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100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2019

Setting the table for romance involves an array of ingredients: scrumptious food, alluring ambiance and unmatched service. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a new romance, partner or friend, the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants list for 2019 offers the perfect backdrop for creating delicious and lasting memories. Our list of honorees is based on an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 28,000 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners.

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As Voted by OpenTable Diners
Updated February 04, 2019
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801 Chophouse – Des Moines

$$$$
Steakhouse
Downtown Des Moines
4.8
2903 reviews
Declicious and the service was amazing! We will be back for sure.

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Altius

$$$$
Contemporary American
Mt. Washington
4.9
5593 reviews
Beautiful view of both stadiums and the atmosphere was phenomenal!

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Atlantis Steakhouse - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

$$$$
Steakhouse
Reno
4.7
2610 reviews
Great anniversary dinner! Always a great place for a intimate dinner.

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BakerStreet

$$$$
Contemporary American
Fort Wayne
4.7
3869 reviews
Service was great. Not too busy so the noise was low. Food was great and desert was free to celebrate our anniversary!

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Bartolotta's Lake Park Bistro

$$$$
French
Milwaukee
4.7
5485 reviews
The food was delicious as always and the service is impeccable.

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Baxter's Lakeside Grille

$$$$
American
Lake Ozark
4.8
4011 reviews
Anniversary dinner

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Belvedere Inn Restaurant and Bar

$$$$
American
Lancaster
4.8
3459 reviews
Everything was top notch. We hadn’t yet seen most recent updates to interior; blown away handsome! Our server recognized us and welcomed our return. Jennifer was terrific.

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The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard

$$$$
Italian
Canton
4.8
6982 reviews
Had dinner celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect.

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Black Cat

$$$$
Contemporary American
Boulder
4.6
2745 reviews
Amazing experience all around. The ambiance, service, wine, and food were all excellent. We will definitely be back!

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Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

$$$$
Steakhouse
Downtown
4.8
7467 reviews
The food was outstanding and the service was top notch. Loved this restaurant and the location is perfect for a Majestic Theater pre-show meal.

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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Richmond
4.7
4912 reviews
Great service and atmoshere. Food was good but pricey. My wife and I went to Bookbinders to celebrate our anniversary. The staff was very attentive to us, and they sent us a glass of champaign for our celebration. Bookbinders is one of our go to places for fine dining.

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Chanterelle

$$$$
Contemporary French
Newport
4.8
4370 reviews
Lovely elegant ambience, attentive professional service, and fabulous beautifully presented food.

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Cafe Monarch

$$$$
Contemporary American
Old Town Scottsdale
4.9
6947 reviews
Jonah and Chris were great and the Director of wine did an amazing job and helping us select a 20 year old Bordeaux. Cafe Monarch made our #6 wedding anniversary memorable

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Cafe Provence

$$$$
French American
Prairie Village
4.9
4095 reviews
Everything was phenomenal! I had the onion soup and the veggie quiche and my husband had the halibut.

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Cafe Sparrow

$$$$
French
Aptos
4.7
1257 reviews
Back in the day, when we lived here, we frequented Cafe Sparrow often. Very often. Loved it for brunch, lunch and dinner. Quality: Superb! Nothing less. Fresh ingredients Staff: Always amazing. Made it their job to see you had the best service in town. AND..it was! Cathy was our server last night and she went above and beyond to make sure our experience was exceptional. Chef: Can’t say enough wonderful things about the chef. This is where it all happens. Last night, Sept 17, 2023, I had a special request and the Chef made it exactly the way I requested. His preparation and cooking of the steak was to absolute perfection. Whoever you are, Sir Chef, thank you so much for your attention to detail. You’re the best!!

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Caprice Bistro

$$$$
French
Wilmington
4.8
3033 reviews
Caprice Bistro offers fine dining at its best. I would highly recommend

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Carlo & Johnny

$$$$
Steakhouse
Montgomery
4.8
7864 reviews
It was a perfect dinner! Our filets were cooked to perfection. It was a special evening celebrating John's milestone birthday!

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Chandlers Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Boise
4.8
4786 reviews
surf and turf was amazing, waiter was awesome and all around great service and food.

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Chef's Table at the Edgewater

$$$$
American
Winter Garden
4.9
2528 reviews
This is our favorite special occasion restaurant. The food is amazing and we like that the menu changes seasonally. The service is top notch. We don't want to go any where else.

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Chimney Park

$$$$
Contemporary American
Windsor
4.8
2658 reviews
Fantastic fine dining in northern Colorado. Excellent food, fantastic servers who are extremely knowledgeable about wine and expand your understanding of food and wine. Their sommelier Chris is top notch.

