I very much enjoy dinner dates, but only book them when circumstances suit, mostly when I'm in a big city for work.
I'm staying in the hotel anyway.
I'll be having dinner in a restaurant anyway.
I'll be seeing an escort anyway.
Might as well have a little bit of overlap, and dine with an attractive companion, rather than being Billy No-Mates. The marginal cost is quite small, and I get to know the woman a little, which adds to the experience for me. The women I choose tend to be slightly older part-time indies anyway, and I usually get a very positive response to the offer of dinner - it can be a nice treat for them too. A happy, relaxed, fed escort with half a bottle of red in her makes for a much more 'giving' experience, I find.