Most of a Broken Bow trip runs casual — patios, breweries, a fry house. Press Italia and Fish Tales Winery & Bistro are the two spots that cover the other end of it, when a trip needs one dressed-up dinner among the barbecue and burgers.
Overview
Press Italia serves wood-fired Italian on the Hochatown strip, and it’s the go-to answer when people ask where to go for a proper sit-down dinner. Fish Tales pairs a wine-country setting — a working muscadine vineyard — with a bistro menu, which makes it the better pick if you want the meal and a wine tasting in the same stop.
Why Visit
Not every meal on this trip needs to be a production, but having one reservation that feels like an actual date — not just refueling between activities — is worth planning around, especially for an anniversary, a proposal, or just a couples weekend.
What to Expect
Book ahead, especially on weekends — both of these get busy, and this isn’t the kind of spot you want to walk into without a reservation on a Saturday night. Expect a moderate step up in price from the strip’s casual spots, in line with what you’d pay for a proper dinner out anywhere. Best for couples, though both work fine for a small group celebrating something.
Local Tips
If you’re celebrating something specific, mention it when you book — smaller operations here tend to be accommodating about a special occasion if you give them notice. Pair dinner with a wine tasting beforehand at either Fish Tales or Girls Gone Wine (see our wineries guide) for a full evening rather than just a meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I go for a date-night dinner in Hochatown?
Press Italia for wood-fired Italian, or Fish Tales Winery & Bistro if you want a wine-country setting alongside the meal.
Do I need a reservation at Press Italia?
Yes, especially on weekends — it's one of the strip's most popular dinner spots.
Is Fish Tales good for a special occasion?
Yes — the vineyard stroll and bistro setting make it a strong pick for an anniversary or a quieter celebration. Mention the occasion when you book.
Where to Stay Nearby
A private, romantic cabin is the natural place to end the night after a dressed-up dinner.