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The Most Romantic Valentine’s Day Restaurants in Every State

We found the best Valentine's Day restaurants in each state, so all you need to do is make a reservation

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Table for two: Valentine’s Day restaurants

Sure, you could get fancy at home this Valentine’s Day, perhaps trying your hand at a soufflé. But if you’re looking for Valentine’s Day ideas that are a little less Master Chef and a little more relaxing, book a table at a romantic restaurant in your area. Like Valentine’s Day flowers and chubby winged Cupids, fine dining is something of a V-Day staple. Which begs the question: What are the best Valentine’s Day restaurants to celebrate the romantic holiday?

This year, there’s no need to hunt for an intimate spot. We’ve identified a very special restaurant in each state that will ensure your evening is filled with delectable cuisine—and the taste of romance. Don’t forget that because Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year, the weekend before the holiday is likely to be prime dining time. So do yourself a favor and book now: These seats will fill up fast.

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How were these Valentine’s Day restaurants chosen?

We handpicked restaurants in each state that promised not just a meal, but a memorable experience. These venues boast a wide range of positive reviews and high ratings on TripAdvisor—some even standing as top-rated gems, not only in their states but also in their respective cities.

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Alabama: Cotton Row Restaurant

Location: Huntsville

Valentine’s Day guests can enjoy genuine Southern hospitality at Cotton Row Restaurant in Huntsville, featuring chef James Boyce’s modern American cuisine in a setting that exudes comfort and elegance. Choose between the intimate wine cellar and one of the loft rooms, which are designed to provide a more private and personal experience. Enjoy a dish from their ever-changing menu, with entrées that range from roasted king salmon to rosemary-garlic lamb chops. For dessert, don’t miss their chocolate caramel crunch cake.

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Alaska: Crow’s Nest

Location: Anchorage

Crow’s Nest, a luxurious restaurant in Anchorage’s Hotel Captain Cook, offers 360-degree views, a romantic atmosphere and signature Alaskan entrees. The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood (think Kodiak scallops and king crab legs), and while the Valentine’s Day menu hasn’t been finalized, you can’t go wrong with fish or shellfish. Be sure to save room for dessert—and be sure to bring your heartfelt DIY Valentine’s card to truly touch your loved one’s heart.

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Arizona: Cress on Oak Creek

Location: Sedona

Set along the banks of a majestic creek, Cress on Oak Creek at the famed L’Auberge de Sedona hotel offers a romantic prix fixe dining experience perfect for a Valentine’s Day celebration. Candlelit tables and a calming nature view set the mood for flavorful dishes. Past Valentine’s Day menus consisted of five courses that are perfect for a table of two, where guests have chosen from blue fin tuna tartare, Dungeness crab ravioli, rack of lamb and more on Feb. 14. Reservations are required, but good news: The restaurant is open to both guests who escape for a romantic weekend getaway and locals alike.

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Arkansas: Ignite Steakhouse

Location: West Memphis

Set inside Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis, Ignite Steakhouse is a culinary gem of the Arkansas Delta. With its intimate ambiance and delectable menu, the steakhouse is one of the best Valentine’s Day restaurants to share an evening with your sweetheart. Potential Valentine’s Day cuisine includes a roasted beet salad to start, tomahawk for two as the main dish and red velvet ganache cake to top off the meal.

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California: Castaway

Location: Burbank

Head to Burbank in the Golden State for a romantic dinner at Castaway, a lovely spot that doubles as an event venue. Make a reservation for Feb. 14 and experience a wonderful dinner with a gorgeous view—perfect for anyone single on Valentine’s Day. Choose from a four-course tasting menu with an optional wine pairing that has included options like fried burrata and big-eye tuna carpaccio.

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Colorado: Buckhorn Exchange

Location: Denver

Take your date to Buckhorn Exchange, the most iconic restaurant in Denver. It was established in 1893 and has spent the past 130 years perfecting the art of the steak. The ambiance is a mix of rustic lodge—its dark walls are covered in taxidermy busts of deer, moose and other animals—and an old-school cocktail bar. Get a little experimental with your evening by starting with the rattlesnake or alligator tail appetizer, and add some oysters for a Valentine’s Day aphrodisiac. Reservations are recommended for the big day.

