Part of the deal is that it can't be super expensive, but still nice. (saving money for baby on the way)

In Raleigh

10/3/2013 12:48:02 PM

Sitti

10/3/2013 12:48:21 PM

El Cerro.

10/3/2013 12:49:39 PM

Sitti is a good suggestion.

I'd lean towards Hayes Barton Cafe myself though

10/3/2013 12:52:02 PM

eat the baby

10/3/2013 12:54:12 PM

what kind of atmosphere, what kind of food?

ORO
Stanbury
Bida Manda

10/3/2013 12:54:28 PM

moe's

10/3/2013 12:56:08 PM

Hayes-Barton

10/3/2013 12:56:54 PM

Any kind of food that your wife is craving? And what do you consider "super expensive"?



[Edited on October 3, 2013 at 1:01 PM. Reason : d]

10/3/2013 1:01:00 PM

the rockford
sitti
sono
tribeca tavern
carolina sushi & roll
irregardless
porter's (but i think they closed??)
taverna agora



[Edited on October 3, 2013 at 1:43 PM. Reason : ]

10/3/2013 1:42:24 PM

i really like tuscan blu in the old depot...the owner/head chef is actually italian, IIRC, and he comes out to check on folks pretty regularly (though maybe you'd like to avoid that)

i'd second taverna agora...love that place

10/3/2013 1:52:48 PM

We really need a budget, because I wouldn't consider some of ^those nice but might depending on budget. I mean, the Rockford is great and I eat there often and enjoy it, but "nice"?

10/3/2013 1:52:58 PM

Yeah, without a budget, you never know.

My 5 year wedding anniversary is next week and the restaurant list is down to Bloomsbury Bistro, Café Luna or Irregardless Café

10/3/2013 2:01:25 PM

^^i tried to give a variety of "nice" with no budget in mind. the rockford is nicer than applebees!

[Edited on October 3, 2013 at 2:03 PM. Reason : though lots of places are nicer than applebees]

10/3/2013 2:03:18 PM

Thank you for all the suggestions... I guess budget would be less than Angus Barn, more than Olive Garden.

Seafood is pretty much out since she is preggers
I'm going to sort through the suggestions made so far!

10/3/2013 2:03:18 PM

Is Taverna Agora the place on Glenwood near Pleasant Valley?

My husband and I went on our first date there.

10/3/2013 2:05:16 PM

^that's on my short list. looks good.

10/3/2013 2:06:30 PM

Yes, near Pleasant Valley. It's pretty great. I've taken a couple first dates there.

[Edited on October 3, 2013 at 2:10 PM. Reason : well, not first-first, but after the initial meeting for a couple drinks]

10/3/2013 2:09:23 PM

i haven't been there in years. i'm sure it's still delicious though. get the tirokafteri (sp?) appetizer!

10/3/2013 2:21:00 PM

I also recommend Taverna Agora, good food and reasonably priced.

10/3/2013 2:43:00 PM

krystal

10/3/2013 3:10:23 PM

I think you'd enjoy Chipotle.

10/3/2013 3:52:02 PM

maybe gravy? i haven't been there for dinner, but the brunch is fantastic

10/3/2013 4:07:51 PM

vinnie's steakhouse. i think you can get in and out for under $80.

10/3/2013 6:11:21 PM

Depends on whether you want there to be another anniversary dinner next year

10/3/2013 6:25:05 PM

BIDA MANDA

10/3/2013 6:36:31 PM

Someone already said Cafe Luna but I'm going to second it.

10/3/2013 6:36:36 PM

Wing Zone

10/3/2013 6:38:43 PM

I went to cafe luna before prom once

just saying ymmv

10/3/2013 7:42:19 PM

I hear a lot of good things about Bali Hai.

10/3/2013 7:53:40 PM

^that was my initial plan

no not really but i loved that place.

and thank you TWW... I think we are going to taverna agora. never been there but are looking forward to it.

10/3/2013 10:28:28 PM

Calavera

Nvm you picked a place...but for real, calavera.

[Edited on October 3, 2013 at 11:17 PM. Reason : ]

10/3/2013 11:17:00 PM

the ethiopian place in mission valley

10/3/2013 11:52:56 PM

Gumby's

10/4/2013 12:09:35 AM

Silvia's

10/4/2013 12:21:22 AM

^SHUT YOUR EVIL WHORE MOUTH.

10/4/2013 1:30:41 AM

i'm still standing by my

Quote :

"ORO Stanbury Bida Manda"

suggestions

10/4/2013 8:35:56 AM

Glenwood Grill and Winston's are both great for that price range, too

10/4/2013 8:54:52 AM

Bella Monica. Really good Italian.

10/4/2013 9:14:36 AM

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

10/4/2013 9:24:22 AM

no sushi places if she is pregnant

10/4/2013 10:17:00 AM

he already posted:

Quote :

"Seafood is pretty much out since she is preggers"

10/4/2013 10:20:50 AM

I like Lucky 32 in Cary for celebratory dinners. Very nice, casual atmosphere, and great food. Last time I was there they had a stand set up in front of the restaurant selling produce and some canned goods on the honor system.

Menu changes every few months.

http://www.lucky32.com/

Irregardless is also very cool, with live music every night.

10/4/2013 10:50:50 AM

This is TWW, so I'm gonna say Sammy's

10/4/2013 12:36:15 PM

Thys ys TWW, sy Y'm gynna syy Symmyy's

10/4/2013 12:49:56 PM

There are some delicious places in this thread. I loved the shrimp crepe at Bida Manda.

Quote :

"elkaybie:Calavera Nvm you picked a place...but for real, calavera."

We went there for last year's anniversary, and it was awesome.

10/4/2013 1:28:11 PM

Babylon


I saw Byrn Stuff last time I went there!

[Edited on October 4, 2013 at 1:40 PM. Reason : f]

10/4/2013 1:40:00 PM

i drive by babylon all the time, but have never been...really should, sometime

10/4/2013 2:59:20 PM

i'm guessing you liked babylon? i made reservations there last v-day then cancelled after i read horrible reviews

10/4/2013 3:03:42 PM

Quote :

"i made reservations there last v-day then cancelled after i read horrible reviews"

73%: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/25/1605501/restaurant/Inside-the-Beltline/Babylon-Raleigh
3.5/5: http://www.yelp.com/biz/babylon-restaurant-raleigh
4/5: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g49463-d2263679-Reviews-Babylon-Raleigh_North_Carolina.html
4/5: https://plus.google.com/117883098928515537552/

admittedly, i haven't been...and the reviews aren't spectacular...but the consensus is that it's far from horrible

10/4/2013 3:08:49 PM