Hardly anyone hits the jackpot on the initial try when it comes to dating wild cougars in Fresno, California. This is either because there isn’t an easy scheme to build romance or most prowling cubs simply don’t know where to look.
Dating may seem difficult. But if you understand the city you’re living in, things might get a little clearer when you hunt cougars.
The Best Places to Find Cougars in Fresno
Wanna party hard in Fresno with hot single cougars? We got you covered with more than 30 venues on our list.
Still, we know that some of our readers are too busy, or just plain lazy to dive through a long, 4k-word guide just pick a venue for the night. So we made you a shortlist of our top four spots and dating apps for meeting single Fresno cougars.
Take a quick look at these suggestions, and try them out. If you feel like you want more, then you can jump to the rest of our guide.
Let's get started with these spots:
@standardfresno
The Standard Restaurant and Lounge is a stellar bar with single Fresno cougars
The Standard Restaurant and Lounge needs to be on your list of Fresno cougar bars. Not only does it pamper you with grilled filet and crispy calamari but it also treats everybody with an extensive collection of our city's finest whiskey.
Savor the smooth full-flavored taste of Pappy Van Winkle paired with their creme brulee. Arrive early on Fridays as the place gets packed quickly with working cougars unwinding after a long day. Offer her a whiskey on the rocks to break the ice.
Need a Fresno cougar dating site for something casual or physical? AFF is it (try it free)
For the fellas who aren’t looking for Fresno cougars that are relationship material, you need to try AFF (which has a great free trial). There is no better site for finding local cougars who want some short-term fun.
We have been using AFF for a while now and we’ve had the best results out of all the apps. With over 60,000,000 active members it gives you a lot of options, especially since a lot of users are women over 30.
This is our proven way to meet cougars to take home around the city!
You might think that Tinder would be a good alternative, and you would be right if you mostly want women in their 20s. Once they hit 30 most of the cougars in our city skip Tinder completely in favor of AFF.
See for yourself by trying AFF. Nothing beats seeing these feisty cougars with your own two eyes.
eHarmony is a Fresno cougar dating app for relationships (try it now)
There are several great options to meet cougars in Fresno when you're going out but you only have so much time and money you can spend. If you REALLY want to meet a lot of single cougars you need to be smart and efficient with your time. That means checking out eHarmony's trial.
A lot of cougars have stopped spending time in bars and clubs and ONLY meeting single guys online. They're busy too and being able to connect with men, especially when they want to date younger guys, makes their life (and your life) a LOT easier.
If you haven't tried out online dating yet to meet cougars you're missing out on a TON of opportunities!
There are a few reasons why we've found eHarmony to be the best option for most guys and why it's at the top of our rankings for the best cougar dating apps and sites:
You won't find more Fresno cougars on any other site or app
There are other options out there that have more people using them but actually finding single cougars can be very time-consuming. Even if you find attractive women over 35 using them you never really know if they're interested in dating younger guys.
With eHarmony, the average woman using it is VERY open to dating both younger and older guys and they aren't afraid to show it! No other option out there has more REAL COUGARS that you can actually meet up with.
These women actually want to meet up and there's a great variety
It doesn't matter how many people are using an app or site if all the women are just there for attention. Most of the bigger free apps out there are filled with time-wasting women who just want to collect compliments.
In our experience, the women on eHarmony are MUCH more engaged and actually want to meet guys in person. Why else would they use such a specific site? There is also a great mix of women who want short-term fun and those who want an actual relationship. You can pick and choose.
If you haven't tried out eHarmony's trial you absolutely should. It's a great experience for most guys and a combination of time spend in our favorite places on this list and eHarmony is a recipe for success!
@vinogrilleandspirits
Hunt for cougars in Fresno at Vino Grille & Spirits
Formerly known as Vino and Friends Wine Store, this Fresno cougar bar treats everybody with amazing gourmet flavors and an excellent wine selection. Watch for its wine bottle night event and get 50% off on the menu. Come between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy the brunch menu, which offers $10 Bloody Marys and $5 mimosas.
The staff members know what they’re talking about when it comes to wine. They’ll give you great advice on which wine to pair with certain food. You can learn the tricks of the trade and use it to chat up some sexy cougars at the bar. Some patrons come dressed in a simple shirt and jeans. But if you want to impress a hot cougar, look sharp.
@katspain
Top Fresno Cougar Bars and Cougar Clubs
Take a look at some of the cougar caves in the neighborhood. From the speakeasy vibe at The Library to the white-collar atmosphere in the Tasting Room, we have compiled a list of places where you can chat and have a wild night with enthusiastic cougars.
Take a look at the other cougar bars on our list, and you’ll meet lots of hot older women. These Fresno cougars are just waiting for their turn to pounce!
Here they are:
- The Cosmopolitan Tavern - 625 O St
- Lancer’s Bar and Grill - 5627 E Kings Canyon Rd # 108
- Spokeasy Public House - 1472 N Van Ness Ave
- Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company Beer Garden - 745 Fulton St
- Elbow Room - 731 W San Jose Ave
- Mad Duck - 3085 E Campus Pointe Dr
- Kan Zaman Hookah Lounge - 6460 N Blackstone Ave #103
- Neighbors Tap and Cook House – 1175 N Fowler Ave #800, Clovis
- The Tasting Room - 7775 N Palm Ave #105
- Los Arcos Night Club - 1435 Fresno St
- Strummer's Bar and Grill - 833 E Fern Ave
We mentioned a good mix of bars, restaurants, and clubs in the above list. Check the ones that make the most sense to your taste, and budget, and go there, but don't forget to bring your A-game to the venue.
