Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Aioli Bodega Espanola

4.8

4.8 (2152)

$30 and under

Spanish

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Welcome to Aioli Bodega Espanola where our authentic food, wine and ambiance will transport you to Andalusia. We provide tapas, entrees and desserts for lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

Top review

Robert

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Outstanding salmon tapas. Wife had Halibut. Also excellent. Dessert was good hence disappointing.

Allora

4.8

4.8 (2729)

$50 and over

Seafood

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Allora is modern Italian dining in East Sacramento. Offering 3 ($95), 4 ($125), & 5 ($155) course prix fixe experiences, highlighting the regions finest seasonal ingredients. Blending new and classic Italian cuisine, Allora's menus feature fresh seafood, premium meats, handmade pasta, and locally sourced produce with a clean modern aesthetic, and a curated Italian-inspired wine list and bar program. Also proudly offering vegan and vegetarian menus to ensure every guest enjoys a thoughtfully crafted meal.

Guest Information
23% service charge applies
Please review our cancellation & no-show policy
Dining with children under 8 is not recommended
All guests require a reserved seat
Audible devices are not allowed in the dining room
Please note dietary restrictions/allergies
Holiday pricing & policies may vary

Recognized by Michelin, Wine Spectator, and DiRōNA, Allora is a premier fine dining destination in Sacramento, known for its exceptional cuisine, service, and wine program.

Top review

Greg

Dined 3 days ago

We've dined at fine restaurants around the world and Allora is right up there. Outstanding food, presentation and service.

The Firehouse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (5661)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Sacramento

About the restaurant

The splendid ambiance of The Firehouse is enhanced by its reputation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality. The most award-winning restaurant in Sacramento, The Firehouse has earned the "Best of Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine every year since 2002. Most recently, The Firehouse became only the 2nd restaurant in Sacramento to receive a 2024 DiRōNA Award, along with multiple OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards. The Firehouse has been rated in Zagat's Top 100, and has also been the recipient of the "Award of Unique Distinction" and "America's Best 100 Wine Restaurants" from Wine Enthusiast.

Top review

BillVIP

Dined 1 day ago

What a wonderful experience. It's about a 90 minute drive to the restaurant so I don't go as often as I'd like, but I am always impressed when I go. The entire staff is so accommodating and professional. From the valet outside, to the gentlemen who sat us to our extremely impressive waiter Derek (not certain on spelling). The braised pork belly appetizer was perfect and the 2 specials (halibut and lobster pasta) were wonderful. This is the perfect place for a date night.

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The Melting Pot - Sacramento

4.7

4.7 (553)

$50 and over

Fondue

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Sacramento. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings. Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight. Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

Top review

Kelly

Dined 5 days ago

Fun experience, Excellent service, we had a great time. Cheese fondue was delish, not a huge fan of the cooking method we chose. Lobster should be steamed, it just wasn’t at all tender. Teriyaki and chicken and shrimp was good, salad was delish! And the chocolate was great. I think my expectations were too high but all the proteins didn’t go over any better than just good.

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Popular dish

Vegan Chocolate Fondue

Popular dish

Bacon Mac & Cheese Fondue

Popular dish

Pure Chocolate Fondue

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Sacramento

4.6

4.6 (2755)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Sacramento

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Sacramento, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Top review

Robin

Dined 7 days ago

My husband and my reservation was for 5:30pm and we were seated at that time.☺️ The wait staff was attentive to our wants and had excellent suggestions for our drinks. We had stuffed mushrooms which were good not great. The steak (T-bone) and filet & shrimp plates were excellent along with the loaded baked potato and the au gratin potatoes. My hubby even had a bit of cheesecake and fruit for birthday dessert and the eloquence/ambiance of fine dining was perfect.

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Ernie's Food & Spirits

4.6

4.6 (764)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Manteca

About the restaurant

Ernie’s Food & Spirits

At Ernie’s, we strive to connect our craft of creating unique and seasonally curated food with exceptionally tailored service. Our wine program highlights the greatest wine regions of the world, and our spirits program boasts the highest quality cognacs, scotch's, bourbons, and tequila’s. Whether you enjoy the bar, the dining room or the patio, we are happy to offer you quality hospitality. If you are looking to host an intimate special event, we offer customized dining and cocktail packages. We are located off the Hwy 99 in Manteca, California and look forward to welcoming you to the Central Valley.

