Where To Eat On Valentine's Day In Aurora: Readers Respond

AURORA, IL — Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, but that doesn't mean you have to venture outside of Aurora to find a romantic spot to take your sweetie. We recently asked Aurora Patch readers to weigh in on their favorite restaurants to take a date on Valentine's Day.

According to readers, Basil's Greek Dining, with the most votes, reigned in Patch's poll as the best restaurant for Valentine's Day in Aurora. Stolp Island Social also got a nod from readers.

One reader said "every time is memorable at Basil's," located at 4000 Fox Valley Center Drive.

"The food and service are hard to forget," the reader wrote.

Readers suggest ordering the lamb made Osso Bucco-style, which one person described as "tender, succulent and balanced." Another suggested ordering roast lamb or a lamb burger.

Readers who suggested Stolp Island Social, located at 5 E. Galena Boulevard, recommend ordering steak or lobster. One reader said one memorable experience at the downtown Aurora is "taking the woman of my dreams there" because they "love the atmosphere."

Other Places To Take Your Valentine In Aurora

In addition to dining at local restaurants, there are plenty of other romantic things to do in and around Aurora. Here are some recommendations from our readers:

• Taking a walk along Fox River's "beautiful and serene" trails
• Grabbing a drink at Two Brothers Roundhouse
• Getting cocktails at The Turf Room