With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we thought you could use some suggestions on where to take your Valentine out to eat!  Many details must be taken into account, the lighting, candles, roses, decoration and most importantly quality of food and service.  To save you the time and stress, we’ve done the grunt work for you!  Take a look at our Top Ten Really Romantic Restaurants!

1.  Gauchos Village: Not only is the Brazilian cuisine to die for, but so is the experience! Romantic, Exotic, and Sexy describes Valentine’s Day at Gaucho’s Village! LIVE music will be played throughout the day including a guitarist playing Bossa Nova music and a pianist in the evening! Samba dancers will also be taking the stage in the evening entertaining you throughout the night! The restaurant will truly transform into a romantic fairy tale for you and your Valentine!

2.  Yamashiro:  “Cal-Asian” cuisine, which is an infusion of asian flavors as well as other world flavors, giving Yamashiro it’s unique flavors and style!  The views here are amazing and there are multiple rooms and even a garden to enjoy!

3.  Sky Room:  Claimed as Long Beach’s most romantic restaurant, the views are breathtaking!  With LIVE music, a dance floor, and roses for sale throughout the restaurant, Valentine’s Day here will certainly be a treat!

4.  Vibrato Grill & Jazz:  Vibrato has a very romantic, candle lit atmosphere.  This, accompanied by soultry jazz tunes and amazing food, makes it a hot spot for dates.

5.  Inn of the Seventh Ray:  With both indoor and outdoor seating, this restaurant is definately one for nature lovers, as your surrounded by plants and flowers galore!  They offer both Vegetarian and Traditional Menu styles.

6.  Olivia Restaurant:  They will be having their GRAND OPENING on Valentine’s Day!  With LIVE entertainment throughout weekend evenings, dim lighting, and a youthful eclectic crowd makes Olivia Restaurant one of the most romantic and fun dining experiences around Los Angeles.

7.  Katsu-Ya:  With the newest location in Glendale, CA, Katsu-Ya raves of amazing food, unique and soothing atmosphere and both indoor and outdoor seating.  Especially romantic at the Glendale location, in which you can eat outdoors by the fountain and watch the water dance to the music!

8.  Fresco Italian Restaurante:  Warm and candle lit at night, Fresco Italian Restaurante offers some of the best Italian dishes around Los Angeles and the service is fabulous!

9.  Moonshadows:  With indoor and outdoor seating, Moonshadows embraces romance.  Overlooking the ocean, you can see the waves crashing against the rocks under the deck, as they are illuminated by irridescent lights.  The food is great and they have an amazing wine selection.

10.  Spark Woodfire Grill:  You’ll find all the meat you can handle at this steakhouse!  Intimate dining and the cozy atmosphere make this place very romantic.