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Connecticut: Arethusa al Tavolo

Location: Bantam

Arethusa al Tavolo in Bantam describes itself as a “dairy- and seed-to-table restaurant,” which is appropriate, considering that all the dairy on the menu comes from the 300 cows that live on the 300-acre property. This Valentine’s Day restaurant also maintains a year-round greenhouse, so you can be sure you’re eating the freshest produce this holiday. The menu, which changes daily depending on what’s fresh and available in the greenhouse and on the farm, can contain anything from smoked pork belly dumplings to Maine lobster and avocado salad. Although it’s also fun to visit the best diners in each state, for Valentine’s Day we prefer something a little more upscale.

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Delaware: Le Cavalier

Location: Wilmington

More than a restaurant, Le Cavalier in Wilmington’s iconic Hotel Du Pont is an experience in grandeur and one of the most ideal Valentine’s Day restaurants. With an atmosphere right out of The Great Gatsby, luxury and sophistication are on the menu—along with unforgettable, seasonally inspired French cuisine. Enjoy a three-course menu on Valentine’s Day, with savory appetizers including foie gras French toast—and you can’t go wrong with prime strip steak bordelaise with pomme purée for your main course.

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Florida: Four Marlins

Location: Key West

At Four Marlins in The Reach hotel in Key West, you’ll find beach views coupled with a can’t-miss menu of locally sourced ingredients, fresh-caught fish and an impressive wine list. Guests can enjoy a candlelit meal on the outdoor veranda with a soundtrack of crashing waves and a backdrop of swaying palms.

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Georgia: Rice House Restaurant

Location: Adairsville

The Rice House Restaurant at the Barnsley Resort in Adairsville is housed in a 19th-century farmhouse that was carefully relocated from nearby Rome. Starters have ranged from deviled eggs to seasonal oysters, with main dishes including venison meatloaf and farm-raised buttermilk fried chicken. Plus, the Rice House will celebrate Valentine’s Day with special menus on Feb. 9 and 10. Book a room at the resort to make a mini vacation of it.

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Hawaii: Kamuela Provision Co.

Location: Waikoloa

Sitting on the Big Island’s volcanic coastline, Kamuela Provision Co. at the Hilton Waikoloa Village is rated one of the most romantic restaurants in Hawaii by OpenTable. And that’s saying a lot, considering Hawaii is one of the most romantic locations in the United States. The food is tops, but with the 180-degree views of the Kohala Coast and spectacular sunsets, you may not even pay attention to your dinner.

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Idaho: Beverly’s

Location: Coeur d’Alene

Located in the Lake Tower at the Coeur d’Alene Golf and Spa Resort, glass-enclosed Beverly’s restaurant provides incredible views of Lake Coeur d’Alene, named by National Geographic as one of the top five most beautiful lakes in the world. Try the seafood paella or the Alaskan king crab legs, along with a bottle of wine from the restaurant’s cellar, one of the largest private wine collections in the Northwest, with more than 14,000 bottles. And don’t forget to try the truffle fries—after all, potatoes are the state food of Idaho!

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Illinois: The English Room

Location: Chicago

One of the most celebrated fine-dining venues on Chicago’s North Shore, The English Room at the Deer Path Inn is the ideal setting for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day dinner. Sit down to a meal of British classics with a twist, including almond-crusted Dover sole and wild mushroom risotto, in a quietly regal setting. You won’t need candy hearts on this date, because the desserts are worth the splurge. This Valentine’s Day restaurant is also known for its afternoon tea, so stick around for a day or two (the inn is lush)—you won’t regret it.

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Indiana: Sinclair’s Restaurant

Location: West Baden

The most romantic day of the year calls for extra special treatment, and Sinclair’s Restaurant in the West Baden Springs Hotel won’t disappoint. It’s open to overnight guests, and indoor dining is available. Menu highlights include the chicken scallopini, shrimp pappardelle and stuffed fire-roasted bell pepper.

