Intimate Valentines Day Restaurants in Tampa (travel)

February 4th, 2010 admin Posted in travel |

By Ben Draggin

Valentines Day is a wonderful opportunity to build a memorable evening. Valentines flowers and a romantic dinner in a distinctive location will create the right frame of mind. You might go to a show, or do some dancing, maybe take a stroll on a moonlit shore. Then follow your heart. It will be a night they recall for a long time. Here is a good variety of Tampas top romantic restaurants.

Relaxed elegance is a phrase that fits the Capital Grille perfectly. Add intimacy to the mixture and you have the ideal location for a romantic and memorable Valentines Day dinner. The dark wood, the rich leather and the intimate lighting unite to create an ambiance made for romance. They also present an remarkable menu that includes dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood. To top it off, their service is amazing. Did I point out their impressive wine list? The Capital Grille can be found in the International Mall, off Westshore, in Tampa.

Armanis is an wonderful option for those who enjoy Northern Italian Cuisine with a view. Armanis is situated on the 14th floor of Tampa Bays Grand Hyatt Hotel, near Tampa International Airport. The location offers an amazing view of Tampa Bay, an exceptional Northern Italian menu, a great antipasto bar, and an outdoor deck to soak in the view. Did I mention amazing desserts? Armanis has produced a ideal formula for a romantic, and remarkable, Valentines Day dinner.

Yet another top romantic bistro in Tampa is SideBerns. The menu is a cosmopolitan twist on Mediterranean cookery. Fresh seasonal ingredients blend with French, Italian, Spanish and North African influences to produce a fresh and original menu. Add an extensive wine list and oh-so-rich desserts and you have a perfect Valentines Day dinner. Like its famous big brother Berns Steak House, SideBerns is situated in south Tampa. Its on Morrison, just off Howard Avenue, near Berns.

If your ideal Valentines Day dinner includes a spectacular view, you should consider CKs The View. Would you believe a rotating rooftop restaurant? Located at the top of the Tampa Airport Mariott, it offers an unparalleled view of Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport. CKs also offers a superb menu including fresh seafood, certified Angus steaks and sushi. Live modern jazz, an excellent cocktail bar and wonderful service offer even more reasons to have your romantic dinner at CKs.

Found off the Courtney Campbell Causeway in the Rocky Point District, the Rusty Pelican offers several exclusive benefits. Set on its own pier it offers first-class views of Old Tampa Bay. It offers not one but four warm fireplaces. Tampa can be fairly cool on Valentines Day. Add an excellent menu that includes steak and seafood, excellent cocktails, and award-winning wine list and you have another outstanding option for a romantic Valentines dinner.

In addition to these exceptional restaurants, there are many additional ways to prolong the Valentines Day evening. You might wish to sip a luxurious cocktail and simply enjoy each others company. You might choose to enjoy a little dancing, or walk on a moonlit beach or take in a show. Whatever other options you select, be sure you call for reservations beforehand, and dont overlook the Valentines flowers.

Tampa is the heart of our delivery area. A-Bow-K Florist and Gifts has been a family owned Tampa florist for 25 successful years. We provide Valentine flowers and gifts to those you love in Tampa and nearby communities. Remember the flowers. Dont forget to order ahead of time.

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