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Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year you’re supposed to really express how much you care about the person in your life. Because the rest of the 364 days seem to hold no significance, make sure Valentine’s Day lasts until the next one comes around.

The key to a really unforgettable evening is a nice, romantic dinner. The Sacramento area has a range of elegant restaurants that would impress your date.

The top 10 restaurants in Sacramento come with different prices. Depending on how much this person means to you, choose wisely.

1. The Firehouse $$$ 1112 2nd St. Old Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 442-4772

The Firehouse is one of the most prestigious restaurants in Sacramento. The elegance of this restaurant would definitely make Valentine’s Day memorable. The Firehouse serves quite a variety of dishes that range from steak to lamb to venison and more. There is also quite a selection of wine to choose from to complement dinner. For Valentine’s Day, The Firehouse is serving a five-course meal.

2 Morton’s Steak House $$$ 521 L St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 442-5091 If you’re looking for a quiet and intimate place to dine, Morton’s is an excellent choice. However, beware! The steaks come in great proportions. It’s worth the money, nonetheless. Morton’s has a variety of wine to choose from and serves an assortment of delectable desserts.

3. California Fat’s $$ 1015 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 441-7966 The décor and stylishness of this restaurant is amazing. The restaurant has different themes in each of its 4 rooms. The names of the 4 rooms are “Bamboo Room,” “Waterfall Room,” “Concubine Room” and “The Dim Sum Bar.” The menu consists of an array of Asian cuisines that will surely stun your taste buds. California Fat’s is a wonderful way to impress your significant other.

4. Moxie $$ 2028 H St Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 443-7585

Moxie is a trendy and cozy restaurant that serves quite a range of different dishes. Their menu includes quesadillas to curry pasta to lemon grass chicken. They also have a wide selection of wine. It’s a great place to go on Valentine’s Day to relax while enjoying good food.

5. Biba $$ 2801 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, California 95816 (916) 455.2422

This restaurant is known to serve the best Italian dishes in Sacramento. Their wine selection is exquisite and their customer service is great. The atmosphere is very relaxed and easy going. For Valentine’s Day, Biba is featuring a four-course meal.

6. The Waterboy $$ 2000 Capitol Ave Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 498-9891

The Waterboy serves Italian and French dishes. They have a range of wine to choose from and a full bar. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed. It’s the ideal place to go with your date to enjoy good food and a good conversation.

7. Kru $$ 2516 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 551-1559

This black and red Japanese restaurant is very contemporary and modern. The menu offers classic Japanese food as well as their chef’s personal creations. Your date will be impressed by the tranquility of the restaurant and the delightful flavors of the food. No reservations required.

8. Tower Café Dinner $ 1518 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 441-0222 Tower Café is a beautiful tropical-themed restaurant. There are American dishes to Mexican dishes to Asian dishes served at the restaurant. The service there is also very friendly and warm. After dinner, you and your date can share their delicious tiramisu — it’s absolutely divine! No reservations required.

9. Zocalo Restaurant $ 1801 Capitol Ave Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 441-0303 The Spanish-style restaurant is the perfect place to take your date on Valentine’s Day. Zocalo is elegant yet offers affordable Mexican dishes. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Zocalo also offers a full bar. No reservations required. 10. The Elephant Bar $ 1500 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 564-2526

This safari-themed restaurant is a trendy place to spend your Valentine’s evening. The Elephant Bar offers a variety of different dishes that include American food to Asian dishes. The service is satisfactory and the food is tasty. The atmosphere is very casual so you and your date can feel at ease. No reservations required.

Tiffanie Yang can be reached at [email protected]