Where To Eat On Valentine's Day In Downers Grove: Readers Respond

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, but that doesn't mean you have to venture outside of Downers Grove to find a romantic spot to take your sweetie. We recently asked Downers Grove Patch readers to weigh in on their favorite restaurants to take a date on Valentine's Day.

According to readers, the top restaurants for Valentine's Day in Downers Grove are Pierce Tavern, The Foxtail and Steven's Family Restaurant, which each raked in the same number of votes.

Pierce Tavern

One reader raved that Pierce Tavern is a great place to meet and make friends. They wrote, "My wife and I love to eat at Pierce for lunch and sit at the bar." They added, "The service is always friendly and they never rush you despite how busy they may be."

At Pierce Tavern, readers recommend the chopped salad, the pepperoni and ricotta flatbread pizza with honey and the calamari.

The Foxtail

A diner who recommended The Foxtail wrote that eating on the patio in summer was like "felt like I was in Europe. Everything was outstanding."

Readers suggest ordering the paella or the roasted grouper.

Steven's Family Restaurant

Steven's Family Restaurant in Woodridge also got nods from readers in our roundup of the most romantic places to eat in and around Downers Grove.

One reader reminisced about enjoying meals with their "romantic husband" and specifically recommended the "legendary two-pork chop sandwich" with gelato for dessert.

Other Places To Take Your Valentine In Downers Grove

In addition to dining at local restaurants, there are plenty of other romantic things to do in and around Downers Grove. Here are some recommendations from our readers:

• Wine tastings at Cooper's Hawk
• Hikes along DuPage County Trail or Dunham Woods
• "Hugs and kisses" at Gilbert Park
• Order the #3 value meal at White Castle

If you're not in the mood to go out this Valentine's Day, you can take one Downers Grove reader's advice and enjoy a home-cooked meal with your sweetheart.

They write, "We have countless loving moments at home."