Best Valentine dining
A big juicy steak is a must at Ruth's Chris Steak House, but don't forget the decadent Chocolate Sin Cake to complete that Valentine's Day dinner.
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You say, “There’s nothing like a nice juicy steak on that special day” and “Ruth’s Chris is where I’d want to go.”
2. Restaurant Eugene
3. Amalfi
4. Wisteria
5. Tierra
This selection of fresh oysters at Canoe is the perfect beginning for a Valentine's Day dinner. Photo: Elissa Eubanks, eeubanks@ajc.com
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1. Canoe
The AJC dining team’s specialist in Southern and Neighborhood Fare Jenny Turknett says, “Set on the Chattahoochee River, Canoe is warm and relaxed — perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. With its high level of service, you can be confident you will taken care of at Canoe. Knowledgeable servers are happy to discuss the menu and make recommendations for entrees and wine pairings. Full-flavored and well-crafted, the varied entrees offer something for everyone. Don’t miss the beautiful and delicious desserts by Canoe’s talented pastry chef, Thomas Numprasong. Before leaving, sneak around to the back for a quick — though brisk — stroll by the river for a perfect ending to your Valentine’s Day meal.”
2. Aria
3. Restaurant Eugene
4. Bacchanalia
5. Parish
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68 comments Add your comment
WallyWoo
January 26th, 2011
8:19 pm
Waffle House…a winner ever time! Sure beats Krystal!
Jabba the Butt
January 26th, 2011
9:19 pm
The wife and I kind of like the prix fixe menu, even though we pronounce it so both words rhyme with “trix are for kids.” We get to try weird things (on the dinner plate, gutter minds!) that we probably wouldn’t order on a regular day–and, to tell you the truth, probably wouldn’t order again, but that’s the nature of the prix fixe. The best place to go for Valentine’s Day–or any day for that matter–is Trader Vic’s. Order up a couple of Suffering B-tards or Tortugas before dinner, and you won’t care WHAT they decide to feed you. Everything’s great there, prix fixe or no.
Erik
January 27th, 2011
1:57 pm
As a lifelong restaurant employee, I can tell you, Valentines, New Years Eve, and Mothers’ Day are the absolute worst days to dine out. All the “amateurs” and “once a year” types pack in and make for a cluster f*** of a date. Give me a nice, special home cooked meal and a great bottle of wine any day.
bmpsr1
January 29th, 2011
11:26 am
If you all are going to talk about a place to eat why don’t you spell the name right!!! Amalfi Restorante!!!
Katz
January 29th, 2011
4:06 pm
Moe’s and Joe’s. Follow up with a romp on the lawn in front of the presidents house at Emory
Mike
January 29th, 2011
6:27 pm
We always go to Franco’s on Cheshire Bridge and then on to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for desert and dancing.
CanThinkForMyself
January 29th, 2011
6:38 pm
Ruth’s Chris is where I’d want to go!!!
Big Daddy
January 29th, 2011
7:32 pm
Pano’s & Paul’s makes a great menu for Valentine’s Day and they have booths that you can get that give splendor and privacy. The food is superb and the wait staff exceptionally attentive. So many of the restaurants I see listed here are chain eateries. You can go to them any time. On Valentine’s Day, try something special.
cisinc
January 29th, 2011
7:34 pm
The most romantic place possible – http://www.montaluce.com – you’ll think you’re in Italy. They’ve got a great deal for Valentines day too….a special meal the 11th, 12th or 13th.
Ha Ha
January 29th, 2011
8:11 pm
Big Daddy, you don’t get out much do you? Hasn’t Pano’s & Paul’s been closed for almost 2 years now?
Prix fixe is great a restaurant that does it to showcase its specialties, not just to make a holiday easier.
Father Murphy
January 30th, 2011
9:22 am
I like Chuck e Cheese
Alan
January 30th, 2011
9:41 am
Babette’s Cafe
ME
January 30th, 2011
10:30 am
Home sweet home!
nora
January 30th, 2011
10:32 am
@HP – if that many people are “complaining” then they probably have a point! We’re not haters, we are just folks who have better ways to enjoy time with our sweethearts than fight crowds at a restaurant. We are people who don’t have to follow the crowds and go out to eat on one of the busiest dining evening of the year just because it is expected. There is just nothing romantic about stressing over reservations, wait times, busy staff, and “special” menus with inflated prices.
Don’t worry, we have the love. We can go out for a nice dinner any other night of the year when the pace and prices are more relaxed.
oldedawg17
January 30th, 2011
1:02 pm
Probably the Golden Arch Bistro
many locations
Andrew
January 30th, 2011
1:08 pm
Ecco
Tim
January 30th, 2011
1:35 pm
Wisteria is the BEST in town
jag
January 30th, 2011
1:40 pm
Widespread Panic at the Fox!