Atlanta's Upscale Singles Reviews

I purchased a dinner package, several years ago, at 8@8 and met some wonderful people. I am still friends with one of the guys at that dinner! Definitely worth your time!

First of all, I've been doing this quite a while...on and off
for 10 years. This was hands down the best dinner group!
They were stinkin' HILARIOUS! I don't know why any of those
ladies are single! I laughed more and harder than I have done
in YEARS! I am actually sore today from all of the laughing!
Like, tears and make-up running down my face, unable to
breathe laughing. WAY too much fun! A few more dinners like
that and I may actually have abs again!

Overall, I love these dinners! I'm not really a people person and struggle talking to people I don't know. The group is large enough to create and maintain conversation (takes away from the awkwardness of one on one) and yet small enough to really be able to talk to each other. It's nice being able to get out and try new restaurants and I love the freedom of being able to choose which restaurants I want to try. Every dinner I have been to has been nice conversation with great people and good food. I'm so glad someone came up with this concept for people like me who struggle to meet new people! It doesn't have to just be about meeting your partner in marriage...it's a great opportunity to meet new friends, network for a new job or just have a good time out.

8 at 8 was a great way to meet new people in a casual, relaxed atmosphere!! Great experience and highly recommend it!

Eight at Eight is a unique and exceptional matchmaker that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in connecting with other single professionals and having a fun and casual night out.

I met my current boyfriend through 8 at 8. I love the service. It s fun, no pressure, and laid-back. You have nothing to lose, I promise you. It s the best way to meet local singles in Atlanta who are like-minded and serious about dating. Sarah Kathryn has invented something so unique, and it s taking off with everyone, especially with busy professionals who have no time to date on their own. The first restaurant choice wasn t what I was looking for since it was a little too noisy for me. But besides that, everything was great. I really love how they make you feel comfortable and welcome. It s worth the investment because it saves you time from having to search for dates on your own and removes the frustrations of bad dates. Everyone you meet is worthy of your time.

The staff is very friendly and every dinner that I've been to has had very personable and fun people. I've met high quality attractive and intelligent ladies that I've connected with, and the other gentlemen at dinner have been easy to get along with and personable guys. All in all, it has been a very positive experience with quality food, quality participants and an awesome 8at8 staff.

8@8 is a really great way to get out of the house and out of your routine. I work from home and have two kids, single since 2years ago I really had no time or any idea about how to meet other people. These dinners have been fun and Ive met great people. The first dinner I was at, formed a group and we've all met up several times. I love that there is no pressure, just an opportunity to meet interesting men and women!

The Service is great idea and everything I thought it would be. It gives you the opportunity to go out and meet a new group people and enjoy some Atlanta restaurants that you might normally not go to. The staff at 8@8 does wonderful job of creating a comfortable and fun atmosphere to start off the night. Even if you don't meet that one person, it still provides a great atmosphere and fun time

Great people, great concept, great times. While I haven t found my Ms. Right as of this post, Jennifer and Sarah keep putting me out there.

I have been to one dinner so far and it was the most fun had in a very long time! The people at my table were funny and interesting. I have to say that Emily S. and the other members of the team I have spoken with are patient, kind and HONEST, and know their trade well. So glad to have found this service!

Sarah Kathryn has revolutionized dating in Atlanta for the last 20 years. Eight at Eight is a unique concept that works. It is a great way to meet like-minded individuals who are looking for friends and maybe true love. One thing I did not like was that I was sent out with people who were a little younger than me, but after I spoke with Sarah Kathryn, she was able to fine tune my introductions. This style of dating definitely removes the stresses associated with dating people on your own. Check them out, you won t be disappointed.

Guys,
You need a different way to meet single women that live in Atlanta. I attended a few of these dinners here in the Atlanta area. Here are some reasons to join: Number 1, its an excellent way to try new restaurants. Number 2, there's four fellow single men you may go enjoy a boys night out with in the future. Number 3, there will four single women with careers, not just jobs, having dinner with you.
I am a single man just like you and i recommend this service. Hope i helped!

8 at 8 is such a great concept! I participated in the dinner parties earlier this year and I had so much fun. The men and women I met were very nice. I was new in town and it was good to get out to meet some new people with common interests. If you are tired of online dating, you should try this out. Its definitely worth it!

