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50 Best Restaurants for a Date in America for 2019

As Voted by OpenTable Diners

Whether it's your first date or your 500th, it can be stressful picking out restaurants for date night. OpenTable's 2019 list of the 50 Best Restaurants for a Date in America highlights the most popular spots across the country with the perfect ambiance, menu options and more to create a truly unforgettable date. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 30,000 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.

57 Restaurants
Updated October 02, 2019
Restaurants:Arrowhead Grill, Blend on the Water, Castaway - Burbank…
Price Range:$$ - $$$
Cuisines:Steakhouse, Latin / Spanish…
Neighborhoods:Glendale / Peoria, Long Island City, Burbank…

Arrowhead Grill

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Glendale / Peoria
5,234 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
Great service.
95% recommended
Steakhouse in Phoenix / Arizona
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Blend on the Water

$$$$·Latin / Spanish·
Long Island City
3,775 reviews
  • Waterfront
  • Scenic View
  • Good for a Date
It was great food, great ambiance, and the service was amazing.
92% recommended
Late Night Find in New York / Tri-State Area
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Castaway - Burbank

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Burbank
3,605 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic
Food was delicious. We were celebrating my husband's birthday and were seated where we had an awesome view.
88% recommended
Most Booked in Los Angeles
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Catch LA

$$$$·Seafood·
West Hollywood
6,011 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Hot Spot
  • Good for a Date
Outstanding food and beautiful vibes. I highly recommend it.
81% recommended
Seafood in Los Angeles
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Chart House Restaurant - Weehawken

$$$$·Seafood·
Weehawken
9,933 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
  • Romantic
Our waiter Renee was phenomenal. He was patient , personable, and knowledgeable. He gave suggestions when we couldn’t make a decision regarding the great choices on the menu. I wil…Read more
96% recommended
Seafood in New Jersey - North
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Connors Steak & Seafood - Huntsville

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Huntsville
3,400 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
Great meal.
97% recommended
Best Value in Alabama
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Annapolis

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Annapolis
3,651 reviews
  • Notable Wine List
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
Delicious food and the wine of the month was great this time! Our waitress was very attentive, which is always nice.
97% recommended
Notable Wine List in Baltimore / Maryland
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Brookfield

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Brookfield
3,715 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Notable Wine List
  • Good for a Date
Always a wonderful experience!!!
98% recommended
Notable Wine List in Wisconsin
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Columbus

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Columbus
5,934 reviews
  • Notable Wine List
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
Beautiful. Enjoyable. Predicable in all the best ways. Never a disappointment.
94% recommended
Notable Wine List in Columbus
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Tampa

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Tampa
5,683 reviews
  • Notable Wine List
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
We were out with friends celebrating a 50th birthday. Our service, food and overall experience was fantastic as usual!
96% recommended
Notable Wine List in Tampa / Central Florida West
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Oak Lawn

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Oak Lawn
3,674 reviews
  • Notable Wine List
  • Special Occasion
  • Great for Lunch
Service was amazing and the food was delicious. The wine is wonderful and the atmosphere was festive.
94% recommended
Best Overall in South Suburbs
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Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse - Philadelphia

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Center City
7,928 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
Everything was excellent. The Philadelphia restaurant week menu was great. I will go back again.
90% recommended
Romantic in Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
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Devon Seafood + Steak - Hershey

$$$$·Seafood·
Hershey
8,707 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
Excellent service - the charred salmon salad was delicious! Will die in there again!
96% recommended
Seafood in Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
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Eiffel Tower

$$$$·French·
Paris Hotel and Casino
16,946 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasion
Just a great experience, nice place to have a special meal with someone!
91% recommended
Most Booked in Las Vegas
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Filomena Ristorante

$$$$·Italian·
Georgetown
13,030 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Romantic
We’ve been going for over 30 years. Just one of our favorite places to indulge. There’s just something about it.
97% recommended
Italian in Washington, D.C. Area
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Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar - Memphis

$$$$·American·
Downtown
7,355 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
Beautiful restaurant with terrific food and wonderful service. Absolutely love the idea of wine flights and food flights. Very original.
99% recommended
Best Overall in Memphis / West Tennessee
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Giada - The Cromwell Las Vegas

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·
The Strip
13,735 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
Hubby & I tried the tasting menu. Each course was outstanding. We were so full after the entrees, our waiter, Andrew volunteered to pack up our leftovers & that we could come back …Read more
89% recommended
Fit for Foodies in Las Vegas
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Girl & the Goat

$$$$·Contemporary American·
West Loop
11,161 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
One of the finest restaurants in Chicago! Delicious!
95% recommended
Contemporary American in Chicago / Illinois
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Golden Steer Steakhouse

