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New study finds the “100 Most Romantic Restaurants” across the country
(NEXSTAR) – It can always be tricky trying to figure out the perfect date for Valentine’s Day. Do I take them somewhere fancy? Maybe somewhere more casual and relaxed? Is the lighting really that important?
Luckily, OpenTable has found the answers for you, having officially named the 100 most romantic restaurants across the U.S.
To find this, OpenTable examined over 9 million reviews from the past year as well as a variety of other metrics to determine which restaurants were the most swoon-worthy spots.
Coming out on top, having the most restaurants to choose from, was Florida, which had ten different restaurants make the list.
Not far behind were both California and Ohio, each having eight restaurants making the list.
Find the closest romantic hot spot to you right here on the full list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the country, according to OpenTable.
Alabama
- Voyagers – Perdido Beach Resort – Orange Beach, AL
Arizona
- Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, AZ
- Vivace Restaurant – Tucson, AZ
California
- Boulevard – San Francisco, CA
- FARM – Palm Springs, CA
- Gary Danko – San Francisco, CA
- Jeune et Jolie – Carlsbad, CA
- Mister A’s – San Diego, CA
- Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch – Santa Barbara, CA
- Summit House – Fullerton – Fullerton, CA
- The Marine Room – San Diego, CA
Colorado
- Barolo Grill – Denver, CO
- Shanahan’s Steakhouse – Denver, CO
Connecticut
- J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury – Glastonbury, CT
- Millwright’s Restaurant – Simsbury, CT
Florida
- Angelina’s Ristorante – Bonita Springs, FL
- Bern’s Steak House – Tampa, FL
- Charley’s Steak House – Tampa, FL – Tampa, FL
- Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, FL
- KRES CHOPHOUSE – Orlando, FL
- La Nouvelle – St. Augustine, FL
- Sails Restaurant – Naples, FL
- Sale e Pepe – Marco Beach Ocean Resort – Marco Island, FL
- Savour – Tallahassee, FL
- The Black Pearl – Dunedin, FL
Georgia
- Canoe – Atlanta, GA
- Marcel – Atlanta, GA
- The Olde Pink House Restaurant •- Savannah, GA
Hawaii
- Honu Oceanside – Lahaina, HI
- Merriman’s – Maui – Lahaina, HI
Idaho
- Chandlers Steakhouse – Boise, ID
Illinois
- Geja’s Cafe – Chicago, IL
- Meson Sabika – Naperville, IL
- Mon Ami Gabi – Chicago, IL
- North Pond – Chicago, IL
Indiana
- Vida – Indianapolis, IN
Kentucky
- Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano – Lexington, KY
Louisiana
- Irene’s – New Orleans, LA
Massachusetts
- Pellana Steakhouse – Peabody, MA
- Sorellina Boston – Boston, MA
Maryland
- Osteria 177 – Annapolis, MD
Maine
- Earth at Hidden Pond – Kennebunkport, ME
Michigan
- Leo’s – Grand Rapids, MI
Minnesota
- Baldamar – Roseville, MN
Missouri
- Charlie Gitto’s “On the Hill” – St. Louis, MO
North Carolina
- JOLO Winery & Vineyards – EndPosts Restaurant – Pilot Mountain, NC
- Ryan’s Restaurant – Winston-Salem, NC
- Steak 48 – Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
New Hampshire
- Ristorante Massimo – Portsmouth, NH
New Jersey
- 618 – Freehold, NJ
- Franklinville Inn – Franklinville, NJ
- Il Mulino New York – Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ
- Washington Inn – Cape May, NJ
New Mexico
- Geronimo – Santa Fe, NM
- Sazon – Santa Fe, NM
Nevada
- Eiffel Tower – Las Vegas, NV
- Ferraro’s Ristorante – Las Vegas, NV
- Ocean Prime – Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
- Piero’s Italian Cuisine – Las Vegas, NV
New York
- The Northport Hotel – Northport, NY
- The River Cafe – Brooklyn, NY
Ohio
- BOCA – Cincinnati, OH
- Butcher & Rose – Columbus, OH
- Carlo & Johnny – Cincinnati, OH
- Cento – German Village – Columbus, OH
- Jag’s Steak & Seafood – West Chester, OH
- Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse – Columbus – Columbus, OH
- Lindey’s – Columbus, OH
- Pier W – Cleveland, OH
Oregon
- RingSide Steakhouse – Uptown – Portland, OR
Pennsylvania
- Alla Famiglia – Pittsburgh, PA
- Altius – Pittsburgh, PA
- Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar – Lancaster, PA
- Butcher & Singer • Philadelphia, PA
- Monterey Bay Fish Grotto – Mt. Washington – Pittsburgh, PA
Puerto Rico
- Marmalade Restaurant & Wine Bar – Old San Juan, PR
Rhode Island
- Boat House Waterfront Dining – Tiverton, RI
- White Horse Tavern – Newport, RI
South Carolina
- Charlie’s Coastal Bistro (L’etoile Verte) – Hilton Head, SC
Tennessee
- Coastal Fish Company – Memphis, TN
- Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro – Townsend, TN
- Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse – Memphis, TN
- Sinatra Bar & Lounge – Nashville, TN
Texas
- Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood – San Antonio, TX
- Jeffrey’s Restaurant – Austin, TX
- Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Galleria – Houston, TX
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille – Park District – Dallas, TX
- Truluck’s – Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab – Austin Arboretum – Austin, TX
Utah
- Log Haven – Salt Lake City, UT
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Salt Lake City – Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia
- 2941 Restaurant – Falls Church, VA
- Bistro L’Hermitage – Woodbridge, VA
- Bookbinder’s Seafood and Steakhouse – Richmond, VA
- L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, VA
- L’Opossum – Richmond, VA
- Le Yaca – Williamsburg – Williamsburg, VA
- The Ivy Inn Restaurant – Charlottesville, VA
Washington
- Il Terrazzo Carmine – Seattle, WA
- The Pink Door – Seattle, WA
Wisconsin
- The Del-Bar – Wisconsin Dells & Lake Delton – Wisconsin Dells, WI
To learn more about these restaurants, visit OpenTable’s website for information about each location.
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WNBA photo gallery: Toronto Tempo @ Connecticut Sun – 6/19/26
Marina Mabrey torched her former team for 37 points as the Toronto Tempo came back from 14 down to beat the Connecticut Sun, 101-97, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
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Connecticut
Diesel fuel spill shuts two lanes on I-91 north in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
Copyright 2026 WFSB. All rights reserved.
Connecticut
Person hospitalized in Westport crash that briefly closed I-95, officials say
WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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