The guy who suggests a dinner date will be the boyfriend with so much class and style. Hes outgoing and super intrigued by you, and he wants to learn more. Hes also investing time and money because he wants to.

Is going to dinner with a guy a date?

If its dinner and drinks, that normally signals a date. Pay attention to the context — if youre doing something because neither of you had anyone else to go with, that doesnt sound like youre trying to date each other. But if youre looking for excuses to spend time together, that does.