Which would u pick and why? 

Wow....it has been many, many years since I've had a first date.

I guess some place that is quiet would be my first choice.

Someplace that has a good wine list?

Is atmosphere important for a first date?

I know that when Mrs. Tinman and I have a date night, the restaurant is really important to us. We'll travel a ways to get to one we heard was good.

We had a lunch date a couple of weeks ago and went to Bacliffe to eat.

Gilhooleys....I would not recommend it for a first date night...but...talk about good food and atmosphere. 

Chez Nous!!!! of course,it depends on the girl! some girls might find it pretentious- in that case, Tinman picked a fun place! 

Chimichurri's 

The wine bar. 

The Tasting Room 

Showboat Drive-in in Hockley

Now it's not exactly "local", but definitely worth the drive. You can get burgers, hotdogs, nachos, or your typical movie food.

Plus, enjoy a double feature movie for $6 each.... AND you can talk all you want, since you're in your own car/truck/van/suv. 

Chimichurri's is another great choice! love the food! 

Ditto on the Tasting Room. 

I don't see that for a first date- more like when you go out with the girls!!! 

Where you go is secondary to who you're with. Go for quiet and cozy. 

My Hubby took me to Italianos for our first date many years ago :) Good food, quiet place. 

Showboat Drive-in in Hockley

Now it's not exactly "local", but definitely worth the drive. You can get burgers, hotdogs, nachos, or your typical movie food.

Plus, enjoy a double feature movie for $6 each.... AND you can talk all you want, since you're in your own car/truck/van/suv.

That sounds like a great idea for even those of us that just would like a fun evening out with someone special! Where is Hockley? (I guess I could Google that!) 

Where is Hockley

to get to the Showboat Drive-in from Kingwood, you would take Beltway 8 west to 249 north. In Tomball, turn left on FM2920 and head west for a few miles.

It's ABSOLUTELY worth the drive. 

How old are the people dating?
Younger folks I would recommend Chuy's. It's not expensive, there are drinks, a lot of visual stimulation (that can be talked about in moments when there is a lull in the conversation), enough ambient noise to eliminate potential for prolonged awkward silence.

Older/professional folks I like King's Harbor for a location. Tasting Room, Raffa's, Chimichurri's.

It really depends on the type of people who are out on the date, maybe Tin Roof when a band is playing would be perfect for that couple? 

Well, kings harbor parking was a nightmare and we were going to be at the movies later so we went to El Rachero.

Where the food went down well, but didn't feel so good coming up. :( I threw up what I ate twice during the movie and when I got home.

I am so sad :( I hope our first date wasn't completly ruined. I really really enjoyed his company until half way through the movie :(

If I didn't have bad luck tonight. But good luck in meeting a nice man.

:)

Next time , we are going to Kings Harbor. Never el ranchero again in my life. 

Amadeus or Raffa's for a conversational place. Pappasito's/Pappa's Seafood if you like a loud/lively place. All places deliver on the goods as far as food and service is concerned. The rest is up to you...

That said, the best places are inside the Loop. You must drive for the really good places.

Set the scene you feel comfortable in. Allow yourself to be calm, confident, and in control of the situation. Find a place that has what you like, and make a reservation. Research the food and the place is like in advance. Know what she/he likes.

"Hey, we are going here". "You'll love it". That's it. 

A date isn't about eating. It is about eating together. Do you wanna stuff a couple of cheap tacos down your date's throat before whatever you think is coming next?

It is about the whole night.

Girls love guys that take control, and make them feel safe, yet excited at new things, foods, places.

Guys, well... Moving on. Guys could really benefit from a great woman on all levels. We need them. They want us to need them. It is a great balance. 

My husband a long time ago took me to pappoitios and a movie. Afterwards we talked for several hours. We have been together ever since then. That was 20 plus years ago. 

Las Palomas would be good. It's typically quiet and the food is good. Right next door to Spec's so you can find a nice bottle of wine to take home. Good luck on the second date! 

Throwing up on your first date isn't a good sign...

Especially if you left twice during the movie.

I wonder what he was thinking? 

Food poisoning? Although it usually takes about 4 hours to set in or a few days to take effect .. 

I tried to tell y'all not to eat there, LOL


On a more serious note, sorry you got sick and it sounds like you all still had a nice time....it's a good sign if he'll hold your hair back, even in spirit. :) 

Report it if you think it's food poisoning. I've been sick like that too after eating there (not recently) and haven't ever been back.

Better luck on the next date, hope you are feeling better. 

Could the tummy trouble be nerves? Are you feeling better now? 

The breakfast buffet at Hampton Inn. 

Well that will be a memorable first date. When is the next one? 

Starbucks. Why invest too much until you determine if she's the one. 

There's no way I would do a drive in on the first date. I don't get into the same vehicle with a guy on the first date, let alone be stuck in one with him for two hours. I like an easy exit if he's a creep ;) 

There's no way I would do a drive in on the first date. I don't get into the same vehicle with a guy on the first date, let alone be stuck in one with him for two hours. I like an easy exit if he's a creep ;) 

I agree. Its just safer for both parties. 

I don't get into the same vehicle with a guy on the first date,


How do you go anywhere? There wouldn't even BE a first date if I didn't feel comfortable getting in the car and going somewhere local. You can always carry/conceal. LOL 

I guess adult dating is different. Even as a male, I think the first date would (at least for me) be on neutral territory, public place, during daylight hours and each one providing their own transportation. Theres a lot of women out there on psychoactive drugs. 

I guess adult dating is different. Even as a male, I think the first date would (at least for me) be on neutral territory, public place, during daylight hours and each one providing their own transportation


That's always a good idea. I guess it just depends on whether or not you know this person, as in friends before, etc, or they are a total newbie in your life or a person from a dating site etc. 

Yeah, good point. If, (speaking as a man), your are invited to a womans domicile for dinner you have to excuse yourself to the bathroom. Once there, you must inspect her medivine cabinet for the presence of antidepressants, antipsychotics, moos stabilizers, etc. If found, run away quickly. 

What should women look for? Porn? Signs of gambling addictions, or bills that have a red stamp that says PAST DUE on them??

Half the country is on something, Bob, including scads of men and children.lol 

What should women look for? Porn? Signs of gambling addictions, or bills that have a red stamp that says PAST DUE on them??

Yes, if I were a woman ( and I might be a woman in a mans body), I would certainly look for all those things and run away if I found them. In addition, she should look for signs of any substance abuse or bad relationship with his kids. 

Half the country is on something, Bob, including scads of men and children.lol 

I know, and I am not so sure thats a good thing. 

Yes, if I were a woman ( and I might be a woman in a mans body), I would certainly look for all those things and run away if I found them. In addition, she should look for signs of any substance abuse or bad relationship with his kids.


You can't do that. Everyone should be taken on an individual basis, especially if you're dating them. Everyone over 40 has probably been married, has kids, some depression, some job instability and a lot of debt. LOL! 

Everyone over 40 has probably been married, has kids, some depression, some job instability and a lot of debt. LOL! 


Well I guess I am too different from most to live in this world. I have never missed a paycheck in over 30 years. Im not depressed and I have very, very little debt.