This is a 4.5 star review. Pullman is a trendy wine bar that offers a selection of tapas and an extensive wine menu. On Sundays, all their drinks and bottles are 1/2 off which ensures that the restaurant is busy, even on a normally slow night. Service was very warm and friendly, and the waitress was knowledgeable. Tapas are very small. I think about 6-7 should be sufficient amongst 2 people. read more

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Horrible service. Food nothing to rave about and prices are ridiculously high. Would never go back. The waitress was one of the most arrogant and unprofessional I've had in Montreal. read more

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Great heartfelt service! We tried the Eggplant Caviar, Tuna Tataki, Green beans in truffle oil, crab cakes (twice), calamari, puff pastry, and the hanger steak. Every dish tasted extraordinary! Especially the eggplant and the crab cakes. Best experience possible! read more

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Ah, a wine bar. Plus tapas! When I see either one of these categories I get very excited, so when they're combined you know I'm happy as a clam. On my last day of vacation, while Adam was executing the "business" portion of our trip, I chose Pullman as our final restaurant stop together. I'm totally happy with the decision and I'd definitely return. First of all, Pullman is in a great location that was walking distance from our downtown hotel (right next to the amazing La Crepe 2 Go, which I'll review soon). The atmosphere is very chic and sexy. There's a gorgeous, sparkling, ornate chandelier right as you walk in, and there are many small tables and a little bar. We didn't go upstairs (but it looked fabulous up there like the rest of the restaurant) - we walked down a little half staircase to our own tiny table. And I mean tiny... Adam even had to share a stool with the person behind him. It was meant to be shared, of course, but it's just super close quarters. We had trouble fitting our food, plates, silverware, wine, and water on our table since it was literally like a 2X2 foot square. It was really lovely though - with only a little light from a single candle. Romantic and cozy. Our waiter did a great job talking about the wine and making recommendations. You can get little 2 oz pours of several wines for $4.5-$7 CAD each, a 4 oz glass for $8-$15ish, and a flight of three 2 oz pours for $22ish. We stuck with a regular 4 oz glass, and our favorite was a white from Slovenia. We mentioned to the waiter that we're not picky about wine as long as it isn't sweet, and he told us "there's no sweet wine on our menu." Well, good! For dinner we had the cheese board, the charcuterie board, and the Piri Piri short ribs. Ohhhhh man, I was in heaven. There were 4 very different and beautiful cheeses paired with 4 accompaniments (pureed fig, apple, some other kind of fruit jelly thing, and a walnut paste). The charcuterie board was AMAZING with 2 incredible sausages, prosciutto, duck, pate, a mustard cream sauce, grapes, and cornichons. The piri piri short ribs were phenomenal - the sauce was super spicy, but not overbearing. Nice portions and plenty of food to share on each plate. Plus, these tapas are definitely affordable. I'd say most items were between $8-$12. Beautiful meal and setting all around. read more

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Another great restaurant I got to try thanks to Mtl à Table. The service is amazing. The wine list is endless. The food is delicious. And the atmosphere is perfect It's a great place to bring a first date or simply to just have a date night. Keep in mind, the food is miniature lol Really. It's delicious, but the quantity is very small. read more

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By far one of my favourite wine bars in Montreal! Not only is the selection of wines outstanding, the staff is super knowledgeable as personable, and the food is always amazing. During my last visit, the girls and I ordered a bottle of orange wine "Rkatsiteli", which was amazing, and a whole bunch of plates to share starting with a charcuterie board, and then the octopus, tuna tataki, grilled cheese, bison sliders, and duck. We finished off with all three desserts on their menu including the churros, truffles, and apple beignets. Every dish was super tasty, well prepared and well seasoned; I fell in love with their grilled cheese and the truffles were perfection! We where having such a great time, thanks to the great laidback vibe of the place, that I didn't even get a picture of everything! Let's not forget the service which was super professional, friendly and quick! The wait staff knows their menu and more importantly, their wine. I've been to this spot multiple times and this surely wasn't my last. Their wine list and seasonal plates are changed up frequently so you'll always find something new to try; trust me you won't run out of wine options when you see the book of wines they present you to choose from. Can't wait to go back already! read more

