Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be Date Night.
Americans will consider dining out with family (18%) or friends (15%) on Wednesday, according to a survey by OpenTable . Last year, Open Table said nearly one third of Valentine’s Day dining (32%) was solo diners and groups.
“Valentine’s Day dining is changing – it’s more inclusive for friends and families, and celebrations are extending beyond February 14th,” Steve Sintra, senior vice president of U.S. Restaurant Sales & Services, said in a prepared statement.
Still, if you’re looking for a cozy setting, OpenTable debuted a list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2024 . The online restaurant reservation and review service noted that its new list spans 34 states and Washington D.C.
Delaware’s selection has some real meat to it – it’s the 1776 Steakhouse in Rehoboth Beach.
Open Table’s list was created by analyzing over 12 million diner reviews and metrics including ratings and the percentage of restaurant reviews diners tagged as “romantic.”