Open Table announces 10 most romantic NYC restaurants for Valentine's Day

Open Table just announced the 10 most romantic restaurants for Valentine's Day in NYC and the tri-state area. The winners are based on a vote of actual diners so New Yorkers know the restaurants and tried and true. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, now is the ideal time to choose a top restaurant and make reservations to impress that special someone.

Coming in at number 10 is Casa La Femme in the West Village serving Egyptian cuisine. At number 9 is One if By Land, Two if by Sea in Greenwich Village serving up American fare. Cafe Matisse in Rutherford featuring American food comes in at number 8. The seventh restaurant on the Open Table list is Water's Edge in Long Island City and they also serve American cuisine. At number 6 is Friends Lake Inn in Chestertown offering contemporary American cuisine.

The fifth on the list of the most romantic restaurants is Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge offering contemporary American cuisine. Artisans at the Lake Placid Lodge has a casually elegant atmosphere where smart casual attire fits in. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a bar and lounge as well as a fireplace. While they have a full bar, you can bring your own special bottle of wine and a corkage fee applies. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard and AMEX. The restaurant has wheelchair access. To find out more visit their website or phone (518) 523-2700.

Arabelle at the Hotel Plaza Athenee on the Upper East Side is fourth on the list and they serve tasty American fare. Enjoy a casually elegant environment at Arabelle at the Hotel Plaza Athenee where business casual attire works best. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with payment options including Diners Club, JCB, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Carte Blanche and Discover. Personal wines are welcome with a corkage fee and they also have a full bar and lounge as well as wheelchair access. To find out more check out their website or call (212) 606-4647.

For a romantic French dinner, Le Chateau in South Salem is third on the Open Table list. Le Chateau features fine dining for dinner and business casual attire is appropriate. They accept Visa, Carte Blanche, MasterCard and AMEX. There is a bar, lounge, dancing, fireplace and sometimes entertainment with wheelchair access. You can also bring your own wine here but there is a corkage fee. Get additional details at their website or call (914) 533-6631.

Coming in second on the list is Mihoko's 21 Grams in Gramercy serving up both French and Japanese cuisine for some variety. Mihoko's 21 Grams offers fine dining and business casual attire fits in. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard and AMEX. There is a bar and lounge, counter seating and wheelchair access. To find out more visit their website or call (212) 741-0021.

Finally at number one is Tuscany Flame Italian Grill & Espresso Bar in Totowa serving mouthwatering Italian food. Appreciate casual dining in a restaurant where business casual attire works well. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard and AMEX. There is a full bar and lounge, counter seating and entertainment on weekends. You can also bring your own liquor and personal wines are welcome. To get more details, go to their website or phone (973) 925-4949.

Valentine's Day reservations can be made online at Open Table or by calling the restaurant well in advance of the big day. Every month voters decide a new list of the best and most romantic restaurants in the tri-state area so diners always have somewhere irresistible to go for any special occasion.

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