I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day in order for us New Yorkers to plan out a romantic night away. If you can’t find the time to escape for an entire weekend with that special someone, try squeezing in a dinner that the two of you won’t ever forget. Giving you a variety of options all over the Empire State, here are some of the most romantic restaurants that you and your date will love to dine at.
- The Hungry Trout - Wilmington
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The Hungry Trout/TripAdvisor Up in Essex County you can find so many romantic restaurants, but one that you might not have visited yet is The Hungry Trout. Right off of Route 86 in the town of Wilmington, the family owned and operated resort and restaurant knows exactly how to create the perfect setting. The restaurant has the Ausable River running right behind it and views of Whiteface Mountain, giving you a true romantic Adirondack experience. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 5239 Route 86 Wilmington, NY 12997
- Beardslee Castle - Little Falls
Beardslee Castle/Yelp
Kona93/TripAdvisor A romantic place to dine for obvious reasons, Beardslee Castle will give you the perfect fairytale setting. Originally built back in 1860 and featuring five dining rooms, it’ll be hard to believe that you’re actually dining in a castle as stunning as this. With a menu that changes weekly, you’ll love being able to always try something new when you visit. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 123 Old State Road Little Falls, NY 13365
- Chateau on the Lake - Bolton Landing
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Chateau on the Lake/TripAdvisor A place you won’t easily stumble upon, Bolton Landing’s Chateau on the Lake is tucked away within the small Adirondack town. With private views of Lake George, the restaurant is set within a beautiful old house and offers a variety of seating options. Those who come here seeking a romantic experience can dine outside on the patio or choose to sit on the porch or inside the house. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 15 Allens Alley Bolton Landing, NY 12814
- Rooney’s Restaurant - Rochester
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Rstraubh/TripAdvisor Right in the heart of Rochester surrounded by a ton of amazing eateries, Rooney’s Restaurants offers a cozy setting that always makes for a romantic night out. The building dates back to the 1890s and is full of character, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 90 Henrietta Street Rochester, NY 14620
- Friends Lake Inn - Chestertown
Friends Lake Inn/Yelp
Vinny G./Yelp Not far from the shores of Friends Lake up in the Adirondacks, Friends Lake Inn has a beautiful restaurant that’s great for date night. Creating dishes using local ingredients, grab a seat in the main dining room and be wowed by all that this location has to offer. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 963 Friends Lake Road Chestertown, NY 12817
- Belhurst Castle - Geneva
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Belhurst Castle and Winery/Facebook How lucky are we that we get to have the pleasure of living in a state where you can find not one, but two stunning castles that act as dining destinations? Right in the center of the Finger Lakes region, Belhurst Castle is waiting for you in the town of Geneva. A castle that also operates as hotel, Belhurt is home to Edgar’s Steakhouse that has a spectacular menu. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 4069 West Lake Road Geneva, NY 14456
- The Krebs - Skaneateles
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gslavik3/TripAdvisor Out around Skaneateles Lake where the water is known for being beautiful and blue, it feels easy to find romantic places. But if you’re looking for a restaurant that will set the mood, try taking your significant other to The Krebs. Right off of Route 20 going through town, the romantic restaurant has been a favorite place for couples to visit for over 100 years. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 53 West Genesee Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
- Shadows on the Hudson - Poughkeepsie
Shadows on the Hudson/TripAdvisor
arnielynda/TripAdvisor If the name didn’t somehow already give it away, this stunning restaurant can be found right along the banks of the Hudson River. Less than two hours north of New York City, Shadows on the Hudson offers waterfront dining that you and your date will absolutely enjoy. The restaurant has a fantastic American style menu and is also known for their delicious brunches. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 176 Rinaldi Boulevard Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- The Tailor & The Cook - Utica
The Tailor & The Cook/Yelp
Yoonji T./Yelp A Central New York favorite, The Tailor & The Cook is one of the best places you can dine while you’re in Utica. A farm-to-table restaurant that’s packed with tasty flavors, you’ll fall head over heels for whatever wonderful person takes you out to dine here. A beautiful atmosphere that sits within a historic area of New York, you won’t be able to stop coming back to this place once you’ve visited. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 94 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502
- The Arnold House - Livingston Manor
The Arnold House/Yelp
Iysa P./Yelp A beautiful restaurant to check out if you’re down in the Catskills, The Arnold House has a tavern full of rustic charm that’s been open for fifty years. Providing a warm and inviting setting seven days a week, the tavern makes for a uniquely romantic place to visit. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 839 Shandelee Road Livingston Manor, NY 12758
- 1844 House - Potsdam
Brian W./Yelp
Ben B./Yelp Way up north where you’re practically kissing Canada, the city of Potsdam has a fine dining restaurant that may surprise you with its romantic qualities. Just off of Route 11, this farm-to-table restaurant was actually once a farmhand’s home and now provides an intimate dining setting. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 6885 US-11 Potsdam, NY 13676
Where’s your favorite restaurant to visit when you’re looking to dine with a date? To plan out more date nights, check out these 10 Romantic Spots In New York That Are Perfect To Take Someone Special!
