Grand Rapids Locals Name Their Most Romantic Restaurants

Valentine's Day is coming up soon. If this is the first you're hearing about it, this is your sign not to panic-buy flowers and chocolate again, and avoid sleeping on the couch. I know for me, my love language is a nice meal that both my partner and my taste buds will enjoy.

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Thankfully, there are plenty of classy and romantic restaurants around Grand Rapids that are sure make a worthwhile night, with options that won't break the bank, too. According to Grand Rapids locals, these are the 10 most romantic dinner spots around the city.

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As most people do, I was scrolling on Facebook the other day and came across a simple question posed over on the Grand Rapids Informed:

Best date night restaurant in GR when you want to impress a little.

We all want to impress on a date, don't we? Even if it isn't Valentine's Day, we still want to do it, especially if it is. So this question is pretty helpful anytime of year. But this question got over 400 comments, and some restaurants were recommended far more than others. So we sifted through the hay to find that needle that will make your date swoon.

The following list includes a restaurant that recently appeared on a list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the US, and another that was ranked just outside Yelp's top 10 restaurants nationwide. 

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Basically, Grand Rapids has plenty to offer for a night out. Here are 10 restaurants thatlocals say to check out if you want to impress your date.