Best type of restaurant for a first dinner date?

[OtterMan68]

Small, intimate mom and pop cafe

Fancy, upscale restaurant

Fast casual dining

Lively bar and grill

Just go on a picnic

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1 y

I'd prefer an intimate locally owned venue

[OlderAndWiser]

A nice, upscale restaurant had many advantages for me when I was dating.

1. No worries about whether we will have good service and a nice meal. (I almost always went to Seasons 52 for a first date, and it never disappointed.)

2. It challenges my date to make an effort to look her best. Did she rise to the challenge?

3. I get to see how well mannered she is.

4. Does she wait to see what I order and then order something in the same price range, or does she go for the top dollar menu selection? That's valuable information.

5. It is quiet and allows for pleasant conversation.

6. If the date goes well, I can suggest that we move to the restaurant lounge for an after dinner drink.

7. I feel confortable because I am familiar with the restaurant.

8. No need to worry about bar fights breaking out!

9. I don't worry about whether I did enough to make a good first impression.

10. After dinner, we can share a dessert - if she is comfortable with doing that on a first date (and many women were) - and that adds a little dose of intimacy to the meal.

Second date might be going to the beach, or the zoo, or a concert.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[RavVid]

The are a few cafes that have a latin band and a dance floor. I like partner dancing and it doesn't matter if she hasn't cause I'm a strong lead.

It is good to have an activity in a first date that you collectively succeed in and dancing establishes physical contact.

[exitseven]

I say fast casual place. Maybe a sports bar.

[Iron_Man]

How about Buffalo wild wings watching NFL football?

[exitseven]

@Iron_Man I am not a football fan. My ex girlfriend could spend a whole weekend watching football on TV. I got away from that.

[OtterMan68]

@Iron_Man eat local

[exitseven]

@OtterMan68 Yes eat local.

[Iron_Man]

Why not most guys like football?

[exitseven]

@Iron_Man Every time I see pro football I know that summer is almost over. Then these spoiled millionairs disrespected the National Anthem and none of the coaches benched anyone..

[Iron_Man]

Nobody likes flag protesters that was a couple people. Everybody stands now don’t blame a couple people on NFL football it’s rich in tradition after Kaepernick started all of this they never signed him to another contract again

[Iron_Man]

Local restaurants are not a big deal here in Florida. I actually like Buffalo wild wings a lot better than the local hamburger Small little bar packed in with people. It’s a huge restaurant Buffalo wild wings with a lot of big screens everywhere and I
like the chicken wings and the sauce I order all drum sticks and I also get blue cheese. Some of the waiters have been really nice to me. They don’t charge me for certain items. I’ve gotten free Soads and actually I got couple free piña coladas I just tipped them more.

[exitseven]

@Iron_Man too late. The NFL changed their policy is because a lot of people tuned out and their ratings plummeted.
They are dead to me. Besides, football is a sissy sport with all the pads and equipment. RUGBY is a ma s sport. It has all the violence of football and none of the pads. There are no substitutions either. If somebody gets hurt the team plays a man short.

[Iron_Man]

No way man ugh

[OtterMan68]

ratings plummeted? Other thant the covid year, the rating went up

[exitseven]

Not where I live. I guess the ow ers though better of letting these guys piss all over the flag.

[OtterMan68]

I'm talking nationally

[Iron_Man]

P. F. Chang’s, Olive Garden places like that upbeat festive places

[legalboxers]

I like something romantic - its NYC and still nice out. So yes for picnics, but a a nice small mom and pop place is ok too

[SweetJoyGirl]

Upscale restaurant.