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Cobble Hill Eatery and Dispensary in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Iowa: Cobble Hill Eatery and Dispensary

Location: Cedar Rapids

The menu at Cobble Hill Eatery and Dispensary in Cedar Rapids changes seasonally, but rest assured your V-Day meal will be the year’s best. Dine-in service is open, although seating is spaced and limited. Chef and co-owner Andy Schumacher encourages sustainable food practices in the restaurant, which features restored brick walls, salvaged wood floors and tables made from the floor joists of what was at one time the community’s oldest home.

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Valentines day dinner at Scotch and Sirloin, Kansas
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Kansas: Scotch & Sirloin

Location: Wichita

Food-savvy Kansans are enamored with Scotch & Sirloin in Wichita, which features locally sourced, premium steaks and massive sides. The prime rib is famous across the state, and the wine list is as large as a book (the restaurant prides itself on having the largest wine wall in Kansas). You can get a bottle to share, though vino is available by the glass too.

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Kentucky: Castle Farm

Location: Versailles

Amid the horse farms that dot the spectacular surrounding landscape, the Kentucky Castle hotel in Versailles is one of the most unique places to wish your loved one a “Happy Valentine’s Day.” Castle Farm restaurant takes farm-to-table dining to a whole new level; not only does it grow its own produce, but it also sources other food locally and takes into consideration the soil in which the food was grown. The dinner menu, which changes seasonally, contains beef filet, white sea bass, duck and lamb pot pie.

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Louisiana: Bayona

Location: New Orleans

Mardi Gras isn’t the only reason you should visit Louisiana. Serving eclectic cuisine out of its 254-year-old Creole cottage on Rue Dauphine in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Bayona welcomes guests into its secluded courtyard and intimate dining rooms. The culinary team crafts a sumptuous menu, which includes New Orleans classics with touches of Europe, the Mediterranean, India and Asia. Try the gulf shrimp, the crispy smoked quail salad or the pan-seared scallops.

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Maine: Sea Glass

Location: Cape Elizabeth

At Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, just 10 minutes from Portland, you’ll find the intimate Sea Glass restaurant. Their past Valentine’s Day menu has treated guests to an extravagant dining experience with local ingredients—think oysters, halibut and duck breast. The spectacular ocean views are all you’ll need to complete the romantic evening, though these Valentine’s Day memes, which will have you laughing from appetizer to entree, won’t hurt.

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Maryland: Magdalena

Location: Baltimore

Magdalena, located inside Baltimore’s The Ivy Hotel, is elegant without being stuffy. Dine on smoked local blue catfish, or try the smoked duck breast. If you feel like splitting a meal, try the lamb for two. Couples can also share decadent desserts, like the apply-rye cake, pumpkin custard and deconstructed brownie sundae. An unforgettable meal awaits!

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Massachusetts: Harvest

Location: Cambridge

Along with your Valentine’s Day card, gift a romantic dining experience in Cambridge. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Harvest restaurant is offering indoor and outdoor dining—the latter will depend on the weather but features heaters, a gas fireplace and string lights for added ambiance. Dine on decadent food, including oysters, salmon and swordfish. Tables fill up quickly, so reservations are recommended.

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Michigan: Rattlesnake Club

Location: Detroit

The Rattlesnake Club in Detroit serves locally grown, seasonally sourced food such as pistachio-encrusted halibut and braised Colorado lamb shank. The culinary team elevates the fare to something worthy of a special holiday, and the extensive wine list is a nice bonus. We highly recommend a reservation, as the Rattlesnake Club gets crowded even on non-holiday evenings.

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Minnesota: Domaćin Restaurant & Wine Bar

Location: Stillwater

Domaćin Restaurant & Wine Bar is a stellar choice for an enchanting Valentine’s Day date night. This gem stands out for its intimate ambiance and glowing reviews. Reviewers have applauded their extensive wine list and indulged in culinary delights, from the scallops and shrimp to the sumptuous risotto. And we can’t forget dessert (salted caramel cheesecake, anyone?).

