
The Most Romantic Restaurant in Michigan is in Grand Rapids
Alright, it's date night - where are you headed with your sweetheart? As Valentine's Day approaches, we're all looking for romantic restaurants...
Well, according to a new report, one Grand Rapids, Mich., eatery is off the charts when it comes to romance!
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OpenTable Names 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in U.S. in 2025
Restaurant reservation service OpenTable has released its 2025 ranking of the Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. To develop the elite list, OpenTable took into account millions of diner reviews and other metrics.
Last year, three Michigan restaurants made the cut: Copper Rock Steakhouse in New Buffalo, MDRD in Grand Rapids, and Leo's in Grand Rapids.
Michigan's Most Romantic Restaurant 2025
Just one of those made OpenTable's list of romantic restaurants in 2025...
It's Leo's Seafood Restaurant and Bar in Grand Rapids!
Leo's first opened at 60 Ottawa Ave NW downtown Grand Rapids in 2004. Artfully prepared seafood is served in a dining room with soaring ceilings and romantic lighting.
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Start of your meal with appetizers like Escargot, Baked Brie, Steamed Mussels, Calamari, Italian Meatballs, and Seared Sea Scallops. There's also Oysters in the Half Shell, Shrimp Cocktail, and Tuna Sashimi.
A variety of soups and salads are available like Salmon and Corn Chowder, Lobster Bisque, BLT Salad, and Goat Cheese Salad. The menu also offers burgers and sandwiches.
Exquisite entrees include Chilean Sea Bass, Branzino, Walleye, Atlantic Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Lobster Tail, Cajun Chicken Tortellini, and Filet Mignon.
Leo's also prides itself on its world-class wine list and decadent desserts.
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Wanted to experience Leo's but be a little more laid back?
Head to the bar and lounge. You'll experience the same hand-crafted cocktails, wine list, but in a more relaxed atmosphere, plus happy hour specials.
Leo's hours are Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10p.m., Saturday 4:30p.m. to 10p.m., closed Sundays.
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