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100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2020

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 2020 offers the perfect backdrop for creating delicious and lasting memories. Our list of honorees is based on an analysis of 80,000,000+ reviews of more than 30,000 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners.

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As Voted by OpenTable Diners
Updated January 27, 2020
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Aba - Chicago

Price: Very Expensive
Mediterranean
West Loop
4.8
1767 reviews
Fabulous food in a beautiful, eclectic space.
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Allora

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Sacramento
4.7
2221 reviews
Lovely and delicious as always.
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Altius

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Mt. Washington
4.9
5620 reviews
Altius at right at the top of the most consistently excellent restaurants in Pittsburgh. The steaks are always perfectly seasoned and cooked. The crab cake stuffed Dover sole was a phenomenal special. The service was exemplary even for a modern fine dining spot. Already looking forward to our next visit.
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Annie Gunn's

Price: Expensive
American
Chesterfield
4.9
4326 reviews
Consistent and awesome.
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Arethusa al Tavolo

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Bantam
4.8
3140 reviews
First trip to Arethusa after wanting to go for a while. Was certainly not disappointed........great apps and meals. The flavors of everything were incredible. If you’re a foodie this is a must.
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The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil

Price: Very Expensive
French
Rutherford
4.8
4426 reviews
Beyond delicious. My husband loved his app so much, he ordered a second one of the same.
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Barclay Prime

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Rittenhouse Square
4.9
4911 reviews
Superior restaurant.
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Barolo Grill

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Cherry Creek
4.8
3293 reviews
The Barolo Grill was a wonderful dining experience! The food was exceptional!
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Blue Ridge Grill

Price: Very Expensive
American
Buckhead
4.9
5854 reviews
The trout my wife and our guest had was excellent, as was the delicious corn soufflé.
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BOCA

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary European
Central Business District
4.8
5176 reviews
Impeccable service. Food was terrific. Great place for a special night out.
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Boka

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Lincoln Park
4.8
6505 reviews
Best tasting menu value in Chicago. Very creative and delicious.
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Bones

Price: Very Expensive
Steak
Buckhead
4.8
9551 reviews
The food was outstanding and we enjoyed every second of it. We will be back!
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Chanterelle

Price: Expensive
Contemporary French
Newport
4.8
4390 reviews
The service, food and overall experience was outstanding. Our server Marco was terrific too!
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Boulevard

Price: Very Expensive
Californian
Financial District / Embarcadero
4.9
8623 reviews
I would highly recommend Boulevard for anyone looking for an amazing meal and amazing service.
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Brewery Bhavana

Price: Moderate
Brewery
Raleigh
4.8
3648 reviews
Absolutely find myself craving their scallion pancakes.
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Bull & Bear Steakhouse

Price: Very Expensive
Unspecified
Lake Buena Vista
4.8
3007 reviews
The food was exceptional and the staff was great!
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Butcher & Singer

Price: Very Expensive
Steak
Center City
4.9
8151 reviews
Food was outstanding! Brian, our server, is a true asset to your restaurant! Best waiter I ever had in my travels!
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Ca Del Sole

Price: Expensive
Italian
Toluca Lake
4.8
3677 reviews
Great restaurant, wide selection on the menu and perfect service.
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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

Price: Moderate
Tapas / Small Plates
Lincoln Park
4.8
8505 reviews
Great experience. We had the sprouts salad, which was amazing..the garlic shrimp...definitely ask for the extra bread..the octopus which was a total surprise..so soft and well prepared...and to close the night we had the paella with sea food..it was so much that we took some home and we will have it for lunch :) will definitely return.
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Cafe Juanita

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Kirkland
4.8
3266 reviews
Brilliantly seasoned and presented dishes. Northern Italian and French inspired cooking. Never disappoints.
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Cafe Monarch

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Old Town Scottsdale
4.9
6971 reviews
Hands down, the best dining experience we've had to date.
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Cafe Provence

Price: Expensive
French American
Prairie Village
4.9
4112 reviews
Food and service were great as always.
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The Capital Grille - Baltimore