OK I was a mid thirty something professional Native Atlantian male. I was looking for a reasonable, funny, intelligent and down to earth girl. All my friends were married, all my business contacts were untenable. I heard about 8 at 8 and decided to give it a try.

Most of the folks on the events were right in my range and I went on several dates, even a few 2nd and 3rd dates. I had 6 events and found my girl on number 5. She was sarcastic, and made eyes at me all night. Even laughed at my lame jokes.

That was 7.5 years ago. We dated for two years before cinching the deal. Both of us were serious but wanted a real partner. Now we live in EAV, have a dog and in our early forties keep referring folks to 8 at 8.

If you are really looking for new people that fit your profile , that you can talk to and have real expectations then give 8 at 8 a go. If you want hookups there apps for that.

I just finished up a year with eight at eight and wanted to say how nice it was attending the dinners. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was low stress. I would recommend this program to anyone who is ready to get out the house and have the opportunity to meet some great individuals. Not all locations were perfect but with different places scheduled each week it does give you some flexibility to choose which location is best for you.

I recently returned to the dating scene and found out how difficult it could be to meet people with similar interests. After looking at many of the online dating sites, I became bored with only being able to view the same faces over and over again. Therefore, I felt the need to explore other options.

A friend of mine told me about Eight at Eight and stressed how it provided an avenue to meet people with similar interest. I ultimately decided to sign up. After speaking to an Eight at Eight associate, I quickly realized that the service provided more than just eight dinner dates. The associates are interested in finding out what type of person you would like to date. Physical and social qualities as well as commonalities are reviewed so that you can be matched with the best possible dating prospects.

My experiences so far have been enjoyable. I not only spend time with new dating prospects, but I even get to try new restaurants that I didn t even know existed. Even if I don t have a romantic connection with someone, I do have a great time with everyone at the table. In some cases, we have gone out as a group after dinner.

Thank you Sarah Kathryn, Margaret, Lindsay and Jennifer for making my dating opportunities easier to find!

Eight at eight had a great concept and I have always enjoyed every restaurant and the groups of amazing people who have become long time friends. Much better than online dating.

Dinners are always in great places with fun people.

This is a great way to meet people on a regular basis if you re new to the area or your job takes up a lot of time. You pick and choose what dates you are able to go and the restaurants are nice.

Great service! Such a great way to meet quality people in a relaxed, no-pressure setting!

I have been to 3 dinners so far and have enjoyed each one. I have found that the tables have been well matched. I have found that if you go in with an open mind of meeting new friends and not having the expectation of meeting "the one" you will enjoy the company and dinner more. Overall great experience. The staff cares about making it a good experience for everyone.. There is an opportunity to give feedback after each dinner.

I have attended 4 of my total package of 5 dinners so far and have no complaints with the service itself. The 8 at 8 team honestly makes and effort to listen and adjust based on the feedback received. Venturing out with a new group of people is not completely natural to me but the overall experience has been positive. My advice to people on the fence is to go ahead and book the 5 dinner package and remember to use the service by providing feedback. Anna specifically, took the time to obtain details and made adjustments based upon my feedback.

I have had a very positive experience with both 1 on 1 and 8 at 8. The matchmaking professionals were just that; professional, helpful, informative, and they did a great job of selling their business and me to other clients.

I would recommend either service to those who are tired of traditional on-line dating, and who would like to meet a variety of women in safe, fun environments.

I had such a good time last night! Our table was such a friendly, thoughtful, outgoing group. I thoroughly enjoyed each and everyone! I'm looking forward to my next dinner. 8 at 8 is just such a refreshing change for me, and Jennifer and Hannah Beth were awesome hostesses! Ri Ra was good, and it was nice to have a table in a kind of private section of the restaurant. We had fun! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!

Well, I'm torn. I like the concept but not the implementation. I attended 3 dinners, one of which I reached out to the company because there was a "person of interest". Never heard back. Maybe the person wasn't interested which is totally fine with me, but a response would be nice. Since my first three dinners, I have "mismatched" on three and had two more cancelled without explanation. I reached out again to see what was going on but have not been responded to. It is an awful lot of money for that kind of service. The hosts all spend a lot of time discussing Botox, lip injections, etc. that's just not me. Work hard and live simply. Maybe it is just that I don't fit in. Also, zero COVID precautions at dinner which worries me (but maybe not everyone).