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Near the Strip
4,645 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for Anniversaries
Probably the best steak house in Vegas. Awesome old school atmosphere. If you’re looking for some great food and great Vegas history, this is the place!
96% recommended
Steakhouse in Las Vegas
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Gordon Ramsay Steak - Paris Las Vegas

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Paris Hotel and Casino
14,627 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
Did not disappoint! Everything was high quality and very enjoyable. Looking forward to a return trip soon.
Most Booked in Las Vegas
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GW Fins

$$$$·Seafood·
French Quarter
13,739 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Romantic
Excellent service- staff makes one feel welcomed and appreciated. Along with the delicious food and ambience- a truly wonderful evening.
98% recommended
Best Overall in New Orleans / Louisiana
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Harry & Izzy's - Downtown

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown Indy
7,332 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
Extraordinary server. Attentive but not hovering. Excellent timing serving food and drinks. The NY strip was generous and prepared as requested. Some people order “stuff” on top of…Read more
97% recommended
Steakhouse in Indiana
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Hell's Kitchen - Caesars Palace Las Vegas

$$$$·American·
Caesars Palace
19,156 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
Great!!! I will definitely be back on my next trip!
89% recommended
Most Booked in Las Vegas
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J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

$$$$·Steak·
Glastonbury
7,504 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Romantic
Outstanding as always.
98% recommended
Steak in New York / Tri-State Area
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Jimmy Kelly's Restaurant

$$$$·Steakhouse·
West End
5,100 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
I first dined at Jimmy Kelly's in 2008. I have enjoyed dining at Jimmy Kelly's every time I've been in Nashville since then. This week's visit was no different. Chris, our server, …Read more
89% recommended
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Gilbert

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Gilbert
3,193 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
Terrific evening of food & fun with friends! Waiter, James, was perfectly attentive, made sure that my Gluten Free meal was proper. The Chef & kitchen staff turned out fabulous ste…Read more
96% recommended
Most Booked in Phoenix / Arizona
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Kyle G's Prime Seafood

$$$$·Seafood·
Stuart
3,168 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
  • Waterfront
Great spot with beautiful views and excellent food!
94% recommended
Seafood in Orlando / Central Florida East
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Latitudes on Sunset Key

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Key West
9,917 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
This is our favorite place to eat. Not just in Key West-- anywhere.
95% recommended
Best Overall in Key West / Florida Keys
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Le Diplomate

$$$$·French·
Logan Circle
9,362 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Great for Brunch
Great service, delicious food, attentive staff, beautiful atmosphere.
94% recommended
Most Booked in Washington, D.C. Area
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LeCulture Cafe

$$$$·American·
Detroit
1,617 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Birthdays
I must admit the food was spectacular to say the least, my waiter was wonderful. I was overall pleased.
85% recommended
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Maggiano's - Nashville

$$$$·Italian·
West End
8,700 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Birthdays
Excellent Sunday brunch with friends and teenage kids. Food and service, as always, was the best we've had in Nashville in the 12 years we've lived here.
95% recommended
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Mama's Fish House

$$$$·Fish·
Paia
30,761 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
  • Waterfront
Mama's was recommended to us by several coworkers and my goodness they did not disappoint!! First off the restaurant is located next to this incredible beach with turquoise blue wa…Read more
97% recommended
Best Service in Hawaii
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Meson Sabika

$$$$·Tapas / Small Plates·
Naperville
7,497 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Special Occasion
  • Tapas
Everything was outstanding!
98% recommended
Best Food in West Suburbs
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Ocean Prime - Tampa

$$$$·Seafood·
Tampa
6,757 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
Friendly greeting, courteous service, lots of attention, excellent food! Definitely coming back. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
95% recommended
Seafood in Tampa / Central Florida West
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The Olde Pink House Restaurant

$$$$·Southern·
Savannah
17,176 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
As expected the dining experience was excellent. From start to finish a very elegant and delicious meal.
94% recommended
Best Overall in Savannah
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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

$$$$·Steak·
NW Dallas / Love Field Area
8,223 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Romantic
Excellent food and service.
91% recommended
Notable Wine List in Dallas
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Perch LA

$$$$·French American·
Downtown
7,006 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic
Great date night dining. Food and service was excellent. The band was groovy and, at least where we were sitting, a perfect accompaniment to our meal. We can wait to go back.
95% recommended
Most Booked in Los Angeles
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Grapevine

