By Angela

February 14, 2012 9:37 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe no one nominated Olive, an Urban Dive! I should have gotten here earlier and done that…

By CJ

February 15, 2012 10:16 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe the headline on the front page for this article started out “Since YOUR in the mood….” I guess editors have just been completely replaced by spellcheck. Shaking my head….

By TeeJay

February 15, 2012 11:39 AM | Link to this

No listing for Rue Dumaine? Wait, this IS Dayton….surprised Olive Garden and Panera aren’t on the list!

By CB

February 15, 2012 12:10 PM | Link to this

I totally agree in regards to Rue Dumaine! Amazing Food, Service, Ambiance, and it didn’t make the list? But PF changs did? puzzling…

By Sylvia

February 15, 2012 12:37 PM | Link to this

Can’t believe like the other comments that Rue Dumaine didn’t make the list. So much for looking at these surveys for potential places to dine.

By Fred

February 15, 2012 2:56 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe that the Tavernette in Medway isn’t on the list. Where else can you enjoy the best steak in town (griddled), enjoy the cold appetizer plate, have a bartender and server in a tuxedo, and be surrounded by a 7-figure toy collection. Put it on your bucket list!

By Kelly

February 15, 2012 4:42 PM | Link to this

SAKE Japenese on Miller Lane is out of this world great, and prepared in front of you! Oakwood is fantastic for Steak as Well

By Mark

February 15, 2012 6:13 PM | Link to this

The Melting Pot has to be the hands down winner in this category. We went for Valentine’s Day this year and last year and we’ll never go anywhere else. The ambiance and excellent service is the BEST! As for the Rue Dumaine comments…no thanks. Glad they’re moving.

By Best of DAYTON

February 15, 2012 11:44 PM | Link to this

and how many of these places that were left off the list ACTUALLY IN DAYTON?? (and not the suburbs or other cities all together?)

By Kurt

February 16, 2012 8:48 AM | Link to this

Gotta be The Hawthorn Grill. A perfect date nite with excellent food and a personal, candle lit setting!

By Marla

February 16, 2012 10:00 AM | Link to this

It would have to be Amelia’s who does tableside Banana’s Fosters how romantic to share and to see. Frank was amazing and entertaining.

By Toni Heitz

February 16, 2012 5:41 PM | Link to this

Valentine’s Day at Ameila’s was the best one ever! How romantic to have your appetizer set aflame at your table. The food and the servers were awesome. Definitely will be going back on a monthly basis if not weekly!

By Tim Heaton

February 16, 2012 6:41 PM | Link to this

Our Valentine’s Day we spent at Amelia’s in Bellbrook. The Bleu Cheese Filet Mignon was the biggest 7 oz I’ve ever seen. It just melted in our mouths. The desserts were fantastic. Their bread pudding is outstanding! I don’t know what Amelia’s does to get the best taste food in Dayton, but we’ve traveled around the world and eaten at the finest restaurants and Amelia’s ranks as top notch.

By again...DAYTON

February 16, 2012 11:24 PM | Link to this

Again, best of Dayton, doesn’t that mean Dayton, OH? and NOT Miamisburg, Kettering, Oakwood, blah blah blah??

By Eric

February 17, 2012 6:14 AM | Link to this

What about worse dining experience. Amelai’s restaurant would win!! Way Over priced for bad food and owners that do not care

By charles mcgenny

February 17, 2012 8:28 AM | Link to this

Amelia’s Bistro is one of the best kept secrets in the Dayton area. The staff is very friendly and professional they make the dining experience absolutely amazing . The food is unbelievable my husband had the Filet which was the best ,I ordered the Chicken Cheasapeake WOW . The music in lounge was a great touch and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and that is what we had an amazing experience

By Carvers Fan!

February 17, 2012 3:34 PM | Link to this

Someone call a Whaaambulance for all those in the city limit types, there are no romantic places in the city limits :)

By Angela Greene

February 17, 2012 7:36 PM | Link to this

The Melting Pot - Dayton is the most romantic place to have dinner!

By Jennifer

February 18, 2012 11:03 AM | Link to this

I do LOVE the Melting Pot. Visited Amelia’s also and had a really fantastic time. Food and atmosphere in both are superb. Would highly recommend either of these places.

By Matt The MP GM

February 18, 2012 5:25 PM | Link to this

I would like to thank everyone for your support! Best of luck to all of these great places!

By Angela Greene

February 18, 2012 10:09 PM | Link to this

@The Melting Pot - Dayton! Very romantic!

By C Saleh

February 19, 2012 12:42 AM | Link to this

My wife and I had wonderful experience @ The Melting Pot .Thank U MP for the most romantic Dinner we had!

By Brook

February 19, 2012 8:57 PM | Link to this

Melting Pot has lovers lane tables that are so secluded and romantic. Nothing else compares to that. MP hands down the most romantic restaurant in Dayton.