Best Romantic Restaurants in the Poconos

Bar Louis at the Hotel Fauchere

Cuisine meets culture in sleek Bar Louis, located inside the charming Hotel Fauchere in downtown Milford. Named after the hotel's founder, Louis Fauchere, who once worked as a master chef at Delmonicos in New York City, Bar Louis offers elevated meals and creative cocktails.

Bistecca by IL MULINO

Known for top-notch, classic Italian cuisine, IL MULINO brings the flavors of Abruzzo, Italy to Mount Airy Casino Resort at Bistecca by IL MULINO. Steps off of the casino floor, the restaurant's low lighting and cozy mood are perfect for couples; Bistecca won Best Romantic Restaurant and Best Italian Restaurant in the 2022 Casino Player Best Dining & Nightlife awards. Enjoy world-class service, a fantastic cocktail and wine list, hand-crafted pasta and carefully-chosen steaks and chops.

Deer Head Inn

For lovers of music and food, Deer Head Inn, tucked away in the borough of Delaware Water Gap, is the place to go. The oldest continuously running jazz club in the country serves up legendary rhythm and blues alongside dinner and drinks Thursday through Sunday evenings. The eclectic menu ranges from chicken and chickpea tagine to shrimp scampi to New York style cheesecake, with a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

French Manor Inn & Spa

Both the restaurant and the hotel at French Manor Inn & Spa have earned the prestigious AAA Four Diamond award. Peruse the gourmet dinner menu and exquisite wine list as you order a romantic meal in the elegant dining room, complete with enormous fireplaces and vaulted ceiling. This is the ideal spot to make your love feel like royalty! Why not combine your meal with an overnight stay and spa treatment? Browse the special offers from the French Manor Inn & Spa to plan the ultimate romantic experience.

The Frogtown Chophouse

A fine dining hidden gem located in Swiftwater, The Frogtown Chophouse has a secluded and intimate atmosphere. Impress your date with a meal chosen from the award-winning wine menu and a food menu full of unexpected gastronomic delights, including the finest cuts of meat and Frogtown's famous brioche bread pudding, cooked up by Executive Chef Lyman. Don't forget to make your reservation in advance!

Glass - Wine.Bar.Kitchen

It doesn't get much more dreamy than the backdrop at Glass - Wine.Bar.Kitchen. Picturesque Paupack Falls cascade over the rocky gorge right outside the restaurant windows and terrace. Located inside the historic Ledges Hotel in Hawley, Glass specializes in tasty tapas like crispy calamari and grilled lamb chops, not to mention their epicurean cheese and charcuterie boards. Raise your glass with the best American spirits available on their exceptional wine and beer list.

Macaluso's Restaurant

Looking for romantic restaurants near Jim Thorpe? Head to Macaluso's Restaurant to recreate that classic Lady and the Tramp moment and steal a kiss over the spaghetti. The menu is filled with fresh, made-from-scratch Italian dishes at reasonable prices. Have a heart-to-heart conversation as you sit and sip delicious drinks at the Cocktail Bar and Lantern Lounge. Macaluso's often brings in live music acts for diners to enjoy as well.

Native

In the heart of Honesdale's downtown, Native crafts memorable gastronomic experiences in their hip, open kitchen concept restaurant. Check the list on the wall to find out where this week's meat and produce came from: quality ingredients are sourced directly from local farmers, ensuring your meal is prepared at the peak of freshness. You and your date will be delighted by innovative and unique dishes like pistachio pesto burrata, smoked duck rilette, and butterscotch pot du creme.

The Olivet

One of the newest fine dining restaurants in the Poconos is located inside the AAA Four Diamond luxury hotel, The Swiftwater. The elevated yet relaxed atmosphere of The Olivet is perfect for sipping sophisticated cocktails at the bar or pulling out her chair at a table for two before enjoying fresh takes on delicious, upscale dishes.

Peter's Europa House

Take your date for a romantic waterfall hike at Shohola Falls then stop for a cozy dinner right down the road. Tucked away in Pike County, Peter's Europa House is a great place to spend the evening. Sample tasty appetizers like the crostini board in the restaurant's cozy atmosphere then feast on creative and flavorful dishes like ahi tuna steak and beef tournedo.

Rare & Rye Steakhouse

Once home to the Lackawanna Hotel, Rare & Rye Steakhouse in East Stroudsburg offers a historic yet modern space for delightful dinners and elevated happy hours. Try tapas including mussels and truffle fries or savor prime cuts of meat. Want to really impress your date? Start with dinner at Rare & Rye then head over to the Sherman Theater for a great concert or show.

The Water's Edge at Grange Valley

Upscale meets backcountry at The Water's Edge Restaurant at Grange Valley Lakeside Inn & Winery. Enjoy the chic farmhouse charm and serene, pastoral lake views from the dining room as you choose from fare such as skillet baked macaroni and cheese, steak tartare, and pan roasted Cornish game hen. Can't pick just one? Opt for the Water's Edge Six Course Tasting Menu for a true feast.

Plan Your Date Night in the Poconos

Browse more fine dining restaurants throughout the area and go all out by adding nightlife & sprits or a live performance at local music venues to your evening itinerary. Plan a trip along the Pocono Beverage Trail to raise a glass of hand-crafted beer, wine, and spirits with your love. Get inspiration for a romantic stay in the Poconos with romance packages and special offers. These romantic Poconos restaurants are perfect not only for a special date night meal but also for an engagement celebration, a groom's dinner, a wedding reception!