3 Great Places to Take a First Date in Tampa, Florida

When it comes to first dates you want to make a good impression and pick places that have great atmosphere and that will allow you and your date to have the chance to get to know each other. Here is a look at three top picks for first dates in Tampa Florida.

1. The Tampa Theatre. Movies are always a popular choice for first dates and you will not find a more romantic or unique atmosphere than the Tampa Theatre. Located at 711 N Franklin Street in the heart of Tampa you will get a great view of downtown Tampa as you come across this historic movie theater. The Tampa Theatre gives movie-goers the chance to watch movies that are typically not shown in regular theaters such as international films as well as their classic movie fests that show the greats such as Gone With the Wind. For those who want a chance to still see the theater but want the ability to interact more with their date they could choose to go on one of the tours of the theater. Here you can take part of one of their tours that lasts for an hour and half where you get taken from the front of the theater to behind the scenes. Whether you are taking part of one of their tours, or for one of their movies or concerts, you will instantly fall in love with the atmosphere. The theater gives you the feeling as though you have taken a step back in time. Built in 1926 it is one of Tampa's historic landmarks. The decor is feeds into this old-time atmosphere with a strong artistic feel with a nice amount of mythology thrown in. Movie ticket prices are only $9 for regular ticket prices for adults. For the tour ticket prices are only $5. Special events prices will vary and you can find more information by visiting their website at: http://www.tampatheatre.org/comingAttractions.php#tour

2. Columbia Restaurant. As one of the Top 25 Restaurants in Florida since 1967, Columbia Restaurant has long been one of the best choices to take a first date. Located in the cultural hot-spot of Tampa, Ybor City, Columbia Restaurant offers their patrons and their dates the chance to sample delicious Spanish/Cuban cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. The restaurant also features a unique show of flamenco dance performances every night except for Sundays. In addition to their delicious menu choices that include favorites such as their Snapper "Alicante" they also feature a gift shop on site and is the perfect location to see the rest of Ybor City. Reservations are strongly encouraged and prices per dish vary. Columbia is located at 2117 East 7th Avenue in the Ybor City part of Tampa and the restaurant is open 365 days a year. For those interested in making this their first date choice they can find more information plus make reservations by visiting the website at: http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/ybor.asp.

3. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. For those who are looking for fun on their first date should consider the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. This hotel and casino offers guests and their dates much more than just a traditional casino. In addition to over 3,000 of the most popular slot machines to choose from guests can also check out the table games such as BlackJack the casino has to offer. For those who are not interested in gambling this hotel and casino has other things to offer such as delicious dining. Whether you are looking for something casual or more formal they have a restaurant for you. Their Fresh Harvest restaurant is a particularly interesting choice as it offers diners 7 different choices to choose from. For those who like to take part of after hours activities they should check out Floyd's Nightclub. Floyd's works as a restaurant during the day but after 11 it becomes a fun nightclub. The atmosphere is trendy and it has quickly become one of the hottest nightclubs in Tampa. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is located at 5223 North Orient Rd in Tampa. For more information you can visit their website at: http://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/