Tons of pressure on a first date means keep it casual so you can get to know each other but little room for awkard silences and unecessary to stare at each other for 2 hours. I suggest wine bar for light food and drinks then link up with friends after. She gets to know you and she gets to know how you roll. Second date is perfect for something more intimate as you have a little history to work with conversation/chemistry wise.
True Story- I met a hot girl at a bar and as a first date/meetup took her to a romantic french winebar on the day before valentines day (i.e. not casual). She started things off with a toast to "new friends"

. Because I'm a big time (then and now) I still paid the whole $100+ bill
