OpenTable Restaurant Reviews Reveal Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

Awards Highlight Restaurants in 31 States and Washington, D.C.; California, New York, Texas, and Virginia Boast Most Honorees, Followed by Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As diners around the world prepare to celebrate love and loved ones on Valentine's Day, OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group PCLN, is pleased to honor the 2015 Diners' Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 20,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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From restaurants serving shareable dishes to those showcasing seasonal delights, the complete list includes award winners in 31 states and Washington, D.C., such as Canlis in Seattle, La Grenouille in New York, and Red Fish Grill in Miami. California has the greatest number of winners with 15, followed by New York, Texas, and Virginia with eight each, and Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina with seven apiece, and Nevada with five. Colorado, Hawaii, and Illinois each have four, and Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania all have three. Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, and Washington, respectively, have two award winners. Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C., are also represented.

Cheese continues to please diners, with fondue restaurants making a solid showing for the sixth consecutive year. American, French, and Italian cuisines are also popular.

"If you're seeking to fan the flames of romance, book a table at any of this year's winning restaurants," says Caroline Potter, OpenTable Chief Dining Officer. "From amazing ambience and deft service to sumptuous culinary creations and delightful confections, these honorees are experts at creating intimate meals to remember."

The Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America are generated from more than 5 million restaurant reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014. All restaurants with a minimum "overall" score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then sorted according to a score calculated from each restaurant's average rating in the "romantic" category.

Based on this methodology, the following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, comprise the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America according to OpenTable diners. The complete list may also be viewed at http://www.opentable.com/m/most-romantic-restaurants-in-america/.

