First Date Planner
By Nathan Stull, Dallas Editor
From the Dallas Aquarium to Adelmo's, find Dallas' best places to go on a first date, whether it's dinner out, just drinks or a fun, new activity to take the pressure off.
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Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX Keeping it casual is always a good bet on the first date and this aquarium is close to the many downtown dining destinations.
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Adelmo's Ristorante
4537 Cole Ave, Dallas, TX Looking to impress with a romantic meal? Look no further.
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Bar Belmont
901 Fort Worth Ave, Dallas, TX The view of downtown Dallas from this hotel bar is among the best in town.
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Times Ten Cellars
6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas, TX Not only will a glass of wine or two loosen you up, but the barrel room makes a good conversation piece.
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Luna de Noche
7927 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX This casual Mexican spot with strong 'ritas will help keep the conversation flowing.
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Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX From late night events to the rotating shows, this museum will give you plenty of topics to discuss.
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Arcodoro & Pomodoro
2708 Routh St, Dallas, TX Longtime Dallas restaurateurs Efisio and Francesco Farris preside over a rustic Sardinian retreat minutes from downtown.
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St. Martin's Wine Bistro
3020 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX Though pushing the three-decade mark, this dark, intimate wine bistro on Greenville hasn't lost its stride.
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Perry's Restaurant
2911 Routh St, Dallas, TX Since opening in 2001, this uptown steakhouse on Routh Street has been one of the most popular in town.
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Salum
4152 Cole Ave #103, Dallas, TX Chef-owned eatery sparks a culinary buzz among the cosmopolitan Highland Park set with inventive New American fare and stylish presentations.
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Cafe Madrid
4501 Travis St, Dallas, TX Exclusively serving tapas, this cafe infuses ingenuity with tradition and creates a mini-Madrid on the Travis Walk.

