Your Lettuce First Date, Based on Their Dating Profile
A table for two, please
You swiped right on each other, and it’s now time to swipe right on the ideal first date! We rounded up some classic dating profile answers and paired each one with the perfect Lettuce Entertain You spot for a first date that’s as memorable as your opening line. Cuffing season is upon us!
Prompt: Way to win me over?
Answer: Plan the first date
First date pick: Aba – Austin, Chicago, Nashville
If you can score a table at Aba, you’re already setting the bar high. This hotspot blends ambient patio vibes with a menu full of Mediterranean-inspired mezze, wine, and spirits. Firepits and blankets are also available upon request, presenting a natural and flirty way to cozy up to your date. Reservations can be in high demand, so securing one shows off your planning skills and sets the stage for a date that feels thoughtful and delicious.
Make a reservation at the Aba location nearest you
Prompt: Most spontaneous thing you’ve done?
Answer: Bought a one-way flight
First date pick: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Spontaneous or just living your best life? Either way, if that one-way ticket made it into their profile, take it as a sign to head to Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!—the next best thing to being in Spain! Share a pitcher of Classic Sangria, graze through tapas, and daydream about your next spontaneous getaway together. Some of the best love stories have started at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
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Prompt: What do you order for the table?
Answer: Fries to share
First date spot: Gus’ Sip & Dip
If they’re ordering fries for the table, you know they’re a good time. Head to Gus’ Sip & Dip, where crispy hand-cut fries, expertly crafted drinks, and cozy tavern-style décor set the mood. With a menu of 30 cocktails and elevated bar bites like dipped sandwiches and burgers, it’s the ideal casual first date.
Gus’ Sip & Dip is walk-in only – get there early to impress your date!
Prompt: Unpopular opinion?
Answer: Pineapple belongs on pizza
First date pick: Happy Camper – Las Vegas
At Happy Camper, the music is bumping, the lighting is flattering, and the pizza possibilities are endless — just like your hot takes. It’s the kind of place where you can order pineapple on your slice without judgment… and maybe find someone who wants to split it with you.
Make a reservation at Happy Camper – Las Vegas
Prompt: What are you looking for in a partner?
Answer: Someone laid-back and funny
First date pick: R.J. Grunts
This funky 70’s spot has seen plenty of first dates since it originally opened over 50 years ago. It’s comfortable, casual, and guaranteed to ease those first-date jitters. If your date is a night owl, you can stop by for their Late Night Happy Hour Thursday – Saturday from 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM for discounted drinks. Bonus: Follow your drinks and burgers with a stroll to the Lincoln Park Zoo nearby if you two are really hitting it off.
Make a reservation at R.J. Grunts
They liked a photo of you holding a fish.
First date pick: Shaw’s Crab House
If they swiped right on your fishing pic, this is your moment. With oysters on ice and classic seafood vibes, you’ll feel like you have home court advantage. Who knows — if things go well, maybe you’ll be back here celebrating your own 40th anniversary. After all, Shaw’s Crab House has been doing it right for 40 years already.
Make a reservation at the Shaw’s Crab House location nearest you
Prompt: Typical Sunday?
Answer: Brunch and Sunday Scaries
First date pick: Summer House – Chicago, Disney Springs® West Side, Las Vegas, North Bethesda
The Vitamin D Room at Summer House is a surefire cure for the Sunday Scaries and a breezy, beautiful spot for a first meet-up. If the conversation flows as easy as the rosé (or Frozé), you’ll be sure to land that second date. End your date on a sweet note by picking up a cookie (or two) from The Cookie Bar on your way out.
Make a reservation at the Summer House location nearest you
Prompt: Go-to karaoke song
Answer: “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J (or any 90s throwback)
First date pick: Sushi-san – Lincoln Park, River North, Willis Tower + coming soon to Nashville
If their playlist consists solely of throwback 90s jams, Sushi-san is the move. With classic hip-hop tunes, sake, and sushi that hits just right, it’s the perfect spot where the soundtrack and atmosphere do half the flirting for you.
Make a reservation at the Sushi-san location nearest you
Bonus green flags we look for:
They answer “yes” when asked if you want to see the dessert menu
Is there really any other answer to this question?
Get your sugar fix with our best desserts at Lettuce restaurants.
They’re kind to the server and restaurant staff
How someone treats the restaurant team on a first date says everything — and we’re not just saying that!
They let you have some of their fries
If they don’t share fries, we don’t come to dinner!
Dip, dunk and crunch ’em: Check out all our favorite fries at Lettuce restaurants.
They let you earn the Frequent Diner points
Nothing says “romance” quite like seeing your points balance increase! And, you can spend the $10 reward you receive after 150 points on future dates. It’s a win, win!
Need more date ideas? Check out our best dishes and drinks for two!
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