The hostesses are very friendly! The dinners are you make of it. I had a blast at my last table meeting great people. Keep an open mind and give it a try!

I signed up for eight at eight in hopes of finding a really nice guy. Online dating wasn t cutting it so I want to give matchmaking a chance. I thought for sure a matchmaker could guide me in the right direction and find a match hopefully. I was so excited about the exipirence. Basically you pay lump some of money in the beginning and they cover 6 matchmaking dinners(meals are not included just the first drink) . The dinners are supposed to be set up based on interest and compatibility. That is not the case. They basically set you up by age. Not sure how it is with the older participants but if your in your twenties earlier thirties that s usually the only common thing just age. If you are in your twenties and a female I would not recommend this unless you are hoping to make new girlfriends. After a couple of dinners the ladies at the table would discuss how disappointed we were after each dinner and how no one really matched. Communication wasn t ever really good either no one ever reached out to see how I felt about how it was going even though I filled out a survey. There was also a list that some females could be put on for free to be matched potentially one on one when i asked i got got no response. I guess i didn t cut it ? I really was excited about trying this experience and gave it a fair chance I went on 5 dinners and they were all disappointing In terms of finding a match . I did walk away with some new girlfriends. I didn t feel like it was matchmaking just young single people who paid to sit at a table together. This review is only based on the eight at eight dinners not the one on one matchmaking. One thing I can say is that some of the staff at the dinners were very nice! Jessica was my favorite host.

The service was okay. The concept was interesting and I enjoyed meeting new people. Would have preferred to have been better matched, but overall nice experience.

I recommend all single, professional ATLiens to at least try Eight at Eight Dinner Club. The matchmaking team spends a lot of time working on pairing great dinners, you can definitely tell. They are all very professional and quick to respond to emails & phone calls - they never seem too busy to talk to you. They genuinely want to understand what you're looking for in a relationship.

Eight at Eight is a great way to network! From one of my dinners, the group clicked and we have been getting together for dinners on Saturday nights - visiting different and new restaurants. Great way to meet people!

Eight at Eight is great! I've attended several dinners and almost always have a fun time while meeting new and interesting people. The team at Eight at Eight are wonderful to work with as well!

In a fast-paced world where everyone is glued to their smart phones and "dating success" has evolved into who can write the best online profile (whether its true or not doesn't really matter), its so refreshing to spend an evening sitting at a table and talking to interesting new people, face-to-face, reading their body language instead of their text messages, getting to know them and not their resume, and enjoying a delicious dinner at fabulous restaurant! This is how establishing a relationship was supposed to be - in person over conversation. If conversation became a "lost art" the 90's, then dating is a lost art today. Thanks 8 at 8 for bringing it back.

I'm a fan of Eight at Eight Dinner Club! It is an awesome concept that attracts good people. It is also an efficient and effective way to try really cool restaurants, meet ladies, network with guys, and experience Atlanta. The Eight at Eight Host are really warm, welcoming, and great host. This makes the dinner easy, fun, and not awkward..

Having been on 8 dinners already over one year there seems to be little value in bothering going on more. While the venues are nice and staff attempts to be helpful there seems to be a value gap between what is expected and actually received. I was under the impression that I would meet people of caliber and substance that were at least somewhat interesting.
Having literally just cancelled my last two dinners I'd rather sit at home than bother going out to meet anyone at 8@8.

I was 33 and signed up for four dinners. I enjoyed every dinner. Tried places I had never been. Dating can be scary, you are always worried you'll have nothing to talk about. With 8 at 8 you are having dinner with seven other people. It is set up that you will always meet four new men, but you might see some of the women several times. It eases the nerves to see a familiar face. I went on several first and second dates. I met Ian on my fourth dinner and we have been together for seven and half years now. A beautiful house in East Atlanta and a sweet dog. The staff will put you at ease and are just as excited for you when you make a connection as you are.

I m in a relationship now but Eight at Eight was a great and fun way for me to meet other singles without the pressures of traditional dating. It can be awkward sometimes sitting across from a stranger at a table on a first date asking questions and getting to know someone. Eight at Eight is an entirely different experience. It is 8 people at dinner having a great time with fun conversation, delicious food, and hopefully a connection with someone at the table. There is no pressure and none of the first date jitters. I would recommend Eight at Eight to anyone who is single.

