Five Fabulous Restaurants for Valentine's Day in Arlington Heights

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. 

If you are looking for a romantic setting — or, perhaps, a more laid-back and cozy atmosphere — we have got some ideas for the best restaurants to check out in Arlington Heights this Valentine's Day. 

Be sure to make your reservations early for your Feb. 16 dinner as area restaurants are sure to be packed. 

Which area restaurant do you think is the best for a romantic dinner? Let us know in the comments' section. 

Carlos and Carlos

Address/Phone: 27 West Campbell Ave. in Arlington Heights, 847-259-2600

Located downtown Arlington Heights, Carlos and Carlos is an elegant French Italian restaurant where fresh pasta is cooked in front of the customers. Some of the Carlos and Carlos's dishes include: black angel hair pasta served with sauteed shrimp scallops and rravioli stuffed with chicken, spinach and artichokes (see full menu). 

Carlos and Carlos will be offering Valentine's Day specials, which include filet mignon and broiled lobster tail, Chilean sea bass, lamb shank and veal scaloppini served sauteed with avocado, mozzarella cheese and a sage tomato sauce (see Valentine's Day specials).

La Tasca Tapas Restaurant

Address/Phone: 25 W. Davis Street in Arlington Heights, (847) 398-2400

Tapas, tapas and more tapas as well as some fabulous drinks, such as La Tasca's homemade sangria, make for an ideal mix this Valentine's Day. 

With hot and cold tapas, La Tasca's menu offers plenty of options (see full menu). Yelp reviewers describe the look at La Tasca as "classy" and "lively." 

As an added bonus, La Tasca offers $10 off for anyone who signs up for their customer loyalty program to receive promotions via e-mail. 

Mago Grill & Cantina

If you are looking for a more low-key environment and some great Mexican food, Mago's may be the best bet for you this Valentine's.

Here, you can get freshly-smashed tableside guacamole, seafood ceviches, savory salsas, fresh salads, steak, chicken, pork, seafood as well as the classics: burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas (see full menu). 

Mago describes its atmosphere as "warm and inviting with a modern twist giving way to relaxing, yet refined gatherings..."

Rokbonki Japanese Steak, Seafood and Sushi House

Address/Phone: 876 W. Dundee Road in Arlington Heights, (847) 506-1212

Rokbonki is praised by Yelp reviewers for its great food and service. 

The restaurant prides itself "in using only quality and fresh ingredients to maximize taste with all of our homemade teriyaki sauce, salad dressing, horse radish, spicy garlic and tokyo batters," according to Rokbonki's website. 

Rokbonki offers a wide variety of sushi rolls, including its speciality rolls that include: the Rokbonki, a spicy tunaover crab meat; Hot Night, spicy tuna over shrimp tempura covered w/furikake; and Red Heat, salmon, green pepper, cilantro, crunch, tobiko and paste (see full menu). 

Jameson's Charhouse 

Address/Phone: 1331 West Dundee Road in Arlington Heights, (847) 392-7100

Jameson's is a great option if you are craving a steak dinner.

The restaurant also offers a variety of other options, including chicken dishes, sandwiches, veal, and pasta dishes as well as a full wine list. Yelp reviewers praise the restaurant for its food and service. 

Did we miss your favorite area restaurant? Tell us why you think it would make a great Valentine's Day choice in the comments' section.