******* Favorite Restaurants for the First Date? ********

I'm wondering what are your favorite restaurants to meet/great/eat at on a first date?

Here are a few on my list.

BOA - http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/boa



Houstons (or any of the Hillstone Restaruants) - http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/houstons/

 

To me its about the company, not the food




If I'm home...

 

I would use Houston's more for a celebration. If we're talking first dates, then local restaurants with the local cuisines would be more appropriate.

 

going to a resteraunt on the first date is a very very bad move

 

true it about the company but also your surroundings imo.

the one in san francisco used to great me by Big D.

local restaurants are good and all, i just like the ambiance of houstons.

an explanation on this is needed... a restaurant that serves good wine is always a good move! i like to see how she handles her alcohol and how well her manners are.

 

Don't have a fav, but if I really like the young lady in question I'd prefer to be somewhere where the food and venue is vibrant. Maybe somewhere that serves Tapas or Meze as the food can be shared so it can add to the conversation.

 

Ahhhh yes! Shared food is a good one!

Shabu Shabu! Last week i took this picture, it wasnt a date as it was me treating my lil sister to dinner but its a good shared dinner restaurant to hit up. Some people know them as boiling pot or hot pot.

 

I think Houston's has fantastic ambiance, can never go wrong there.
Never been to Boa so I have no idea.
Shabu Shabu is fantastic and a fun sort of date. Makes it lively.

 

wow that looks great

 

im going to try and make this meal at home, will see how it works out.

 

if its a bad date then:

you are out a minimum $50

you cant get out fast enuff because you have to sit thru the meal and wait for the server to hurry up with the ticket and your change.

too much pressure on everyone

first date spend less than 20

you can be creative....such as a picnic and you can set it up women like the fact you put thoughjt into it instead of going to dinner...too easy. that dinner stuff can be done later

go to the art gallery and get ice cream.

why?

you can cut quickly if the vibe is not right or she is a nut.

with that in mind you only suffered minimum damage to your wallet.

less pressure on the both of you and that will lead to a better and more relax convo

 

you make very valid points however.... i dont have bad dates, i take special consideration before going on a date to begin with.

the quickest way out of a date you dont want to be at is to call the waiter over, throw a few dubs on the table, thank the waiter for the service and the person you met for their time. i dont think about the damage to my wallet... maybe thats just me.

ive only had two bad dates that i had to walk out on, once because her forehead was waaaaayyyyyyy bigger in person than in pictures and on skype, i didnt even get to ordering food simply said this isnt going to work. the second time was my first meeting of someone from match.com and it was spontaneous, we never talked on the phone and we meet within hours of exchanging the first email on match, needless to say i wont be doing that again.

 

my head is perfectly fine thank you.

I dont know what that negroe is talking about. where Im from...Im the shit. I have dudes breaking their necks for me. shhhiiiiiiiitttt he just dont know. I am the bomb-diggitty

 

I would take a woman to a good Chinese restaurant or seafood restaurant. A steak house is for the 2nd date.

 

My preference for a first date is NOT a sit down thing. If it is nice warm weather, mini golf and ice cream. In the winter, sports bar with a pool talbe and/or a dart board. I like active first dates.

 

Ñ in Chicago or Soyka/News Cafe in Miami.

 

There are a few places in my area that are special,but not too overdone,in my opinion,that I wouldn't mind going on a date to:

*Kim Phat:Running Sushi
*Taverne Sirtaki: A nice Greek restaurant,with traditional music and decoration
*Chevy: An American diner,with old skool Chevy seats and wall art
*Mirch Masala: A beautiful Indian restaurant,nicely decorated
*Mr Jones: Pretty hip looking place,which you can come to any time of the day,be it for breakfast,lunch,coffee or cocktails in the evening
*Da Vinci's: a nice cute little bistro in a side street from downtown.They also offer food and drinks for any time of the day
*Salatbox: You can mix your own creation of salad there
*Coffee Bay: Cozy little coffee shop,that also offers other non-alcoholic drinks that you don't find everywhere,and they have cookies and chocolate,too
*Mama of Africa: This is something rare as African food is not mega popular in Germany. Beautifully decorated as well.

In Frankfurt I once went to an American diner that had a miniature train running at the ceiling ,which was amazing to look at,but can't remember it's name.

 

I don't have a favourite restaurant..just you meet someone and go on.. I don't care where, it just have to be a great talk, nice eye contact a swinging mood- that's all what is needed

 

Rivabella just opened, i believe it may be my new spot.

http://www.innovativedining.com/restaurants/rivabella

 

I think for the first time you dont need to go to a very upscale restaurant but dont go to a greasy diner and pay with coupons either. Get some moderate restaurant where a glass of wine is not through the roof and see if the vibe is right, if not at least you dont get pissed because you paid through your nose only to have a crap date but then the woman doesnt think you are a cheap ass either.