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Posted up at the bar waiting out the rain. The bartenders were super friendly and delightful to chat with. Excellent wine recommendations, and the food was delicious. read more

3 solid stars, and that's ok. For the most part, the food at Pullman is quite tasty. There are some standouts, but also some duds. Anytime you go through 8 or 9 full pours of various wines, you're going to have a good time. That doesn't mean that I'm going to hand out 5 stars like candy on Halloween. Our waitress was exceptionally friendly and helpful with wine selections and menu explanations. We were seated on the second level at a small table for two that has one bench seat and another cafeteria style perch/stool. I have to agree with some of the previous reviews that the furniture is quite run down. There are dried stains on the seating upholstery and mismatched patches of fabric which seem to have been swapped for damaged ones. The wall adjacent to our table had dozens of white pockmarks indented into the otherwise grey coat of paint. The tables are extremely close to one another and you will likely be pulled into your neighbours' conversations which can be fun up to a certain point. It can also be highly annoying and intrusive. Our neighbouring table was cool and kept the chatter brief and friendly. Another table at the far end of the room was not as lucky and had to endure the incoherent loud babbling of an annoying drunk lady who undoubtedly found herself extremely interesting with every additional glass of wine she consumed. The direct recipients of said babbling looked like they had been taken hostage with forced smiles and the like. For the two of us, we ordered 7 small plates which was the perfect amount of food. We started with the parsnip bhajis served with a traditional cucumber raita. They were tasty, and similar in texture to what you'll find at any Indian restaurant. Next we opted for the homemade Russian gravlax served with quail eggs and blinis alongside chopped onions and a little fish roe. The presentation of the plate was beautiful. The blinis were a bit bland. The gravlax was quite subtle as it should be. Next we had a scallop crudo dish which was muted. It lacked that intensely fresh flavour that I would have expected. Also, it only really tasted of EVOO with very little else. It was supposed to be flavoured with citrus, but I didn't taste very much acidity. I think I was spoiled when I tried Joe Beef's epic version of this dish earlier this year. The star of the night was the lobster ravioli in a tarragon cream sauce. For 16$, you are only getting 4 pieces of ravioli which I find lacking in value. The ravioli did however contain what tasted like very fresh lobster as well as some rich seafood stock. Served in a rich cream sauce, we mopped up the dish with bread until it was clean. To make me perfectly content, they would either bring the price down to about 12$ or throw in 2 more raviolis. Next came the tuna tataki served mysteriously on a bed of panko. This tuna tasted like it had been sitting in a freezer earlier in the day. Seared on the outside, it was a letdown almost completely lacking in taste and texture. Finally, we finished strong with the grilled cheese and the bison sliders. The grilled cheese is extremely buttery, crunchy, and potent. It is well worth the price of entry with a port-infused cheese. My wife (who had been to the restaurant 10 years earlier) was clearly rekindling her past relationship with this sandwich, and was in her happy place. The interior of the bison sliders was quite tasty, but unfortunately, the diminutive burgers were overshadowed by an overly bulky and tasteless bun. If it was toasted, it was done very minimally. I would have liked to have seen a bun grilled in butter and better matched in size to the contents of the burger. The matchstick fries were done very well, but should be served alongside some sort of aioli or ketchup. Some people like to eat fries with nothing on them. I'm not one of those people. I need a little dip in my life; even on a matchstick fry. For dessert, the churros were very well done. They were crispy on the outside, but retained some inner moisture. Served alongside some rich chocolate sauce, this is a fun dessert upon which to end this sort of meal. The brownie with walnuts and cream cheese dip was average. While it's still dessert, it would never be a finalist in any baking competition. It was a fun meal, but certainly not firing on all cylinders. This establishment might be due for a bit of a revamp both in terms of the decor and the menu. I'd return at some point and try some different dishes, but I'm not in a particular hurry given how many spectacular restaurants are available to Montrealers on any given night. I wish them continued success as generally speaking, I really enjoy tapas style dining. read more