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Downtown
4.9
3774 reviews
Amazing food and amazing service.
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The Capital Grille - Boston

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Back Bay
4.8
5656 reviews
Waiting staff was exceptional and the food was phenomenal.
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The Capital Grille - Chicago - Lombard

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Lombard
4.8
5124 reviews
Everything was pleasant as always can’t wait until our next visit.
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The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Downtown / North Loop
4.8
4460 reviews
GREAT!
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The Capital Grille - Costa Mesa

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Costa Mesa
4.8
4393 reviews
The food is beautiful and delicious.
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Carlo & Johnny

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Montgomery
4.8
7915 reviews
Carlo & Johnny never disappoints.
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Chef's Table at the Edgewater

Price: Very Expensive
American
Winter Garden
4.9
2534 reviews
Absolutely awesome our dinner at The Chef’s Table couldn’t have been more perfect. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable.
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Chez Billy Sud

Price: Moderate
French
Georgetown
4.7
2632 reviews
A wonderful experience; delicious food, exquisite service, and cozy and quiet ambiance made for a delightful evening with a dear friend.
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Chimney Park

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Windsor
4.8
2662 reviews
THE place in Windsor and we'll worth going out of your way for!
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Chops Lobster Bar - Atlanta

Price: Expensive
Steak
Buckhead
4.7
4250 reviews
The food and service was outstanding!
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Collage Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Global, International
St. Augustine
4.8
5996 reviews
Still the best restaurant in Saint Augustine.
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Dominick's Steakhouse

Price: Moderate
Unspecified
Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
4.9
7021 reviews
Our experience tonight was superior. Ulysses welcomed us and Mike our server was fabulous! Thank you so very much.
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Eddie V's - 5th Street

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Downtown
4.9
5351 reviews
Eddie Vs made a birthday dinner very special! Looking forward to our next visit!
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Eddie V's - Orlando

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Doctor Phillips
4.9
7511 reviews
This was our first time at this restaurant and we were excited to try it out based on the rave reviews from our friends and Eddie V’s did not disappoint!
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Estiatorio Milos – Midtown New York

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Midtown West
4.8
7927 reviews
Phenomenal dining experience from start to finish.
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Fat Canary

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Williamsburg
4.8
4617 reviews
Fat Canary is our go-to restaurant for any special occasion.
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Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

Price: Expensive
American
Downtown
4.9
9078 reviews
From the food to the ambiance everything was amazing!
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Geronimo

Price: Very Expensive
Fusion / Eclectic
Santa Fe
4.9
11054 reviews
Extremely kind and thoughtful personnel.
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Gibsons Italia

Price: Moderate
Italian
River North (Chicago)
4.8
2573 reviews
Our waitress was amazing. I can’t wait to come back!!
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Girl & the Goat

Price: Moderate
Contemporary American
West Loop
4.8
13542 reviews
We enjoyed the ambiance, music, and great service. Each dish we tried was beautifully displayed and delicious.
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GW Fins

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
French Quarter
4.9
18238 reviews
Great food, great service, great people.
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J-Prime Steakhouse San Antonio

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
North San Antonio
4.9
3675 reviews
The dining experience at J-Prime is always first class.
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Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois

Price: Expensive
French
Great Falls
4.9
2103 reviews
The food is outstanding as is the service. Love this gem.
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A photo of Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab restaurant

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
River North (Chicago)
4.9
16381 reviews
Outstanding service.
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Las Vegas

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Forum Shops at Caesars
4.8
20683 reviews
Great food and service! Great experience and will return and recommend!
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Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab - Washington DC

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Downtown
4.8
9066 reviews
Great food and great service. I was happy with everything.
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Kokkari Estiatorio

Price: Expensive
Mediterranean
Financial District / Embarcadero
4.9
8473 reviews
Best Greek food outside of Greece!!! Period!!
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L'Auberge Chez Francois

Price: Very Expensive
French
Great Falls
4.9
8468 reviews
Loved it. Great restaurant.
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La Grenouille