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Giardina's Restaurant in The Alluvian hotel
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Mississippi: Giardina’s Restaurant

Location: Greenwood

With 14 booths, Giardina’s Restaurant inside the Alluvian Hotel will feel like a private hideaway for you and your date. Located in the historic town of Greenwood, the charming Valentine’s Day restaurant serves Southern classics to tempt your palate, including duck gumbo, fried green tomatoes with crab salad, delta catfish cakes and mixed greens. Bread pudding with bourbon caramel is a lusciously rich way to end the meal.

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Missouri: Osage Restaurant

Location: Ridgedale

This is the cornerstone dining experience at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, one of the top-ranked resorts in the Midwest. Featuring upscale regional cuisine in a stunning dining room with sweeping Ozark Mountain views, Osage Restaurant is a fascinating destination where guests can linger long after their meal. This Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is offering a four-course menu ($118 per person) that includes lobster bisque, beef tenderloin and a triple chocolate tart.

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Montana: Pompey’s Grill

Location: Three Forks

Pompey’s Grill, located in the historic Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, aspires to envelop guests in a warm, elegant atmosphere. Don’t miss the herb-marinated rack of lamb, lamb-phyllo rolls, red bird chicken fricassee and cajun blackened beef tips. If that doesn’t put your date in an amorous mood, we don’t know what will!

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Nebraska: Spezia

Location: Omaha

Spezia is one of the best Valentine’s Day restaurants in Omaha when you really want to ramp up the romance. You could throw a dart at the menu to choose your dish, and you’d love it. That said, the fried spicy calamari, steak, wood-grilled shrimp, scallops and rack of lamb are standouts. Don’t miss the molten cocoa cake if you have a sweet tooth. Service is top-notch too, making this one of the top places to eat for Valentine’s Day in Nebraska.

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Nevada: Edgewood Restaurant

Location: Lake Tahoe

With stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and striking views of mountains, pines and glistening sapphire Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Restaurant is hard to beat. Diners can watch the sun set over the mountains surrounding the lake while enjoying a special Valentine’s Day menu. Past features included dishes like king crab salad and braised turbot. Flying solo? No worries. Send your friends a Galentine’s Day quote and invite them as this is the perfect place for a great Galentine’s Day dinner celebration too.

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New Hampshire: Bedford Village Inn

Location: Bedford

The Bedford Village Inn in Bedford is planning a special four-course, prix fixe dinner at its AAA four-diamond restaurant. Sit back and relax in the warm atmosphere with a handcrafted winter cocktail before indulging in regionally sourced cuisine, including various types of cheese by the ounce, Maine lobster and duck breast.

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New Jersey: Sax at the Reeds

Location: Stone Harbor

Couples don’t need to wait until summer for a reason to visit the Jersey Shore. Stone Harbor’s Sax at the Reeds offers a delicious selection of dishes, from bacon-wrapped meatloaf and white miso-roasted salmon to the house-made veggie burger and kung pao spaghetti. Save room for the chocolate fudge cake and pumpkin bread pudding.

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New Mexico: Antiquity Restaurant

Location: Albuquerque

It’s hard to top Antiquity Restaurant in Albuquerque when it comes to heart-racing romance. The locally owned and operated restaurant features fresh seafood, charcoal-grilled steaks and nightly specials. It’s a hot spot restaurant for Valentine’s Day, so make sure you get your reservation in!

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New York: 1833 Kitchen and Bar

Location: Aurora

At 1833 Kitchen and Bar in upstate New York, couples can cozy up in front of a fireplace in this historic restaurant built, as the name suggests, in 1833. The dining room’s location on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in Aurora guarantees that almost every meal is enhanced with gorgeous sunset views. The team serves award-winning locally sourced cuisine with a farm-to-table focus. The numerous must-try options on the menu include cheese and charcuterie, beef tenderloin and scallops.

