Seasonal & Holidays

Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At Barnstable's Top Restaurants

A romantic dinner can make or break a great Valentine's Day. Remember to secure a spot ahead of the big day.

BARNSTABLE, MA — Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, and if you haven’t made reservations for dinner out at one of Cape Cod’s best local restaurants, do it now.

About one-third of U.S. adults plan an evening out to celebrate Valentine’s Day and will spend an estimated $4.9 billion, according to a National Retail Federation survey.

Feb. 14 falls on a Friday this year, and that means Cape Cod restaurants will likely be busy through the weekend, as well as a day or two earlier than the holiday.

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Many, but not all, local restaurants handle reservations through OpenTable, an online service. Romantic restaurants typically fill up a week before Valentine’s Day.

Here are a few still accepting Valentine’s Day reservations, according to Open Table:

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