Price: Very Expensive
French
Midtown East
4.8
3615 reviews
This beautiful, almost magical restaurant was a highlight of our trip. Each course was phenomenal.
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La Grotta

Price: Expensive
Italian
Buckhead
4.9
2730 reviews
As usual an exceptional evening at La Grotta!
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La Mer at Halekulani

Price: Very Expensive
French
Waikiki
4.9
1934 reviews
The service was impeccable, as was the food. Perfect mix of flavors and presentation.
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Le Colonial - Chicago

Price: Expensive
Vietnamese
Gold Coast / Streeterville
4.8
7096 reviews
Great experience! Will be back!
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Le Diplomate

Price: Expensive
French
Logan Circle
4.8
13381 reviews
Really great experience.
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Lewnes' SteakHouse

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Annapolis
4.8
3175 reviews
Lewnes is the best. Both steaks and seafood are prepared and served with the finest appreciation of detail.
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Lon's at The Hermosa

Price: Expensive
American
Paradise Valley
4.8
8024 reviews
Excellent food, superb service and the ambiance is perfect to just sit and talk.
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The Love

Price: Expensive
American
Rittenhouse Square
4.8
6112 reviews
Excellent meal!
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Durham - M Sushi

Price: Expensive
Sushi
Durham
4.8
2602 reviews
It's a great sushi place.
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Mama's Fish House

Price: Very Expensive
Fish
Hawaii
4.9
41928 reviews
Absolutely beautiful atmosphere-and delicious food and exceptional service!
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Mamma Maria

Price: Expensive
Italian
North End
4.8
5450 reviews
Great place!
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Maple & Ash

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Gold Coast / Streeterville
4.8
4129 reviews
Lovely service and great ambiance!
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Marcel

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
West Midtown
4.8
3510 reviews
Great food, great service, great ambiance.
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Marché Moderne

Price: Expensive
French
Newport Beach
4.8
5052 reviews
The oysters are among the best I've had anywhere! They are fresh and high quality, and the preparation is flawless.
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Miro's Restaurant

Price: Expensive
Modern European
Palm Springs
4.8
3097 reviews
Our favorite Palm Springs restaurant!
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Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

Price: Expensive
Italian
Issaquah
4.9
2572 reviews
Everything was delicious and the service was excellent.
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Ocean 44

Price: Very Expensive
Seafood
Central Scottsdale
4.9
5629 reviews
Loved our server Juan! Great personality, great service!
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Ocean Prime - Tampa

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Tampa
4.9
9744 reviews
Service excellent without being intrusive. I had lobster bisque and scallops with Parmesan risotto. Husband had filet with jalapeño potatoes. All incredible. Dessert was chocolate cake with ice cream. Outstanding place for a special occasion.
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The Optimist

Price: Expensive
Seafood
West Midtown
4.7
8397 reviews
My server Mark was personable and prompt. The food and cocktails were great!
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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Galleria

Price: Moderate
Steakhouse
Galleria / Uptown
4.9
8155 reviews
Great steaks, cocktails, service,
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Parc

Price: Expensive
French
Rittenhouse Square
4.8
15784 reviews
Our waiter Ryan Fleming was absolutely fantastic. Most definitely, made our lunch great. Knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, & cordial. He deserves a raise!
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Peninsula Grill

Price: Expensive
American
Downtown Charleston
4.7
7313 reviews
Outstanding dinner .... again ... excellent service and excellent food!
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Peter Shields Inn

Price: Expensive
American
Cape May
4.8
6269 reviews
Peter Shields Inn never disappoints. Excellent food and service.
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Restaurant IRON

Price: Expensive
Southern
Pensacola
4.8
2497 reviews
Hands down: best restaurant in Pensacola. If you travel, you’ll truly appreciate this hometown gem. Elevated, creative dishes are the norm. Texture and flavor are on point.
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RL Restaurant

Price: Very Expensive
American
Gold Coast / Streeterville
4.8
6372 reviews
We have been to RL on many occasions. Service always great and never a surprise.
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Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

Price: Expensive
Italian
Newberg
4.9
3755 reviews
It WAS an experience not just a meal.
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RPM Italian - Chicago