Cheers!

Top review

BillVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The food was perfect, the service was wonderful. A great experience.

Red's Bistro

4.6

4.6 (252)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Loomis

About the restaurant

Reds' Bistro boasts one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Placer county. With intimate booths, lively bar tables made from antique art deco bank tables, and a kitchen bar with a fantastic view of the action, you are sure to find a great seat!

Located in the heart of Loomis, Reds' offers an elevated dining experience in a casual environment which embodies the friendly small town feel of the community.

Reservations are available exclusively via Open Table for parties of up to eight people. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Top review

KristinaVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Always have a great time eating at Reds. The menu is fantastic, and they always change it up so there’s always something new to try. Food has always been incredible. Last night we had steaks and they were some of the best that we’ve had. Their oysters were also incredible, the ones we had were sweet, and they added a touch of jalapeño to it. Highly recommend you check out the spot.

Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (683)

$31 to $50

American

Nevada City

About the restaurant

Friar Tuck’s on the corner of Pine & Commercial Street in Nevada City’s Historic District has been a festive dining and lounge experience since 1973. Friar Tuck’s features a warm, unique atmosphere with friendly staff, an extensive steak, seafood and fondue menu, award winning wine list, classic cocktails and live music 7 nights a week Friar Tuck’s was created in the winter of 1973. It is one of the first wine bars in Northern California and is honored to have received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past 15 years running. Live music, seven nights a week is also a huge part of Friar Tuck’s. Friar Tuck’s is proud to be one of the oldest privately and family owned restaurants in California and now the Paige Family have become the new Proprietors to preserve this landmark tradition in the heart of Nevada City. Please come and create your own personal experience as many of our 40 plus year customers have done.

Top review

Jim

Dined on May 3, 2025

This is always a good choice. The menu is innovative and the food is excellent. I recommend it most highly.

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Popular dish

Seared Scallops

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Mia Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (174)

$31 to $50

American

Roseville

About the restaurant

Discover Mia Restaurant & Bar, a culinary haven nestled in the heart of Roseville, where flavors ignite and moments linger. Embark on a gastronomic journey through our thoughtfully curated menu, where fresh ingredients dance together to create a symphony of tastes. From handcrafted cocktails to delectable dishes, we promise an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you yearning for more. Whether you seek a romantic dinner under the flickering candlelight or a lively gathering with friends amidst laughter and clinking glasses, Mia awaits to elevate your dining experience to the extraordinary.

Top review

Gurleen Sidhu

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Wonderful staff and experience! Delicious pastas , will definitely come again.

Star Lounge at Hyatt House Sacramento

4.4

4.4 (190)

$31 to $50

American

Midtown

About the restaurant

The historic building of the Star Lounge was a social gathering ground for almost one hundred years. Our Midtown Sacramento Lounge carries on the tradition of being a community incubator of creativity, an oasis of thought, and a great place to unwind. A place for all to come together and celebrate the arts, music, food, and a great cocktail. We use traditional local ingredients, authentically prepared, in a historic upscale inspired setting.

Top review

Leslie

Dined on Mar 25, 2025

I have been a few times now and while I absolutely agree in the ambience and the location, unfortunately, I agree with the service and the amount of food you get for the price. It was a little strange for the server to ask us our full order when getting our drinks. It took a very long time to get the appetizers, considering we put the full order in when ordering drinks, and I did notice that they do tend to be shortstaffed. I placed reservations on this app and they have set us for tables larger than what we reserved. Lastly, their desserts. I'm not sure what's going on, but a lemon tart is generally not watery lemon custard in a glass with cookie dust and a meringue on top?? I'm not sure how you're expected to eat a full glass cup of essentially lemon custard with a tablespoon of meringue that doesn't even go with a lemon tart and it's not a tart at all. It is very deceiving, even if it's supposed to be a deconstructed tart. It was a jar of goop

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