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Valentine’s Day

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Whether you’re looking for a romantic table for two or a restaurant nearby that can accommodate your whole friend group, OpenTable makes it easy to find Valentine’s Day plans that are perfect for celebrating everyone you love.

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Valentine’s Day plans start here

Whether you’re looking for a romantic table for two or a restaurant nearby that can accommodate your whole friend group, OpenTable makes it easy to find Valentine’s Day plans that are perfect for celebrating everyone you love.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS

Explore the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants

From fine dining stunners that scream “special occasion” to neighbourhood bistros where you can cozy up, these are the restaurants where OpenTable diners love to celebrate love, based on diner reviews and insights.

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ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS

Explore the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants

From fine dining stunners that scream “special occasion” to neighbourhood bistros where you can cozy up, these are the restaurants where OpenTable diners love to celebrate love, baed on diner reviews and insights.

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DINING TRENDS

Valentine’s Day Dining Trends

From embracing earlier dining times to having first dates on Valentine’s Day, here are the trends you can expect to see in 2025.

DINING TRENDS

Valentine’s Day Dining Trends

From embracing earlier dining times to having first dates on Valentine’s Day, here are the trends you can expect to see in 2025.

24%

dining increase on Valentine’s Day in 2024 year-over-year, the second biggest dining day of the year.*

48%

of Canadians plan to dine at a restaurant this Valentine’s Day.**

67%

of Canadians who plan to dine out on Valentine’s Day will do so at an off-peak time (not between 6pm-8pm).**

52%

of single Canadians said they would go out on a first date on Valentine’s Day at a restaurant, with Gen Z most likely to do so (53%).**

44%

of Canadians would consider a double date with another couple on Valentine’s Day at a restaurant.**

87%

dining increase for parties of 6+ on Galentine’s Day (Feb 13) in 2024, year-over-year – the largest increase out of any other party size.***

SPOTLIGHT

6 of the most beautiful restaurants in Toronto and Vancouver that set the mood for romance

Explore 6 of the most beautiful restaurants in Toronto and Vancouver with designer Hans Lorei, from romantic destinations to transportative backdrops.

6 of the most beautiful restaurants in Toronto and Vancouver that set the mood for romance

Explore 6 of the most beautiful restaurants in Toronto and Vancouver with designer Hans Lorei, from romantic destinations to transportative backdrops.

Date night planning starts here

From guides to the most plush romantic restaurants to cozy local spots for more low-key date nights, use these guides to find great places to reconnect.

6 romantic Toronto restaurants to book now for Valentine’s Day 2025

The best Valentine’s Day restaurants in Toronto have a table for you: from local hotspots to fine dining gems, here are the top ones to book.

The most romantic restaurants in Vancouver for perfect dates

These Vancouver restaurants stand out as the city’s best for any romantic occasion, from date nights to anniversaries to engagements.

The 10 most romantic restaurants in Toronto for every type of date

From classic fine dining to chef-driven tasting menus, celebrate l’amour at one of Toronto’s most romantic restaurants.

13 of the most romantic restaurants in Montreal to book for the perfect date night

From cozy brasseries and haute cuisine destinations to Syrian and Cajun gems, Montreal is flush with charming restaurants for all tastes.

11 of the best date night restaurants in Calgary for a romantic night out

The best date night restaurants in Calgary have a table for you: here are the top ones to book right now.

The best romantic restaurants in Edmonton to book for date night

The best romantic restaurants in Edmonton for date night have a table for you: from cosy gems to lively hotspots, here are the top ones to book.

The 10 best ambience restaurants in Toronto

The best ambience restaurants in Toronto have a table for you: here are the top ones to book.

FINE DINING GUIDES

For lovers of luxury

If fine dining is your love language, these are the restaurants for you.

11 of the best fancy restaurants in Toronto for a spectacular night out

The best fancy restaurants in Toronto await: from fine dining gems to romantic date night spots, here are the elegant spots to try.

12 of the best fancy restaurants in Vancouver for a fine dining experience

The best fancy restaurants in Vancouver await: from fine dining gems to romantic date night spots, here are the elegant spots to try.

12 of the best fancy restaurants in Montreal for exceptional fine dining

The best fancy restaurants in Montreal await: from fine dining gems to romantic date night spots, here are the elegant spots to try.

WHERE TO DINE WITH A GROUP

Restaurants fit for the whole group

Celebrate with everyone you love at one of these restaurants that are perfect for larger groups.

The best restaurants in Toronto for celebrating with a group

The best restaurants for groups in Toronto await: for special celebrations, large gatherings, birthday parties, team dinners and business meals, here are the top 10.

The best restaurants for groups in Vancouver for a special get-together

The best restaurants for groups in Vancouver await: for special celebrations, large gatherings, birthday parties, team dinners and business meals, here are the top 13.

10 of the best group-friendly restaurants in Montreal to book this season

The best restaurants for groups in Montreal await: for special celebrations, large gatherings, birthday parties, team dinners and business meals, here are the top 10.

The best restaurants for private dining in Vancouver for every occasion

The best restaurants for private dining in Vancouver await: for business meals, large bookings and special events, here are the top ones.

The 10 best restaurants for exclusive private dining in Montreal

The best restaurants for private dining in Montreal await: for business meals, large bookings and special events, here are the top ones.

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The 12 best restaurants for exclusive private dining in Calgary

The best restaurants for private dining in Calgary await: for business meals, large bookings and special events, here are the top ones.

These 8 must-book hotspots are the best restaurants for groups in Ottawa

The best restaurants for groups in Ottawa await: for special celebrations, large gatherings, birthday parties, team dinners and business meals, here are the top 8.

The best restaurants for private dining in Toronto for memorable events

The best restaurants for private dining in Montreal await: for business meals, large bookings and special events, here are the top ones.

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*OpenTable Data: OpenTable looked at seated diners from online reservations for all restaurants active on the OpenTable platform in Canada in 2024 on February 14, 2024 and compared to February 14, 2023.
**Consumer Research Methodology: An online survey was conducted by PureSpectrum among 1510 Canadian consumers. Fieldwork took place between Tuesday December 24th 2024 – Thursday 2nd January 2025.
***OpenTable Data: OpenTable Data: OpenTable looked at seated diners from online reservations for all restaurants active on the OpenTable platform in Canada by party size on February 13, 2024 and compared to February 13, 2023.