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North Carolina: Herons

Location: Cary

Herons is the signature restaurant of the must-visit Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary. It offers dynamic, decadent and refined American cuisine inspired by the rich natural beauty of its region. This Valentine’s Day restaurant will be having a special dinner on Feb. 13 and 14 where you can indulge in a romantic five-course dinner by executive chef Steven Devereaux Greene.

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North Dakota: Theodore’s Dining Room

Location: Medora

Luxury meets historic charm at the Rough Riders Hotel in the center of Medora. With authentic turn-of-the-century atmosphere, the romantic hotel‘s dining experience, Theodore’s Dining Room, is not to be missed. This Valentine’s Day, couples will be treated to an intimate dining experience, which might include a meal of garlic butter shrimp, New York steak, lobster ravioli and more. The stunning scenery of the surrounding North Dakota Badlands is a reason to turn this Valentine’s Day date night into a North Dakota vacation.

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salmon, potatoes and broccoli at The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls
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Ohio: Kindred Spirits

Location: Logan

At the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls in Logan, you’ll find Kindred Spirits, a restaurant known for its cozy and secluded atmosphere, making it one of the most romantic Valentine’s Day restaurants. Situated in the rural Hocking Hills region of southeastern Ohio, this quaint restaurant set in a 19th-century log cabin serves up a special menu that includes locally sourced foods like apple jack pork chops.

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Oklahoma: O Bar

Location: Oklahoma City

At O Bar, situated atop the Ambassador Hotel, you’ll find one of the best views of downtown Oklahoma City. Order delectable Mediterranean tapas followed by a signature dish, like duck à l’orange or pan-seared scallops.

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Oregon: The Stephanie Inn Dining Room

Location: Cannon Beach

Dinner at The Stephanie Inn Dining Room in Cannon Beach is an intimate experience. Complete with Pacific Ocean views and incredible sunsets, the inn doesn’t disappoint, and the team creates a culinary tribute to the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. The menu changes daily, with past options including apple and bacon salad and Dungeness crab cakes. While there, amuse your date with some of these silly Valentine’s Day puns.

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Pennsylvania: Tree Restaurant

Location: Hawley

Nestled in the pristine Pocono Mountains, Tree Restaurant at the Lodge at Woodloch will make you and your date feel pampered from the moment you walk through the front door. Befitting a spa, the restaurant embraces the philosophy that good-for-you food can also be creative, artfully presented and graciously served. Don’t worry—you won’t leave hungry after dining on dishes that change seasonally and may range from fresh fish to vegetarian chickpea-and-lentil stew.

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Rhode Island: Aurelia at Castle Hill

Location: Newport

Newport’s Castle Hill Inn features a gorgeous restaurant with a lavish tasting menu. Start with Rhode Island oysters or platinum osetra caviar and make your way to hearty plates of pan-roasted lobster and venison. And don’t forget dessert! Check out the chocolate Bavarian.

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South Carolina: Hook & Barrel

Location: Myrtle Beach

Heidi’s Corner restaurant group in Myrtle Beach has extra-sweet options for Valentine’s Day. At Hook & Barrel, a sleek contemporary seafood spot with an open kitchen, check out the seafood tower and the golden spiced tuna.

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South Dakota: Harvester Kitchen by Bryan

Location: Sioux Falls

Enjoy a magical evening of food and wine at Harvester Kitchen by Bryan in Sioux Falls. The contemporary Valentine’s Day restaurant has sunset views of the Old Courthouse clock tower, setting the stage for a romantic evening. The chef’s menu includes wood-roasted ocean trout and scallops perigourdine.

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Tennessee: Sinema

Location: Nashville

Housed in a 1940s theater, Sinema brings old Hollywood glamour and romance to Valentine’s Day. The Nashville eatery offers contemporary classics such as scallops, brick chicken and seared ribeye, along with a five-course tasting menu and dessert. Don’t leave before digging into the chestnut mousse.

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Texas: Biga on the Banks

Location: San Antonio

Overlooking a quiet bend of the San Antonio River Walk, Biga on the Banks showcases some seriously creative cuisine. The spot has always offered a delicious Valentine’s Day menu, which included tequila-glazed lockhart quail and Texas Gulf chicken-fried oysters. Reservations are required for Feb. 14, though! Table 31, a private spot just off the main dining room, offers slightly secluded dining for the world’s rich and famous—and guests who want to dine like high-rollers.

