I think dinner is a bad idea for a first date because you usually feel somewhat uncomfortable eating in front of someone you just met and want to make a good impression on.

I also think movies make really good first dates because there's less of a chance to have the classic ackward silences. You're either making chat in the car or during the movie.

Lastly, kissing on a first date is a bad idea unless you have no intention of eventually sparking a relationship with that girl. I think the guy should just take the initiative and give the girl a hug or something that keeps off the tension. That way she doesn't think you're just trying to get in her pants! :P