Eight at Eight is a great way to meet new people in Atlanta while trying the latest new and fabulous restaurants our city has to offer. The matchmakers do a great job of matching your dinner mates so the conversation is never dull. 8 at 8 also provides your first cocktail which always helps break the ice. I highly recommend joining 8 at 8 if you want to expand your network and enjoy a night out with new people.

Great experience, fantastic food, fun conversation, and most of all with a group of like minded relaxed adults. What could possibly be wrong with this picture??
The 8 at 8 people are friendly, and seem to genuinely care for you and your success in this crazy, stressful dating world.

If you're looking for love and/or new single friends, definitely try 8at8 or their sister company 1on1 matchmaking. I met my husband through the service! Looked at their store front countless times as I sat at the traffic light at Roswell Rd and West Paces Ferry and finally picked up the phone to join. It was super easy and the best decision! Once I joined 8at8, Jennifer got me involved in some 1on1 dates and that's how I met my husband... less than 2 months later! Couldn't be more thankful to her and Sara Kathryn for a fantastic experience. Don't hesitate in making this investment in YOU and true love!

I joined 8at8 at the suggestion of my neighbor- I was new to Atlanta and it sounded like a great way to meet people and try new restaurants. I was matched to my first dinner on February 28, and Anna did a fantastic job seating me next to a fellow Texan - we went to high school 20 miles apart (and in Texas, that's considered next door!). We talked over dinner and extended the conversation to a dessert bourbon at the bar. He asked me out to dinner for the following weekend, and the rest is history - we have been inseparable ever since. We've spent the past 8 months getting to know each other - traveling, playing golf, exercising, cooking together, watching SEC football and just hanging out. We've even made it official on Facebook, and now we're making plans for our future. I could not be happier with my 8at8 experience and I strongly recommend this service. Go in with an open mind and an open heart and you might just find the love you've been looking for!!

We often host Eight at Eight Dinner Club at our restaurant, Tavernpointe. We absolutely love having the different groups of eight people come and enjoy watching them ix and mingle. The staff of 8at8 also exudes great skill when making introductions at our bar area and I can tell they work hard to make sure everyone feels comfortable and has a great time- plus they're easy for us to work with as well!

I met the love of my life a month before the pandemic took the world by storm! I had given up on dating and went to a group dinner just to meet some new people and have good conversation and I somehow managed to get sat to the man who is now living with me! Lol so happy and grateful for the service and I m looking forward to our future together.

I had used the services in NYC and loved the experience. After I moved to Atlanta I wanted to meet new single people and I joined in a heartbeat.

Eight at Eight is such a fun way to meet great people! Dating is challenging and I found online dating to be very disappointing. I joined the Eight at Eight Dinner Club and found it to be a fun and enjoyable experience. It's a low-pressure and non-intimidating way to meet new people. The Eight at Eight team chooses fun restaurants and gets to know their clients so that the groups seated together can have a great time. I ve had such a successful dating experience with Eight at Eight vs. other ways I ve tried to meet people and have been in a meaningful relationship for seven months with a wonderful man that I met at an Eight at Eight dinner. Eight at Eight is definitely worth trying!

If you haven't tried it, you'll LOVE it. I enjoy the restaurants, the face-to-face experience, the dynamic groups which seem hand-selected, and meeting new people each with interesting backgrounds and stories. I feel like you just can't lose -- good company, great dining, meeting new people much like yourself. Initially, I came in with a few preconceived notions, but have found myself really looking forward to events. I have enjoyed the authenticity of the company and each experience so far. It was an accidental discovery that I'm glad I happened upon :)

8at8 was a wonderful experience for me. I have been to many dinners and have had 2 long term relationships as a result of their matchmaking skills!

Eight at Eight dinner club reminded me of sitting at the "misfits" table at a close friends' wedding; seven other professionals with good food and good atmosphere. I've had some great conversations, dined at some terrific places and even met someone special. It's a casual low pressure way to kickstart your evening, even if you don't meet someone immediately. The staff does a great job matching tables and finding some of the best places in Atlanta to dine. It's a good, constructive alternative to meeting new and interesting people, especially if you enjoy great food as well..

