date night for anniversary.

Vim0314 · 10-29-2012, 05:49 PM

I've been living in Irving for about 10 months now, from Houston... My girlfriend is coming up this weekend for our 5 year anniversary. What are some good places to visit/goto? Looking to take her out somewhere nice and enjoy the food and view, but not break the bank...

This was her response when I asked her what she wants to do:
Lets go eat somewhere nice but not too nice lol and get lots of desert but not too much desert

Yes I've already read thru the other thread. Plan is to take her out Sat lunch or dinner.

SAFE4NOW · 10-29-2012, 06:01 PM

What's your budget, that will help with suggestions.

You have to remember, DFWAC has a range of incomes.... so breaking the bank can take on new meaning... < wink >

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Vim0314 · 10-29-2012, 06:18 PM

Lol sorry didn't think about that... hmm let's say around $75 since I'm going down to Houston the weekend after that to take her out again...

srtsplitty · 10-29-2012, 06:26 PM

Take her up to Nicola's in Frisco...Legacy Park has several places to walk around after dinner as well.

I used to live in the Canal Side Lofts in Las Colinas and really didn't like much unless I was going somewhere nice like Bob's.

Vandit · 10-29-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vim0314

Looking to take her out somewhere nice and enjoy the food and view, but not break the bank...

Every Sat night is Date Night at The Lodge. No cover, $25 dinner, happy hour drink prices before 9pm, etc.. Won't break the bank unless you make it rain and definitely a view you can enjoy. 5yrs sound pretty serious, so make sure she's a keeper.

lol

$200-250 should be enough for a nice steakhouse or trendy place in Dallas w/ a reasonable bottle of wine, desert, etc.. The wife and I like Captial Grille when it comes to steakhouses. More trendy, we've enjoyed Stephan Pyles on a few occasions, most recently was NYE, which was pretty great.

Vim0314 · 10-29-2012, 06:48 PM

Lol the lodge it's right down the street from me in las colinas... yeah 5 years is a long time and I'm sure she's a keeper...

Guess I'm looking for a place that after we eat, we could walk around and enjoy the area...

srtsplitty · 10-29-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vandit

Every Sat night is Date Night at The Lodge. No cover, $25 dinner, happy hour drink prices before 9pm, etc.. Won't break the bank unless you make it rain and definitely a view you can enjoy. 5yrs sound pretty serious, so make sure she's a keeper.

lol

$200-250 should be enough for a nice steakhouse or trendy place in Dallas w/ a reasonable bottle of wine, desert, etc.. The wife and I like Captial Grille when it comes to steakhouses. More trendy, we've enjoyed Stephan Pyles on a few occasions, most recently was NYE, which was pretty great.

LOL...I second Cap Grill. I used to eat there every other day for lunch...The lunch ribeye, smashed potatoes, and a coors light (or two)!

Mr. Hollywood · 10-29-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vim0314

Lol the lodge it's right down the street from me in las colinas... yeah 5 years is a long time and I'm sure she's a keeper...

Guess I'm looking for a place that after we eat, we could walk around and enjoy the area...

You could definately walk around and enjoy the area the The Lodge. Especially if you wonder into the VIP upstairs and into one of the caves.

Vandit · 10-29-2012, 09:39 PM

Considering your budget, check out Kenny's Woodfired Grill in Addison. My wife and I really like the food there, big fan of the ahi tuna nachos, adult mac & cheese, etc.

http://kennyswoodfiredgrill.com/

Rickster · 10-29-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by srtsplitty

Take her up to Nicola's in Frisco...Legacy Park has several places to walk around after dinner as well.

I used to live in the Canal Side Lofts in Las Colinas and really didn't like much unless I was going somewhere nice like Bob's.

Second this area as well. This where I took my ex on our first date, had a good time.

Vim0314 · 10-30-2012, 12:31 AM

thanks for the help guys. looks like I have some researching to do.

Also was considering The Harbor on Rockwall for a brunch/lunch.

Rickster · 10-30-2012, 12:50 AM

I'd pass personally. Mostly young, annoying & disruptive high school kids.

Mbintx · 10-30-2012, 12:29 PM

Lots of options at the Shops of Legacy...

JackG · 10-30-2012, 12:47 PM

Personally, in that price range I'd favor Mercy in Addison. Nice wine, music, and reasonably priced meal. Not too fancy; but nice enough for a good experience.

srtsplitty · 10-30-2012, 12:47 PM

Legacy has the best "cupcakery" around in IMHO for the desert portion of your date!

Vim0314 · 10-30-2012, 01:27 PM

I'm leaning towards the legacy park area since it seems to have a nice area to walk around in plus good places to eat.

TireFryer · 10-30-2012, 02:26 PM

The Harbor isnt much to look at.

I also would suggest a nice place in Addison for your budget. Addison circle park is a nice place to walk around and chit chat after eating.

RCarmichael77 · 10-31-2012, 02:21 PM

If lunch/brunch is an option, maybe La Duni, or the Grape if Sunday's an option, and then a stroll through the arboretum to see the Chihuly exhibit, or just a walk around White Rock lake?

