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

SKOKIE, IL — Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, but that doesn't mean you have to venture beyond Skokie to find a romantic spot to take your sweetie.

We recently asked Skokie Patch readers to weigh in on their favorite restaurants to take a date on Valentine's Day. Here are their suggestions:

Libertad, 7931 Lincoln Ave.

The contemporary Latin American cuisine at Libertad was the top pick of readers, who praised its warm staff and great food. The scallops and black rice were a particular favorite of the downtown Skokie bar and restaurant.

"Had dinner reservations for our daughter’s 8th grade graduation and the ceremony ran long," one reader recalled. "We called the restaurant and they kept the kitchen open for us — amazingly kind and thoughtful, but made the evening that much more special."

Other readers explained their recommendations:

El Fuego Mexican Cuisine, 8018 Lincoln Ave.

"Nice Mexican dinner between you and either the man or woman you are with," a reader said. "Quiet music, authentic Mexican meal and hopefully great company"

Ruby of Siam, 9420 Skokie Blvd.

"Every time my sister would fly in from the East Coast, we had a big family meal here. Now she lives here and we go often," a reader said. "My husband and I love it there because it's a colorful but quiet setting, and one can feel secluded as a couple, even in a big roomful of people."

Got another suggestion for an ideal spot for a romantic date in town? Let us know in the replies below.