8 Virginia Restaurants Among Most Romantic In US: New List

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re still looking for a restaurant to take your loved one to on Feb. 14, a new list from OpenTable can help. The company released its list of 100 of the most romantic restaurants in the country Tuesday, and eight of those restaurants are right here in Virginia.

The list was compiled using more than 12 million verified reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for over 26,000 restaurants across the country. According to OpenTable, American flavors dominate at these restaurants but Italian and French cuisines are also popular.

Virginia, along with Ohio and North Carolina, had the most number of romantic restaurants on the list. OpenTable says their list “features an assortment of intimate restaurants located on charming properties that provide the perfect backdrop for the occasion.”

The Virginia restaurants that made the list are:

• Bistro L'Hermitage - Woodbridge
• Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse - Richmond
• Claire's at the Depot - Warrenton
• The Inn at Little Washington - Washington
• The Ivy Inn Restaurant - Charlottesville
• L'Auberge Chez Francois - Great Falls
• Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel - Richmond
• Le Yaca - Williamsburg

According to OpenTable’s insights, the best time to have made a reservation for your Valentine’s Day meal was over the past weekend. If you haven’t gotten your reservation yet you still have time, but don’t wait too long. In 2017, 40 percent of diners made their reservation in the week leading up the holiday.

You can see the full list from OpenTable here.

Image via the Inn at Little Washington