If memory serves me, I think they may actually serve brunch @ the arobretum.

J-son · 10-31-2012, 06:46 PM

Just pick up a couple of energy drinks and a box of condoms

Rams · 11-01-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by J-son

Just pick up a couple of energy drinks and a box of condoms

and then take her to cici's

women love cici's pizza

then use the other $60 towards race car parts

10-29-2012, 05:49 PM	#1
Vim0314 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving TX Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	date night for anniversary. I've been living in Irving for about 10 months now, from Houston... My girlfriend is coming up this weekend for our 5 year anniversary. What are some good places to visit/goto? Looking to take her out somewhere nice and enjoy the food and view, but not break the bank... This was her response when I asked her what she wants to do: Lets go eat somewhere nice but not too nice lol and get lots of desert but not too much desert Yes I've already read thru the other thread. Plan is to take her out Sat lunch or dinner.

10-29-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
SAFE4NOW DFWAC Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,940 Thanks: 645 Thanked 368 Times in 204 Posts	What's your budget, that will help with suggestions. You have to remember, DFWAC has a range of incomes.... so breaking the bank can take on new meaning... < wink > S __________________ "You have first to experience what you want to express" (V. Van Gogh)

10-29-2012, 06:26 PM	#4
srtsplitty DFWAC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 639 Thanks: 9 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Take her up to Nicola's in Frisco...Legacy Park has several places to walk around after dinner as well. I used to live in the Canal Side Lofts in Las Colinas and really didn't like much unless I was going somewhere nice like Bob's. __________________ 2015 Yukon 2015 C7Z

10-29-2012, 09:39 PM	#9
Vandit DFWAC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,854 Thanks: 15 Thanked 189 Times in 117 Posts	Considering your budget, check out Kenny's Woodfired Grill in Addison. My wife and I really like the food there, big fan of the ahi tuna nachos, adult mac & cheese, etc. http://kennyswoodfiredgrill.com/ __________________ Cooler than anti-freeze : Y'all pop the trunk, I pop the hood : I know it's white, but here comes the hawt sauce My Flickr : My Photobucket w/ DFW auto event pics

10-30-2012, 12:50 AM	#12
Rickster DFWAC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 613 Thanks: 34 Thanked 96 Times in 59 Posts	I'd pass personally. Mostly young, annoying & disruptive high school kids. __________________ "If a girl tells you she has a boyfriend, you tuck your d*** between your legs & walk away." - trancemission

10-29-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
Vim0314 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving TX Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lol sorry didn't think about that... hmm let's say around $75 since I'm going down to Houston the weekend after that to take her out again...

10-29-2012, 06:48 PM	#6
Vim0314 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving TX Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lol the lodge it's right down the street from me in las colinas... yeah 5 years is a long time and I'm sure she's a keeper... Guess I'm looking for a place that after we eat, we could walk around and enjoy the area...

10-30-2012, 12:31 AM	#11
Vim0314 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving TX Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks for the help guys. looks like I have some researching to do. Also was considering The Harbor on Rockwall for a brunch/lunch.

10-30-2012, 12:29 PM	#13
Mbintx DFWAC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Plano Posts: 438 Thanks: 3 Thanked 29 Times in 26 Posts	Lots of options at the Shops of Legacy...

10-30-2012, 12:47 PM	#14
JackG DFWAC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 281 Thanked 331 Times in 187 Posts	Personally, in that price range I'd favor Mercy in Addison. Nice wine, music, and reasonably priced meal. Not too fancy; but nice enough for a good experience. __________________ In The Garage: '55 Porsche 356 Continental "Outlaw" '70 Porsche 914-6 (owned since '76) '85 911 Carrera Coupe '89 911 Speedster (bought new) '11 997 CarreraS '18 991 GT3 Touring '84 MB 300CD (bought new) '13 MB C250

10-30-2012, 01:27 PM	#16
Vim0314 New Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving TX Posts: 27 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm leaning towards the legacy park area since it seems to have a nice area to walk around in plus good places to eat.

10-30-2012, 02:26 PM	#17
TireFryer Petrolsexual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmers Branch Posts: 255 Thanks: 35 Thanked 66 Times in 46 Posts	The Harbor isnt much to look at. I also would suggest a nice place in Addison for your budget. Addison circle park is a nice place to walk around and chit chat after eating. __________________ Chris @ Autoscope - White Rock 77 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II 78 Corvette 1980 Ferrari GTBi 01 Jaguar XJ8 02 Corvette 08 Saturn Sky Redline

10-31-2012, 02:21 PM	#18
RCarmichael77 State of Steve Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 552 Thanks: 28 Thanked 124 Times in 68 Posts	If lunch/brunch is an option, maybe La Duni, or the Grape if Sunday's an option, and then a stroll through the arboretum to see the Chihuly exhibit, or just a walk around White Rock lake? If memory serves me, I think they may actually serve brunch @ the arobretum.

10-31-2012, 06:46 PM	#19
J-son DFWAC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boston, TX Posts: 440 Thanks: 48 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	Just pick up a couple of energy drinks and a box of condoms

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