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50 Best Dinner Date Songs for IG Reels & Stories

Updated on September 18, 2025
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Carson suffers from a serious case of melophilia. Geeking out on her favorite music artists is her guilty pleasure.

Best Songs for Dinner Date Instagram Reels and Stories

There’s a different kind of pressure when the night isn’t loud but quiet enough that every word carries. A dinner date has that stillness where the lighting feels intentional, the food is slow, and the playlist is doing more than filling silence. The right track keeps things steady without making it feel like a scripted romance. Not every pick has to be lyrical poetry either. Some tracks work because they slip under the conversation, others because they jolt it awake when it starts to drift.

Dinner dates don’t always land in one neat mood. Sometimes it’s nerves wrapped in laughter, sometimes it’s the comfort of a long-term thing where nobody needs to pretend. Pop, rock, country, and R&B songs all sneak into that mix depending on what the night feels like. A few tracks may not be literally tied to a candlelit table, but they still carry the right weight for the vibe. You want songs that hover in the background and then unexpectedly pull forward, shaping the room without warning anyone.

It’s not about finding one perfect soundtrack, it’s about stumbling into moments where the music feels like it belongs to that night only. One second it’s a breezy tune that makes the wine feel lighter, the next it’s something with grit that cuts through the soft edges. These are the best dinner date songs for Instagram reels and stories.

Top 10 Romantic Dinner Instagram Songs

1. 'All of Me' by John Legend

2. 'Thinking Out Loud' by Ed Sheeran

3. 'I Like Me Better' by Lauv

4. 'Can't Help Falling in Love' by Elvis Presley

5. 'Come Away With Me' by Norah Jones

6. 'Golden Hour' by JVKE

7. 'Just the Way You Are' by Bruno Mars

8. 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran

9. 'At My Worst' by Pink Sweat$

10. 'The Way You Look Tonight' by Frank Sinatra

Ideal Instagram Songs for a Romantic Dinner #11 to 20

11. 'Love on the Brain' by Rihanna

12. 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri

13. 'I Won't Miss A Thing' by Aerosmith

14. 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green

15. 'Sweet Creature' by Harry Styles

16. 'Unforgettable' by Nat King Cole

17. 'You Are the Best Thing' by Ray LaMontagne

18. 'Best Part' by Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.

19. 'Make You Feel My Love' by Adele

20. 'Until I Found You' by Stephen Sanchez

Capturing the Dinner Date Vibe Instagram Songs #21 to 30

21. 'Lover' by Taylor Swift

22. 'You and Me' by Lifehouse

23. 'Kiss Me' by Sixpence None The Richer

24. 'My Girl' by The Temptations

25. 'Is This Love' by Bob Marley & The Wailers

26. 'I'm Yours' by Jason Mraz

27. 'You're My Best Friend' by Queen

28. 'Crazy for You' by Madonna

29. 'Say You Won't Let Go' by James Arthur

30. 'Endless Love' by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

Essential Instagram Songs for a Dinner for Two #31 to 40

31. 'The Way I Am' by Ingrid Michaelson

32. 'Don't Know Why' by Norah Jones

33. 'I Can't Help Falling in Love' by Elvis Presley

34. 'The Book of Love' by Peter Gabriel

35. 'Love' by Lana Del Rey

36. 'At Last' by Etta James

37. 'Love Me Tender' by Elvis Presley

38. 'Just the Two of Us' by Grover Washington Jr.

39. 'All My Life' by K-Ci & JoJo

40. 'Let Me Love You' by Mario

Best Instagram Songs for a Romantic Dinner #41 to 50

41. 'By Your Side' by Sade

42. 'You Make Loving Fun' by Fleetwood Mac

43. 'The Only Exception' by Paramore

44. 'I Knew I Loved You' by Savage Garden

45. 'Say Hey (I Love You)' by Michael Franti & Spearhead

46. 'I Believe in You and Me' by Whitney Houston

47. 'When You Say Nothing At All' by Alison Krauss

48. 'I Would Do Anything For You' by Foster The People

49. 'L-O-V-E' by Nat King Cole

50. 'I'm In Love With A Girl' by Big Star

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