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Christopher's World Grille

$$$$
Continental
College Station
4.7
2892 reviews
Another perfect evening at Christopher’s! We always appreciate Patrick’s warm welcome and enjoyed expert, attentive service from Rick! The food delicious as always and beautifully presented. There is something very special about this restaurant that a chain or traditional steakhouse cannot deliver… here, the experience is intimate with comfortable paced service and detailed food preparation personalized to each person at the table. Thank you for another lovely evening!

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Claire's at the Depot

$$$$
Contemporary American
Warrenton
4.9
3231 reviews
Claires is our go to resturant in Warrenton for special occasions. The food is always wonderful and delicious. There are always vegetarian options. The servers always go above and beyond d to make the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend.

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Collage Restaurant

$$$$
Global, International
St. Augustine
4.7
5984 reviews
Wonderful experience. Best food in town. Definitely will return.

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Huntsville

$$$$
Steakhouse
Huntsville
4.8
6158 reviews
Superb experience which was made possible by our outstanding waiter (Andrew). He was very attentive and made sure our every wish was satisfied. His wine selections were wonderful and he never let our water glasses drop below 1/2 full. He will definitely be our waiter of choice in the future. Food was superb although inflation has hit hard, only my granddaughter’s cheeseburger was less than $30! Total bill for four adults and one child was $282 so make sure your credit card has an adequate credit limit! If you want an outstanding dining experience, CONNERS should be your first choice!!

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The Del-Bar - Wisconsin Dells & Lake Delton

$$$$
Steakhouse
Wisconsin Dells / Lake Delton
4.8
4056 reviews
Great service, atmosphere and outstanding food. Would defiantly recommend eating here.

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The Dining Room at Castle Hill Inn

$$$$
Seafood
Newport
4.9
2566 reviews
We are so glad to have had an awesome experience in the sunset room

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Flagstaff House

$$$$
American
Boulder
4.9
5314 reviews
Fabulous experience with exquisite food. The first course through the fourth course was perfection

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Fleurie

$$$$
French
Charlottesville
4.8
1640 reviews
Each course was a delight, Fine dining. Preparation truly unique and excellent.

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Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

$$$$
American
Downtown
4.9
9049 reviews
Fabulous! Everything you could ask for a high-end restaurant. Beautiful with amazing food and exquisite service!

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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

$$$$
Steakhouse
Memphis
4.6
2404 reviews
I first ate at Folks Folly over 30 years and they had the best steaks I'd ever eaten. And, over the past decades I've eaten there a few times. One thing hasn't changed, they still have the best steaks I've ever eaten! They aren't the least expensive steakhouse, but they are the best. Recommended!

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Four Winds Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Wills Point
4.7
3058 reviews
The best escargot that I’ve ever eaten anywhere. The steak was outstanding and the chicken fry tenderloin you could cut with a fork. Looking so forward to our next visit.

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Franklinville Inn

$$$$
Steak
Franklinville
4.9
5420 reviews
Food is always outstanding as well as their attentive service. Alway's our go to restaurant for special occasions

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The Gamekeeper

$$$$
American
Boone
4.9
3114 reviews
Beautiful elegant romantic atmosphere.. Very unique memorable experience. We will be back for the holidays!

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Geronimo

$$$$
Fusion / Eclectic
Santa Fe
4.9
11004 reviews
You always deliver a perfect experience!!! Not sure how you continue to perform at such a high level yet, we are always grateful. Our place to go for special moments and occasionally, just when we want to escape and have an amazing experience.

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Gracie's

$$$$
Contemporary American
Providence
4.9
4035 reviews
Best restaurant experience we’ve had in a very long time!


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Hanover Street Chophouse

$$$$
Steak
Manchester
4.9
3698 reviews
Outstanding, as always! Our waitress was so wonderful too!

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Harvest Beat

$$$$
Vegan
Wallingford
4.8
1035 reviews
Amazing food, served by an enthusiastic staff. Clever uses of local veggies to create a delicious experience.

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Hugo's Cellar - Four Queens

$$$$
Continental
Four Queens Hotel & Casino
4.8
7368 reviews
We have been coming for the last 6 years on New Years and it was fabulous as always!

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The Ivy Inn Restaurant

$$$$
Contemporary American
Charlottesville
4.9
3385 reviews
We love Ivy Inn. The food is outstanding and creative, the service is excellent and, most of all, it is quiet and you can speak without having to shout. We return to Ivy Inn over and over and all my thoughts about it are positive.

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Jag's Steak & Seafood

$$$$
Steakhouse
West Chester
4.8
6578 reviews
Food was super tasty. Our Server was fantastic. We really enjoyed everything.

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Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian Steakhouse @ The D Las Vegas

$$$$
Italian
The D Hotel & Casino
4.8
4539 reviews
Wonderful setting, fantastic food, great service. Chef also sent out a complimentary pasta sample which was tasty and fun! I might add that the wine selection was better than I expected to boot!

