By zman

February 15, 2011 4:05 PM | Link to this

Who came up with this list?? PF Changs? Flemmings?? Brio?? So you guys think “romance” and you go for the CHAIN places??? UMM how about the Oakwood Club or The Pine Club?? You didnt go with 2 of the most popular home town favorites. Whoever came up with this list needs a reality check

By Debra

February 15, 2011 6:07 PM | Link to this

The Pine Club and the Oakwood Club are excellent restaurants but to say they are romantic, hardly. You can hardly hear yourself talk let alone think. Excellent food but if you want a quiet place to share a special moment then these aren’t that kind of place. Carvers or Meadowlark are better. Food and atmosphere are excellent at these two establishements.

By Debra

February 15, 2011 6:09 PM | Link to this

The Pine Club and the Oakwood Club are excellent restaurants but to say they are romantic, hardly. You can hardly hear yourself talk let alone think. Excellent food but if you want a quiet place to share a special moment then these aren’t that kind of place. Carvers or Meadowlark are better. Food and atmosphere are excellent at these two establishements.

By Phillip

February 16, 2011 5:42 PM | Link to this

I agree with Pine Club and Oakwood Club are not very romantic but have great food. the Melting Pot is an awsome place to go for Romance. They have private booths so no one else can see you at all so it feels like your own personal romantic spot. do the big night out there and get some Champagne! It take about 2 hours at least for the whole experience and its worth it!

By Susan

February 17, 2011 4:20 PM | Link to this

At Coldwater Cafe, you are treated to an atmosphere both tasteful and comfortable. The booths offer a bit of romantic seclusion and the tables are situated with enough “elbow room” to provide some privacy also. While the menu is limited, there is something for every appetite. The kitchen and wait staff are experienced and know how to prepare and serve a delicious and memorable meal for that special occasion.

By Raven

February 17, 2011 4:52 PM | Link to this

I love Coldwater Cafe. Rue Dumaine could also be considered romantic. I agree with the above submission regarding the chain restaurants.

By Susan

February 17, 2011 9:22 PM | Link to this

Rue Dumaine has wonderful food to offer, but the tables are too close together for it to be “romantic”, at least in my mind.

By Michael

February 17, 2011 10:53 PM | Link to this

All the restaurants on the list have something romantic about them, but some of them are one dimensional. Some have great food and some have a great ambiance. Let’s talk about a place that offers both, let’s talk about a restaurant where you can snuggle up to a loved one and have a nice glass or bottle of wine and enjoy good food in a romantic atmosphere. That’s at the wine!

By Jacci

February 17, 2011 11:16 PM | Link to this

Chain restaurants on this list? That’s pitiful. I have, however, visited several of the wonderful locally owned restaurants featured (after hunting good food down for months and months) and have had great experiences. Meadowlark and The Winds are favorites (just had an excellent meal at The Winds), but not particularly romantic in my book. I’ve heard wonderful things about several others on the list that I look forward to trying. My husband and I ate at La Piazza the evening we became engaged, so I may think of that one as more romantic than some ;)

By Mary Zaenger

February 19, 2011 6:13 PM | Link to this

My husband and i ate at stars in crown plaza.The food was excellent very romantic the view of downtown was great. Downside very pricey

By Sarah

February 19, 2011 9:31 PM | Link to this

I love McCormick & Schmick’s for a great romantic restaurant!!! My fiancee and I got engaged there. We sat in a private table with curtains sectioned off from the dining room, he had special menus printed with “I love you Sarah!” written across the page. And the staff completely helped him surprise me by having the ring in the center of a chocolate dessert and “Will you marry me?” written on the plate in raspberry sauce…. talk about romance?!!!! I will never forget that night!

By lance

February 20, 2011 11:44 AM | Link to this

I agree with most of the previous comments…wish there were more locally owned restaurants on the list, but honestly, when it comes to romance I gotta go with McCormick n Schmick’s…my wife and I were seated in one of their booths with the curtains…it was very private, we felt like celebrities. The food was incredible and the service impecible. I would suggest it to anyone looking to “woo” their someone special.

