First Date Planner
By Michael Alarcon, Citysearch Contributor
From North Bowl to The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton , find Philly's 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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North Bowl
909 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA Make your first date a 10-pin knockdown at this high-tech bowling alley, complete with bar, restaurant and lounge.
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Dave & Buster's
325 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Video games, billiards tables, photo booths and lots of beer--great ways to take the edge off a first meeting.
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Fairmount Park
4231 North Concourse Dr, Philadelphia, PA See more than 200 works of public art, while taking a romantic stroll through the world's largest landscaped city park.
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Picnic
3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA This reasonably priced cafe will gladly pack a takeout basket of goodies for a romantic outing.
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Tria
123 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA A specialty beer house that's small and intimate enough to foster good get-to-know-you conversation.
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The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton
10 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA Even awkward first-daters look naturally chic posing on luxe chairs in this stylish hotel restaurant.
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Le Bec-Fin
1523 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA Dine on delectable French cuisine beneath ornate crystal chandeliers at this upscale Parisian date spot.
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Friday Saturday Sunday
261 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA Classy but without being too formal, this cozy restaurants provides comfort food and nooks for intimate conversation.
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The Continental
134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA Fusion cuisine and Rat Pack-style cocktails in a swanked-up diner makes for a retro date.
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Tin Angel at Serrano
20 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA Intimate, quiet and smoke free, the self-proclaimed "acoustic cafe" books the best in singer-songwriters.