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Katherine's Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Mesquite
4.7
3795 reviews
We love Katherine’s. Food is always excellent, great choices, service, clean and pleasant. Wait staff is always professional. Totally enjoyable!

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L'Auberge Chez Francois

$$$$
French
Great Falls
4.9
8444 reviews
This is our favorite restaurant in the DC area. Our most recent visit was wonderful. The food and service were outstanding.

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La Fable

$$$$
French
Rehoboth Beach
4.9
2210 reviews
Amazing spot for our anniversary! The team was fabulous and the scallops and Chicken Cordon Blu was delicious!

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Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key

$$$$
Contemporary American
Key West
4.8
13368 reviews
We sweet here for lunch, everyone was very nice and attentive. Lobster bisque was delicious!

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Le Vallauris

$$$$
French
Palm Springs
4.7
4462 reviews
One of the best restaurants I’ve dined in the entire country. A fabulous, memorable experience, and will be back for many more!

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Le Yaca

$$$$
French
Williamsburg
4.8
8059 reviews
Other locations recognized, including: Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

$$$$
Contemporary American
Richmond
4.8
3883 reviews
One of the best restaurants in Richmond and a well kept secret! We dine at Lemaire’s several times a year and it always feels like a special occasion even if it’s simply a date night. The only thing that I find odd is that very few people dress for the occasion. The listing indicates casual dress which I think started when TJ’s closed and I suppose the folks in jeans are staying at the beautiful Jefferson Hotel but I would love to see attire at a minimum of business casual which definitely does not include jeans and t-shirts. Anyway, we love Lemaire and will dine there again soon.

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Lewnes' SteakHouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Annapolis
4.8
3162 reviews
The steaks at Lewnes are second to none. I come here annually for my birthday with my daughters and get a filet mignon every time. It tastes amazing, is consistent and tender, and they have very generous portions. The simple elegance of the atmosphere is comforting and refreshing. I'm already dreaming about my trip back next year!

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Lon's at The Hermosa

$$$$
American
Paradise Valley
4.8
8002 reviews
Everything about this property is gracious and welcoming. The buildings and landscaping are unique and very well done. We will be back during the day when it is warmer so we can enjoy the large patio. The food and wine selections are excellent. We had a cozy corner booth. We could not have been happier.


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Mahogany Prime Steakhouse - Tulsa

$$$$
Steak
Tulsa
4.8
3092 reviews
Fantastic food with fantastic service! One of Tulsa's best!

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Majorelle

$$$$
French
Upper East Side
4.9
897 reviews
Elegant, beautiful, charming, delicious. A very special spot.

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The Melting Pot - Charlotte - Lake Norman

$$$$
Fondue
Huntersville
4.9
1132 reviews
Other locations recognized, including: The Melting Pot - Midtown NC

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Millwright's Restaurant

$$$$
American
Simsbury
4.9
3271 reviews
I went with my daughter and her boyfriend and it was lovely. They are vegetarians and were very excited by the choices. They said the tofu was the best they have had. The kiwi cocktail I had was delicious. We had a window seat and the service was wonderful (Joe was our waiter). All in all, a great night! Thank you Millwright!

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Minerva's - Sioux Falls

$$$$
American
Sioux Falls
4.7
1802 reviews
This dinner was a business meeting. Was granted a quiet booth in the back. The service was excellent. Eva did a great job. My bison ribeye was fantastic. Just slightly above medium rare as requested. My coworkers filet was very good. Bar was excellent as always.

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Mo's A Place for Steaks - Milwaukee

$$$$
Steak
Milwaukee
4.8
2220 reviews
Had the Wagyu steak kinda on my bucket list - that's pricy - out of my income bracket - I had to try it once - the steak was nothing outstanding. Also had lobster and it was not a tail you could cut with a butter knife.

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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

$$$$
Italian
Issaquah
4.9
2565 reviews
Go with the long time running short rib ravioli or the lamb!

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Monterey Bay Fish Grotto - Mt. Washington

$$$$
Seafood
Mt. Washington
4.8
7738 reviews
An incredibly spectacular location with world class views. We were seated promptly at a window table. Our server was excellent, polite, informative, attentive without being intrusive . The food was excellent although a little heavy on some sauces . Timing of service throughout was very good. We wish that we had left room for desserts. Pricing is on the expensive side,

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Myron's at Alon Town Center

$$$$
Steak
North San Antonio
4.9
4210 reviews
The food and service is alway amazing here! The ribeye cut like butter.

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Orchids at Palm Court

$$$$
Unspecified
Central Business District
4.8
2329 reviews
The food was excellent but the portions were very small. The service was wonderful and the staff was friendly. The parking however was advertised as free but cost me twenty one dollars.

