The elegant Armani's has a spectacular view and nearly flawless food and service, the better to impress a date who has cosmopolitan, contemporary tastes. For a date with more traditional leanings, pick Bern's. The wait staff is stellar, and the food and wine offerings are internationally famous for a good reason: They're consistently excellent, with every attention paid to the details.
Armani's Restaurant, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 6200 Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, 813-874-1234; Bern's Steak House, 1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, 813-251-2421 or www.bernssteakhouse.com.