re: Name your Top 5 Bars/Restaurants you have taken a woman out on a date

With my fiancee:

Matador - Philly, USA
Krcma, Slavic House - Galway, Eire
Pierce's Pitt - Williamsburg, VA
Edelweiss - Staunton, VA
Vojon - Swansea, Wales, UK

Sun Dial - Atlanta
Houstons - Atlanta
Shula's - Birmingham
Kozy's - Tuscaloosa
Cheesecake Factory - Atlanta

Just remembered a great date on the top floor of the Willis (Sears) Tower in Chicago. That was pretty awesome to see the entire city of Chicago at night lit up. Cocktails were great as well. Pretty expensive, though I think the cheapest cocktail was 12 dollars.

Galatoire's - Nola
Dakota's - Covington
Pamplona - Lafayette
Little Village - BR
Bouligny Tavern - Nola
Emril's - Nola
Sullivan's - BR
Village Café (De Gaulle Square Bistro) - Lafayette
Social - Lafayette

If we're talking about food/atmosphere, then pick 5 from this list, I can't decide.

Brageous:

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That was pretty awesome to see the entire city of Chicago at night lit up.

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That was one of the things I loved about it also. The food is amazing too.

(1.) The Signature Room at the 95th - Chicago

Starchild:

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I'm sure this thread is full of good and not so good answers.

This is legit...my first stop on my first Chicago visit. Wow

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Jesus. I really hope y'all aren't taking women out to most of these nice restaurants on on *first* dates. Desperate much?

#1 spot: A drink at Frankie's Tiki Room in Vegas. Interesting joint, cozy setting, strong drinks. If you need more than that, you're trying too hard. Alternates in Vegas: Peppermill, in the lounge. Carson Kitchen, at the bar or on the rooftop. Gold Spike, outside. Hugo's Cellar or Golden Steer as long as it's not a first date.

Also good...In BR: Chelsea's, at the bar. Radio Bar, outside. Laffy: Artmosphere, outside. Perhaps Pamplona *if* she's classy and won't be impressed or think you're trying to impress her. Transition from either to Blue Moon if getting along. Key West: Cowboy Bill's. Shreveport: nowhere, because it's Shreveport. But...hookah and BYOB wine at Athena on Line served me well. Cat's Meow, outside. Dallas: Meddlesome Moth, outside...with the same caveat as Pamplona. Any divey joint in Deep Ellum. Austin: swing a dead cat.

Basically...anywhere that's interesting, unpretentious, cozy, has good booze, and is within easy walking distance of other fun stuff. Lead her on an adventure. If you can't make things happen on your own, a $200 meal is just going to highlight the fact that you're a chump.

Victoria and Albert's
Commander's Palace
Emeril's
August
Mizado

I can go back again and again for the Chocolate souffle alone. so good.

The Great Alaskan Bush Company