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The Most Romantic Tables in Town

Valentine’s Day. No matter what you say or do, it’s happening—in one month, to be exact. So we went ahead and listed a few tables for your dining pleasure. Reservation lines open tomorrow, so get those dialing fingers limber.

Table 133, Marquee Grill

Table 133, Marquee Grill

Here’s what: The most intimate table in this place. It’s hidden under the staircase, so your date can feed you beef carpaccio in private.
Here’s why: It sets up your next move: post-dinner Dire Straits on the patio over the marquee. (The cocktail, not the band.)

Table 12, Terilli’s

Table 12, Terilli’s

Here’s what: A cozy booth that’s parked right next to the baby grand piano.
Here’s why: You can enjoy your pork osso bucco to the sweet sounds of someone playing Nat King Cole. Or, after a few Smooth Talker martinis, you and your date playing a duet of “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”

Table 22, The Cedars Social

Table 22, The Cedars Social

Here’s what: The table closest to the cocktail den’s roaring indoor fire pit.
Here’s why: Their new chef’s serving up short rib tacos and the bourbon-based Royal Smile. Plus, your date can’t resist your luscious locks in firelight.

The Wine Room, Nosh

The Wine Room, Nosh

Here’s what: Most nights, this room is reserved for groups of 10. But on Valentine’s, Nosh is putting five tables in there, so you and your date can stab braised Colorado lamb shanks on the 14th.
Here’s why: Having extra vino within arm’s reach: never a bad thing.

Nosh, 4216 Oak Lawn Ave, 214-528-9400

The Bar, Bolsa

The Bar, Bolsa

Here’s what: A spot at the brick bar inside this Bishop Arts date spot.
Here’s why: You’ll sit front row as their bartenders put on a flawless muddling and shaking performance each time you order a Forbidden Kiss. To be clear: it’s a cocktail.

Bolsa, 614 W Davis St, 214-943-1883

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