The guy I'm seeing to took me to a comparable steak house on our first date. It was not a chain though, it was a restaurant unique to my city. He also flew out to see me to he wanted to fly me out to him, but I wasn't comfortable with that. I think he paid at least $180 or so for our first date? The place he wanted to take me too was pricier than that but I wasn't really feeling the vibe like that, so we went to the above.
But he can afford that. My last boyfriend was not nearly so well off but we lasted for over 5 years. He splurged when he could afford it and I loved him regardless. He was going to be great things in thw future and despite us breaking off, we both know that I supported him through his most difficyut times. Dating a guy who is established and well off has its perks though. I never come out of pocket for anything.