Dress sharp, be assertive, hold eye contact, and don't explain yourself when a cougar challenges you - and she will. It's their way of filtering out the fun men from the pretenders.
No matter what don't take things to heart. Just treat her as your little brat sister and she will respond well to you.
The Apps Dating Coaches Recommend Most To Meet Cougars
More and more older women are only using apps and sites to meet guys, especially younger guys. You need to be on at least one or two apps now if you want to get the best results you can. These are the apps that give normal guys the best success meeting cougars:
| Site | Our Experience | Our Rating | Free Trial Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Hookup Site Cougars  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try AFF For Free |
Best For Relationships  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try eHarmony |
2nd Best For Hookups  | Experience Highlights
| 8 | Try Passion |
@madduckcraftnw
Meet Cougars in Fresno During the Day
Change up your usual scene and start meeting cougars in the daytime. You're gonna be mesmerized by the number of cougars you can hunt. Women can party every week, but they go shopping every day. The mall, grocery store, gym, and the nearby cafe...these venues attract more women on a daily than a hot downtown bar. Then why aren't you approaching them there?
Day game is way more effective than night game, especially to guys with tight budgets and those who don't like to party. You will catch her by surprise and there won't be a ton of other handsome dude fighting with you for her attention. It's just you, your confidence, and her.
Cougars in Fresno often hit these spots during the day:
- Blue Moon Yoga - 1144 E Champlain Dr #104
- Planet Fitness - 3382 W Shaw Ave
- Fashion Fair - 645 E Shaw Ave
- River Park Shopping Center - 71 E Via la Plata
- Sam’s Italian and Deli Market - 2415 N First St
- Immaculate Trait - 4529 N Marty Ave Ste# 103
- Red Apple Cafe - 488 W Herndon Ave
- The Revue - Coffee Shop - 620 E Olive Ave
- Pre-Dating Fresno
@jenniferlynnebray
The Guide to Cougar Dating in Fresno
Now that we've shown you the top spots for meeting cougars in Fresno, it's time to show you how to date them.
Attracting women is almost the same across ages. Show them good attraction traits (good looks, playfulness, style, assertiveness), and your providing traits (success, fame, ambition, or wealth) and they will like you. However, there's one different thing about dating cougars.
Cougars are specific about what they want. Whether she wants a fling or something long-term, she will be direct with you. That's why the first date with her should set the tone for what's yet to come.
Here's how:
If you just want to keep it casual take her to a lounge
If you both want a fling, then why not design the first date to serve that goal? Bounce her between one or two romantic bars. Be fun, playful, and assertive. Share cool stories, sit next to her, tease her and hopefully escalate with a kiss. Once done, you can invite her over to your place and keep the fun going.
That's it.
Here are our top romantic bars and lounges for dating Fresno cougars:
- Yosemite Ranch - 1520 E Champlain Dr
- The Lime Lite - 1054 W Shaw Ave
- Cracked Pepper Bistro - 6737 N Palm Ave
- Veni Vidi Vici - 1116 N Fulton St
- Tamari Robatayaki & Whisky Bar - 6731 N Palm Ave
- Quail State - 1060 Fulton Mall
If you're more serious about dating her try a comedy club, piano bar, or fun activity
I don't recommend comedy clubs for dates. No room for you to talk and you can't compete for her attention with a comedian. However, a fun date is sometimes better than a romantic date, especially when she's looking for something long-term and she still making up her mind about you.
If that's your woman, then try one of these fun activities with your Fresno cougar:
- Fresno County Blossom Trail - 2629 S Clovis Ave
- Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater - 1226 N Wishon Ave
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo - 894 W Belmont Ave
- Fulton 55 - 875 Divisadero St
- Bowlero Fresno - 6450 N Blackstone Ave
- Dave & Buster's - 212 E River Park Cir
- The Discovery Center - 1944 N Winery Ave
If she's very old school you can always do a dinner date (but that isn't recommended)
Love to chew while talking to a hot strange woman? If yes, then a dinner date will work for you. I don't recommend them for the previous reason but some women - especially cougars - are mad about fine dining. So give her what she wants.
These are the best romantic restaurants for taking out a Fresno cougar:
- The Palms - 7550 N Palm Ave # 101
- Oggi Cosi Si Mangia - 1110 N Van Ness Ave
- Ruth's Chris Steak House - 7844 N Blackstone Ave
- Manhattan Restaurant - 1731 W Bullard Ave
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - 639 E Shaw Ave #149
- Trelio Food & Wine - 438 Clovis Ave #4, Clovis
A Map of All the Best Cougar Dating Spots in Fresno
Here's a map of all our top venues for meeting and dating Fresno cougars. Use it to roam around the city and meet the women you like. And don't forget to email us your results.
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