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lastinglovehandles t1_je2oh2q wrote

Hamilton Inn. Walk around the park maybe stop by word bookstore. See the chickens on your way to Torico for ice cream then barcarde.

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ahhhzima t1_je2qsf7 wrote

Lighthorse Tavern in Paulus Hook has a great brunch menu, the inside is a nice romantic atmosphere, and on a nice day the outdoor seating is on a pretty block. You can walk the waterfront afterward. I’d recommend reservations and you could even specify for a more private booth or table if you like.

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kittyglitther t1_je2rm7m wrote

Frankie. Very soothing colors (lots of pink and pink is the color of love) and great drinks (they have an above average wine list with some unique stuff in there).

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bodhipooh t1_je30uzk wrote

Skinner's Loft used to be a solid spot for brunch dates and first dates. Good, solid menu, good beers on tap, and decent wine list. Service was always great, too. Haven't been in a while, so perhaps someone else can chime in with a more up-to-date take.

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mikevago t1_je38x51 wrote

Sam AM is a nice, upscale brunch place downtown. Cafe Alyce is a nice, upscale brunch place near McGinley Square.

And Larsen's Diner doesn't look like much from the outside (it's a dingy old building wedged in between two dollar stores on Communipaw), but the food is terrific. Maybe not a first date spot, but a place to go to often if that first date pans out...

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Superblu24 t1_je3b0rt wrote

Newport food court got one good options. Might need a reservation after 5p

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BookOfMormont t1_je3s1o7 wrote

Replying to hotblooded- (#2,434,665)

Uhh. . . I don't usually chime in to be negative, unless it's about Paul Fireman or Amy DeGise, but I don't like their food. Maybe we've always gone at off times, but it's always been bland, over-cooked, and unimaginative to start with.

I would say Hamilton Pork. Or closer to that area, Hudson Hound, which has excellent cocktails. Their food menu is limited but well-executed, so look at it beforehand and see if there's anything that interests you.

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BookOfMormont t1_je3so6m wrote

Replying to hotblooded- (#2,439,653)

I just should also say, Hudson Hound's cocktails are beautiful. Well-executed pieces of art. The Lady Lavender in particular is delicious, but also exquisitely photo-worthy. If that factors into your first date logic, let it be known.

On the other hand, the best thing on their menu is the adobo wings, and nobody has ever suggested that I look attractive while eating wings. "What is wrong with you?" is a more common comment than "you look cute."

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Direct_Ad18 t1_je4nhe3 wrote

Replying to hotblooded- (#2,434,665)

Agreed with this! Skinner's has been a neighborhood staple for years. It's a classic restaurant. The negative comment below seems to be more interested in trendy places. I didn't suggest it because I don't really view it as a date spot per se but I enjoy it every time I go and I personally view it as a nice alternate to all of the new trendy stuff around it. If going for a first date, I would recommend sitting on the rooftop if it's nice enough and they've opened it for the season. It's gorgeous.

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