Don’t look now, but Valentine’s Day is creeping around the corner. It totally sees you and it knows you haven’t picked a place to take your special someone for a romantic dinner. While you may feel confident about all the prep work you’ve done (flowers, chocolates, fresh haircut), you still need a place to nosh. Break away from those chain eateries by wining and dining your sweetheart at one of these romantic local restaurants.
What goes better together than a glass of wine and a perfectly cooked steak? How about combining that with a gorgeously lit cozy courtyard? Ok, if that doesn’t scream romance to you then you are a lost cause. Those who get it, go to NoJa for the perfect Valentine’s Day date night. Not only are steaks on the menu but the restaurant’s selection also includes a unique array of Mediterranean-Asian inspired dishes. The restaurant offers an extensive and impressive wine selection that is perfectly paired with the eatery’s entrées and desserts. Select a table outside in the courtyard for the perfect, swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day dinner.
Tucked away on Dauphin Street is Mobile’s newest hotspot, Southern National. Southern comfort and style pair well at this eclectic establishment that offers elegant entrée’s and downhome inspired delights such local seafood and farm to table greens. Patrons will also love the intimate dining experience offered up by the eatery. If Mother Nature decides to cooperate on Valentine’s Day, enjoy your dinner outside on the restaurant’s patio.
You will fall in love with Dauphin’s stunning panoramic view of Mobile Bay as you dine on fresh seafood and drink tantalizing cocktails. Dauphin’s received the Best Atmosphere award from Nappie voters in 2018, and there is enough reason to see why. The stylish lounge and bar allows patrons to relax and unwind, drink in hand, before their meal. Patrons are seated by the floor to ceiling windows, allowing them to watch the ships and clouds sail by.
Snuggle up with your sweetie in the quaint quarters of R Bistro in Fairhope. A delectable pastry case greets you as you walk in the door but the bistro offers more than sweet treats. The menu reflects a Southern-style selection with French inspiration. The restaurant’s charming and cozy quarters is adorned with candlelit table tops.
With its walls painted in a vampy red hue and the ceilings ornamented with dimly lit chandeliers, Five presents itself as the perfect place for a saucy Valentine’s Day date night. The restaurant makes it easy for guests who have a hard time deciding. Patrons can pick from the restaurant’s five snack, dinner, cocktail and wine options on its menu. The proprietors prove that smaller offerings bring bigger tastes to the menu.
Go after those romance vibes this Valentine’s Day by dining at any one of these local restaurants. From fresh seafood and cocktails to perfectly lit courtyards, you and your Valentine will have a memorable experience.
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