After a 4 year hiatus, due to 3 babies, my wife and I are going on a date
tonight. I would like some ideas for a fun restaurant to go to? Perhaps
something with dim lighting, good food, not too pretentious...
COMMENT 110128
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2010-10-02 04:18 PM |
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Downey's!!!!!!!! or Opal....either one, have the duck!
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COMMENT 110131
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2010-10-02 04:33 PM |
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having 3 myself..been there - bought the tee shirt -Harry's - Great drinks Joes - Drinksand locals
Derf's - Locals and beer Sam,s to go on Milpas - great eats - take out - go to the beach osp
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COMMENT 110132
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2010-10-02 04:33 PM |
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That's easy: Ca' Dario.
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COMMENT 110134
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2010-10-02 04:47 PM |
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Jills Place
Petite Valentien
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COMMENT 110137
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2010-10-02 04:55 PM |
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It's an easy choice: Beach Side Bar Cafe at Goleta Beach.
Nice food and great service, early bird specials until 6 pm, free parking, and the best view of any restaurant in town from indoor or outdoors: the unobstructed beach and the ocean.
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COMMENT 110138
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2010-10-02 04:55 PM |
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Pane e vino
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COMMENT 110139
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2010-10-02 04:57 PM |
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The Palace! It has awesome food, service, cocktails, ambience and it is generally a fun and happy place to be! The filet mignon is great as is everything else! And not too many crying babies, because if you are like me, you will be able to eat at ease and not jump everytime you hear a baby crying.
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BUREAUCRITES
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2010-10-02 04:57 PM |
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Roy. Good atmosphere, art on the walls, sometimes music. Good food at reasonable prices.
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COMMENT 110141
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2010-10-02 04:59 PM |
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Roy
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COMMENT 110143
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2010-10-02 05:03 PM |
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Bouchon is delicious but a little expensive. The Boathouse is pretty great too... I like it better than the restaurant on Goleta Pier.
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SBSWEETPEA
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2010-10-02 05:09 PM |
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Zaytoon! Great patio to enjoy during this weather.
Super yummy babaganosh (sp?). Getting hungry just thinking about it.
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GOWEST
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2010-10-02 05:24 PM |
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Back in the day we used to sneak out for a date night away from our kids ... but we would spend the whole evening ... talking about our kids!!!
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CEES
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2010-10-02 05:32 PM |
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Endless Summer Bar-Cafe - fun, live music, great views and the bartenders treat you nicely! Walk along the breakwater before or after for a kid-less stroll. Elements - classy & romantic. Have a great time!!
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COMMENT 110153
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2010-10-02 05:35 PM |
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lucky man ! .... I'm still dreaming about the day when my wife and I can do that - enjoy!
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COMMENT 110158
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2010-10-02 05:45 PM |
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Who cares, go to McDonalds and get a happy meal. Just have FUN!!!
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COMMENT 110159
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2010-10-02 05:51 PM |
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My daughter suggests the Blue Agave, as a romantic and intimate
atmosphere in the up stairs portion of the restaurant...
she says enjoy the fireplace.
For those in Goleta, Beachside is always fun and tasty.
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COMMENT 110161
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2010-10-02 06:02 PM |
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Call me crazy, but an early evening picnic in the rose garden - a walk downtown while it's still happy hour and then maybe a movie.. (movie ?!.. but we can't talk to each other if we sit and watch a movie ! To that I say "exactly!") have fun
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COMMENT 110165
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2010-10-02 06:30 PM |
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Downy's it is the best food in town and amazing.
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COMMENT 110170P
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2010-10-02 07:08 PM |
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3 babies in 4 years? I guess you want somewhere that serves carrots or pellets. ;-) Holy smokes you two, sure you want to have a date? Sounds like #4 baby is in the works! ;-) I'm sure you're already on the date so I hope you had a great time where ever you wound up. My vote is for Tee Off or Arnoldi's but both can get "noisy" and you need a specific taste (for meat). Perfect date spots for me when my hubby wants to impress me.
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COMMENT 110172
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2010-10-02 07:25 PM |
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Probably too late but...
Petit Valentien = xlnt food & service, romantic atmosphere
Arigato = xlnt food & service, fun atmosphere Olio e Limone = xlnt food & service, sophisticated atmosphere
Spirit Land Bistro = xlnt food & service, conscientious, and a place that Garrett Hardin would have approved of.
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COMMENT 110175
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2010-10-02 08:07 PM |
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How about making a nice dinner of surf and turf and have a nice romantic picnic. Vons has a great deal on Lobster Tails. 6.99 each. Just steam them and they should be perfect.
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COMMENT 110178P
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2010-10-02 09:05 PM |
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Take the 33 to Ojai. Leave before dark. Then drive to Bocalli's. Order the Eggplant Lasagna. Try the house wine. For dessert get the strawberry shortcake.
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ROGER DODGER
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2010-10-02 09:15 PM |
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I hope that was't them on the 33 when the flash flood hit.
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COMMENT 110198
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2010-10-03 08:38 AM |
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Crocodile in the Lemon Tree Inn....get an outside table if it isn't Raining!
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COMMENT 110201
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2010-10-03 08:55 AM |
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Cafe Luck- not too expensive, great food. Have the creamy polenta- to die for.
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ANEMONEFISH
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2010-10-03 10:14 AM |
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So where did you go and how was it?
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EDONE
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2010-10-03 11:33 AM |
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A report of Date Night is now posted on Edhat. link
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COMMENT 110223P
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2010-10-03 12:24 PM |
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Next time try Alcazar up on the Mesa - a good out of the way place...dim lighting, warm atmosphere, locals only, great food and drinks.
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