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
River North (Chicago)
4.6
11321 reviews
RPM is superlative in every way. We are regulars there because they never disappoint, especially when it comes to their wait staff and the delicious food.
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RPM Steak

Price: Very Expensive
Steak
River North (Chicago)
4.8
5400 reviews
Great place to go out on a special occasion or date!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Baton Rouge

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
Baton Rouge
5.0
2490 reviews
Great food! Love this place!
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The Saddle River Inn

Price: Very Expensive
French
Saddle River
4.9
2751 reviews
Always a great meal and this was no exception.
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Salt at The Ritz-Carlton

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Amelia Island
4.9
2941 reviews
The food, the staff, everything was absolutely amazing!! I would recommend Salt as a must to anyone coming to Amelia Island.
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SINATRA – Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore
4.8
4009 reviews
Great Date spot, wonderful food (octopus starter and Branzino main with pasta) paired with champagne. Wonderful service. Will return asap!
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Sorellina Boston

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Back Bay
4.8
5237 reviews
We had a delightful experience. Everything was perfect from our drinks at the bar before dinner to the special birthday dessert the restaurant provided.
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Sotto

Price: Very Expensive
Italian
Central Business District
4.9
6598 reviews
Great lunch, great food, one of my good lunch places.
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Southern Social

Price: Expensive
American
East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown
4.8
4945 reviews
Genuinely friendly service from every staff member. Everyone--literally everyone on the staff--greeted us with a smile and thanked us as we were leaving.
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St. Anselm - DC

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Mount Vernon
4.8
3372 reviews
The food was exceptional and the service went above and beyond. I strongly recommend having dinner here.
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Steak 44

Price: Very Expensive
Steak
Central Phoenix
4.9
9570 reviews
Great place for a good steak.
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Steak 48 - Chicago

Price: Very Expensive
Steakhouse
River North (Chicago)
4.8
6601 reviews
I highly recommend coming here for any occasion and we will be back.
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Talula’s Garden

Price: Very Expensive
American
Washington Square
4.8
12122 reviews
Our meal was excellent and the staff was great. We went for my fiancé’s birthday and he had a wonderful meal. Thanks to the Talula’s Garden team!
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Tar & Roses

Price: Expensive
American
Santa Monica
4.8
3792 reviews
I think this restaurant is excellent. The service is almost too good and not much time before getting the first small plate and the drinks. Our waiter was amazing with his help on ordering.
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Tony's of Indianapolis

Price: Expensive
Steakhouse
Downtown Indy
4.8
2364 reviews
Two thumbs up for sure.
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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Austin Downtown

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Downtown
4.7
4516 reviews
The food and the atmosphere are always on point.
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Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab - Naples

Price: Expensive
Seafood
Naples
4.8
7966 reviews
Service was attentive. Highly recommend Truluck’s.
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Uchi Dallas

Price: Very Expensive
Sushi
Uptown
4.8
3881 reviews
It was INCREDIBLE, and seriously everything we ate was mind-blowing.
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Uchi Houston

Price: Very Expensive
Sushi
Montrose
4.9
4172 reviews
Amazing food! We will be back.
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Experiences available
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Uchiko Austin

Price: Very Expensive
Sushi
Central Austin
4.8
5817 reviews
The food, as always, is phenomenal. Particularly the 72-hour wagyu beef sashimi might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. It never disappoints.
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Via Reál

Price: Expensive
Mexican / Southwestern
Irving
4.8
2941 reviews
Fabulous food and a fabulous time. The restaurant is beautiful, the service, impeccable and the food was delicious!
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The Victor Cafe - Philadelphia

Price: Moderate
Italian
South Philly
4.8
4284 reviews
What an amazing place! I’ve heard great things for years and finally made it to The Victor Cafe. Another truly great South Phila Italian restaurant with its own unique vibe.
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Virtu Honest Craft

Price: Very Expensive
Modern European
Old Town Scottsdale
4.7
3544 reviews
Amazing food and service from Nathan was excellent! Will be back.
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