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Calories at a Date Night Restaurant — Complete Guide
A typical date night dinner of an appetizer, entree, two glasses of wine, and a shared dessert totals 1,500-2,200 calories. A steak entree is 500-700 cal, a pasta entree is 600 cal, and each glass of wine is 120 cal. The best choices are grilled fish, salad appetizers, and skipping the dessert.
Date night dinners at upscale restaurants often include multiple courses and drinks, making calorie control challenging. Here is a calorie breakdown of common date night restaurant items.
Typical Items and Calorie Ranges
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filet mignon (8oz) | 540 | 44g | 0g | 38g | Lean but high calorie |
| Ribeye steak (10oz) | 700 | 50g | 0g | 55g | Very high fat cut |
| Grilled salmon (6oz) | 350 | 34g | 0g | 22g | Best entree choice |
| Truffle pasta (1 plate) | 650 | 15g | 70g | 30g | Cream sauce, large portion |
| Caesar salad (appetizer) | 300 | 5g | 12g | 25g | Dressing and cheese |
| Calamari (fried, appetizer) | 400 | 15g | 30g | 22g | Fried, high calorie |
| Bread basket (2 rolls) | 200 | 5g | 35g | 5g | Free but not free calories |
| Red wine (5oz glass) | 125 | 0g | 4g | 0g | Standard pour |
| Cocktail (old fashioned) | 180 | 0g | 8g | 0g | Spirits and sugar |
| Chocolate lava cake | 450 | 5g | 55g | 25g | Very high cal dessert |
| Crème brûlée | 400 | 5g | 35g | 25g | Rich custard |
| Sorbet (2 scoops) | 150 | 1g | 36g | 0g | Lightest dessert option |
Ordering Tips to Cut Calories
- Choose grilled salmon over steak to save 200-350 calories per entree
- Order a salad appetizer instead of fried calamari to save 100+ calories
- Skip the bread basket to save 200 calories before the entree arrives
- Share one dessert instead of ordering two — or choose sorbet for 150 calories
- Limit wine to one glass — each additional glass adds 125 calories
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