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Paseo Grill

$$$$
American
Paseo Arts
4.9
3651 reviews
Excellent food and service! One of the better places to get seafood in the greater Oklahoma City area. Highly recommended!

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Pellana Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Peabody
4.8
3505 reviews
Pellana is a gem. The interior is classic elegance. Deep wood paneling, magnificent bar area and tables set far enough apart to create a smooth atmosphere. We had shrimp cocktail and the filet combinations and both were cooked to perfection. The service was attentive and fast, but never rushed.

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Peter Shields Inn

$$$$
American
Cape May
4.8
6240 reviews
Exceptional experience from ambiance to food quality and service - if your looking for a romantic spot, this one won’t disappoint. The holiday decor took the restaurant to another level - great job to the staff.

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Pier W

$$$$
Contemporary American
Lakewood
4.8
9449 reviews
Wonderful experience with the family. Thank you for the great memories and the conversations to come.

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The Prime Rib - Baltimore (The Original)

$$$$
Steakhouse
Downtown
4.6
4292 reviews
The food, service, and value are unmatched. Always superb!

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Rey's

$$$$
Steakhouse
Raleigh
4.7
4490 reviews
As always, the food, service, and atmosphere was 5-star. Rey's is our "go-to" restaurant for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, romantic get-a-ways, etc. The NY Strip and shoe string potatoes are out of this world! Service is top-notch and your new manager is outstanding.

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Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar

$$$$
Seafood
Galveston
4.8
3642 reviews
Delightful as always, great service and excellent food!

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Russell's Steaks, Chops, and More

$$$$
Steak
Buffalo
4.8
7400 reviews
Anniversary

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Ryan's Restaurant

$$$$
Steak
Winston-Salem
4.8
4601 reviews
.We read a review online and drove two hours and 10 minutes to eat dinner there we were not disappointed we will make a road trip and do it again sometime 

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Saint Jacques French Cuisine

$$$$
French
Raleigh
4.4
2733 reviews
Everything was great. My only recommendation is to make sure you clean the floor. My wife immediately noticed that the floor looked dirty. Nevertheless, we will visit again and recommend it to friends.

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Salt at The Ritz-Carlton

$$$$
Contemporary American
Amelia Island
4.9
2934 reviews
Wonderful way to celebrate the New Year! Expensive but worth the dining experience


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Scalini Fedeli - Chatham

$$$$
Italian
Chatham
4.7
2271 reviews
From start to finish the food and service was exceptional. There are enough choices on the four or five course selections that will satisfy any specific type of dining patron.


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Sorrento Ristorante Italiano

$$$$
Italian
Montrose
4.8
3134 reviews
Phenomenal food, excellent service, a hidden gem in Houston not to be missed. Will definitely be back.

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St Martin's Wine Bistro

$$$$
French
Knox / Henderson
4.8
2333 reviews
A favorite restaurant of ours for many years. Sad to know it’s closing on Greenville but looking forward to the next opening!

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Strip Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Avon / Avon Lake
4.8
3951 reviews
We had a mixup in reservations but the staff was so kind to fix the issue. Amazed us really. Thank you very much.

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Summit House - Fullerton

$$$$
Prime Rib
Fullerton
4.8
6611 reviews
We had an excellent dinner and outstanding service provided by our waiter, Matt. He was extremely accommodating and very gracious. We sat in the bar area and the piano player, Howard, played beautiful piano music while we ate. If you haven’t tried the Summit restaurant, I highly recommend sitting near the bar area which is quite cozy so you can be serenaded by one of the best piano players in Orange County. The Christmas decorations were still up making the perfect ambiance for a wonderful evening at the Summit Restaurant.

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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Arboretum

$$$$
Seafood
Arboretum
4.8
4442 reviews
Food was sensational, service was incredible, and overall was an amazing experience.

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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

$$$$
Italian
South Philly
4.8
4276 reviews
Great experience. Was not expecting the staff to sing throughout our dinner what a nice surprise.

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Vivace Restaurant

$$$$
Italian
Foothills
4.8
8125 reviews
Vivace's is always the best. Tried a new dish called eggplant lasagna with no noodles and share the pear salad with my husband. Both were wonderful. I have never had a bad dinner or lunch at Vivace Restaurant. Our waiter, Felix, is the best and extremely kind. Thank you Danny Scordato. PS - Still would like Chicken Cacciatore....ha!

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Wally's Desert Turtle

$$$$
Contemporary American
Rancho Mirage
4.9
3268 reviews
Four diners got three different entrees and each was very good--salmon, white fish and filet. Service was outstanding.


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Washington Inn

$$$$
American
Cape May
4.8
8049 reviews
Excellent friendly service waitress was incredible spent a lot of time with us Great ambiance Excellent food Will be sure to return

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