Austin Restaurants for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest restaurant days of the year. What makes this day different from others? Where you may focus solely on the food most of the days of the year, it’s all about the atmosphere on Valentine’s Day. You want an atmosphere that evokes romance and love regardless of your chosen cuisine. Your local burger joint or greasy spoon will just not cut it.
The good news for Austin residents is that there is no shortage of great restaurants for romantic Valentine’s Day dining. Below is a list of our recommendations. If you’re planning to take your special someone out to dinner on February 14, just be sure to call ahead for a reservation.
Jeffrey’s
Jeffrey’s is one of the areas most acclaimed restaurants for fine dining. It is a favorite of visiting celebrities and food critics looking to experience innovative recipes presented in a simple but stylish environment that features the perfect combination of sophisticated art and laid-back simplicity. Jeffrey’s also includes an extensive wine list with different selections perfectly paired with five-course meals.
Driskill Grill
The Driskill Grill at the Driskill Hotel comes highly recommended among foodies who appreciate a formal setting with a touch of history thrown in. This unabashedly contemporary American restaurant offers an exquisite dining space featuring high-back chairs, luxurious carpeting, and elegant place settings. As for the menu, you can choose from a number of à la carte selections or participate in one of the restaurant’s five- or seven-course meals. Great food is complemented by exceptional wine and wonderful desserts.
Justine’s Brasserie
If you know nothing of Justine’s Brasserie, the name alone is incredibly intriguing. This excellent restaurant in East Austin is all about romance, designed to re-create a classic French bistro where lovers steal away for a little alone time. Justine’s owners combine a detailed French décor with a mouthwatering menu that will definitely leave you wanting more. Best of all, the environment is incredibly romantic without being pretentious.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
The name of this modern seafood restaurant may sound like something out of a 1970s mobster movie, but the restaurant is anything but that. It is a modern eatery focusing on exceptional seafood paired with exciting cocktails and fine wines. It’s all tied together with live jazz music that sets the stage for a very romantic evening. You might even want to get there a bit early to enjoy a cocktail in the lounge before being seated.
Siena Ristorante Toscana
For some people, there’s no more romantic place on earth than Italy. Siena Ristorante Toscana brings a little bit of Italy to Austin by way of a faithfully recreated villa located just outside the city. From its cozy fireplace to its two-story dining room, Siena Ristorante Toscana will have you dreaming of your own Italian villa. It is the perfect environment for traditional Italian recipes based primarily on Tuscan cuisine.
Trio at the Four Seasons Hotel
The Four Seasons brand sets the bar for elegance, class and luxury. The Trio restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin is your choice for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in an upscale environment. Trio is a very contemporary restaurant with a European menu that includes steaks, seafood and fine wines.
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. If you’re planning to take the love of your life out to dinner, make your reservations as soon as you can. A reservation at one of our city’s most romantic restaurants will help you create a memorable evening that will not be soon forgotten.