Last year, 52% of reservations were made at least 6 days out “ book before
To help diners discover the perfect backdrop for any celebration of love, OpenTable is sharing tips and resources including date-night and city guides and its just-debuted list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2024.3 Created by analyzing over 12 million diner reviews and metrics including ratings and the percentage of restaurant reviews diners tagged as "romantic," the list is perfect for couples or anyone seeking a cozy atmosphere.
- The hottest
Valentine's Day reservation isn't just the 14th: Like 2023,Valentine's Day falls midweek “ if last year's trends are any indication, diners will be competing for hot tables on the Saturdays before and after the holiday. For a better shot at securing that coveted reservation, look for tables onThursday, February 15th orFriday, February 16th .5 - Americans plan to spend the same or more as last year: 70% of those surveyed plan to spend the same or more on
Valentine's Day than last year.1 OpenTable data also suggests diners will splurge for the occasion: in 2023, diners spent more onValentine's Day than any other holiday.4 - People want experiences > gifts: 28% of survey respondents hope to receive an experience this
Valentine's Day , edging out the 23% who want a tangible gift.1 Search OpenTable Experiences to find special offerings like a 4-course dinner at A16 inSan Francisco or a romantic lobster dinner at Koloman in NYC.
Tips to discover the perfect
- Book before
February 9th : In 2023, the majority (52%) of reservations were made at least 6 days out, so book beforeFebruary 9th to increase your chances of securing that hot table.7 - Set an alert: For diners whose top spot is already booked, they can try their luck with OpenTable's "Notify Me" feature, but competition could be fierce: last year, diners set 13x the number of alerts on
Valentine's Day compared to non-holidays.6 - Check out OpenTable's filters: For the 20% of survey respondents who said they find "the cost" most stressful when planning where to dine on
Valentine's Day , OpenTable's price filters can help diners discover the perfect venue for any budget.1
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Something for everyone on OpenTable's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list
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
The Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America are (in alphabetical order by state):
- 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
- 71Above “
Los Angeles, CA - Allora “
Sacramento, CA - Bouchon Santa Barbara “
Santa Barbara, CA Copley's onPalm 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
- Flagstaff House “
Boulder, CO
J. Gilbert's “ Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood “Glastonbury, CT - Millwright's Restaurant “
Simsbury, CT
Iron Gate “Washington D.C.
- 1776 Steakhouse “
Rehoboth Beach, DE
- 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
- Alligator Soul “
Savannah, GA - Elizabeth on 37th “
Savannah, GA - The Olde Pink House Restaurant “
Savannah, GA
- Michel's at the Colony Surf “
Honolulu, HI - Tidepools - Grand Hyatt Kauai “ Poipu, HI
- Chandlers Steakhouse “
Boise, ID
- Geja's Café “
Chicago, IL North Pond “Chicago, IL
- Cafe Provence “
Prairie Village, KS
- Irene's “
New Orleans, LA St Francisville Inn & Restaurant “Saint Francisville, LA
- Earth at
Hidden Pond “Kennebunkport, ME
- Copper Rock Steakhouse - Four Winds Casino
Resort “New Buffalo, MI - Leo's “
Grand Rapids, MI - MDRD “
Grand Rapids, MI
- Baldamar “
Roseville, MN - Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge “
Minneapolis, MN - Porterhouse Steak and Seafood “
Lakeville, MN
Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill' “St. Louis, MO
- 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
- Harry's Steakhouse “
Grand Forks, ND
- Ristorante Massimo “
Portsmouth, NH
- 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
- Geronimo “
Santa Fe, NM
Eiffel Tower “Las Vegas, NV - Hugo's Cellar Four Queens “
Las Vegas, NV
- Club A Steakhouse “
New York, NY - One if by Land, Two if by Sea (NYSE:SE) “
New York, NY River Café “Brooklyn, NY - Russell's Steaks, Chops, and More “
Williamsville, NY - TS Steakhouse at Turning Stone “
Verona, NY
- Carlo & Johnny “
Cincinnati, OH - Pier W “
Cleveland, OH - Primavista “
Cincinnati, OH - The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard “
Canton, OH
- RingSide Steakhouse “ Uptown “
Portland, OR
- 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
- Chanterelle “
Newport, RI White Horse Tavern “Newport, RI
- Chez Georges Bistro & Bar “
Hilton Head Island, SC - Frank's Outback - Outside Dining “
Pawleys Island, SC - Peninsula Grill “
Charleston, SC Saluda's “Columbia, SC
- Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro “
Townsend, TN - Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar “
Memphis, TN Itta Bena “Memphis, TN - Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse “
Memphis, TN
- 1011 Bistro “
Kerrville, TX - Truluck's - Ocean's Finest Seafood & Crab -
Southlake “Southlake, TX
- Log Haven “
Salt Lake City, UT
- 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
- Il Terrazzo Carmine “
Seattle, WA - Over The Moon Café “
Tacoma, WA
For additional
1 Consumer Research Methodology
An online survey was conducted by PureSpectrum among 1500 general US consumers. Within this sample, quotas were applied to major cities for direct comparison. The US was included as one of eight markets in a multimarket study surveying 12,000 participants on the topic of
2 OpenTable Data
OpenTable looked at seated diners (from online, phone and walk-in reservations) by party size on
3 The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants Methodology
OpenTable's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2024 is generated from over 12 million verified OpenTable diner reviews and dining metrics from
4 OpenTable Data
OpenTable looked at the average diner spend on
5 OpenTable Data
OpenTable looked at the number of seated diners from walk-in, phone and online reservations from
6 OpenTable Data
OpenTable looked at the number of alerts set for
7 OpenTable Data
OpenTable looked at seated diners from phone and online reservations on
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