Top 5 Most Romantic Restaurants for the Perfect Date Night

Bowdie’s Chop House

Featuring menu items crafted with the caliber you’d expect to find in Lower Manhattan, Bowdie’s is an unexpected treasure for such a small town. While steaks are clearly their signature dish, there are other expertly prepared savory selections to delight the most discerning palate. Offering charming outdoor seating in the warmer months, the restaurant’s rustic interior blends with elegant appointments creating a warm, intimate setting.

Coast 236 Restaurant & Bar

Fine food, craft cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere are what’s promised and delivered upon here. Sourcing meaningful ingredients from water and land, Coast 236 passionately crafts approachable coastal-inspired fare with unexpected details. A bright interior with elegant wainscoting, along with outdoor patio seating amid a lush garden, makes this place an enchanting location for a romantic dinner.

The Belvedere Inn

For old-world charm, there’s nothing like the elegant surroundings of this Gilded Age mansion. With its stately manicured gardens, often referred to as a Mini Versailles, The Belvedere is a highly sought-after destination for celebrating special events such as anniversaries. The menu is prix fixe fine dining and changes each season, making this restaurant worth revisiting throughout the year.

Salt of the Earth

This cozy restaurant is the epitome of rustic chic with its exposed brick interior and mid-century modern seating. Featuring seasonal American cuisine that celebrates the bounty of the Michigan farm, it also serves exceptional wood-fired pizzas and freshly baked bread. There is often live music here to accompany dinner, providing a more intimate approach to “dinner and a show.”

Everyday People Café

Serving up “good food to good people” is this establishment’s motto. Creative food and cocktails are thoughtfully prepared with an emphasis on locally sourced fresh foods. A sophisticated yet casual vibe is the hallmark of this restaurant, which also features a delightful back patio room perfect for a summer evening shared with the one you love.

Honorable Mentions

For a spectacularly memorable and intimate way to enjoy refreshments with your special someone, reserve a private heated greenhouse at Virtue Cider, where you can sip on a cider tasting flight and nibble on some delectable curated bites from a charcuterie tray. Or reserve a private heated igloo at The Cottage and enjoy some craft cocktails along with appetizers. Each igloo is beautifully styled with comfortable seating, coffee tables, blankets, pillows, and lights for the perfect enchanting ambiance.