Roses are red, violets are blue, where, should I enjoy a Valentine’s dinner with you? Book the sitter and round up the romance, Valentines Day is actually a Friday this year. Here’s a list of top romantic places to eat in Bergen County that’ll light up those love flames.
Café Panache (130 East Main Street, Ramsey, (201) 934- 0030)
Special Menu: For Thursday, Feb. 13th- $145 per person, Valentines Tasting Menu: 5 Courses with Wine, Music and Gratuity. Offerings include Warm Shrimp with Avocado and Pink Grapefruit and the Espresso Valrhona Chocolate Terrine and White Chocolate Mousse for dessert.
Vibe: Expect the warm, intimate dining room to be cozy as usual and servers to be on top of their game.
Seating Availability: Contact Wine & Spirit World 201-444-2033 for reservations
Memoire(16 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, 201-857-8899)
Special Menu: The Three Course Pre-Fixe will be offered for $75 and includes standouts like Pan Roasted Grouper and Braised Duck Ravioli.
Vibe: Fire lit, perfect lighting and just enough noise to let you pretend it’s a “date”.
Seating Availability: Reservations are required and will be honored on a first come first serve basis.
Saddle River Inn(2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, (201) 825- 4016)
Menu Highlights: Serving their regular menu, including crowd pleasers like their Tuna Carpaccio and Maine Lobster Risotto and the perfect fondue for two for sharing. BYOB
Vibe: The 210 year old barn had a facelift in 2013 and never looked (or felt) better.
Seating Availability: Normal seating times.
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Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar (45 River Rd., Edgewater, (201) 943- 1900)
Special Menu: 3 Course Menu from $65 per person. Cocktails not inclusive, regular menu specials will still be available. Standouts include their Roasted Organic Salmon and Surf and Turf comprised of a Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail.
Vibe:Gaze out on fantastic city views while you sip from one of their inventive cocktails.
Seating Availability: Open Seating Currently Available
Grange(31 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201-497-3788)
Special Menu: Menu highlight is the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras for the ultimate meat lover served with a Short Stack of Mini Pancakes and a Maple Reduction.
Vibe:Cozy up at a table near the fireplace and bring your own favorite bottle.
Seating Availability: Early seating available 5 to 630pm or later 8-930pm, a 3 course menu at 5pm and 4 course menu at 8pm
Caffe Anello(429 Broadway Ave., Westwood, 201-786-8137)
Special Menu: Regulars swoon over the homemade Anello Mozzerella and House Meatballs. And lovers can linger over any of the featured desserts, which could range from a Tiramisu or the Creme’ de Espresso, infused with chocolate and topped off with homemade whipped cream.
Vibe:Intimate and familiar, like you’re dining at a neighbor’s home.
Seating Availability:Current availability, but book soon as this place gets reserved quickly.
Café Matisse(167 Park Ave., Rutherford, (201) 935- 2995)
Special Menu: Celebrate Romance all Valentine’s Day Week with the Chefs Inspired Taster Menu. Options of a three to five course menu ranging from $68 to $108 per person plus gratuity. BYOB, menu highlights include Cabernet Balsamic Glazed Beef Short Ribs and Grilled Shrimp over Crab Risotto Cake.
Vibe:Cozy, warm and intimate dining for you and your sweetie.
Seating Availability: Call for reservations
Ho-Ho-Kus Inn (1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201) 445-4115)
Special Menu: Pre Fixe Menu starting from $75 per person, 4 course menu, complimentary champagne for the couple
Vibe: Clubby. Set in the historic building in the center of town.
Seating Availability: Dinner availability between 5pm and 10pm
