Picking a place for a first date can be a difficult task, when in fact, it should not be. If he doesn’t have time and you don’t have any clue what to do for the first date, take a look at the following list. This list will also let you focus on the more important things such as dress, conversation, and appearance. Also keep the atmosphere informal. You don’t need the added pressure of a stuffy and pretentious environment. It just may give you some good ideas to take that special someone.

1.    You and your date could go to your favorite small restaurant, tapas bar or diner and have a cocktail or coffee drink. I know it sounds typical to go to a bar or coffee shop, but you can always use either one of those two places as a last resort. Keep this date to less than thirty minutes.

2.    If you don’t want to try something like those places, I recommend a cozy lounge with nice ambiance.  Try someplace where the music isn’t too loud.  Try to be comfortable.  Make is short evening.  You don’t have to stay the entire evening if you don’t want.  I recommend you keep this date a maximum of an hour.

3.    Art galleries are great places to visit on a first date, if and only if, he can hold a conversation based on art, literature, and/or culture.  The art gives you something more to talk about then basic first date conversation.

4.    I went on a first date to a comedy club.  I think this is a great idea.  It helps keep the atmosphere fun and light.  Some comedy clubs you are able to drink and eat during the show.  The only con to this date is that you won’t be able to really get to know one another unless you go for a drink somewhere after that.

5.    My favorite types of first dates are sports activities, tennis particularly.  It involves physical stamina.  You can challenge your date while staying in shape.  The only con is that you will not be able to talk much.  But after a good tennis game, you will both work up an appetite, which in most cases would lead to appetizers and dinner.  If you don’t want to play tennis, then try bowling.  It leaves room for small talk, drinks, and food. 

6.    Or you can be a kid again and head to play a round or two of miniature golf.  It’s a cheap and easy sport to play.  When he realizes that you have no idea what you are doing, it will allow him to show you how to putter from behind.  I always recommend this for a portion of the first date.

Rather than depending solely on this list, go pick up a Zagat’s food guide or a local food guide and start to pick some places that look interesting.  When your date mentions a place that you haven’t been to, at least you will have an idea what’s in store.