The best dinner ideas for tonight will depend upon both the person you are with and the situational factors such as time, occasion, etc. Dinner is a great meal for sitting down and really getting to know somebody. This is when most people really connect, or learn that they are not meant for each other. You may also be making dinner for a party or just a group of friends. No matter what the reason, dinner ideas will require planning, time and effort in order to be successful.
Classy restaurant
If you are taking out someone special or someone important, then you may want to choose a nice restaraunt. Depending on your budget, this could range from Olive Garden to somewhere extremely expensive in the middle of a big city. You will want to make reservations and expect to spend more, rather than less.
Fun restaurant. Places like Dave & Buster's are perfect dinner ideas for tonight if you are going to be with a large group of people, or if your date really just likes to have fun. The meals are reasonably priced and you get to play games before, during and after your meal. Just remember, this is a much more casual date setting and should be approached with some caution, especially if it's a first date. If the person seems really laid back or has given you a tip that he or she enjoys a place like Dave & Buster's, then you are probably doing the right thing.
Romantic cooking
You can also make a meal for two at your own home if you want to impress your date with your cooking skills. This is a great dinner idea and shows people that you enjoy cooking and spending time during dinner with your friends and family. It will really impress your date if you can make a good meal, and preferably one that looks classy as well.
Cookouts
When cooking for a large group of friends, a cookout is the way to go most of the time. Grill some burgers, chicken, hotdogs, steaks and anything else you think people will enjoy. Do not forget to buy chips and dip and other appetizers and side dishes for your friends and family to munch on while they wait on the main course. You might also want to plan on serving pie or some other sort of dessert for after the meal.
