You don't need a special occasion to enjoy a meal at one of the best date-night restaurants in the country. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, spending an extravagant night out with your significant other, trying your luck on a first date, or simply want to enjoy a special meal with your partner, there are plenty of memorable restaurants to serve as the perfect backdrop.
According to a list of the "Top 100 Date Night Restaurants" compiled by Yelp, four Arizona restaurants are among the best in the entire country to enjoy a romantic meal with a significant other.
Coming in at No. 56 is Cibo, an Italian spot in Phoenix with popular dishes like Di Notte Pizza and caprese salad. Elliott's Steakhouse in Chandler ranked No. 69, serving hit dishes like Chilean sea bass and rack of lamb, while No. 79 Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine in Phoenix has popular options like lamb chops and potato croquettes. Rounding out the Arizona eateries on the list is First & Last in Phoenix, which at No. 99 serves popular dishes like cacio e pepe and lamb ragu verde.
Here's how Yelp determined its rankings of the best date-night restaurants:
"We identified businesses in the restaurants and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning words and phrases such as 'date night,' 'romantic,' 'valentine,' and 'anniversary.' We then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning those keywords between January 1, 2021, and December 1, 2024."
Check out Yelp's full list to see more of the best date-night restaurants around the country. If you've already found your special someone to be your perfect match and are thinking about taking that next step, see our coverage of the Arizona destinations named among the best places to get married.