisine is closed; check before you go.

Dinner

Restaurant Address Hours from its website Notes
Katerina’s Greek Cuisine 9212 Center St. Tue. to Sun. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Mon. Greek
Monza 9405 Battle St. Mon. to Wed. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thu. to 11 p.m.; Fri. to 12:30 a.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Brick oven pizza, pasta; patio
Battle Street Bistro 9402 Battle St. Fri. and Sat. to 10 p.m.; Sun. to 3 p.m. 703-369-7501
Public House Kitchen and Brewery 9406 Battle St. Open to 2 a.m. most nights House-brewed beer
Lume Asian Fusion 9110 Center St. See website Asian fusion; bar

Other dinner options in HMI’s directory: CJ Finz Raw Bar and Grille (9413 West St.), Siam Classic Thai (9403 East St.), Luciano’s (9414 Battle St.), Mariachis Tequileria (9428 Battle St.), The Bone (9420 Battle St.), Zandra’s Taqueria (9114 Center St.) and Vera’s Kitchen Desta (9255 Center St.).

Private dining: Carmello’s, 9108 Center St., served Old Town for nearly four decades and now focuses only on private dining, banquets and events for 10 to 100 guests, according to its website. Phone 703-368-5522.

Shows

  • Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle: concerts, dance and theater in Merchant Hall and the Gregory Family Theater. Fall 2026 shows on the city calendar include the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” (Nov. 6), Shemekia Copeland (Nov. 7), the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra (Nov. 14) and The Nutcracker (Nov. 27-28). Tickets: hyltoncenter.org.
  • ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St.: plays and musicals, and a murder mystery dinner theater on Valentine’s weekend in 2026. Listings on HMI’s calendar.

Wine, art and something different

  • Aroma Wine Tasting, 9249 Center St., listed by HMI as a wine tasting room.
  • Sip and Paint at Grounds Central Station, 9360 Main St.: monthly Friday evenings, 6 to 8 p.m., $35; upcoming Nov. 13, Dec. 11 and Jan. 8, per HMI.
  • Crossroads Tabletop Tavern, 9412 Main St.: a board-game tavern with trivia and card nights.
  • Dessert: Millie’s Gelato and Sorbetto, 9078 Center St., and Jitterbugs Ice Cream Cafe, 9125 Center St.
  • Coffee late: Jirani Coffeehouse, 9425 West St., is open to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

Seasonal dates

  • Ice skating at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., from November: evening sessions at 6 and 8 p.m.; adults $10, skate rental $7. City ice skating page.
  • Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville, Nov. 14 to Jan. 3: a drive-through light show, $30 to $45 a car in advance. See holiday lights.
  • Summer: free concerts at the Harris Pavilion. See live music and nightlife.
  • Valentine’s Day: see our Valentine’s Day page.

Parking and getting home

The downtown garage off Prince William Street is free on weekends and after 10 a.m. on weekdays; street parking is free but timed. Manassas City Police non-emergency: 703-257-8000.

Related: brunch, a guide to Historic Downtown Manassas and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go for date night in Manassas?

Historic Downtown Manassas has about 30 restaurants, cafes and bars within a few blocks, plus the ARTfactory theater and Aroma Wine Tasting. The Hylton Performing Arts Center books concerts, ballet and theater year-round.

Which Manassas restaurants stay open late?

Public House Kitchen and Brewery on Battle Street posts hours to 2 a.m., and Monza stays open to 12:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, according to their websites.

Is Carmello’s in Manassas still open?

Carmello’s now focuses only on private dining, banquets and special events for groups of 10 to 100, according to its website. Call 703-368-5522.

Can you go ice skating in Manassas?

Yes. The Harris Pavilion rink downtown reopens in November 2026, with evening sessions from 6 and 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults plus $7 skate rental.