Brooklyn Eatery Named One Of America's Most Romantic: Study

BROOKLYN, NY — Looking for a restaurant to take your sweetheart to on Valentine's Day? Look no further—a Brooklyn restaurant has been named one of the most romantic restaurants in the country.

OpenTable, a restaurant reservation company, analyzed more than 12.4 million diner reviews to come up with a list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the country, and The River Cafe in Dumbo is among them.

Located at 1 Water St., under the Brooklyn Bridge, with views of the New York skyline, this elegant restaurant has been a favorite location for New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world since 1977, according to The River Cafe's website.

The establishment became well-known for its fresh flowers, outdoor terraces and high-quality cuisine such as poached Nova Scotia lobster tail and red wine braised prime beef short rib and marrow.

On Wednesday, between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., The River Cafe is offering a special Valentine's Day dinner for $230 per person. The five-course menu includes caviar egg, wagyu steak tartare, rack of lamb and dessert trio.

The River Café has been celebrated with numerous accolades, including a Michelin Star, the Restaurant Hall of Fame Award, the Municipal Arts Society Award and the Wine Spectator Award, selected by the French culinary guide “Gault Millau” as one of the five best restaurants in New York, among many others.

Together with chef Brad Steelman, the eatery aims to complement the changing seasons with a classic American menu of "elegance and refinement," the website states.

The other New York City eateries to crack the list are Club A Steakhouse and One if by Land, Two if by Sea.