By Nicole

February 20, 2011 5:04 PM | Link to this

I vote for McCormick & Schmick’s because I too have been there and my husband and I were seated in a “snug” which is a private, curtained off booth! It was SO romantic! We went there to celebrate our anniversary and we will ALWAYS return because of how perfect everything was. The atmosphere, our server, entree, and especially dessert, were OUT OF THIS WORLD! you’ve gotta try this place if you really want romance :)

By Nicole

February 20, 2011 5:04 PM | Link to this

I vote for McCormick & Schmick’s because I too have been there and my husband and I were seated in a “snug” which is a private, curtained off booth! It was SO romantic! We went there to celebrate our anniversary and we will ALWAYS return because of how perfect everything was. The atmosphere, our server, entree, and especially dessert, were OUT OF THIS WORLD! you’ve gotta try this place if you really want romance :)

By DYLAN

February 20, 2011 5:19 PM | Link to this

McCormick’s is the best place for a romantic dinner that I know of around here, and I’ve lived here for 12 years. On Valentine’s day, my wife & I had a wonderful dinner in their fire side room. The lights were dim and the fire made it perfect. They also had some sort of special where you could buy flowers through them and they would be placed on your table before you arrived. I was genuinely impressed and satisfied with everything about our trip to McCormick & Schmick’s!

By Dean

February 20, 2011 7:45 PM | Link to this

I am not a big seafood eater, maybe Salmon, Shrimp or Crab. My wife loves their stuffed salmon. I usually get steak like a filet and shrimp combo. We are always treated great when we go there and enjoy the 1/2 price bottle if wines. I highly recommend going to M & S

By Jenny

February 20, 2011 9:31 PM | Link to this

Coldwater Cafe in Tipp City has a genuinely romantic atmosphere. Always a lovely experience each time we go.

By Maria Rauch

February 20, 2011 10:10 PM | Link to this

I always know that I’ll have a great time with my lover at McCormick and Schmick’s. The bar is always a first for us. Its so mellow and relaxing and great for couples. Their wating staff in the bar impeccable! Writing this makes me want to go there now!!!!

By Rose

February 20, 2011 10:16 PM | Link to this

I love McCormick &Schmick’s! Everything about it is absolutely wonderful. The whole restaurant is romantic, including the bar area. The food is delicious, the service is outstanding. Everyone is so friendly and accomodating, the whole staff goes above and beyond to make your experience perfect. I can’t get enough!

By Andy

February 20, 2011 10:25 PM | Link to this

Most romantic spot in Dayton? McCormick and Schmick’s hands down! My girlfriend and I go there all the time, and no matter where we sit, whether it’s in the dining room, a snug or in the bar, we have always have great service. It is relaxing and food is awesome.

By Bernadette

February 20, 2011 10:29 PM | Link to this

McCormick & Schmick’s for sure! That’s where my girlfriend and I met! Love you kitty kat! (We’ve been together 1 year today and many more to come ;) meow!) The food is great and the atmosphere is so relaxing!

By Mark S

February 20, 2011 10:39 PM | Link to this

McCormick & Schmicks is the perfect place for romance as well as any special occasion. They cater to romance especially for those looking for those tender moments..The Stuffed Salmon is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had..Brie, crab and shrimp in salmon,,,yummy

By Nora

February 20, 2011 11:38 PM | Link to this

I really enjoy a lot of these restaurants, but since this is a “romantic” competition, it should go to McCormick and Schmick’s at the Greene because of their “snooks” (table with the curtain). If you’ve never been, make a reservation asap. You’ll be happy you did. Best food selection and service. Oh and if you go, ask for Molly, Noel, or Tiffany!

By Carla

February 21, 2011 8:24 AM | Link to this

How do we justify chain restaurants on any list of fine dining in the Dayton area? Who goes to a Mall for a romantic getaway? I love small towns and small town service. Coldwater Cafe takes the prize hands down. Fresh home made meals, locally owned, call the chef by name, unique menu. Interesting things to do before or after in easy walking distance.

By david s

February 21, 2011 11:12 AM | Link to this

I voted for McCormick and Schmicks without a qualm. My first visit was with my son for UD parents weekend and our server, who was obviously very pregnant, was waiting on their “snugs.” On a very busy night she was courteous, knowledgeable, and able to serve without being intrusive. Although this wasn’t a romantic occasion, my wife and I have since been back often and will continue to return for any occasion romantic or otherwise.

By A.J.

February 26, 2011 7:41 PM | Link to this

I guess any dinner can be romantic for many reasons. Lighting can make a dinner romantic. Music, flowers, sharing a bottle of wine is romantic. But terrible seafood is not romantic. M&S is not good.

By Carrie T

May 22, 2011 3:46 PM | Link to this

If you actually think M&S is the most romantic, then you will get to know each other in the bathroom due to gastrointestinal distress from this place. The food is by far subpar for a M&S. As for the atmosphere it is far from romantic … unless you find sitting on the patio, watching kids run around a fountain and waiting for a clown to make them balloon animals is your idea of a romantic dinner. Just go to Jim’s Donuts and sit at the counter… more romantic and better food.

By Todd

June 3, 2011 4:09 PM | Link to this

Who wrote these reviews, the employees of M&S? Bad food, small quantities, loud atmosphere does not make a romantic place.