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Great experience. 1st wine bar I've been too so I can't compare but the vibe is definitely in tune. Great selection of wine and tapas. We had the Venison tartare & homemade chips along with fried calamaris. It was fresh and flavorful. For dessert, we had the cannoli with biscotti were ok but not the place to have these. Try it yourself read more

Pullman - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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We went at the recommendation of our sommelier friend, Lucie, which is always on point. We ordered around 8 small plates, with wine, which turned out to be more than enough food for two people. Their wine selection is incredible FYI. The cheeseboard was phenomenal, as were the pâté, and caviar. Actually, everything was scrumptious. The decor is very tasteful... almost ritzy if I dare say so, with a nicely dressed clientele. We felt right at home. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a sneaky, romantic night over wonderful food, in a plush Montreal nook. read more

We came here on our first evening in Montreal. The service was great, and so was the food and drinks as well. The charcuterie board was awesome. We also ordered a few other appetizers, and our server helped us pair the food with some local brews that we wouldn't be able to get in the US. The downside, it was pretty loud and dark in this place, however, it didn't feel out of place or unusual given the atmosphere and environment they were creating, and the clientele they catered to. read more

A went back yesterday after a very long time. I really missed le Pullman and I was happy to see they kept their casual style and good food. The 2oz pour option of By the glass is the best, there's a lot of choices, some better than the others but something for every palate. I love to try different wines in the same evening. Pullman I've missed you. I promess i'll try to come more often. read more

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Adorable spot! Came here for a date night with my husband and it was exactly what we were looking for. We tasted 6 different wines which was fun and interesting. Our server (Emmanuel - probably spelled her name wrong?) was very knowledgeable and really helpful. We ordered 2 dishes - spicy nuts (haha) and churros. Both were really good. Atmosphere has a cool but intimate vibe - chandelier is made from wine glasses! We would absolutely recommend this place for a date night or just an evening out with friends. The service we experienced was excellent and it is so fun to try different wines. I would recommend ordering several plates, as the portions of the plates are on the small side. Perfect for snacking, but you would need several for a meal. Overall, we loved it! read more

Excellent wine and tapas bar. I loved everything about it! I had 2 French wine that neither SAQ or LCBO carry. They were unique and delicious. Tapas were all really tasty. 3 + 2 desserts were enough for 2 women. Service and ambience were nothing but perfect! I am in love with this place and would come back for sure! read more

Pullman - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The Pullman is a hidden gem, It a classy winery that has a cool plateau feel to it. It is mainly french The wine list is quite extensive and the staff is knowledgable and able to guide you to try what wine suits your pallet. For a non meat eater, it is difficult to find something to eat but if you don't mind eating cheese, there is a huge selection of cheese. A quick tip: try to get a seat upstairs, downstairs there is more traffic and people are always moving. read more

Pullman - Foie de gras and grilled cheese - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The Pullman is a cozy little wine and tapas place. The decor is of rich dark wood and soft lighting. The music is a bit overwhelming for quiet conversation. The service was not precisely up to par considering this is an upscale restaurant. Our server sported a hipster look with a flower tattoo on his wrist. He was curt and acted as if we were a bother to his slow evening. It's too bad really, we were here visiting the University and simply looking forward to a pleasant dining experience. The food was fine, it is somewhat creative, and presented well, but not amazing. The presentation was easily the best part aside from the remarkable wine selection. The mini bison burgers and miniature cone of fries were adorable. Lucky for us, this place was close to the hotel on a frigid evening, however when we return, I would rather walk further to avoid being treated poorly. read more

