By Mallory Ferland
Romantic Restaurants in Michigan
A fine dining environment can help fan the flames of
romance. Whether for a date or an anniversary, Michigan has dozens of
romantic dining venues with a wide range of cuisine. A sensual or magical environment coupled with good food and wine is sure to make any meal with that perfect someone a special one.
Eve
Nothing says romance more than French style dining and cuisine. Eve, located on Kerry Street in Ann Arbor, is the romantic gourmet's paradise. The sultry, petite portions, rich ingredients and multiple courses make French dining a romantic experience. Eve offers French ambiance and the classic French menu, featuring aromatic lamb, curried mussels, macadamia-encrusted salmon, steaming steaks, an abundant selection of French wines and Parisian desserts including macarons, pots de crème and chocolate mousse. Don't miss out on the yearly Valentine's Day fixed-price aphrodisiac menu featuring oysters, chocolate and truffles.
Eve Restaurant
415 North Fifth Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 222-0711
evetherestaurant.com
Tosi's
Located in Stevensville, Tosi's specializes in Northern Italian cuisine and has done so for 70 years. The candlelit Tuscan villa getaway atmosphere of Tosi's creates a romantic setting. The menu includes classic Italian dishes including roasted garlic linguine, lasagna, white wine and tomato penne, ricotta gnocchi with spinach and chicken, eggplant parmesan and top sirloin pepper steak. A gluten-free menu is also available.
Tosi's Restaurant
4337 Ridge Road
Stevensville, MI 49127
(800) 218 7745
tosis.com
Mountain Town Station
Mountain Town Station restaurant and brewing company is a hometown American style steak house renovated from the historic Mt. Pleasant Railroad Depot. The atmosphere is of old world charm and is undoubtedly a mystically romantic venue to take a date or loved one. The menu features pasta, seafood, salad and barbecue. Brisket, chicken, saucy ribs, filet mignon, top sirloin, ribeye and New York strip are all served alongside potatoes, rice or vegetables. If quantity impresses your date, Mountain Town is the place. Finish the evening with a French cream puff or slice of key lime pie.
Mountain Town Station
506 West Broadway St.
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2337
mountaintown.com
Forté
Forté is a modern cosmopolitan restaurant that features favorite flavors from a variety of popular cuisines. American cuisine meets international flair is the culinary theme of the upscale restaurant located in Birmingham. The atmosphere is casual, yet the candlelit ambiance makes for a romantic evening for two. The menu includes lobster ravioli, beef croquettes, shrimp cocktails, morel stuffed chicken, lacquered whitefish, roasted Atlantic salmon, filet mignon and rack of lamb.
Forté
201 S. Old Woodward Ave.
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 594-7300
forterestaurant.com
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About the Author:
Mallory Ferland has been writing professionally since her start in 2009 as an editorial assistant for Idaho-based Premier Publishing. Her writing and photography have appeared in "Idaho Cuisine" magazine, "Spokane Sizzle" and various online publications. She graduated from Gonzaga University in 2009 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and French language and now writes, photographs and teaches English in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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