The Area's Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day

Looking for a good place to spend Valentine’s Day? Oakdale Patch has you covered.

 With the holiday falling on a Monday this year, there should be plenty of options for a night on the town. If you have ideas for where to spend Valentine’s Day, please add them in the comments section below the story.

Lake Elmo Inn 

Nestled in a suburb that’s managed to maintain a rural feel, the rustic Lake Elmo Inn offers fine dining outside of the central cities. The award-winning restaurant features a Valentine’s Day dinner for two all weekend long.

Aperitif 

Woodbury’s Aperitif Restaurant and bar serves Mediterranean food from several European nations. Its large bar offers more than 20 wines by the glass, as well as specialty cocktails. It has a handy online reservations option. 

Akita Sushi 

If you're looking for something different and a little exotic for Valentine’s Day, try Akita Sushi and Hibachi in Woodbury. It’s a good place to go if you’re heading out with other couples for dinner.

Axel’s Bonfire 

Serving upscale American cuisine, Axel’s offers a solid fine-dining experience in Woodbury with views of the adjacent golf course.

Want to go a more traditional route for Valentine’s Day? Head to Hudson’s Mama Maria’s for authentic, homemade Italian fare.

Editor's note: This article has been clarified from its original version.