DUMBO Spot Named One Of America's Most Romantic Eateries

DUMBO, NY — Diners who want to eat at one of the country's most romantic spots for Valentine's Day won't have to travel further than DUMBO's waterfront.

The River Cafe was named by OpenTable as one of the top 100 most romantic spots to grab a bite to eat this year largely due to its "sweeping" waterfront views of the city's skyline and the Statue of Liberty, according to the website.

OpenTable created the list by combing through more than 12 million reviews left by users on 26,000 restaurants around the country to find the best 100. The only other New York City eatery to crack the list was Erminia Ristorante in the Upper East Side.

The River Cafe first opened up in 1977 at 1 Water St. underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. The spot became known for its fresh flowers throughout the spot, outdoor patios with views of the city and high-quality American food like white halibut and mint and mustard seed-glazed lamb.

The eatery was awarded a Michelin star for it "dishes with distinct flavours" and the chef's focus on "simplicity and supreme freshness," according to the guide.

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