While the question may seem subjective, it is one that does beg an answer. With so many romantic restaurants in Long Island – or at least many that lay claim to being so, what exactly is a romantic restaurant? Of course, the tactful answer is “Anywhere, as long as I am with the one I love.” Yet, there are certain characteristics that have come to be associated with Romance and, therefore are applicable to contributing to the whole Romantic Restaurants concept. You can find them below provided in no particular order.
The View
Depending upon your point of view (pun intended), this is an important characteristic. Romantic restaurants tend to have a view. They look out over a mountain, river or forest. They may even be high on a cliff or beside a busy street. Before you decide on whether the restaurant will be right for a romantic rendezvous, be sure it has a view your partner finds conducive to romance.
Noise level
Loud, crowded restaurants are not favorable for romance. Make sure the noise level is not abrasive. If you have to shout over the music or crowd, this is not a good choice.
Lighting/Ambiance
Candles add a certain ambiance to a room. Romantic restaurants tend to have, if not candles, soft lighting. However, if the place is too dark, it may interfere in other areas of enjoyment. Lighting should at least be indirect if it cannot be soft and glowing.
Music
Musical preference is, of course, subjective. Yet, soft, light music can help set the mood for a romantic meeting. Loud, blaring tunes may be favored by many, but not usually in a romantic setting. A strolling musician may also be romantic but, it can also prove to be annoying.
Scents
Romantic restaurants in Long Island have a certain heady mixture of scents. They combine the faint aroma of delightful food with the bewitching scent of flower or scented candles. Flowers add another romantic level to the equation. Scented or unscented they are alluring.
Unobtrusive Service
The best kind of staff is one that does not intrude on your meal or conversation. They quietly appear and disappear. They never hover over you and your partner for the evening. They may open a bottle of wine at your table or prepare some of the meal there, but the most romantic restaurants do not have a staff that crowds in and makes their presence constantly known.
Many eateries claim to be among the most romantic restaurants in Long Island. In order to discover who has a valid claim, you will need to make numerous trips and eat out a lot. If the occasion and the partner are special, it is important you narrow down your choices. Of course, as I stated at the beginning, being with the right person can make any setting appear to be romantic.