Pullman - Mini Bison Burgers and arancini with pepper sauce. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I really wanted to love this spot. Kudos for great seating concepts. The wine list is extensive, 2oz pours would let you try and sample more but they do run in the 8ish dollar range. We did the larger pours of 2 kinds and 2 cocktails. They were good but not great cocktails. We waited a bit long in between as we had said give us a minute. It was a very long minute. The food was excellent but was always served 2 items at a time. We had the gourgeres, the mini sliders, the tartare, and some octopus. The food was excellent. Definitely yummy and I would have liked it more of the service was better. They made a minor mistake on our bill, corrected it but the error was in their favor so we were charged more. Not bad just not great. read more

Pullman's is a trendy and upscale wine bar, serving small tapas-style dishes that are great for pairing with your wine of choice. Tapas worth ordering: Fromages du Quebec, Charcuteries, Fried Cod with Spicy Mayo, Sesame Scallops, Port-Steeped Cheddar Grilled Cheese, and Mini Bison Burgers with Matchstick Fries. They have an extravagant list of wines, which is great because I absolutely love wine and am always curious about trying something new. For those interested in trying various types at once, they offer "trio's" based on wines by the same makers, regions, or of similar flavours, and this changes regularly. A great wine worth ordering is the Cote de Brouilly 2009, from Chateau Thivin. It is a Beaujolais from Burgundy that is smokey, dark, well balanced, and full of great flavour. The jazzy music and elegantly busy atmosphere makes for a great night, guaranteed. The bar is spacious and spread over 3 floors, while remaining cozy and charming. The beautiful chandelier built from wine glasses are worth mentioning, and hangs over the main floor. You would never guess that this gem was hiding within an odd-looking building, let alone right across the street from Provigo, but it is and I do not think it will be going anywhere anytime soon. If you are ready to spend some money, then this is a great place to go. Whether it be on a date, a girls night out, or for a little group gathering, it is the perfect place. In all my experiences at Pullman, the service has been satisfying. On a few, very rare, occasions the service may have been slow, but never disappointing. You want to come here to sit back, relax, and take your time enjoying the wine, food, and ambiance. Do not rush it. read more

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Rating would be closer to a 3.5 if such a thing existed. We shared 5 tapas and 2 trios of wine, everything was good but nothing blew me away. The octopus, lamb and tuna tataki were our favourites, but I would pass on the flavourless deer tartare. We don't know much about wine, but the explanations were simple though pretentious and full of obscure terminology as it can be. We were in the downstairs section which can be a bit dark and crammed on busy nights, but not a bad atmosphere nevertheless. Overall it was a pleasant experience, but I wouldn't go back. read more

Just to clarify, I used to work here, and boy I loved it, but life takes you to places, if you know what I mean. First of all Vero knows her wines, the wine list might look a little overwhelming at first glance, but it's full of gems. I recommend to start with a flight (trio of 2oz) to get you in the mood, then go wild! The menu is a master piece created by chef Stelio, there is a bit for every palate in that blue sheet, my favourite is the Cod "brandade" just delicious! I go back now and then to have a good taste of the past, nice chat with old coworkers and enjoy! Cheers! read more

Pullman - The coolest candelabra ever! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

In this sexy wine and tapas bar, we sampled: -Mini bison burgers - yum! -Asparagus with dipping sauce and sticks of brioche - okay! -Mini grilled cheese - HEAVENLY!!! Great wine + fantastic grilled cheese = two great reasons to get your ass to Pullman. read more

Really enjoyed everything we ordered here, my personal favourite was probably the calamari. Didn't get a chance to order any alcohol here so can't comment on that. Kind of pricey but about on par with other tapas. Everything is well presented and fresh. Griddled cheese was also surprising tasty. The atmosphere of the place definitely has an upscale vibe and you feel like everything is brand new, including the awesome chandelier hanging from above. Much bigger on the inside than it looks like from the outside. Service was good too. read more

Pullman - calamari and griddled cheese - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Perfect for my partner and I who don't get out as often! The smaller plates allow us to try a variety of different dishes. The wine choices are quite nice and unique; and our hostess was very knowledgable with her wine recommendations. Finished off the evening with some nice digestifs (whiskey and negroni) and their decadent desserts (churo and lemon semifreddo). Would go back here again! read more

