Whether seeking an intimate spot with candlelit ambiance or a lively atmosphere with stunning views, there’s a restaurant for everyone on OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list. This year, it spans 34 states and Washington D.C. and once again, California takes the top spot with 12 restaurants, followed by Florida with seven. In New Jersey, the following restaurants made the list:
New Jersey
- 618 – Freehold, NJ
- Franklinville Inn – Franklinville, NJ
- Il Mulino New York – Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ
- The Gables – Beach Haven, NJ
- Washington Inn – Cape May, NJ
Here are Open Table’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America are (in alphabetical order by state):
Arizona
- Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, AZ
- Dahl & DiLuca Ristorante Italiano – Sedona, AZ
- Lon’s at The Hermosa – Paradise Valley, AZ
- Mariposa – Sedona, AZ
- Vivace Restaurant – Tucson, AZ
California
- 71Above – Los Angeles, CA
- Allora – Sacramento, CA
- Bouchon Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA
- Copley’s on Palm Canyon – Palm Springs, CA
- FARM – Palm Springs, CA
- Jeune et Jolie – Carlsbad, CA
- Le Vallauris – Palm Springs, CA
- Mister A’s – San Diego, CA
- Orto Santa Monica – Santa Monica, CA
- Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch – Santa Barbara, CA
- Summit House – Fullerton – Fullerton, CA
- The Marine Room – San Diego, CA
Colorado
- Flagstaff House – Boulder, CO
Connecticut
- J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury, CT
- Millwright’s Restaurant – Simsbury, CT
District of Columbia
- Iron Gate – Washington D.C.
Delaware
- 1776 Steakhouse – Rehoboth Beach, DE
Florida
- Angelina’s Ristorante – Bonita Springs, FL
- Bern’s Steak House – Tampa, FL
- Bijoux – Miramar Beach, FL
- Christini’s Ristorante Italiano – Orlando, FL
- Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, FL
- Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key – Key West, FL
- Michael’s On East – Sarasota, FL
Georgia
- Alligator Soul – Savannah, GA
- Elizabeth on 37th – Savannah, GA
- The Olde Pink House Restaurant – Savannah, GA
Hawaii
- Michel’s at the Colony Surf – Honolulu, HI
- Tidepools – Grand Hyatt Kauai – Poipu, HI
Idaho
- Chandlers Steakhouse – Boise, ID
Illinois
- Geja’s Café – Chicago, IL
- North Pond – Chicago, IL
Kansas
- Cafe Provence – Prairie Village, KS
Louisiana
- Irene’s – New Orleans, LA
- St Francisville Inn & Restaurant – Saint Francisville, LA
Maine
- Earth at Hidden Pond – Kennebunkport, ME
Michigan
- Copper Rock Steakhouse – Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo, MI
- Leo’s – Grand Rapids, MI
- MDRD – Grand Rapids, MI
Minnesota
- Baldamar – Roseville, MN
- Murray’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge – Minneapolis, MN
- Porterhouse Steak and Seafood – Lakeville, MN
Missouri
- Charlie Gitto’s ‘On the Hill‘ – St. Louis, MO
North Carolina
- JOLO Winery & Vineyards – Pilot Mountain, NC
- Madison’s – Highlands, NC
- Ryan’s Restaurant – Winston-Salem, NC
- Steak 48 – Charlotte, NC
- The Dining Room – Biltmore Estate – Asheville, NC
North Dakota
- Harry’s Steakhouse – Grand Forks, ND
New Hampshire
- Ristorante Massimo – Portsmouth, NH
New Jersey
- 618 – Freehold, NJ
- Franklinville Inn – Franklinville, NJ
- Il Mulino New York – Atlantic City – Atlantic City, NJ
- The Gables – Beach Haven, NJ
- Washington Inn – Cape May, NJ
New Mexico
- Geronimo – Santa Fe, NM
Nevada
- Eiffel Tower – Las Vegas, NV
- Hugo’s Cellar Four Queens – Las Vegas, NV
New York
- Club A Steakhouse – New York, NY
- One if by Land, Two if by Sea – New York, NY
- River Café – Brooklyn, NY
- Russell’s Steaks, Chops, and More – Williamsville, NY
- TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone – Verona, NY
Ohio
- Carlo & Johnny – Cincinnati, OH
- Pier W – Cleveland, OH
- Primavista – Cincinnati, OH
- The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard – Canton, OH
Oregon
- RingSide Steakhouse – Uptown – Portland, OR
Pennsylvania
- Altius – Pittsburgh, PA
- Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar – Lancaster, PA
- Josephine’s – Lancaster, PA
- Monterey Bay Fish Grotto – Mt. Washington – Pittsburgh, PA
- SkyHigh – Philadelphia, PA
Rhode Island
- Chanterelle – Newport, RI
- White Horse Tavern – Newport, RI
South Carolina
- Chez Georges Bistro & Bar – Hilton Head Island, SC
- Frank’s Outback – Outside Dining – Pawleys Island, SC
- Peninsula Grill – Charleston, SC
- Saluda’s – Columbia, SC
Tennessee
- Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro – Townsend, TN
- Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar – Memphis, TN
- Itta Bena – Memphis, TN
- Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse – Memphis, TN
Texas
- 1011 Bistro – Kerrville, TX
- Truluck’s – Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab – Southlake – Southlake, TX
Utah
- Log Haven – Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia
- 2941 Restaurant – Falls Church, VA
- Bistro L’Hermitage – Woodbridge, VA
- Fahrenheit 132 – Fredericksburg, VA
- L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, VA
- Le Yaca – Williamsburg, VA
- Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel – Richmond, VA
- The Ivy Inn Restaurant – Charlottesville, VA
Washington
- Il Terrazzo Carmine – Seattle, WA
- Over The Moon Café – Tacoma, WA
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