Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Cleveland / Akron / Canton

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Cleveland / Akron / Canton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion

4.9

4.9 (2468)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

Vermilion

About the restaurant

"If your a serious foodie" or "if romance is calling, sail on up" - literally - to this "French gem" on the Vermilion River, where the "sumptuous" menu and "professional but friendly" staff earn it the top rating from Food and Service in the Cleveland area; "well worth the drive" west of downtown , this "ethereal experience" (the perfect place to propose!") also includes a phenomenal wine list", "charming old world dining room" and "relaxing" riverfront cafe. Proper attire required. Touché a martini/wine bar was opened in 2007 and offers a "small plates" menu and a great selection of adult beverages.

Top review

JimVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Personal service...greeting .all exceptional Food outstanding..Christmas decorations made for a wonderful holiday experience

Cru Uncorked

4.9

4.9 (1850)

$50 and over

French

Moreland Hills

About the restaurant

Invite your guests to a rare fine dining experience set in a French country château. Surround yourself with understated elegance in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring four themed dining areas, banquet rooms, lounge and terraces. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, exquisitely paired wines and unsurpassed service, while we attend to every detail. Our Private Dining Room comfortably seats up to 16 guests at one table and can seat more at round tables. Our Wine Pavilion and Covered Patio can each hold around 50 guests total each offering fully dedicated service in a quiet setting. From the moment you enter, fine art sets the stage for an unforgettable visit. Winemaking relics, French jazz-era reliefs, period antiques, Napa Valley photography and vineyard-inspired artwork establish an atmosphere of welcome and intrigue. Each piece curated to complement a relaxing evening of incredible food and drink. Welcome to Cru Uncorked. Savor the moment.

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jeanneVIP

Dined 7 days ago

delicious great service the food was beyond outstanding the new chef is unbelievable!

Velvet Tango Room

4.9

4.9 (17)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Tremont

About the restaurant

The torchbearer of classic cocktails.

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David

Dined 6 days ago

FANTASTIC atmosphere. We had a great night of conversation and drinks all while listening to cool soft jazz in one room, a piano in another. I cannot describe how awesome the VTR was--we loved it and the evening flew by.

Tarragon at The Inn at Honey Run

4.8

4.8 (1624)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Millersburg

About the restaurant

Like our boutique hotel, Tarragon at The Inn at Honey Run is committed to providing the perfect setting for your special occasion, business meeting, or just a night of fine dining in Ohio Amish Country.

Our culinary team is committed to using the freshest local and seasonal ingredients to create a dining experience that is simple yet elegant, with a unique balance of international and urban flavors. We hope you will join us for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner on your next trip to Millersburg. Bon appétit!

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RonaldVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was unusual and delicious! The service and atmosphere were outstanding.

The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard

4.8

4.8 (7607)

$30 and under

Italian

Canton

About the restaurant

Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro offers Northeast Ohio a memorable destination for wine lovers, diners, families, businesses and tourists. Gervasi is one of the few special places where beauty, tradition, comfort and appreciation for wine and fresh food connect. Wine varieties are among the best in Ohio. The Gervasi Italian Bistro dinner menu ingredients are seasonally hand-selected and grown by local farmers. The property, vineyard, historic farmhouse, Bistro, lake, landscapes, and Hotel for overnight accommodations are picturesque from every view. Highlights include a marketplace specialty store, event pavilion, walking paths, outdoor dining and yard game activities for relaxation and fun. We do have a community table and upstairs lounge area available for walk-ins as well, with the full menu.

Top review

Lee

Dined 1 day ago

We had a delicious birthday lunch sitting at a table by the window looking over the lake. The mussels were the best!

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Popular dish

Chicken Piccata

Popular dish

House Made Mushroom Ravioli (v)

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Pesto Salmon

Dean Martin's Lanning's

4.8

4.8 (1190)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Bath

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dean Martin's Lanning's, a fine dining steak & seafood experience. We offer five star, tuxedo dinner service & have a lounge area that features specialty cocktails, live music, and more. Our wine menu was awarded the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator in 2022, and we were voted locally as the best Fine Dining, Steak, Seafood, and more in Akron, Ohio. Helmed by a spectacular view of Yellow Creek, our restaurant offers a truly unique take on what fine dining means today. Why go downtown when you can stay in town?

Please note that Lanning's has a business casual dinner dress code policy. Shorts are not permitted in our main dining room. Dress shorts are permitted in the lounge. Please visit our website for more details or call us at 330-666-1159.

To book in the bar, please select Lounge when booking your table.

Please note there is a credit card fee added to each check. If you are paying cash the fee will be removed.

Top review

RobertVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful meal. Great service. Will certainly be back.

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Alexander Pierce Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1032)

$50 and over

American

Akron

About the restaurant

AKRON’S FINEST STEAK, SEAFOOD, PASTA, AND MORE!
We welcome you to Alexander Pierce. A casually sophisticated restaurant reminiscent of days past and a time when folks enjoyed savory meals, crafted cocktails, and personal service. Our hidden courtyard entrance awaits your arrival and beckons you to come in, sit down, and enjoy dinner the way it was meant to be!

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Renee

Dined 1 day ago

Hi! We enjoyed our Anniversary and Christmas Family Dinner last night in one of the suites with Brittany. WOW is all I can say! The experience was amazing and the food was out of this world delicious! Brittany enhanced every part with her recommendations and wonderful personality. She went above and beyond to make our evening great and it did not go unnoticed! We will definitely be back and look forward to checking out other parts of the restaurant soon!

RED The Steakhouse - Pinecrest

4.7

4.7 (1542)

$50 and over

Steak

Beachwood

About the restaurant

Exceptional cuisine. Uncompromised service. Exquisite ambiance. RED, the Steakhouse Pinecrest.

Located in the new mixed-use district of Pinecrest, we invite you to experience - first-hand - what makes RED the national award-winning restaurant and “best steakhouse”.

Please call (after 2pm) to make reservations for parties over 5 guests, for parties over 10 please contact Private Dining. For Parties over 5 we require a credit card to hold the reservation. Fee of $25 per person charged in cases of No-Show or cancellation with less than 24hrs notice.

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joehVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

It was a terrific evening

Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

4.6

4.6 (2341)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown Cleveland

About the restaurant

Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.

Top review

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service. Excellent food. Oysters were super fresh. Dry rubbed ribeye was great.

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Popular dish

Cajun Ribeye Steak

The Melting Pot - Lyndhurst

4.6

4.6 (2199)

$50 and over

Fondue

Lyndhurst

About the restaurant

The Melting Pot Lyndhurst is a modern, romantic, interactive, upscale, casual & fun fondue restaurant. From an intimate dinner for 2, to a girl’s night out, to a banquet of 100, The Melting Pot Lyndhurst is a place to escape the day to day & relax! Our beautifully appointed dining rooms, superior service, Wine Spectator award winning wine list, luscious and creamy cheese fondues, crisp seasonal salads, succulent entrees including steak, lobster, chicken, shrimp, vegan & vegetarian meals plus our decadent chocolate fondue desserts make for a perfect dinning experience in casual elegance! Winner of Smart Business Magazine's 2007 World Class Service Award for the Great Escape, the 2005 Silver Spoon award for best new restaurant & winner of Wine Spectator's 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Best wine list!

Top review

Dean

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

We love the Melting Pot, the ambiance, service and romantic atmosphere.

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