Eight at Eight is so much fun. A hostess is there to make intros and get your first drink, so it cuts out the first date jitters! At most of my dinners everyone has agreed that online dating is. the. worst. Meeting people face to face is refreshing. The group atmosphere really makes it easy to make new friends around the table, but still possible to make a deeper connection when you're interested in someone. It's also a good excuse to check out a new restaurant. Now they just need to add Eight at Eight brunch reservations!

I would definitely recommend this service as way to meet new people in the city. It was a great way to try new quality restaurants, especially for someone who was new to area such as myself. It was also great way to meet some other professional singles in Atlanta. I have even been on a couple dates with ladies I have met at the dinners.

At my most recent 8at8 dinner, I enjoyed meeting everyone and
had a great meal as well. I thought the people they selected were
appropriately matched, which made for great conversation over dinner and drinks.

What a neat idea! A great dinner with singles, set up by professional match makers - what's there not to like?! I have been a member for several months and have attended a few dinners - and at each and every single dinner I've gone to I have truly enjoyed myself. Even if, for now, there has been no romantic connections, I have made new friends and met interesting people that I would not have otherwise met had I not joined.

The 8at8 team really works hard at finding compatible matches for each table they set up, but once they do that part, it's all up to each individual to put in the effort to socialize and get to know everyone at the table (or at minimum the person seated next to or across from you). I'd even go on the record to say that a couple of my dinners with 8at8 have been some of the best times I've had since my divorce.

I highly recommend joining if you're ready to have fun over dinner, with singles, without the pressures of blind dating by non-professionals. The worse that can happen is that you enjoy a great meal and meet new people. And who knows, if you actually try it, you might meet your special someone. My membership has definitely been worth it - thanks 8at8!

Amazing staff, amazing service. They really cater to everyone and make an amazing attempt to match people with who they think will work well together.

I can't say enough good things about 8 at 8. It's a relaxed fun environment. This is something I should of done years ago.

I went on one 8 at 8 dinner before I met my boyfriend. It was not worth the money. The dinner was made out of randomly placed people whose commonality included being free the Friday after Valentine's and maybe under 35. The hostess sat me down near the 2 Indian guys (1 other guy was Asian and the last guy was white) probably because I am also Indian, which I didn't particularly appreciate. They say they do some sort of matching to decide who sits next to who. I am unclear what sort of sorting could be made at first glance. We were at rectangular table that I sat on one edge of, so I was never able to speak to the people at the other end of the table. You would think they would book a round table for the price you pay. Anyway, not worth your time or money. If you just spend a little time weeding out matches on tinder/online apps, you will get better results. This company also tries to get people to delete their negative reviews. I posted a review right after my first dinner in early '18, but was called the next day and asked to take it down. I was also offered an extension on my dinners. I thought if I ever broke up with my bf (who I met on tinder ) I would give 8 at 8 another shot to change my mind. My super expensive dinners ($400) expired before I could try it out again, but long story short, please use your $400 more wisely than me.

Response: the only thing I had in common with the 2 men I was sat next to was the fact we worked in the same industry. I was never asked about my hobbies or interests (was told that was too specific). I wasn't even asked what I looked for in a guy. Like I said before, completely random matching.

Very costly mistake. Some of the guys at the table had been to over 20 other dates. They even have some of the "eligible" women who are current employees! What kind of pool are they pulling from!? Should have known this was a scam: no face-to-face meeting to learn about their new client, names of the attendees are only given the night before (and sometimes they are not the same at the actual dinner), and the kicker suggestion: don't quit online dating!! Lesson learned. This is only geared to a certain demographic...

I've been on several dinners through 8 at 8 and have yet to have a bad experience. The dinners are always with great people and good food. The hostess also are very good at helping break the ice for everyone. Highly recommended all around.

I'm a big foodie and I have to say Eight at Eight chooses great restaurants! I have been on 3 dinners so far and have liked them all food wise. The restaurants have been places I was already wanting to try, which makes the dinners something to look forward to. I will say out of the 3, I've only clicked with 2 of the groups. I ve switched numbers with a few guys and I am hoping things work out with a guy I have been seeing for about a month now, but I'm still going to other dinners, just in case!

