Smart man. IHOP ain't bad for a second date ... it's relaxed, it can be fun but it's better than fast food, for sure.
I just chewed out some immature younger dude at my gym for thinking IHOP was a good place for a date. Still almost as bad as a fast food joint. I don't know what's in Oklahoma, but me's thinking at least a Carrabba's, T.G.I. Fridays, or some half decent local place.
You're 43?
29, turning 30 in April. IHOP is for maybe post-sexual night over talk or a hangover. It's not for an actual date. That's my point.
IHOP is good after the bar yah ok but depending on where you live Ihop may not be bad for a first date. It's a semi decent place. I went with my cousin earlier this month and he got a hair with a pancake wrapped around it. I wouldn't let that dent my overall opinion of ihop-it's got a nice cozy feel to it.
Just to be safe, I'd say ihop is good for a night out with your girl/boyfriend after a steady relationship has been established.