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I am well past dating; married and retired. But first place was always some nice quiet restaurant with food she liked by asking what she liked. A movie afterwards but again consider what both will enjoy by planning it ahead.
I usually look for moderately priced (60-100 dollars per person for dinner) that are highly rated when it comes to the food and atmosphere. Usually it is downtown in the city (Chicago).
Back when I was 20 and dating, I would take all first dates to Bennigan's because they had a broad menu, the food was reliable and it was reasonably priced.
When I took the girl out that eventually became my wife however, I took her to Red Lobster because I knew she was special.
Right now, my favorite restaurants are Asian mom and pops where the entrees are like $8 and the are AMAZING.
If I suddenly was single and the chick I asked out couldn't get behind that...screw it. Don't let the pho hit your ass on the way out.
I am not fancy (though there are a few great fancypants world renowned places I have made a point to hit). No one who relishes fancypants would be a good match for me, despite my income.
What is wrong with Applebee's? If he is paying she should show some gratitude and get off the pedestal of self entitlement. Only thing I wouldn't do is a fast food restaurant. If a woman thinks less of me because I take her to Applebee's or Denny's that is not a woman that I want to get to know better anyways. Why? Because it is clear she is about status, money, what I can do for her; not what kind of a man I am.
"Entitlement?" What about a place that isn't BORING and has GOOD food? Don't you want to show her that you have some special knowledge of good places to eat and can take her to something new she hasn't tried before? that doesn't have to 4 star dining but has to be something out of the ordinary. And what does that have to do with entitlement? Such a chip on your shoulder! I'm surprised you didn't say dinner at Starbucks!
Okay, while each person is different, let's be real. When you ask a woman out on a date do you pay attention to where you take her for dinner? Do you consider the restaurant with the best food? Do you consider the cheapest place you can go?
My thought/rule: You can not suggest restaurants below the level of the woman you are dating. So if she can afford to dine at nice restaurants with quality food, you can't suggest Applebee's as an option.
What are your thoughts?
go take her to play pool, buy her a bag of skittles, then look into her eyes and tell her you think you guys are soulmates.
Right now, my favorite restaurants are Asian mom and pops where the entrees are like $8 and the are AMAZING.
If I suddenly was single and the chick I asked out couldn't get behind that...screw it. Don't let the pho hit your ass on the way out.
I am not fancy (though there are a few great fancypants world renowned places I have made a point to hit). No one who relishes fancypants would be a good match for me, despite my income.
This!!^^^^^
It's not entitlement, it's taste.
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This of course depends on how early in the dating it is. Luckily for me, there are a lot of options where I live. There is a great Mediterranean/Greek restaurant not far from where I live where I have arranged to meet a number of women I have gone on early dates with. They serve tapas and great bread and the price is reasonable (well at least for this city) usually around 50 to 60 dollars including wine. It's a great way to sample different types of dishes. If I am in a more established relationship (which I currently am), I like to go all out. Her birthday was a few weeks ago, and we went to Ruth Chris. Did the Caesar Salads, fillet, au Gratin potatoes, wind and cheesecake which was just shy of $200, but worth ever penny.
I usually look for moderately priced (60-100 dollars per person for dinner) that are highly rated when it comes to the food and atmosphere. Usually it is downtown in the city (Chicago).
Well, yeah, of course. I am a food aficionado and restaurateur and so food has likely come up early on and I know what sort of food she likes. If she's a fan of exotic food and has always wanted to try Ethiopian or Indonesian, then we can do that. If she likes casual diner fare, cool. If she's more a fan of upscale dining, then we'll do that.
I'm not likely to drop $250+ for a meal on the first date or anything - that's probably well over the top, and can shoot you in the foot by either making you look like you're flaunting your money around because you're insecure or pompous, or you could be setting yourself up to be used for your cash.
The flipside: I was at a lunchy taqueria in LA, and the guy and girl in the booth next to me were on what I gathered was a first date. The guy was saying, "WOW! This food is so expensive. I never pay this much for food. I shop around to get the best deals and usually see if there are any specials or at least a Groupon. This is way too expensive for two people! I could probably feed us for like a week with the cost of this meal." The most expensive item on the big, luminous menu above the registers was about $8. The girl barely said anything before they left... I have a sinking feeling there was no second date.
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