Sure, romantic restaurants can be pricey, but you deserve to treat yourself and your partner sometimes, especially for Valentine’s Day. If you’re having a hard time deciding where to go for dinner for the special day, metro Detroit has lots of romantic spots to choose from. We made a list of the best ones just for you. Make a reservation soon and be ready to get dressed up with your first-time or long-time date.
This spot, serving up Spanish flavors, was voted Best Tapas in Metro Times’s Best of Detroit reader’s poll. The restaurant also has a wine bar and market located adjacent to the eatery.
If you live in Washtenaw County, this is a top choice when it comes to romance, whether it’s a big event or a small dinner. The building is exquisite from the outside, and the inside doesn’t disappoint either, offering elegant decor and tasty menu options.
Located downtown in a speakeasy-style former basement bank vault, seats for two at The Shelby’s bar set the stage for a great date night, with polished bar staff who know how to entertain. The chef prepares signature share plates at one end of the bar for a fun experience. If you're looking to lock someone special up long term, dinner in the actual old vault room should help set the appropriate mood.
This Plymouth spot has the best martinis, along with great design, great service, and great food.
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1515 E. Maple Rd., Troy; 248-689-2332; monjinlau.com
For lovers of Asian cuisine, this spot has got you covered. The waitresses serving in the low-lit dining rooms are gracious, Geisha-elegant, and uniformly gorgeous. The food is beautiful too, with consistently vibrant and fresh flavors.
Rustic is the best word to describe this upscale restaurant, built from a 300-year-old barn from Maine that was deconstructed and reassembled in Michigan.
6545 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township; 248-737-7463; prime29steakhouse.com
Voted Best Steakhouse (Oakland) in Metro Times 2023 Best of Detroit reader’s poll, you can’t go wrong here. If steak is your ideal idea of a romantic dinner, this is a great option.
This spot was voted the Best Restaurant in Washtenaw County in Metro Times
2023 Best of Detroit reader’s poll. It’s tucked away, but once you’re inside, the Southern-inspired cuisine and overall vibe of the place will wow you.
30715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-474-3033; cafecortina.com
Family owned and operated since 1976, this romantic spot is located in an apple orchard reminiscent of the Italian countryside and serves handmade pasta alongside its own produce.
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