Valentine’s Day Hours: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 4:30-11 p.m.
Location: 137 N. Main St., Dayton
More info: One of the Dayton area’s newest restaurants, Bistecca inside Hotel Ardent offers a menu of traditional Italian dishes, focusing on steak and pastas meals inspired by the region of Tuscany. The restaurant also offers a number of specialty cocktails.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton
More info: Located inside the Marriot at the University of Dayton, Dewberry 1850 serves twists on classic American meals, such as hamburgers, club sandwiches, flatbreads and more.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 2745 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek
More info: At Black Rock Bar and Grill, guests cook their meals themselves on a 755 F sizzling rock. Instead of traditional reservations, guests can request a time slot for priority seating ahead of their arrival. However, this does not guarantee seats at the selected time.
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Credit: Natalie Jones
Valentine’s Day Hours: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 45 W. Fourth St., Dayton
More info: With a menu consisting of filet mignon, coq au vin, braised short rib benedict and more, Table 33 is one of the most popular upscale dining options in Dayton. Reservations on Valentine’s Day are limited.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Location: 3500 Rigby Road, Miamisburg
More info: With various steak, chicken, seafood and pasta offerings, Firebirds Wood Fried Grill can be found within Miamisburg’s Austin Landing. The restaurant also offers a three course option, where guests can choose from a selection of starters, entrées and desserts.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 2818 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton and 7710 Voice of America Centre Drive, West Chester
More info: Bonefish Grill is a chain of seafood restaurants known for its Chilean sea bass, mahi mahi, lobster-stuffed shrimp and more.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 4429 Cedar Park Drive, Beavercreek
More info: Known for its crab-stuffed salmon, surf and turf, orzo red snapper and more, Club Oceano at the Greene is “passionate about serving the freshest flavors of the ocean.” The restaurant also offers “from the land” dishes such as filet mignon and chicken marsala, as well as several pastas.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 4432 Walnut St., Beavercreek
More info: Also located at The Greene Town Center, Fleming’s Steakhouse is an up-scale restaurant with a variety of prime steak options, as well as seafood and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant also offers multi-course meals.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton
More info: Specializing in freshly-cooked Italian dishes, the Spaghetti Warehouse been a staple of Dayton-area dining for over four decades.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: 11 Brown St., Dayton
More info: Thai 9, located in Dayton’s Oregon District, features a menu of traditional Thai and Japanese dishes, such as ebi ten, pad Thai, lard na, udon, sushi and more.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Location: 2770 Miamisburg Centerville Road
More info: With featured menu items like grilled salmon, shrimp fra diavolo and pasta woozie, Bravo Italian Kitchen “brings the best of Italy to your table.”
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Location: 7600 Gibson St., Liberty Twp.
More info: Brio Italian Grille serves a number of dishes inspired by the culture of Italy. Featured menu items include the pasta brio, pasta alla vodka, grilled salmon fresca and the strawberry balsamic chicken salad.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Location: 72 Plum St., Beavercreek
More info: Located within the Greene Town Center, Pasha Grill is known for its traditional Turkish dishes, such as kebabs, mousakka and hunkar begendi.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Location: 7524 Gibson St., Liberty Twp.
More info: Kona Grill is a chain known for its wide selection of menu items, with it specializing in sushi and other seafood as well as steak.
Valentine’s Day Hours: Noon-10 p.m.
Location: 4090 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
More info: Kettering’s Sky Asian Cuisine offers a menu inspired by Japan and other cultures in Asia. Sashimi, noodle dishes, stir-fries and more are available. Guests can also check out the restaurant’s sushi bar.
Valentine’s Day Hours: Noon-10 p.m.
Location: 453 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
More info: With locations across the country, The Melting Pot is known for its multi-course experience, where guests can dip their food into a variety of cheese and chocolate fondues. The restaurant also offers an a la carte dinner menu, as well as vegan and children options.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 4-11 p.m.
Location: 1926 Brown St., Dayton
More info: One of Dayton’s oldest and most critically acclaimed steakhouses, the Pine Club has been open to guests since 1947. While a jacket and tie are not required, the restaurant does request guests wear proper attire. The Pine Club also does not accept credit cards or allow reservations.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 4-9 p.m.
Location: 1375 E. Stroop Road, Kettering
More info: Open since 1979, Mamma DiSalvo’s serves up traditional Italian dishes such as fettuccini alfredo, linguini con pesto, ziti fra diavolo and spaghetti alla carbonara.
Valentine’s Day Hours: 4:30-11 p.m.
Location: 2414 Far Hills Ave., Dayton
More info: The Oakwood Club is a popular Dayton restaurant which features a menu of steak, seafood and sandwiches alongside its specialty dishes like beef stroganoff and Maryland crab cakes. Parties less than five cannot make reservations for Valentine’s Day.
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