Going on a date doesn’t have to be extremely romantic or lavish. It can be a fun and interesting experience that is simple. Here are some interesting restaurants you can visit on this special day. They serve good and affordable food while providing a wonderful experience.
Cafe at the End of the Universe, Los Angeles
This cafeteria style restaurant with a panoramic view of downtown LA and the Hollywood sign is operated by Wolfgang Puck. Its name was inspired by the novel, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe written by Douglas Adams. They serve soups, salads and gourmet sandwiches. Enjoy your meals by the patio or grab a bite before star-gazing through the Observatory’s Zeiss telescope.
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Firefly* Tapas Bar, Las Vegas
Firefly is your typical tapas bar that serves a variety of delicious appetizers and entrees. They also serve house specialty sangria which goes well with everything. It is a cozy place where you can eat, drink and talk as well. It is owned by Chef John Simmons. They started with a small restaurant downtown and they have opened a new one in Fremont Street where you have a good view of the Fremont Street Experience.
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Elemental is a hole in the wall restaurant that serves affordable food and 100 different kinds of wines. The restaurant has no signage and it has interesting interiors. Expect the owner Phred, to serve you a glass of wine and ask you to taste it before he tells you what it is. You will be surprised that it matches the meal you ordered. Make sure to come in early because the place fills up fast.
Serendipity3, New York
Serendipity is the home of the famous frozen hot chocolate. They have many divine desserts and sweets to choose from. If the name sounds familiar, it is the restaurant from the movie Serendipity which starred Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. The place may be touristy, but Valentines is a time to indulge especially on things that are sweet. You can head there after dinner or you can skip that and just have dessert.
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Ana Mandara Restaurant, San Francisco
Ana Mandara serves delicious modern Vietnamese food and they boast of an extensive wine list too. The name means “beautiful refuge†that is why interiors are elegant, yet warm and casual with a romantic flare. They have a multi tiered dining room, a patio and private dining rooms as well. It is perfect for Valentines. They also have a bar where you can enjoy more drinks after dinner.