This MI Restaurant Is Among Top 100 Romantic In US, New Ranking Says

A Michigan restaurant is among the best spots for a romantic place to celebrate Valentine’s Day — or any cozy occasion, according to a new list.

OpenTable’s list of the 2026’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants “know how to set the mood,” the online reservation service and management platform said, adding, “Celebrated by diners for romance, they’re the certifiably swoon-worthy spots people choose when the night matters most.”

That list includes Leo's in Grand Rapids. The restaurant is best known for its seafood, decadent desserts and world-class wine list. It also features an elegant dining room with a lounge area that boasts floor to ceiling windows.

If you’re planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day at one of these places, it’s a good idea to make reservations now.

OpenTable said its annual ranking is based on more than 9 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and other metrics from Dec. 1, 2024, to Nov. 30, 2025. Other factors considered were the percentage of five-star reviews, alerts set, percentage of reservations made in advance, capacity used, and direct searches. Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score. The qualified restaurants were then ranked by the percentage of reviews with the tag "romantic."