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Utah: Stanza Italian Bistro & Wine Bar

Location: Salt Lake City

An elegant contemporary restaurant, Stanza Italian Bistro is one of the über-romantic Valentine’s Day restaurants in Salt Lake City. Dramatic architecture, Italian cuisine, hand-picked Italian wines and discreet but attentive service set the scene for an incredibly romantic evening. Executive chef Paul Cafaro has created a special five-course, prix fixe menu that includes charbroiled stuffed oysters, barbecue shrimp, Australian lobster tail and chocolate panna cotta. Dinner is $100 per person—snag your reservation while you can!

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Vermont: Junction Restaurant

Location: Essex

It doesn’t get much more intimate than the 42-seat Junction Restaurant at The Essex Resort & Spa, designed to make diners feel like they’re in the chef’s home. The cozy fireplace offers a perfect backdrop for a cute couple photo you can upload to Instagram with a lovey-dovey caption. It’s also the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal. The restaurant’s menu changes seasonally but always includes ingredients from its organic vegetable and herb gardens. Reservations are required.

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Virginia: L’Auberge Chez Francois

Location: Great Falls

This Valentine’s Day restaurant has been family-owned since 1954. Guests can enjoy an extensive menu, full of Alsace and traditional French cuisine. This Valentine’s Day, book a spot to join their seven-course musical celebration, which will include mouth-watering delights—from a tuna tartare martini to a classic chateaubriand for two. Passion and romance will blossom as guests dine and listen to the music of Jarett Laskey, a romantic guitar extraordinaire, while having the option to include a bottle of Cremant d’Alsace Rose with their meal (along with a box of Grand Marnier–infused chocolate truffles).

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Washington: The Dining Room at Salish Lodge & Spa

Location: Snoqualmie

The Dining Room at Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, just 30 minutes east of Seattle, is perched over the 269-foot Snoqualmie Falls and features a stunning view of the valley and the Snoqualmie River. Tucked on the south side of the dining room are a handful of cozy nooks, each with a feeling of privacy and romance. Past Valentine’s Day menus consisted of parsnip bisque, pan-seared salmon and mousse for dessert.

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West Virginia: Sunrise Backcountry Hut

Location: Snowshoe Mountain Resort

Couples skiing at Snowshoe Mountain Resort can discover adventure dining with a romantic twist. What happens when gourmet chefs team up with wild adventure guides? You get an adrenaline-fueled off-road tour of the mountain that ends with a decadent meal prepared and served on-site at the Sunrise Backcountry Hut. This one-of-a-kind offering combines activity with an intimate dining experience you won’t soon forget.

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Wisconsin: Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro

Location: Milwaukee

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro features a beautiful setting: a park pavilion overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. The ambiance of the Valentine’s Day restaurant is also perfect for couples on a date night or celebrating an anniversary. For more than 20 years, Bartolotta’s has been one of Milwaukee’s top places to eat for Valentine’s Day because of its intimate setting, decor and French-inspired menu. This year, the restaurant’s Valentine’s Day menu includes pan-roasted veal tenderloin, bacon-wrapped roasted monkfish and a champagne, raspberry and chocolate sorbet. The four-course meal is priced at $95 per person.

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Wyoming: Westbank Grill

Location: Teton Village

Discover romance at Westbank Grill, a highly praised Valentine’s Day restaurant in Teton Village. Immerse yourselves in an inviting atmosphere, with a menu that boasts prime steaks, tantalizing fresh seafood and a curated selection of wines. This Valentine’s Day, consider savoring the red trout or bison tenderloin and enjoy the spectacular views of Teton Village and Rendezvous Peak.

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Additional reporting by Roger Sands.

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Danielle Braff
Danielle is a freelance writer specializing in travel for Reader's Digest. Her stories have appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Real Simple, Marie Claire, Travel + Leisure and more.