<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

Little backstory, I met her at work almost a year ago, yet haven't done anything with her outside of working together. 

Turns out that we go to the same college but busy schedules kept us apart. She starts dropping hints every time I see her, but of course I am an oblivious idiot. 

She must have understood my oblivious idiot syndrome because she eventually asked me out to dinner. Here is the thing, dinner is boooring, and I would like to sort of wow her on the first date because she is a keeper. 

I was thinking about getting reservations at a nice Japanese resturant that will put on a personal show and cook the food right in front of you. Disclaimer: let's just say the average dinner there costs a few hundred McDoubles. 

My question: Is this too over the top for a first date? Will she think I am just trying too hard? Or should I just go for gold because I think she's worth it. Any alternative suggestions are welcome.
<bot>: [22M] and [20F] are into each other, but are both crippled by college aged budgets. Is expensive restaurant too over the top?