Need ideas for Valentine’s Day dinner? List ranks 8 most romantic restaurants in Florida

Love is in the air. Or at least, it definitely will be once you sit down with a nicely prepared meal in an enchanting eatery.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and if you haven’t locked in those prized dinner reservations, you might want to get on that quickly.

But if you still need ideas for where to take your significant other, FloridaRentals.com released their report based on eight restaurants in Florida that will certainly woo your partner.

Experts combed through customer reviews, menu, service, and ambiance to determine the most intimate and romantic spots in the state. From seafood scenes in the Panhandle to cultural delights in Southwest Florida, there’s something for everyone and their desires.

When is Valentine’s Day 2024?

Valentine’s Day this year lands in the middle of the week on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Here are the study’s top eight most romantic restaurants in Florida:

The Cook & Cork, Coral Springs

Looking for a great atmosphere, fantastic wine list and delicious menu? The study says that The Cook & Cork is the perfect spot.

Located at 9890 W. Sample Road, the Coral Springs restaurant is already opening up reservations for the upcoming holiday. Their website promises that “love is on the menu,” adding that there will be specials in store.

The study highlights this award-winning Daytona Beach restaurant that offers upscale Italian cuisine. It further shares that The Cellar Restaurant “has an intimate atmosphere with an extensive wine list and menu with all your homemade Italian favorites.”

It’s found in the historic district of the beach at 220 Magnolia Avenue.

Seagar’s Restaurant, Miramar Beach

This well-known Destin-area steakhouse has an award-winning 600-label wine list, original fresh seafood dishes, and aged Prime USDA steaks. Nothing says romance more than the perfect combination of steak and seafood.

Seagar’s Restaurant is located at 4000 Sandestin Boulevard South in Miramar Beach.

The menu at The French is full of casual French classics, lighter fare and coastal dishes. Described in the Naples Daily News as a beautiful brasserie located on Fifth Avenue South, the atmosphere vibrant while its meals transports those to Paris.

Osteria Tulia, Naples

Along the same street, Naples’ Osteria Tulia serves up some of the most delicious rustic Italian cuisine inside a restored Italian farmhouse.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, their website reminds patrons make sure to book their reservations now. You can even view their special holiday menu here.

Soco, Orlando

Located right in Orlando’s Thornton Park area, Soco offers contemporary Southern cuisine. The study notes that they have an award-winning chef that brings classic dishes to life with a fantastic twist.

Collage Restaurant, St. Augustine

Collage has an eclectic menu, which their website says focuses on local farms, seafood and international flavor profiles. Found at 60 Hypolita Street in downtown St. Augustine, patrons can dine on fresh dishes prepared from scratch.

Bonus points for taking your partner to the most romantic city in the entire state, as determined in multiple rankings within the last few years.

Kitchen, West Palm Beach

Described as a contemporary American Brasserie, the Kitchen strives to focus on flavorful, fresh food. The study mentions the homemade desserts as well.

It has two locations in West Palm Beach; one at 319 Belvedere Rd, #2 and the other at 5250 Donald Ross Rd, #100.