Impressing your date is a must if you want a chance at having a second date with her, right? It all begins in the kind of restaurant that you choose. You have to be careful in choosing from the variety of Tampa restaurants available to really make a good impression. But though there are tons of diners, casual eateries, food courts, and high-end steakhouses in Tampa, there are really a handful of restaurants that should top your choice.

The Capital Grille

Dining at The Capital Grille is an experience that you would never forget. From the Art Deco chandeliers to the African mahogany paneling, everything about this restaurants talk of class and elegance. It is most famous for its dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and world-class wines. The Capital Grille is located across America, including in Downtown Chicago, NYC, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Providence, Washington DC, Costa Mesa, and Seattle. Of course, the one on Westshore Blvd in Tampa is also a special place. The restaurant won a number of awards and accolades from acclaimed food critics and magazines. Prices can go as low as $12 for an appetizer and as high as $50 for an entrée.

Charley’s Steak House

Charley’s is most notable and proud of the fact that its premium dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood are flown in daily from the best sources. Its Atlantic Swordfish, for example, is flown directly from New England, and its Chilean Sea Bass is caught off the coast of Tierra del Fuego. Prices are a little on the upscale side of things but the ambiance and the sumptuous meals would surely have you reaching inside your pockets, too.

Ocean Prime

Ocean Prime is known for its elegant décor. Sophistication defines Ocean Prime and its interiors. You can choose to have private dining with your loved ones, too, and you will be encased in a glass-covered room with your very own wait staff. The outside seating is remarkable as it overlooks a lake, which is really the perfect backdrop if you finally want to pop the question. The chefs take great pride in sourcing the best and the freshest ingredients available locally. All flavors at Ocean Prime are made from scratch. The restaurant only uses wild and naturally harvested seafood recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch. The steaks include USDA Prime cuts and other premium cuts. They are aged for maximum tenderness and flavor.