2015 Diners' Choice Award Winners for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

Addison at The Grand Del MarSan Diego, California
Aerie Restaurant & LoungeAcme, Michigan
Alize at the Top of the Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas, Nevada
AltiusPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AmbienceLos Altos, California
Bouchard Restaurant and InnNewport, Rhode Island
Briarhurst ManorManitou Springs, Colorado
Cafe La CaveDes Plaines, Illinois
Cafe MatisseRutherford, New Jersey
Cafe MonarchScottsdale, Arizona
Cafe RenaissanceVienna, Virginia
CanlisSeattle, Washington
Castle FallsOklahoma City, Oklahoma
The CellarFullerton, California
The Cellar RestaurantDaytona Beach, Florida
The CellarsVirginia Beach, Virginia
The Chateau on the LakeBolton Landing, New York
Chez FrancoisVermilion, Ohio
Chez LomaCoronado, California
Chez Nous French RestaurantHumble, Texas
CiteChicago, Illinois
Different Pointe of ViewPhoenix, Arizona
The Dining Room-Biltmore EstateAsheville, North Carolina
Dominic's on the HillSt. Louis, Missouri
Eagle's Nest-Hyatt RegencyIndianapolis, Indiana
Eiffel TowerLas Vegas, Nevada
El Encanto Dining RoomSanta Barbara, California
Erna's Elderberry HouseOakhurst, California
EuropaPalm Springs, California
The Farmhouse at Turkey HillBloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Fearrington House RestaurantPittsboro, North Carolina
The Fig Tree RestaurantCharlotte, North Carolina
Flagstaff HouseBoulder, Colorado
Forepaugh'sSt. Paul, Minnesota
The French RoomDallas, Texas
Gamba RistoranteMerrillville, Indiana
Geja's CafeChicago, Illinois
Gerard's Restaurant MauiLahaina, Hawaii
The Goodstone Inn & Estate RestaurantMiddleburg, Virginia
Hugo's Cellar-Four QueensLas Vegas, Nevada
Il Cielo Gardens Restaurant & BarBeverly Hills, California
Iron Gate Tasting RoomWashington, D.C.
Isabela on GrandviewPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Joel Robuchon-MGM GrandLas Vegas, Nevada
L'Auberge ProvencaleBoyce, Virginia
L'Auberge Restaurant on Oak CreekSedona, Arizona
La Caille RestaurantSandy, Utah
La GrenouilleNew York, New York
La Mer at HalekulaniHonolulu, Hawaii
La V Restaurant and Wine BarAustin, Texas
LatigoSisters, Oregon
LatitudesKey West, Florida
Le RelaisLouisville, Kentucky
Les NomadesChicago, Illinois
The Library RestaurantMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Little DoorLos Angeles, California
Log HavenSalt Lake City, Utah
McNinch HouseCharlotte, North Carolina
The Melting Pot – National locations
Michel's at the Colony SurfHonolulu, Hawaii
OceanKennebunkport, Maine
OHEKA Bar & RestaurantHuntington, New York
On The Marsh BistroKennebunkport, Maine
One if by Land, Two if by SeaNew York, New York
The Painted LadyNewberg, Oregon
Pamplemousse Le RestaurantLas Vegas, Nevada
Pepper Tree RestaurantColorado Springs, Colorado
Peter Shields InnCape May, New Jersey
Red Fish GrillMiami, Florida
The Refectory Restaurant & BistroColumbus, Ohio
Republic of Texas Bar & GrillCorpus Christi, Texas
Restaurant G at the Gideon Ridge InnBlowing Rock, North Carolina
Ristorante MassimoPortsmouth, New Hampshire
River CafeBrooklyn, New York
Romeo's CafeMiami, Florida
RougeMiami Beach, Florida 
Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and SpaBlowing Rock, North Carolina 
Rue Franklin RestaurantBuffalo, New York
Salvatore's Cucina ItalianaSan Diego, California
Scarborough FairSea Girt, New Jersey
Second Empire Restaurant and TavernRaleigh, North Carolina
Shadowbrook RestaurantCapitola, California
Sir Winston's Aboard The Queen MaryLong Beach, California
Ski Tip LodgeKeystone, Colorado
The Sky RoomLong Beach, California
The Spiced PearNewport, Rhode Island
SpindletopHouston, Texas
The Standard at the Smith HouseNashville, Tennessee
StarsSt. Michaels, Maryland
Stonehouse at San Ysidro RanchSanta Barbara, California
Studio at Montage Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, California
Top of the Pontch-Crowne Plaza Detroit DowntownDetroit, Michigan
Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab HouseAustin, Texas
Tulalip Bay at Tulalip Resort CasinoMarysville, Washington
'Ulu Ocean Grill and Sushi Lounge – Kaupulehu, Hawaii
V.MertzOmaha, Nebraska
Vintage House Restaurant at Messina HofBryan, Texas
Water's EdgeLong Island City, New York
White Barn InnKennebunk, Maine
ZenkichiBrooklyn, New York

Diners can also read more about the Diners' Choice Awards for the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America by visiting the OpenTable "Dining Check" blog.

About OpenTable Restaurant Reviews
Originally launched in November 2008, the OpenTable Reviews program helps diners find restaurants that best fit their dining occasions.  Diners who recently honored an OpenTable reservation are invited via email to submit restaurant feedback using an online form. Visitors to OpenTable can access reviews for thousands of OpenTable restaurant partners across the United States, Canada, Germany and the UK.  The OpenTable Reviews program has generated more than 28 million restaurant reviews by verified diners, establishing OpenTable as one of the largest and most trusted sources for restaurant reviews. 

About OpenTable
OpenTable, part of The Priceline Group PCLN, is the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 15 million diners per month via online bookings across more than 32,000 restaurants. The OpenTable network connects restaurants and diners, helping diners discover and book the perfect table and helping restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back. The OpenTable service enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus, and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. In addition to the company's website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet's most popular global and local brands. For restaurants, the OpenTable hospitality solutions enable them to manage their reservation book, streamline their operations, and enhance their service levels. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than 700 million diners around the world.  The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and the OpenTable service is available throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and the UK.

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