The Diner Reviews are in: 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2023

by OpenTable team

Updated January 30, 2023

Food is its own love language, but when it’s served in a cozy room or a candlelit booth? Guaranteed fireworks. For those looking for a quintessential Valentine’s Day dining experience, start with the most romantic restaurants across the US, created by analyzing over 13 million reviews.

St. Elmo Steak House

4.7

4.7 (20963)

$31 to $50

Steak

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is one of the oldest Indiana restaurants in its original location & has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops & professional service. Try our famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail followed by a dry-aged USDA Prime Steak. We happily accommodate special requests; please call the restaurant directly. All reservations will be held for 15 minutes. Indy's best steakhouse!

Top review

Kevin Jay

Dined 1 day ago

Saint Elmo was the most exceptional dining experience. I regularly dine at Michelin starred establishments and let me tell you, they ain’t got nothing on Saint Elmo. Truly exceptional (fill in the superlative) experience.

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Popular dish

St Elmo Shrimp Cocktail

The Cake Bake Shop - Carmel City Center

4.8

4.8 (5549)

$31 to $50

American

Carmel / Westfield

About the restaurant

Thank you for your interest in dining with us! Please note, for Afternoon Tea reservations, please contact our Events team. Any additional guests may not be added to your reservation nor do we honor multiple reservations intended to create a larger party. Thank you for understanding!

Transport yourself into a magical fairytale and prepare for an unforgettable experience. For our savory menu, we offer a lunch and dinner featuring some traditional dishes as well as our signature quiche and chicken salade. Our menu changes seasonally and everything on our menu is house made from scratch daily with our commitment to the highest quality and ingredients. Our full bar offers signature cocktails, Champagne and beer. Delicious three-layer cakes, as well as cheesecakes, pies, cookies, and other desserts fill our elegantly designed display case and are served daily. Gwendolyn's Cake Bake Shop's have become the destination of Indianapolis for celebrating all life's special occasions.

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M R

Dined 4 days ago

Nice ambiance with courteous service. Great food choices and excellent dessert selection. The restaurant is a great all round experience.

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Raspberry Champagne Cake

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