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Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year Saturday, Feb. 14! and considering that it’s the second-busiest restaurant day of the year, you should probably reserve NOW if you want to be guaranteed a seat in the romantic restaurant of your choice. We rounded up 30 of Orlando’s sweetest spots, ranging from small and intimate (Kappo, Maxine’s, the Strand) to swanky and dressed-up (Norman’s, Luma, Park Plaza Gardens), because romance means something different to everyone.
Ceviche Tapas Barimage via Orlando TourismThe Boheme Image via the Grand Bohemian HotelThe Melting PotImage via the Melting Pot on FacebookHillstoneimage via Hillstone on FacebookAmerican Gymkhana
Photo by Rob Bartlett Credit: photo by Rob BartlettKres ChophousePhoto by Rob BartlettCalifornia Grill (at Walt Disney World)
image via Disney Food BlogThe Chef’s Table at the Edgewater HotelImage via the Chef’s TableBistro CloClo
Photo by Robert BartlettWolfies PizzamiaPhoto by Robert BartlettParis BistroImage via orlando.cityvoter.comLuma on ParkImage via Luma on Park on FacebookRavenous PigImage via Ravenous Pig on FacebookScratchPhoto by Robert BartlettKabooki Sushi
Photo by Robert BartlettPark Plaza GardensImage via Park Plaza GardensNorman’sImage via Norman’s on FacebookTxokosPhoto by Robert BartlettK Restaurant
Image via K Restaurant on FacebookSantiago’s BodegaPhoto by Robert BartlettPrimoImage via marriott.comKappo
Photo by Robert BartlettEnzo’s Restaurant on the Lakeimage via WeddingMapperArtisan’s TablePhoto by Rob BartlettThe StrandPhoto by Robert BartlettCress Restaurant(in DeLand, but worth the drive)
Image via Cress Restaurant on FacebookNile EthiopianImage via Urban SpoonLindas La Cantina
4721 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, 407-894-4491
Lindas is a steakhouse that has been open for over 60 years.
Photo via Lindas La Cantina/FacebookThornton Park
Thornton Park is a great place for a romantic evening. For dinner, sit out on the patio at Anthonys Pizza, grab a bite at Maxine’s on Shine or scale it up with contemporary southern fare at Soco. Stroll down Washington for a nice variety of bars and end your evening at Lake Eola.
Photo of Maxine’s via Facebook