Tips for a romantic evening in your dining room You don’t have to go out to a restaurant to enjoy a romantic dinner. Your own dining room is a fine place to enjoy a meal — and each other.

Other than romantic candles, if you have considerable time on hand and planning for a grand surprise on the date, consider switching up your lighting. Warm tone lighting creates a romantic feel.

6. Have a romantic movie marathon Have a movie night, Valentine’s Day edition. Instead of just watching any movie, you can have a romantic movie marathon. The movie options are endless.

2000 East Bastanchury Road Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 671-4111 www.summithouse.com For a romantic night out, visit the Summit House, where the environment is modeled after a European inn.

This probably wasn't the only cheese night the couple have enjoyed in their snug and the traditional, rustic decor lends itself perfectly to wholesome nights in and hosting others.

You can dress up or keep it casual; just make sure to catch the sunset beforehand. We’ve curated a selection of the most romantic restaurants for every kind of date night.

It’s romantic enough for a special occasion but not too fussy for a first date. And if all goes well, you could come back to share a luscious raspberry chocolate dome or perky citrus tart to re ...