– Heather & Manny married August 2008
Everything's bigger in the Lone Star State – and that includes the singles scene. Millions of Texas singles are online dating on Match.com – people know Match.com works. Named by Forbes as the 14th best city for singles, Austin's Match.com dating scene is as rockin' as Austin itself. And the Live Music Capital of the World isn't just known for it's music, it's known for its beautiful women and its quirky individuality. "Keep Austin Weird" is a slogan that's lovingly adopted by Austin singles. It's no wonder that with their fast-paced lifestyles that online dating has emerged as a better way to find great dates and form successful relationships. No more awkward moments in singles bars, no more trying to figure out whether to meet available men and women at Austin City Limits or at Austin's infamous Sixth Street bars. Austin singles have posted, literally, thousands of personal ads on Match.com, and it doesn't cost a thing to see who's already online dating in Austin – it's free to search through photos. So save the cocktail money for someone you really click with. Create your free profile in minutes, and start dating online right away.
Match.com polled 1,000 online daters and asked which spots were great for a first date. This is what they said:
* Percentages add up to more than 100% because singles dating online were asked to pick all places they thought would be great for a first date.
The land of online dating eventually leads to a first date. The perfect spot in Austin is Sagra. Invite your date to meet for happy hour and get to know each other while taking advantage of the great food and drink prices.