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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Cincinnati / Dayton

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Cincinnati / Dayton? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Jag's Steak & Seafood restaurant
4.9
4.9 (7654)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
West Chester
About the restaurant
Innovative menu and seamless service creates an unmatched fine dining experience. Jag's offers a diverse list of menu items that have been expertly crafted by Proprietor Chef Michelle Brown and her outstanding Executive Team. Featuring Certified Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood, Chilean Sea Bass, Diver Scallops, Shrimp Cocktail. Pastas, Poultry, Salads, Soups, Appetizers and Handcrafted Desserts and cocktails round out a menu sure to please the most discriminating palate. Our award-winning wine list has been rated the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator since 2006.
Jag's Steak & Seafood is centrally located between Cincinnati and Dayton making it a perfect meeting destination for client entertainment or special occasion celebrations. A perfect way to begin and end any evening.

Top review
Donald
Dined 2 days ago
Great food. Outstanding service. Great atmosphere.
A photo of BOCA restaurant
4.9
4.9 (6099)
$50 and over
Contemporary European
Central Business District
About the restaurant
Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. It is a one of a kind dining experience marrying world-class, chef driven cuisine with gracious service. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an afternoon cocktail, a small bite before a great show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends, or a luxurious night out.
Top review
Liz
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent dinner! Brought a friend from the UK and she really enjoyed the entire experience.
A photo of Sotto restaurant
4.9
4.9 (8108)
$50 and over
Italian
Central Business District
About the restaurant
It is a concept of casual intimacy and communal romance. Sotto is the art of simplicity, a steward of restraint. It’s undressed, gutsy and human. It is fire, meat, wheat, and laughter. Above all, Sotto is Italian.


Now Open for Lunch Service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm

Top review
JackVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We thought Sotto was a great restaurant! We shared a nice bottle of Barbera D’Alba with our dinner. We shared the Goat cheese, hazelnut honey grilled bread as a starter and then the Pappardelle al cinghiale (Wild boar), cappellacci (Short rib) and wood-fired quail. The Wild Boar and Short Rib dishes were excellent and the quail was very good. We ended the meal with one having lemon cello and one having coffee and chocolate budino. All were great. Service was very good. The atmosphere was quite nice and the restaurant was packed.
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4.8
4.8 (6318)
$31 to $50
Italian
Cincinnati
About the restaurant
Enjoy Chef Chris Prince’s award-winning Italian dishes while overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River in our cozy but elegant Dining Room.
Since opening in 1989 our long-standing excellent reputation and many awards for Most Romantic,Best Scenic View and Best Italian, make Primavista the perfect spot for all occasions.
Take in the breath-taking views of the city while enjoying fine Italian dishes from Spaghetti with Veal Meatballs,Veal Scallopines, Fresh Fish,Chicken Alfredo and Filet of Beef to name a few.
Now serving Dinner Weds.-Sun.Reservations suggested and often required.Valet parking.
Please see our website for menu and directions.pvista.com

Top review
Angela
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent food and service - filet mignon was amazing! They were able to accommodate a gluten and dairy sensitivity, even with dessert (sorbet & fruit)! Great atmosphere and truly lives up to the name “Prima Vista” - views of the city were awesome! Will definitely go back for future special occasions.
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4.8
4.8 (2634)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Over the Rhine
About the restaurant
Located across from Washington Park and steps away from Music Hall, we are proud to be the only Boutique Italian Steakhouse in OTR. As a from-scratch kitchen, we feature steaks butchered by the ounce on a daily basis, oysters on the half shell, fresh pasta made in-house, and a masterfully executed cocktail program. We eagerly await your presence at our table.
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Brad
Dined 6 days ago
Had the focaccia mussels wedge vodka and truffle with steak and Brussels sprouts. All were fantastic, our server nick did an excellent job and the corner booth makes for an ideal date night spot! Drinks were great too. Really well done we’ll be back!
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4.8
4.8 (1361)
$50 and over
Steak
Bellevue
About the restaurant
Steakhouse and Sushi Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Cincinnati Skyline! Guests, please enjoy our glass elevator located on the west side of the building.


