Valentine's Day Restaurant Ideas In Glenview: POLL

GLENVIEW, IL — Valentine's Day is almost here. Patch recently asked readers to let us know some top romantic spots for dinner in Glenview, and the results are in!

More people go out to eat in restaurants on Feb. 14 than any other day besides Mother's Day, according to the National Restaurant Association. As more and more people return to eating out, it might be a good idea to book a reservation now.

Without further ado, here are some of the places to go, according to our informal poll. Thank you to all who participated.

Valley Lodge Restaurant, 2132 Waukegan Road, Glenview

Description: "Time-tested tavern dishing American burgers & ribs in a warm space, with a stone fireplace & patio."
What readers said/memorable experience: "Every visit is fun and memorable.

Gusto Italiano Restaurant, 1834 Glenview Road, Glenview

Description: "Casual eatery offering Italian classics including signature eggplant parmigiana & wood-fired pizza."
What readers said/memorable experience: "Christening, birthday and graduation parties."
Go-to orders: Formaggio Fuso (appetizer), Whitefish ala Gusto (entree)

Cafe Lucci, 609 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview

• "There are too many from 60th birthday to several Thanksgivings to last Saturday night. Bobby and all the staff are pros!"
• "The first time my friend and I went there and we had one of the best meals we ever had."
• "Christening, wedding and baby showers - many family "events" celebrated at Luccis with the wonderful food and tremendous staff."

• Stuffed Pork Chop — "it's huge, tasty and unique."
• Harry's Fettuccine, gluten-free
• "Any Pasta; my husband loves the fish."

Wildfire, 1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview

Description: "Swanky American chain serving steak, chops & seafood, plus burgers, sides & cocktails."
What readers said/memorable experience: "Whenever I have guests in town which averages almost every month, we head to wildfire because the atmosphere is nice, the wait staff is kind and listens to my requests, and the food is consistently yummy."
Go-to order: "Their crusted halibut, salads, lamb chops, burgers, and pretty much everything on their menu is yummy."

Romantic date spots around town include:

• North Glen train station — "Romantic rural-looking location watching trains."
• Hackneys
• Valley Lodge "for the old school restaurant & bar feel. Also, you can't beat the value."
• Galaxy lake, by the Glenview Fitness Center, in Chestnut, "is nice to walk around, with benches to sit and relax at, every so often, and, there are enough trials to walk a half mile or five miles. We’ll maintain, and the pond has fish."