Readers Picks: Most Romantic Restaurants For Valentine's Day

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Valentine's Day is Friday, and many local lovebirds will be heading out to dinner for the special occasion.

With that in mind, we asked readers to share in recent weeks their favorite restaurants for a romantic dinner near their town. Here is a look at readers favorite picks for romantic restaurants in Patch towns across McHenry and northern Lake counties:

• 1776 Restaurant, 397 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake

Here's what readers had to say: "Beautiful ambiance, delicious food, entirety gluten-free menu" and "cocktail bar, talented kitchen, skilled and attentive servers all with a wine and spirit collection that can fulfill the most demanding request."

• Nirvana Wine & Grillerie, 701 N Milwaukee Ave #280, Vernon Hills

Here's what readers had to say: "Exquisitely prepared food, with expert wine pairings"

• Milwalky Trace, 545 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville

Here's what readers had to say: "Food is for sure the best in town. The atmosphere and staff are also some of the best around."

• D&J Bistro, 466 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich

Here's what readers had to say: "Great food, great service, been there for decades."

• The Tavern, 519 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

Here's what readers have to say: "it has a great ambiance, wonderful plates to share, and phenomenal cocktails!

Meanwhile, the runners up from the Most Romantic Restaurant survey are:

• Da Buffone Italian, 111 N. Main St., Crystal Lake
• Wilfire Restaurant, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire
• The Board Room of Libertyville, 137 Lake Street, Libertyville
• Churros y Chocolate, 2533 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin
• Winestock, 136 Cass St., Woodstock
• Jimmy's Charhouse, 1413 Peterson Road, Libertyville
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 960 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire
• Francesca's Intimo, 293 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest
• Doves Straits Seafood House, 890 E. US Highway 45, Mundelein
• Taste of Paris, 161 N Seymour Ave., Mundelein
• Firkin,515 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
• Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse, 160 E. Cook Ave, Libertyville
• The Vine Martini & Wine Bar, 101 Cty A27, Grayslake
• Cellar 26, 13860 W. Rockland Road, Green Oaks
• Vine & Plate, 414 W. Virginia St, Crystal Lake