As we know, there are a lot of great date restaurants in this city, but there are also some that you should never, ever consider for a first night out with that special someone unless you've considered the consequences. Even though many of these may be packed with couples on a Friday or Saturday night, and some are great for dinner later down the road, if you want a chance at a second date, steer clear of these.
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12 First Date Non-Closer Restaurants to Avoid
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Panna II or Royal Bangladesh Restaurant
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One if by Land, Two if by Sea
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Shopsin's
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Dojo
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Penny Farthing
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Momofuku Ko
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Sea
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Dos Toros Taqueria
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Sripraphai Thai Restaurant
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Lucky Cheng's
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Dumont Burger
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Di Fara Pizzeria
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