The Hungry Trout/Yelp
The Hungry Trout/TripAdvisor
Up in Essex County you can find so many romantic restaurants, but one that you might not have visited yet is The Hungry Trout. Right off of Route 86 in the town of Wilmington, the family owned and operated resort and restaurant knows exactly how to create the perfect setting. The restaurant has the Ausable River running right behind it and views of Whiteface Mountain, giving you a true romantic Adirondack experience. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 5239 Route 86 Wilmington, NY 12997
Beardslee Castle/Yelp
Kona93/TripAdvisor
A romantic place to dine for obvious reasons, Beardslee Castle will give you the perfect fairytale setting. Originally built back in 1860 and featuring five dining rooms, it’ll be hard to believe that you’re actually dining in a castle as stunning as this. With a menu that changes weekly, you’ll love being able to always try something new when you visit. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 123 Old State Road Little Falls, NY 13365
Varenka R./Yelp
Chateau on the Lake/TripAdvisor
A place you won’t easily stumble upon, Bolton Landing’s Chateau on the Lake is tucked away within the small Adirondack town. With private views of Lake George, the restaurant is set within a beautiful old house and offers a variety of seating options. Those who come here seeking a romantic experience can dine outside on the patio or choose to sit on the porch or inside the house. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 15 Allens Alley Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Earibal/TripAdvisor
Rstraubh/TripAdvisor
Right in the heart of Rochester surrounded by a ton of amazing eateries, Rooney’s Restaurants offers a cozy setting that always makes for a romantic night out. The building dates back to the 1890s and is full of character, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 90 Henrietta Street Rochester, NY 14620
Friends Lake Inn/Yelp
Vinny G./Yelp
Not far from the shores of Friends Lake up in the Adirondacks, Friends Lake Inn has a beautiful restaurant that’s great for date night. Creating dishes using local ingredients, grab a seat in the main dining room and be wowed by all that this location has to offer. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 963 Friends Lake Road Chestertown, NY 12817
Gary S/TripAdvisor
Belhurst Castle and Winery/Facebook
How lucky are we that we get to have the pleasure of living in a state where you can find not one, but two stunning castles that act as dining destinations? Right in the center of the Finger Lakes region, Belhurst Castle is waiting for you in the town of Geneva. A castle that also operates as hotel, Belhurt is home to Edgar’s Steakhouse that has a spectacular menu. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 4069 West Lake Road Geneva, NY 14456
aubree27/TripAdvisor
gslavik3/TripAdvisor
Out around Skaneateles Lake where the water is known for being beautiful and blue, it feels easy to find romantic places. But if you’re looking for a restaurant that will set the mood, try taking your significant other to The Krebs. Right off of Route 20 going through town, the romantic restaurant has been a favorite place for couples to visit for over 100 years. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 53 West Genesee Street Skaneateles, NY 13152
Shadows on the Hudson/TripAdvisor
arnielynda/TripAdvisor
If the name didn’t somehow already give it away, this stunning restaurant can be found right along the banks of the Hudson River. Less than two hours north of New York City, Shadows on the Hudson offers waterfront dining that you and your date will absolutely enjoy. The restaurant has a fantastic American style menu and is also known for their delicious brunches. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 176 Rinaldi Boulevard Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The Tailor & The Cook/Yelp
Yoonji T./Yelp
A Central New York favorite, The Tailor & The Cook is one of the best places you can dine while you’re in Utica. A farm-to-table restaurant that’s packed with tasty flavors, you’ll fall head over heels for whatever wonderful person takes you out to dine here. A beautiful atmosphere that sits within a historic area of New York, you won’t be able to stop coming back to this place once you’ve visited. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 94 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502
The Arnold House/Yelp
Iysa P./Yelp
A beautiful restaurant to check out if you’re down in the Catskills, The Arnold House has a tavern full of rustic charm that’s been open for fifty years. Providing a warm and inviting setting seven days a week, the tavern makes for a uniquely romantic place to visit. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 839 Shandelee Road Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Brian W./Yelp
Ben B./Yelp
Way up north where you’re practically kissing Canada, the city of Potsdam has a fine dining restaurant that may surprise you with its romantic qualities. Just off of Route 11, this farm-to-table restaurant was actually once a farmhand’s home and now provides an intimate dining setting. To find out more information, click here.
How to get here: 6885 US-11 Potsdam, NY 13676
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