"Set directly on the East River, the restaurant could coast on its postcard-perfect Manhattan views alone, but the kitchen has never phoned it in. Over the years, River Café has helped launch the careers of chefs like Charlie Palmer and David Burke, among others, and its menu remains unapologetically luxe. Think pristine oysters with smoked salmon and caviar, elegant lamb and lobster entrées and the show-stopping chocolate marquise shaped like the Brooklyn Bridge, which still remains one of the city's most romantic desserts."
"The second New York pick skews quieter and more destination-worthy. The Northport Hotel is a 26-room boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Northport Village on Long Island's North Shore. Led by executive chef Michael Ross, the restaurant serves classics like steaks, seafood and seasonal dishes executed with polish rather than flash. The menu ranges from blue claw crab bisque and tuna tartare to butter-poached lobster and dry-aged prime steaks."
OpenTable compiled the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2026 using more than 9 million diner reviews, reservation trends and the percentage of five-star ratings tagged "romantic". Two New York entries earned spots: The River Café in Brooklyn and the Northport Hotel restaurant on Long Island's North Shore. The River Café sits on the East River with Manhattan skyline views, a history of launching notable chefs, and an unapologetically luxe menu featuring oysters with smoked salmon and caviar, lamb and lobster entrées, and a chocolate marquise shaped like the Brooklyn Bridge. The Northport Hotel restaurant, led by executive chef Michael Ross, operates within a 26-room boutique hotel and focuses on polished classics such as blue claw crab bisque, tuna tartare, butter-poached lobster and dry-aged prime steaks, complemented by craft cocktails and a deep wine list, offering a quieter, destination-worthy option accessible by train.
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