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15 Romantic Michigan Valentine's Day restaurant destinations

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The Holly Hotel - Holly

The Holly Hotel features Queen Anne Victorian architecture, furniture and decor. No longer a hotel and now a restaurant, the building has been a staple in Holly since 1891.

Commenter tillie322 says: "My husband proposed to me there. Lots of rooms to dine, some very cozy."

Historic Holly Hotel Restaurant

110 Battle Aly

Holly, MI

(248) 634-5208

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Amore Trattoria Italiana - Grand Rapids

Authentic Italian cuisine in a romantic setting, and the tiramisu is apparently out of this world.

From reader Kellie Leonard: "My favorite is Amore’ on Alpine Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI. My reasons are: great food, atmosphere is very relaxed and romantic, service is outstanding, and great drinks and dessert too."

Amore Trattoria Italiana

5080 Alpine Ave. NW

Comstock Park

(616) 785-5344



Pictured: Owners Maurizio and Jenna Arcidiacono at Amore Trattoria Italiana.

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The Earle - Ann Arbor

The Earle's cozy basement dining room and French-inspired menu make this an excellent romantic dinner destination. Pictured here: The Earle's happy hour mussels special.

The Earle

121 W. Washington St.

Ann Arbor, MI

(734) 994-0211

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Cafe Cortina, Farmington Hills

Named the most romantic restaurant in Michigan by Town & Country Magazine, this Farmington Hills restaurant serves up rustic Italian cuisine in a beautiful former apple orchard.

Cafe Cortina

30715 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Farmington Hills

(248) 474-3033

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Leo's Restaurant - Grand Rapids

Leo's specializes in seafood served in an upscale ambience. Reader Elaine Koop wrote that she loves Leo's "...simply because the food is always good, the service is fantastic, which makes it relaxing!! They always have good desserts."

Leo's Restaurant

60 Ottawa NW

Grand Rapids

(616) 454-6700

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The English Inn - Eaton Rapids

The English Inn is a restaurant and bed and breakfast set in a 1927 Tudor Revival mansion that sits along the Grand River between Lansing and Jackson. OpenTable.com recently named it one of the most romantic restaurants in Michigan.

The English Inn

677 S Michigan Rd.

Eaton Rapids, MI

(517)663-2500

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Coach Insignia - Detroit

It's been voted one of the most romantic restaurants in Detroit, and stunning views of Detroit and Windsor from high atop Detroit's Renaissance Center are one of the biggest draws. Commenter AndStuffLikeThat says: "Great views of Detroit and Windsor, great service, dining and atmosphere, and great riverfront location."



Coach Insignia

100 Renaissance Center, 71st & 72nd floors

Detroit

(313) 567 - 2622



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Terry B's - Dexter

Reader Susan Thomas named this upscale restaurant, set in an 1850s farmhouse, as her favorite romantic dinner destination, and The Detroit Free Press listed it as a top 5 Michigan dining destination worth a drive.



Terry B's

7954 Ann Arbor St

Dexter, Michigan

(734) 426-3727



Facebook: Terry B's Restaurant & Bar

Photo by Melanie Maxwell.

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Iridescence - Detroit

Stunning views of downtown Detroit are on offer at Iridescence, which sits atop the MotorCity Casino Hotel. The restaurant is noted as a special occasion destination with a nationally-recognized wine list.



Iridescence

2901 Grand River Ave

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 237-6732



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The Root Restaurant & Bar - White Lake

Chef James Rigato, a Top Chef alum, is the head chef this upscale, seasonal White Lake eatery that's been earning great notices. The Detroit Free Press named it the best new restaurant in 2012. Rigato's tasting menus are spectacular.

The Root Restaurant

340 Town Center Blvd

White Lake, Michigan

(248) 698-2400

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eve - Ann Arbor

eve, the restaurant headed by Chef Eve Aronoff Hernandez, is a new favorite romantic destination for Ann Arborites. Best bet are the shared "feasts" that allow a couple to share a large entree and four tasty vegetable sides. Aronoff Hernandez has a way of combining flavors and influences that sets her in a class above.



eve the restaurant

300 S Thayer St

Ann Arbor, Michigan

(734) 222-0711

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photo by Dominic Valente

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The Whitney - Detroit

Set in the late 1800s mansion of wealthy Detroit lumber baron David Whitney, Jr., this upscale restaurant offers everything from high tea to spectacular dinners. The ambience is the draw, but the food will not disappoint.



The Whitney Restaurant

4421 Woodward Ave

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 832-5700

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Photo courtesy of Kat Tedsen and Bev Rydel

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The Cooks' House - Traverse City

Inventive, high-end cuisine and an excellent wine list in a charming setting in this Traverse City dining destination.



The Cook's House

115 Wellington St

Traverse City, Michigan

(231) 946-8700

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The Voyageur - St. Clair

MLive.com commenter superwrench recommends Voyageur, saying: "Perched on the shores of the St. Clair river, this restaurant provides a wonderful view of the river, and in the summer time all the passing boats. Be sure to get a window table for the best view. There is also a piano bar some nights."

The Voyageur

525 S Riverside Ave

St. Clair, Michigan

(810) 329-3331

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The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant - Saugatuk

According to MLive's John Serba: "The 1913 Italianate mansion features old woodwork, tall ceilings and antiques; meat-and-potatoes combinations accented with global ingredients, in-house pastries."



The Belvedere Inn and Restaurant

3656 63rd St.

Saugatuck, Michigan

(269) 857-5777

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