Ice skating in the inner harbor is a nice date, plus a lot of food options around for after.

Dinner and a movie is always good. If you are a homebody, cook!

Mustang Alleys for bowling, food and drinks. Great first date, Urban Axes could also be fun

The Avenue in White Marsh is made for dates. Movie theater, restaurants, ice rink right now, and it’s nice just to walk around in too.

Just a thought.

Edit: Apparently this was not a good suggestion. Anyone care to say why rather than just downvoting me?

Illusions Magic bar in Federal Hill would be a good place. Don’t do a movie- terrible first date, you are spending 2 hours not taking to each other.

I vote no to a first date in their home

Not good ones.

If your objective is a serious relationship — I’d do the BMA or the Walters. I’ve had a lot of success there. The environment will lend itself to create conversation naturally whereas a bar/dinner date can turn to small talk. They can take a few hours to walk through and you can really get to know each other.

If your objective is to get laid — decent bar with good food within walking distance of your place on a Saturday night.

I’m sorry you can’t find anything decent to eat around the inner harbor, cope?

This guy gets it… logistics is KING

Because there isn't anything good to eat around the inner harbor. Except maybe Shake Shack which isn't date worthy. Are you suggesting the OP take his date to tourist traps like Phillips?

If you’re going to consider shake shack good, then places like CFA, Chipotle, Corner Bakery, Kabul, Attman’s, Asian Fusion, and the little halal cart by powerplant can be considered good to someone. I don’t know this guys budget or what him and his date like.

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Good doesn't equate to good for a date. I respect the idea of Ice Skating as a first date activity but for food I'd recommend venturing into Fells or Fed Hill.

Illusions is great. A little on the higher end price point, and you also run into the problem of not talking too much because you're at a show.

Liora is great. Or the ramen place!

Utsuke ramen is awesome

Utsuke Ramen is awesome

The movie theater opening back up at harbor east you could try that and a good ramen spot downtown

I always forget Utsuke is there. Kippo is my favorite spot though.

When I was in my 20’s, I had bars for when I was trying to get laid, but I didn’t want to be seen by anyone I knew (e.g I was trying to land a cougar). The old Bad Decisions was great for that.

I feel like this one really depends on what you two are interested in. Definitely wouldn't ever recommend top golf unless you both really love golf and don't mind the prices.

Museums are always a great option, plenty around here. If they're new to the area then maybe even the aquarium.

Bars are always an easy option, lots of great choices.

The Christmas market downtown is a fun option while it's still around if you can brave the cold.

This is the best date spot in the city.

Fells point?? Browsing in shops, getting a bite to eat...

They’re the same owners, literally have the same menu

Excuse me ma’am, im going to go urinate in a bathroom that smells like death and has the rock staring at me.

A lot of these suggestions are not good first date ideas. Keep it simple. Drinks at a bar. Somewhere low-key where you can enjoy each other's company.

If it works out then you can continue your night with dinner or plan a future outing. If it doesn't then you can get the check and bounce.

But don't trap you and your date with something elaborate or extravagant for a first date!

You could do a walk through of the Baltimore zoo lights, then hit up some food/drinks nearby like Birroteca, or other spots in Hampden. Hampden has some great choices like Wicked Sisters, The Food Market, Fraziers, Holy Frijoles, Five & Dime — they’re all very different, so check out their menus first to pick something that suits you.

On second thought, Hampden has 34th street lights and it’s free! No need for the zoo.

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My first date on hinge we went to Union Collective for dinner and drinks and then Charmery for ice cream.

Owl Bar for drinks

Granos in Hampden good food, good service and low key

Good dates to guys are... Sometimes so different compared to what I would think is a good date.

Mind you, I am 40 and female, but if someone took me to Top Golf or Dave and Busters for a first date, it would be the last date. Those are, imo, places for when you have a better rapport with someone or when you are like early 20s. Definitely better to fi d out what your date likes or just keep it simple, like go for a drink at someplace cool.

This is the right answer... Save some of the other ideas for date #2.

I made the mistake of a movie as a second date with someone I was on the fence about to begin with. Prebought the tickets and everything, for I am very stupid.

Don't be dumb like me. No movies until you definitely, for sure, enjoy spending time with someone. It's a trap!

An absolute crime the Blue Bird cocktail lounge isn't on this list, and Fraziers is. I am reporting you to the "clearly under 30" police.

The bar up front opens an hour before the show. Great spot to have a conversation.

R House is a good choice because there is a variety of good choices and a bar in the middle.

Popeyes. If the night is still young take her to Dave n busters

i greatly suggest something fun both of you haven't really done before, it allows you to learn together while also experiencing a sense of discovery; which can also serve as an ice breaker a bit, takes the awkwardness of finding things to talk about. It also makes her think of you as more of a fun guy and care free per se.

The actual thing doesn't matter much just that its more of a shared experience. but Ice skating and maybe some food if things are going well would be a great date this time of year.

BMA is also a decent hookup place- nothing turns people on quite like art

Also drinks- dinner at a nice but casual place is good because it gives both parties an easy out. If the night is going uncomfortably saying “wow great dinner bye” is always a good way to end the evening

Unsolicited advice: wherever you go make sure it’s SUPER DUPER PUBLIC. You probably aren’t an ax murderer but as women we’ve been socialized to be extra anxious about meeting unfamiliar men. Dinner at 7 is fine but don’t be out past 1030 unless this is a hookup/ an event runs late.

Yeah you’re overthinking it. Drinks and see if you hit it off. You’ll know pretty quick honestly and that’s why you do drinks not dinner so if you’re not hitting it off you can make a clean exit.

Hahah I’m actually over 30, but with kids. So Fraziers is a better spot to grab lunch during a family outing and came to mind first 😅

I'll allow it. This time.

Do not take someone to a 2-3 hour commitment for a first date

Coffee shop or a bar or a museum for a first meeting. One hour. If it's good, keep going. If it's not, you're not committed to hitting balls off a tee to the tune of $50/hr with someone you're not into

Do not do dave and busters for a first date. Too loud, too many kids.

My suggestion? Take her out somewhere where she can stay warm, have an engaging convo with you, and have some private time. I'd recommend you take her to Avenue Kitchen and Bar in Hampden.

Sugarvale (410) 609-3162 https://maps.app.goo.gl/g9AZSmFzXbk7btkC9

Buy a bouncy house and have light drinks and bounce around with some nice music, and then go horseback riding down a scenic road populated with nice vegetation and beautiful flowers

It’s not in Baltimore would be my guess.

This should be higher.

Maybe. I just assume Baltimore and surrounding areas are implied especially when we get posts about stuff in the county all the time.

Agreed. The ideal first date is a place you can get to know each other. Make it about knowing if there is a spark with the other person, and dont feel like you're trapping them in

The Blue Bird is expensive but worth it.

Give her 3 options and let her choose:

-Something traditional (bar, coffee, etc)

-Something quirky/fun (thrifting, arcade, museum)

-Something lowkey (park date, dinner at home)

Cheap, close to home and Casual. Get to know each other.