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Grapevine
3,188 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Romantic
Everything was perfect, and will definitely be going back.
94% recommended
Most Booked in Dallas - Fort Worth
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Downtown Austin

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
6,347 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
Went for the lunch pork chop special, and it did not disappoint!
93% recommended
Steakhouse in Austin
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Pier W

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Lakewood
7,220 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
  • Romantic
Went here with my fiancé for our 6 year dating anniversary, and the food and atmosphere was awesome! Definitely recommend!
98% recommended
Romantic in Cleveland / Akron / Canton
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The Pink Door

$$$$·Italian·
Belltown / Pike Place Market
5,244 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for a Date
It was great. That place always has amazing food, ambiance, service, and sometimes entertainment.
95% recommended
Most Booked in Seattle / Eastern Washington
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Portland City Grill

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Downtown
7,953 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
Food and the view, as always, was fantastic!
93% recommended
Most Booked in Portland / Oregon
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Ray's on the River

$$$$·Steak·
Sandy Springs
10,706 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
  • Romantic
We have enjoyed this restaurant every time we have been there. Food is good, the view is beautiful, and it's nice to walk the gardens.
93% recommended
Scenic View in Atlanta / Georgia
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RPM Italian

$$$$·Italian·
Chicago
11,495 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
One if the best meals I’ve ever had! We split the Lobster Caprese, Truffle garlic bread, Carbonara, a filet and the Halibut. It was perfect! And our server Mark was great!
94% recommended
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Russell's Steaks, Chops, and More

$$$$·Steak·
Buffalo
6,052 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for Anniversaries
As usual, the food was delicious and service was great.
97% recommended
Best Food in Western New York
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St. Elmo Steak House

$$$$·Steak·
Downtown Indy
17,100 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
My family came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and it was one of the best meals we've ever had in the city. Our server Jason was professional, well versed in the cuisine, and h…Read more
96% recommended
Steak in Indiana
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Steak 44

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Central Phoenix
5,206 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
Everything about this place was amazing. Food was great. Portions are big. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion etc.
97% recommended
Best Overall in Phoenix / Arizona
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Steak 48 - Chicago

$$$$·Steakhouse·
River North (Chicago)
3,737 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
Fantastic spot.
95% recommended
Steakhouse in Chicago / Illinois
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Steak 48 - Houston

$$$$·Steakhouse·
River Oaks
5,261 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
  • Good for a Date
Food was amazing! Excellently prepared and cooked to perfection. Service was top notch and never went wanting.
97% recommended
Steakhouse in Houston
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The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

$$$$·Contemporary American·
Downtown
7,669 reviews
  • Romantic
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasion
From the moment we walked in to our ride on the elevators we were overwhelmed. We were greeted at the counter with a smile and a happy anniversary from the receptionist. Everyone w…Read more
89% recommended
Scenic View in Atlanta
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Talula’s Garden

$$$$·American·
Washington Square
8,959 reviews
  • Great for Outdoor Dining
  • Special Occasion
  • Fit for Foodies
Excellent all the way around!
96% recommended
Most Booked in Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
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Texas de Brazil - Ft. Worth

$$$$·Steakhouse·
Fort Worth Downtown
3,496 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
We love dining at Texas den Brazil!!! We love the food and the service is great!! We have been eating there for many years!
93% recommended
Good for Groups in Fort Worth
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Top of the World Restaurant - The STRAT Hotel & Casino

$$$$·Steakhouse·
The STRAT Hotel & Casino
16,042 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Romantic
  • Special Occasion
This restaurant never disappoints! Amazing food, service and views!
88% recommended
Scenic View in Las Vegas
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Vic's on the River

$$$$·Southern·
Savannah
7,861 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Scenic View
  • Romantic
Everything was perfect from having our special table available when we arrived to the food and the service. Would recommend the fried pork chop, it’s a king sized treat. We travel …Read more
93% recommended
Scenic View in Savannah
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Wildfire - Schaumburg

$$$$·American·
Schaumburg
10,977 reviews
  • Special Occasion
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Good for a Date
Great service, great food, great drinks. Asked to be seated in a certain area and they did it. HIGHLY recommend Wildfire.
94% recommended
American in Northwest Suburbs
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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

$$$$·Asian·
Downtown
8,371 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
Wonderful experience!
92% recommended
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Top of the Hub - Permanently Closed

$$$$·American·
Back Bay
11,778 reviews
  • Scenic View
  • Special Occasion
  • Romantic
Dined there for anniversary dinner. We had requested window table less than 1 week before and received one! Mario our server along with rest of waitstaff fulfilled our requests pro…Read more
88% recommended
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