First Date Spots

Fellas/Ladies, Can we talk? Have you ever booked a restaraunt for a first date and your date bores you silly..lol....that's why I suggest you give it a test drive first at these spots below...you can chat, get your drink on, have dessert, listen to live music, look at a nice view or people watch..and if you need to rise up, then you can with no buyers remorse...lol...so here are my faves for spots to get to know that special someone..Don't get me wrong..All these spots below are the bomb..But they are more for getting to know your date...Then if you are really feeling them then do your homework and check my list of Top Restaraunts When you are Dating that Special Someone..That way you can save the big bucks for those special evenings with the one you want to take home to Mama..lol...Enjoy!

Rare- Soul Tapas Restaurant 554 Piedmont Ave (404) 541-0665 www.rareatl.com
wow..thank goodness for spots like rare! after a short hiatus the rising star of the Lorenzo Wyche family has re-opened and we all breathe a sigh of relief that this rare soul food tapas spot is back to cater to the discriminating tastes of Atlanta's urban elite. your date will def be impressed! CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

Rooftop - The Glenn Hotel - Marietta Street
Get there before 9:30 as it gets crowded. The DJ spins Wed-Sun starting at 8 pm. Sexxy!

UTOPIA Martini & Tapas Lounge 840 Marietta St NW (404) 898-8788 the decor is amazing..prepare to be dazzled...

Harlem Bar 262 Edgewood Ave NE (404) 588-0014 go early and stay late at this tiny slice of a new york brownstone in Sweet Auburn..the food is delicious...sometimes can be long waits for menu orders, but worth the wait...gets crowded after 9:30 pm

Barleys http://www.barleysatl.com/Thurs-Sat.html
I love this place! My #1 spot for shooting pool, kicking back with a group of friends, listening to some of my fave local bands (Quinn and Friends/Indigo Sunset) and looking at the great eye candy...Pick your nite thursday-sunday based on the live entertainment.

Cafe Circa 464 Edgewood Ave (404) 477-0008
a winning combination of laid back sophisticaion and cool urban appeal has livened up Edgewood avenue... founded by a few brothers from morehouse..don't miss the desserts and appetizers for noshing..and the peach cobbler is awesome..i love this place!

FOX Sports Grill - Atlantic Station
Great place to check out the game and get your giggle on at the bar..if you are feeling your date move across the street to Strip..good strong drinks :-)

M Bar Castleberry Hill www.mbaratlanta.com
all the sexy people come to this hip castleberry hill boutique lounge to nosh, drink and hang out..nice vibe, cool ambience and hot people watching...oh and the M is for their signature margaritas, martinis, mojitos, mimosas and music ...turn on your sound and check out the website to get a taste of just how smooth the M Bar is...enjoy!

Churchill Grounds 660 Peachtree St (404) 876-3030
Monday's Afro Sounds and Thursday's Latin Jazz are other good nights to go. Top rate talent play at this sophisticated little club on the weekends…

Brookwood Grill 880 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 587-0102
Noisy enough that if you and your date are not feeling each other you can still enjoy your food, the ambience and roll out and still have had a good time because of the surroundings...

Martinis at IMAX- Fernbank Museum's IMAX Theatre 767 Clifton Road
Friday's Martinis & Imax is a hot ticket in town, so before you show up for a sold-out show, call (404) 929-6400 to reserve tickets.

Londzell's Jazz & Blues Cafe 2300 Holcomb Bridge Rd Ste 309 (678) 795-9100
The food is average but the music is swinging baby…friday nites are happening...

Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View 210 Peachtree St NW Phone: (404) 589-7506
this slowly revolving restaurant and bar--an Atlanta destination for must-impress occasions--offers unparalled views of the city. Some patrons stop by for a cocktail at the bar; others settle in for dinner.

Vino Libro 933 Garrett St Atlanta, GA 30316 Phone: (404) 624-3644 Hip black owned wine bar in the super cool Glenwood park. If you're really feeling your first date, take them next door to Vickery's for dinner..killer appletinis

Cafe Intermezzo 1845 Peachtree Rd NE Phone: (404) 355-0411 Cozy spot for after drinks, dessert and a little (ahem) foreplay :-)

The Chocolate Bar 201 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Suite C Decatur, GA (404) 378-0630 Romantic after dinner spot for satisfying your sweet tooth

Grape Atlantic Station 264 19th St Atlanta, GA 30363 (404) 815-0090 Enjoy live jazz on Thursday nights…sit on the patio for serious people watching..i love the hummus!

Chef Rob's Caribbean Cuisine 5920 Roswell Rd Ste 117 Sandy Springs (404) 250-3737 Inventive caribbean food in a cozy laid back "it's all irie" vibe..the carribean egg rolls are amazing

Gladys Knight & Ron Winan's Chicken & Waffles 7301 Stonecrest Mall (770) 482-6766 Weekdays and dinner are good days to go..expect long waits on the weekend..try the soul food sautee with chicken

The Real Chow Baby 1016 Howell Mill Rd Ste A (Cross Street: 11th Street NW) (404) 815-4900 All you can eat stir fry made to order….you fix it anyway you like and the cooks will whip it up on an open flame…no takeout so go hungry...