The food was great. Wine selection was fantastic. Just like other reviewers stated, it was very crowded. We actually made a reservation for three and got seated at a tiny two-person table in the front of the bar. Everyone there seemed to know each other and they just kept crowding in. That being said, the bison sliders were awesome. The lemon squares for dessert were fantastic. read more

Pullman - Lemon squares with cardamom and white chocolate - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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The cheese plate was handsdown the best, especially with the homemade sausage, rabbit pate we didn't touch though... The bison burger was good but not the best I've had. Ambiance is urban chic, loved the atmosphere. Great place for smaller parties as its not a huge space We were visiting from so cal and the wait staff was really helpful n nice! Would definitely go again if back in Montréal! read more

Pullman - Cheese plate - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Absolutely fantastic! Either our party of four was just lucky ordering the best dozen tapas items or there isn't a bad dish on the menu! Highlights were the buffalo tartare, polenta, crab cakes and tuna. And rhubarb pannacotta. Impeccable service upstairs (tonight June 2). We would have posted photos except the place is rather dark - almost too hard to see the menu let alone photograph our dishes. read more

My husband and I have been here nearly 30x in the past 10 yr and the food is great and in the past 10 years we had great service. But it's been 6 mnths since we last ate here and clearly something (the servers??) has changed. This review is about the awful service. Food = 8/10, service = -10/10. Our waitress upstairs forgot to place our order; and only placed our friends (we were on a dble date). When our friends food kept coming and ours didn't we realized something was amiss and asked where was our food. She seemed oblivious to what we meant even though we had discussed with her our two orders. Not sure if she's just distracted, bored or what?! The floor was dead quiet so she wasn't busy...to top it off she took no accountability and though she covered our last wine she did so begrudgingly w no real apology for a major f* up since it was too late for us to order and eat and get home in time for our babysitter. It would've been a waste of a night if not for our great friendly company :) we ended up reheating pizza for dinner at 11pm once we got home. Sigh. read more

Nice atmosphere and great wine selection, but the food wasn't to par. Prices were very reasonable though. I would have paid a bit more to add some punch to the food. My wife and I ordered the spiced nuts and goat cheese apps which were a good start with a bottle of cotes-du-rhone wine. We then ordered the grilled cheese, bison sliders and arancini. The grilled cheese was good, but could have used a dip of some kind, a chipotle ketchup or an aioli. The bison sliders were much smaller than they seemed in the pictures on Yelp, which is not a big deal, but they were super dry and the flavor was not great. The fries that it came with were over cooked. The arancini was OK. Finished with churros for dessert. Also ok. I'd go back, but stick to drinks and possibly cheese and charcuterie plates. read more

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So apparently they are really serious about the reservations here. I walked in and asked for a single seat. Hopeful that they would allow me to experience their restaurant for just 25 minutes. I was asked promptly if I had a reservation, I said no, but this never deterred me in the past at any restaurant with open seats. The first staff member said "no problem, just one moment" A few seconds later a second staff member walked up and said "I am sorry, we are fully booked, and we are booked all night" I look over and point to the bar and ask "even at the open seats at the bar?" She said "yeah even at those open seats, we book them too..." So I walked away with a dry mouth and an appetite. Thanks for nothing... read more

Pullman is sophisticated and elegant but somehow I am never quite satisfied with the decor and ambience- it's a little safe and predictable. Their staff is very knowledgable and respectful and service is excellent. If nothing else, come here for a glass of the Domaine Belluard 'Le Feu' white wine. It's quite wonderful. read more

Pricey yes, but it's worth it! Classy cool ambience with super fun bar seating area on the lower level. All the plates we ordered were fantastic and on point. The bartender was fabulous with his choices and pairing with plates. The quality of the food is superb and all flavors brilliantly weaved into the dishes. Some have said the plates were small and over priced. I beg to differ, price to quality ratio is excellent. Order a few plates, have some on point wine, well worth the visit. Staff is customer-centric and incredibly wine savvy. Excellent service and friendly. read more

