The Most Romantic Restaurants Around The Country
Celebrate your love at the coziest spot in town.
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Planning a date night? If you're not in the mood to cook, we've got you covered. We rounded up the coziest, most romantic restaurants around the country. They're the perfect dinner spots to celebrate your love—no matter the time of year.
And if you decide to stay in, check out our recipes for the best easy dinners for two or the best healthy dinners for two.
ALABAMA: Cotton Row, Huntsville
If the restaurant's white linen tablecloths, candles, and historic wine cellar don't say romantic, the old-world charm and character certainly will. Bonus: Farmers and foragers provide the restaurant with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
WHERE TO FIND IT 100 Southside Sq. Huntsville, AL 35801
ALASKA: Simon & Seafort's, Anchorage
Dine on prime-aged steak and fresh-caught seafood while enjoying a panoramic ocean view with rose petals scattered around your table. Sounds idyllic, right?
WHERE TO FIND IT 420 L St. Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501
ARIZONA: Quiessence, Phoenix
Quiessence, a gorgeous restaurant located in Phoenix's Farm at South Mountain property, offers the truest expression of a daily menu, creating their meals from the local market's offerings. The farm employs Phoenix's finest farmers, herdsmen, and artisans to create a memorable meal for you and your sweetheart.
WHERE TO FIND IT 6106 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85042
CONNECTICUT: Match, Norwalk
One look at this restaurant and you'll understand why it made the list. It exudes ambiance. Feast on seafood and pasta dishes by low-light for a perfect date night.
WHERE TO FIND IT 98 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854
DELEWARE: Eclipse Bistro, Wilmington
Not only is the atmosphere beautiful and romantic, people can't say enough nice things about the service here, so you'll be well taken care of. As for the food? People rave about the Watermelon Gazpacho and the Pappardelle Bolognese.
WHERE TO FIND IT 1020 N Union St Ste B, Wilmington, DE
FLORIDA: Cantina Beach, Key Biscayne
Dine al fresco surrounded by palm trees, and watch the sunset over the ocean while enjoying tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and a selection of 110 premium tequilas.
WHERE TO FIND IT 455 Grand Bay Dr, The Ritz-Carlton Key, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
GEORGIA: Canoe, Atlanta
Like things a bit off the beaten path? Canoe, in Atlanta, has you covered. Nestled close to the Chattahoochee River, visitors here enjoy a private and romantic waterfront that offers glimpses of colorful gardens and winding walkways. Once you've strolled to your hearts' content, take a seat and enjoy the seasonal menu created by Chef Matthew Basford.
WHERE TO FIND IT 4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
HAWAII: Brown's Beach House, Waimea
If all you did was sit at one of the tables and drink a glass of water, you would enjoy yourself. Fortunately you can do much more than that at Hawaii's Brown's Beach House. Just steps from the shore, Brown's is known for cuisine inspired by seasonal flavors and local ingredients. Relax and enjoy the live music as the sun sets over the ocean.
WHERE TO FIND IT 1 North Kaniku Drive,Kohala Coast, HI 96743
IDAHO: Chandler's, Boise
If you're looking for a classic steakhouse dinner, Chandler's has got you covered.
WHERE TO FIND IT 981 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702
ILLINOIS: Alinea, Chicago
Grant Achatz's Chicago restaurant is no stranger to lists like this. Since opening its doors in 2005, Alinea has impressed diners with its sophistication, sleek interior, superior wine list, and unique menu. All this makes for a dining experience you'll want to share with someone who's really, really worth it.
WHERE TO FIND IT 1723 North Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
INDIANA: The Eagle's Nest, Indianapolis
It doesn't get much better than wining and dining with a panoramic, rooftop view. Throw in filet mignon and we're GOOD.
WHERE TO FIND IT 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
IOWA: Cobble Hill, Cedar Rapids
You don't have to leave Iowa to eat like you're in New York. Cobble Hill is modeled after the vibe of Brownstone Brooklyn and offers delicious dishes like duck confit and roasted pork belly, all with an emphasis on sustainability and local ingredients.
WHERE TO FIND IT 219 2nd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
KANSAS: AVI Seabar & Chophouse, Wichita
Head to downtown Wichita to dine at the historic Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview. They serve up crab cakes, steaks, and shrimp scampi, among many other steakhouse favorites.
WHERE TO FIND IT 135 N Waco St, Wichita, KS 67202
LOUISIANA: Arnaud's, New Orleans
Looking for something traditional but with a lot of bite? Arnaud's, located off of Bourbon Street in New Orlean's French Quarter, can give you just that. It's been serving classic Creole cuisine since 1918—and the extensive oyster options should jump-start your private party in no time!
WHERE TO FIND IT 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
MAINE: White Barn Inn, Kennebunk Beach
It's hard to imagine a setting more magical than a wooden barn.
WHERE TO FIND IT 37 Beach Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043
MARYLAND: Antrim 1844 Smokehouse, Taneytown
Eat your way through a six-course tasting menu served inside an antebellum country manor, complete with it's own drawing room for enjoying hors d'oeuvres and a wine cellar.
WHERE TO FIND IT 30 Trevanion Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787
MASSACHUSETTS: Wheatleigh Hotel, Lenox
Though Wheatleigh is a relatively small, privately-owned hotel, it boasts one of the best dining rooms in the country. Open year-round, Wheatleigh is perhaps at the apex of fine dining. The staff, trained in Europe, is flawless. Set in an airy, spacious room with simple and sophisticated seating, one can concentrate fully on his or her date and the work ahead. And by work we mean the tasting menu, which includes Dungeness Crab, Hot Foie Gras, and a cheese trolley.
WHERE TO FIND IT 11 Hawthorne Rd, Lenox, MA 01240
MICHIGAN: Cafe Cortina, Farmington Hills
The popular foodie destination is set in a former apple orchard and features rustic, Italian cooking. If you want to up the romance factor even more, make sure you get a table by the fireplace.
WHERE TO FIND IT 30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
MISSISSIPPI: Char, Jackson
If you're craving soul food but want a more elegant setting, head to Char. Diners can choose between classics such as fried crab claws, pecan crusted blackfish, and a house-made pecan pie, while a low-lit, wood paneled dining room sets the mood.
WHERE TO FIND IT 4500 I 55 N Ste 142, Jackson, MS 39211
MISSOURI: Bar Les Freres, Clayton
If you're looking for romance, you can never go wrong with French. From the red walls, to the giant draped windows, to the collection of antlers behind the bar, it feels opulent, to say the least. Tip: You have to start with the Gruyere cheese soufflé!
WHERE TO FIND IT 7637 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, Saint Louis, MO 63105
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