As we prepare to celebrate love and romance on Valentine’s Day, OpenTable reveals the rankings of the 25 Most Romantic Cities in America 2018.
While diners across the nation are looking for that special meal on Valentine’s Day, certain cities prove that they are a step above in providing dining experiences that exude romance from the moment you step inside the restaurant. To identify the ranking of cities where romantic dining is inherently part of the culture, the OpenTable Most Romantic Cities Index was calculated using three variables: the percentage of restaurants rated “romantic” according to OpenTable diner reviews; the percentage of tables seated for two; and the percentage of people who dined out for Valentine’s Day in 2017.
The following cities, listed in order, comprise the 25 Most Romantic Cities in America 2018.
Biloxi, Mississippi
Birmingham, Alabama
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Providence, Rhode Island
Reno, Nevada
Carmel, California
Memphis, Tennessee
Savannah, Georgia
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Louisville, Kentucky
San Antonio, Texas
St. Louis, Missouri
Omaha, Nebraska
Santa Barbara, California
Salt Lake City, Utah
Austin, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Detroit, Michigan
Charleston, South Carolina
Brooklyn, New York
Buffalo, New York
Raleigh, North Carolina
For diners still searching for a terrific table for Valentine’s Day, we recently released the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2018.