8at8 brings to the table quality people in a quality environment. MEMBERs then make the magic happen! :)

Hello,

My experience at 8 at 8 has always been positive.
They truly give you a wonderful evening of good food and quality people to meet
and enjoy.
The host is an energetic person with an out going personality that gets the evening started.
She will make sure everyone has been introduce and feels very comfortable.
I love the variety of restaurants that are used. You really learn to appreciate good food.
Eight at Eight is always looking to make sure their clients are happy.

Mike

Eight at Eight is a nice alternative to online dating. Most members are more serious about meeting that special person.
The dinners/happy hours are fun and a great way to meet new people.
Definitely worth the money.

This service is everything I wanted it to be. Even if you don't meet that one person, you still have the opportunity to go out and meet a whole group of new people and enjoy an upscale restaurant that you may or may not have ever been to before. The staff is very friendly and willing to help you out anyway that they can. They also let you fly on your own too which is very important.

This experience has definitely paid off. Whether or not you have that special someone, it is certainly fun and exciting to meet brand new people every time and enjoy a nice meal. I would really recommend it to anyone who is seeking any kind of adventure in their life.

If you're a guy, this is probably the best way to meet women and have a shot at a) a full conversation with a female, and b) a future contact. I've been to five total dinners, and I can't think of a single time where the girls disappointed. They are beautiful, social, and have a lot of the qualities you are looking for. Even if you aren't actively looking for a relationship, the dinners still make for great social events. There has been a couple of times when the table was dull, but that's just how it goes when mixing different personalities. As long as you show up with a good attitude and ready to mingle, you'll have a positive experience. Just know what you are looking for before signing up, and keep expectations in check.

8@8 is a great way to meet people. The staff is so helpful and they are at every event to introduce you to the other dinner guests so that it isn t awkward. I ve met some very nice people through 8@8. It s always a fun night out, if you meet your dream match or not. I highly recommend!!! You can t go wrong.

Eight at Eight is an excellent way to meet a lot of people in a fun, controlled environment. It enables you to get into a unique situation where you are at a new restaurant with seven people that you have never met before.
Like anything, it is initially a bit awkward----kind of like the first day of high school, but after everyone has a drink and sits down, the conversation flows.
I have been on 4 of these dinners, and generally liked them.
The crowds have been a pretty big cross section of 30 and 40 something Atlanta. As with any group you are going to have your "duds and studs".
I also think that it is just a rather easy way to expand your network; and whether you make a love connection is gravy.

I would recommend to others, as long as the expectations are realistic.

I met my husband through 8 at 8. We've been married for 13 years! I would definitely recommend 8 at 8 as a great way to meet people.

After trying online sites and not getting anywhere I decided to sign up for this service. I had my first dinner on Friday and I am very much looking forward to the next one! This is a
really neat concept and I should have
signed up earlier! They picked a great location for dinner as the food was fantastic!

My dinner companions were all very nice
people to talk with and I enjoyed having the
opportunity to learn about everyone s
backgrounds. They did an excellent
job with matching this table! Go into this with an open mind and you ll have a lot of fun.

Even though I ve only gone on one dinner I firmly believe this was a worthwhile investment of my time and money when compared to the online sites. Jennifer, Anna, and everyone else I ve interacted with at the company are just the nicest people to talk to!

I think 8 at 8 is a GREAT opportunity, especially for those in their fabulous fifties!

1. If you've been single again for a while and have tried to encourage family and friends to think of singles they know and introduce you to them, that does not always come to fruition. I find that most of my family and friends are married - happily married - and they just do not think in terms of "who do I know and why don't I put the effort and energy into introducing two people who may enjoy meeting?" They, even the most well-meaning, live in the married world of couples and your needs - even if they love or like you - are not top-of-mind when they wake up in the morning. As a female, it also seems like there is far more effort put out by people to match up men than there is for women. Not sure why, other than men (who may know the most single men at work, etc.) just don't see themselves as matchmakers. Women (who may know the most single women at work, etc.) seem to enjoy matchmaking more.

So, strike one for family and friend connecting. 8 at 8 is in the business everyday of doing this for me.

