Valentine’s Day is fast approaching on Feb. 14, so in the spirit of love, we have 14 of our top picks for romantic restaurants to check out in the Pensacola area, not just on the holiday itself, but any time you want to share a romantic moment with your honey throughout the year.
Not only are you sure to find something on the menu that will suit your fancy, but you’ll also find inviting décor, knowledgeable waitstaff and maybe even a nice view. Let’s take a look at the list.
14 of the most romantic restaurants in the Pensacola area
George Bistro + Bar
6205 N. Ninth Ave.
George Bistro + Bar has been a go-to date-night spot in Pensacola since opening downtown in 2015, before relocating to 6205 N. Ninth Ave. in 2018 for a larger location. Last year, Yelp put the locally loved restaurant in the national spotlight after compiling “a list of the country’s best date-night restaurants, based on Yelpers’ glowing reviews” for a Top 100 Date Night Restaurants list, according to Yelp’s website. Owned and operated by Pensacola chef George Lazi and his wife, Luba Lazi, George focuses on ingredient-driven menu with a “South-meets-South” approach, with flavors reflective of South France and the U.S. South, with local influence from the Panhandle. While there are a variety of menu staples that patrons will make the trip for time and time again—such as the 72-hour braised short rib and wild mushroom parmesan ravioli—you can never go wrong with an ever-changing seasonal or nightly special…