Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn By The Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
The Romance: Not only do guests have the opportunity to dine with an amazing ocean view through the windows of Sea Glass Restaurant but they can also take a romantic stroll before or after they eat along the private boardwalk and down to the beach. Or couples can cuddle in front of the fireplace with their after dinner drinks. Book a room for the weekend to make that romance last a little longer.

The Food: The Valentine's Day menu offers five delectable courses from Chef Mitchel Kaldrovich. Start with a tasting of oyster and caviar, then order up the chef's specialty pan seared jumbo Maine scallops and share a vanilla creme brulee for dessert.

One If By Land, Two If By Sea in New York, N.Y.
The Romance: Once Aaron Burr's carriage house, this historic and beautiful location now hosts New York's most romantic restaurant. Recalling a bygone era, the decor is inviting but traditional. Two fireplaces lend warmth to the interior while intimate seating arrangements allow you and your date the privacy you might prefer on such a romantic evening.

The Food: As might be hinted by the historic decor, the cuisine is also American. Their beef Wellington has received a great deal of praise. Keep in mind that the food is expensive. Consider a Valentine's brunch if you'd like to save a little money for the flowers.

The Dining Room at Wheatleigh in Lenox, Mass.
The Romance: The view of mountains and lake from the dining room is amazing and you'll be able to admire it from just about anywhere since large windows line the walls. Once the sun has gone down, the fireplace will provide warm, romantic lighting, allowing for an intimate meal with your lover. And, since the restaurant is located in a gorgeous hotel, you can even book a room to keep the romance going all night long.

The Food: Wheatleigh offers a special Valentine's Day menu. For $175 per person, enjoy citrus cured halibut or guinea hen. Valentine's guests may also choose from the restaurant's regular four course menu.

L'Auberge Provençale in Boyce, Va.
The Romance: With a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a setting that includes nine acres of lovely gardens, orchards and hills, the restaurant at L'Auberge Provençale offers a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. You might also be relaxed to know that the inn and the restaurant are both eco-friendly, practicing sustainable ways to make you comfortable. And, since this beautiful spot offers a cozy lodging as well, this is another place where you can spend the entire weekend enjoying the romance together with your sweetheart.

The Food: The restaurant serves a Valentine's Day Lover's Menu for two. Prepared with sustainable resources, the food ranges from fresh seafood options to poultry, like the smoked Maple Leaf Farms duck breast.