Please note, large parties (7+) must contact the restaurant directly for bookings. Parties of 7+ must also provide a CC. MRBL reserves the right to charge $50/person for large parties that cancel within 48 hours or no show.

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JoAnn
Dined 7 days ago
Fabulous view fabulous food and service!! The most delicious sea bass we have ever eaten ❣️
A photo of 19 Steak and Seafood at Belterra Casino Resort restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1432)
$31 to $50
Steak
Belterra
About the restaurant
1816 marks the year Indiana joined the United States as the 19th state in the Union. Known early on as the "Crossroads of America," settlers were drawn to Indiana for the rich & fertile farmland enriching the state in culinary history. 19 Steak & Seafood pays tribute to the state's remarkable cuisine with the best cuts of dry aged steak & seafood. Unique signature items, perfectly paired wines and exceptional service make for a memorable dining experience. Be sure to make your reservation today!
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
My husband and I enjoyed our meals. He got a filet that was cooked medium rare, just as he ordered it. I got the sea bass, but wanted a different preparation than listed on the menu, so the server offered another option with mushrooms, asparagus and crab meat in a rich white wine cream sauce. It was absolutely delicious!! My husband loved it too! The service was excellent, and we were seated by the nice fire place, but the lights could have been dimmed just a bit more to provide an even more cozy, romantic ambiance.
A photo of The Melting Pot - Dayton restaurant
4.5
4.5 (772)
$31 to $50
Fondue
Dayton
About the restaurant
Enjoy an unforgettable interactive dining experience with friends and family with fondue at The Melting Pot in Dayton. We believe in celebrating the everyday, so you don’t need a special reason to come out for our delicious menu offerings. Whether you’re here for drinks, cheese, and chocolate, or you want to dig into our four-course fondue experience, we know you’ll love every bite! From artisan cheeses to our decadent chocolate fondue desserts, there is something to tickle your taste buds in each pot. Let our friendly staff help you choose the right fondue experience for your table tonight. Make reservations for everyone at The Melting Pot and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!

Top review
Jess
Dined 7 days ago
We had reservations for Friday night during restaurant week. It was crowded and they were running behind. We had a drink at the bar- delicious. We were then seated at a private booth where we met our waitress, Mia, who was terrific. The food was all delicious and it was a great experience- great date night.
A photo of Eighteen at the Radisson restaurant
4.3
4.3 (670)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Covington
About the restaurant
The one and only revolving restaurant in the Cincinnati area. An award winning, upscale casual restaurant for visitors and locals alike, Eighteen at the Radisson is steakhouse offering house cut steaks, delectable meals, outstanding service and breathtaking views, all in an upscale, modern atmosphere atop the eighteenth floor of the Radisson Hotel.
Start out the evening by browsing our full list of fine wines and cocktails before delving into our irresistible menu of mouth-watering entrees that will leave you both full and satisfied. What better way to end the evening than by indulging in one of our irresistible desserts.
Unlike any other river view restaurant in the Cincinnati area, Eighteen at the Radisson offers customers an incredible view of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River that just can’t be beat. Our slow revolving restaurant delights diners with an elegant 360degree view with slow and gentle revolutions that won’t disturb or interfere with the enjoyment of your meal.

Top review
Vickie
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and view as always! Prime rib is amazing!
A photo of Fourth & Walnut restaurant tavern restaurant
4.2
4.2 (328)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Cincinnati
About the restaurant
Fourth and Walnut Restaurant and Tavern, located in the heart of Cincinnati, our mission is to create an unforgettable dining experience that honors the rich culinary traditions of our city while embracing the vibrant pulse of our central downtown business district and we are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home. We take pride in serving exceptional cuisine crafted from locally-sourced ingredients, alongside a diverse selection of craft beers, fine wines, and our exclusive house bourbon, Maker’s Mark Queen City 1788. Hand-selected by us-this bourbon is a true reflection Cincinnati itself: warm, inviting, and full of life and it perfectly complements our menu. We are a gathering place where memories are made, stories are shared, and good times are always on the menu. We believe in the power of food and drink to bring people together, and we strive to make every visit unforgettable.
make Fourth and Walnut your home away from home.

Top review
wahyu
Dined on Jan 22, 2025
the food and service was really good and the staff very professional
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