With Valentine's Day now less than a week away, many Americans are likely planning to roll out the red carpet for their partners on Feb. 14 by treating them to a romantic dinner.
Luckily, online restaurant reservation service OpenTable set out to identify the absolute best Valentine's Day dining destinations in the country—and published its annual list of the
The company compiled the index by analyzing more than 12 million diner reviews and metrics, including ratings and the percentage of reviews for restaurants that tagged them as "romantic."
Among the eateries that made this year's list was Cafe Monarch, a fine dining restaurant in Scottsdale, Ariz., that serves contemporary American cuisine.
"Truly elegant surroundings, though not stuffy. Food, beverage, and service cannot be improved," wrote one customer who reviewed Cafe Monarch on OpenTable earlier this month.
This year, those who choose to dine at Cafe Monarch on Valentine's Day can enjoy a special five-course dinner for $250 a person.
Although not every state is represented, there are many options across the country, from Minnesota to Hawaii to Florida to Idaho. State-by-state, California leads the way, with a whopping 12 romantic restaurants on the list, including 71Above in Los Angeles and Allora Sacramento.
Make sure to check out OpenTable's blog if you want to view all of the 100 restaurants that made this year's list. And if you'd prefer to keep your Valentine's Day dinner a little more low-key this year, you can take advantage of the dozens of deals available at major restaurant chains in 2024.