I love their wine options. The first time I went, there was an event happening where they had wine from Oregon. The owners of the vineyards were actually in the bar, and we got to talk to them while drinking their products. Super cool! They have a great selection of appetizers and shared plates, also countless types of wines are available. I ended up finding one of my favourite red wines from this place. I think I like this place when they have their events, like the aforementioned Oregon wines, but it's a great spot to go to if you're around the area. read more

Great wine selection and a cool space to hang out. There are two floors, the second overlooking the first and the big windows in front. We had the goat cheese and red peppers with a couple glasses of red wine. A little on the pricy side, but worth it if you're looking for a guaranteed good glass of wine. read more

Pullman - The view of the wine glass chandelier and front windows from the second floor - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Based on the other reviews we read, we braved the cold and walked over to Pullman's. Good call! Great food, great service, great selection of wines. Every plate we ordered had a unique and great profile, some more pleasing on my palate than others but none left me with anything less than a great taste in my mouth. Will be back for sure! read more

Nice atmosphere. Good selection of unusual & hard to find wines. You must order food in order to get a table (not sure why but we were told that when we arrived). There is a selection of small plates. Food was good but plates were quite small. Ordered hummus, bison sliders & bruschetta. Pours are 2 or 4 ounces or by the bottle. Server let me try a taste of a wine and brought me something else when I didn't like the selection. read more

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While the food at Pullman was delicious, the service was terribly slow. It is also worth mentioning that the manager could not have been more unpleasant. We were frequently left looking around if not for our server, but someone to attend to us. The food is great but unfortunately the service will ruin your experience. read more

Hands down one of the best meals I have had. Visiting Montréal for the first time and decided (after much research and review reading) on Pullman. Great ambiance, clean, super friendly and helpful staff. Staff recommendations were spot on. They even gave us ideas for other places to see. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience here! I just wandered in after having dinner down the street. I am a wine novice, and was traveling solo through the area, so I didn't have a friend to make any recommendations for me. I informed the bartender of this, and he asked me a few questions, then brought me a wonderful glass of wine - you have to love that level of expertise and service! I also got the sweet confections sampler platter and it was to die for. I would come back for the blondie brownies alone! Delicious! read more

To be clear on my expectations for this place, I was essentially hoping for a more intimate version of Papillon bar in St Henri. From the looks of it and what friends had told me was this establishment had really taken it up a notch. Needless to say, the food and wine were fantastic. The waiter, when she was available, was very helpful with the wine selections and was very friendly. My only major qualm with the place is that for a table of mid-twenty-somethings we were likely the youngest and tamest people there. It seemed that the place turns into a rowdy happy hour joint for middle aged professionals around 6. At certain points during our visit, I couldn't hear my partner across the tiny table at all over the cackling of other groups. This place would probably be a lot of fun for a large wine-lovin' group, but as an intimate date spot I would probably head elsewhere. read more

It so happens that my male friends frequently ask me where to take a girl they like on a first date, and even though I like to try new things and branch out and be original, I always say: Take her to Pullman. And they always get laid. Kidding! I actually haven't been able to keep track of how successful they've been. That's how often I recommend Pullman! I think every server must be a sommelier because they are so knowledgeable about the wine, and they never try to trick you into getting something just because it's more expensive. In fact, they make you feel like it's really normal to be mildly concerned about the price by casually asking you for a range when suggesting a bottle. The food is great, and I don't know why I love ticking my order off a paper menu with a pencil so much, but maybe it's because it feels like a little personality quiz. It's interactive, and with one menu and one pencil, you know you're sharing the food with your date. They always have oysters and there is a flight of sparkling wines on the menu, so aphrodisiac central for those of you looking to seal the deal. Maybe it's more of a third date place. I don't know. I won't judge you either way. read more