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The awkwardness of finding topics of
conversation for a first date is
tough enough for a couple, let alone
having to yell over loud music or
feel intimidated by an overly stuffy
atmosphere.
What if you’re romance veterans
looking for a restaurant that will
add some sparkle to an important
evening from celebrating an
anniversary to popping the question?
Whatever your date need, there is
an eclectic mix of the area’s top
restaurants that offer a perfect
range for anything from first date
fixers to an unforgettable romantic
evening for two.
Best First-Date Restaurant:
The Tuscan Oven
Get a seat at the bar, and watch a
few pairs of busy hands go to work
making Southern Italian-style pizzas
right before your eyes. Prices are
reasonable, it has a great, busy,
yet causal ambiance, and if
conversation drops, you can always
have an attention getter in the
restaurants centerpiece — a 2-ton,
hardwood-fired oven.
Best Romantic-Date Restaurant:
Tre fratelli
This little-nook of a restaurant
provides an intimate atmosphere that
is perfect for a romantic evening
for two. Stepping into this Italian
restaurant is like stepping into a
little piece of Italy itself and
offers a variety of cuisine that
would make any taste-buds water.
Outside seating is also available,
with a great view into Seville
Square, creating a great ambiance
for any occasion.
Best Date-on-a-budget
Restaurant: O’Zone
Although it tends to fill up fast
during typically dining peak hours —
so get there early or maybe a little
later than you usually would — this
restaurant offers great prices and
an interesting atmosphere. Where
else can you say you’re eating pizza
and having a beer in a historic
hospital? Great beer is also a plus
here.
Best Double-Date Restaurant:
Global Grill
This downtown restaurant offers a
perfect hybrid of class and comfort.
Self-proclaimed as an “upscale tapas
bar and restaurant,’’ it serves up
the perfect atmosphere for a double
date, including an innovative and
yummy variety of tapas creations
that are perfect for sharing. Tapas
are typically intended as appetizers
and were originally a Spanish
cuisine tradition. The combination
of bar/restaurant is also a great
pairing for a casual drink before
dinner.
Best All-around Date
Restaurant: The Fish House/Atlas
Oyster House
It’s a local staple, and once you’ve
been there, you’ll know why. One of
the best views any restaurant can
offer in the area and savory dishes
to fit almost any palate — with that
combination, this restaurant can be
almost unbeaten. For a more upscale
experience, take your date to the
Fish House, which is right next door
to its fraternal twin, Atlas, which
offers a friendly and more relaxed
atmosphere. |