2. If you've been on online dating sites, then I probably don't need to say more. You've either found it to be worth the risk and are successful in at least communicating with someone on some level, and progressing to actually meeting them, or not. I fall into the "not" category, but more than anything, I found this method to be exhausting and not worth my time. Personally, I could care less about most of the match-worthy qualities that these sites claim to use. I did not find they worked and I would rather have a human eye looking for some commonalities. More than anything, I want the opportunity to meet someone face to face and determine if there may be some chemistry than just the fact that "He likes to play tennis too!" which is about the level of matching I got online.

So, strike two for online computers which are generally "off" on match ability. For $37.50 a contact, I'll enjoy a night out and delicious dinner any day.

3. If you've also been to meet ups and other singles events, then I hope you're even more outgoing than me as you "work the room." I am not at all shy, and I really enjoy chatting and getting to know another person, but at the larger events, you've got to really work that room hard. 8 at 8 is a scheduled event with a plan. The small-group setting and candlelight dinner conversation opportunity is far more appealing for my taste. I felt more at ease to be myself during the evening because I was spending enough time with others to see, and allow them to see, different dimensions of myself versus a feeling of junior-high awkwardness and "wondering if he will ask me to dance."

So, strike three for cattle call single events. For a far classier and more authentic opportunity to meet others and get to know them better, I'll take a more limited matching service which has better qualified a person to introduce me to.

I am SO looking forward to dinner #2 this Saturday night. I have already had a date with someone from dinner #1 and really enjoyed getting to know him better. My heart is open for what this next opportunity may offer!

Many years ago I attended one of the first 8@8 dinners and recently rejoined (post-divorce / online dating) so I have seen a long span of 8@8 history. From the beginning it has been great but, it continues to get better with time!

Here are a few of the things I enjoy most about 8 @ 8 and their other complimentary services such as 1 on 1 matchmaking:

- Opportunity to have hand-selected matches (Reminds me of hiring specialty consultants in business which I do all of the time!)

- Set up for success with good, fun restaurants (That I often want to try out anyway)

- Ability to network with 7 new people (Both girls and guys for friends or dating)

- Invites to social mixers that include both 8@8 and 1on1 members

- Best part is the team of matchmakers - folks who genuinely care and provide sage advice

These events, like anything, are what you make of them. My experience has been top-notch!

I came out of a 22 year marriage and 24 year relationship. I was with my ex since 18 years old. I have NEVER EVENT DATED!!! I didn t know how to date and just the idea of a 1on1 date actually scared me. With 8at8 Dinner Club, there was a sense of comfortability knowing I was going to be sitting with 7 other people seemed easier and not nerve racking. My experience has been positive! The quality of people I meet is far and beyond what I would meet on my own. I am not interested in picking up men at the local bar. Eight at Eight provides a service for people who don't know where to go to date. I really like the concept 8at8 provides. And I especially love the once a month social events! I like being able to be in a large setting and KNOWING everyone is there for the same reason- to talk to other singles! This service is a great concept and I would recommend it!

I have been single for several years and at times had rather go to the dentist without Novocain than try another dating app. A close friend heard about Eight at Eight and persuaded me to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. Meeting for dinner and sitting at a round table is so much nicer than pictures and texting. The matching has been great! It seems to be a great way to be introduced and begin to get to know someone.

I enjoyed myself and it was a nice gathering of people. I had talked with 3 out of the 4 women and could see myself going out with all of the 3.

Nice venue as well.

Talked to one of the agents and it was ok. She seemed to be busy doing other things.
Their main focus appears to be you signing up for the $450 package for only 3 dinners.
I read yelp reviews and they were more helpful as far as helping me make a final decision.
The concept is not bad, it is too pricey with limited opportunities to meet other people.

Had my second dinner last night and it was a BLAST!! Meant some new friends and also saw a match happen right before our eyes!! It was very cool to see and I can t wait to meet my match :) highly recommend

Eight at Eight is a great way to meet singles in the area while trying the hippest and newest restaurants in town. The matchmakers do an outstanding job matching you with quality individuals who share a lot in common with you. I also really enjoyed the follow-ups after each date as they let me know how I did. It did take a few dates to find that special someone. You have to be persistent and never give up. If you want to expand your social circle, meet attractive individuals, and possibly spark a connection, I suggest you give Sarah Kathryn and Eight at Eight a try.