Move her to tears – Top 10 Ultimate Date Night Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner！ If you’re in a relationship, chances are most of you have already planned how to spend it！ Not quite ready yet？ Then why not check out this list of the top 10 ultimate date night restaurants recommended by netizens？ DailyView Network used the "KEYPO Big Data Key Engine" to investigatehigh-end restaurants that are perfect for couples’ dates, the first place goes to N°168 PRIME Steak House, followed by r??迳眨ㄐ乓逦⒎绻荩? and the third is r??谈概Ｅ牛? It seems Taiwanese people really love their steak！

▲ N°168 PRIME Steak House also has a branch at SOGO Dunhua in the East District. (Photo provided by Victoria Hotel)

1st Place: N°168 PRIME
Located at the Victoria Hotel in Neihu, N°168 PRIME Steak House offers private dining rooms that are a favorite among many celebrities. It was also once one of the renowned restaurants overseen by Chef Deng Youkui. The restaurant features a premium beef aging room, open grill, and offers vegetarian options. In addition to its main location in the hotel, N°168 PRIME also has a branch at SOGO Dunhua, where besides classic steak dishes such as USDA Prime Dry Aged Ribeye, USDA Prime Tomahawk Ribeye, and USDA Montana Dry Aged Ribeye, it also introduces a new menu paying tribute to master chefs, featuring signature dishes from Michelin-starred chefs they’ve collaborated with over the years.

N°168 PRIME Dunhua Main Location
Address: No. 168, Jingye 4th Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8502-0000

N°168 PRIME Dunhua Branch
Address: 7F, No. 246, Section 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-6617-6168

▲ Chef’s recommended star dish: Iron Plate Cuisine, including Prime Dry Aged Tomahawk Ribeye and Pan-seared ROUGIE Duck Liver with Angel Hair Pasta set. (Photo provided by the business)

2nd Place: r??迳眨ㄐ乓逦⒎绻荩┘/span>
“r??迳铡?has long been a go-to steak spot in Taipei’s Xinyi District. In its early days, it was a high-end venue, but now it also offers affordable lunch sets and budget steak options under a thousand NT, with themes like “Tribute to the Masters”. With its “low threshold, high quality” appeal, it caters to the dining needs of Xinyi’s food-loving crowd.

Address: 4F, No. 68, Section 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City
Phone: 02-8786-0203

▲ Godfather Steak. (Photo fromGodfather Steak Danny's Steakhouse fan page)

3rd Place: Godfather Steak
Named to signify a “Godfather-level” guarantee of quality, Godfather Steak offers a selection of steaks including USDA Prime Dry Aged, Ribeye, New York Strip, Filet Mignon, as well as Dry Aged New York Strip. For Australian beef, there are options like Wagyu Ribeye and the rare 10+ Purebred Wagyu New York Strip. Other main courses include grilled pork chops, Australian lamb chops, American lobster, and daily fresh fish.

Address: No. 58, Lequn 3rd Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei City (near MRT Wenhu Line – Jiannan Rd. Station)
Phone: 02-8501-1838

▲ S.T.A.Y. (Photo provided by BearMao Rudy)

4th Place: S.T.A.Y.
Simple Table Alleno Yannick (S.T.A.Y) is a French restaurant established in Taiwan by Michelin three-star chef Yannick Alléno. Blending modern design with elegant service, S.T.A.Y’s culinary philosophy is purity—showcasing different layers of flavor, aroma, and appearance in its dishes. The chef’s insistence lies in preserving the unique characteristics of each ingredient while achieving harmony. STAY & Sweet Tea’s current chef in Taiwan is Eric Vidal, who excels at combining traditional and innovative cooking techniques, infusing elements from various cuisines to present classic European main dishes. The resident pastry chef is Alexis Bouillet.

Address: No. 45, City Hall Road, Taipei City (4th Floor, Taipei 101 Shopping Mall)
Phone: 02-8101-8177

5th Place: Mitsui Japanese Cuisine
In Taiwan’s Japanese cuisine scene, Mitsui Japanese Cuisine maintains a certain standard. It belongs to the Mitsui Japanese Cuisine Group and is also one of the top ten Japanese restaurants highly recommended by netizens.

Address: No. 30, Nong’an Street, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2594-3394

▲The L’ATELIER de Joel Robuchon restaurant opened in Taiwan by Joel Robuchon. (Photo provided by BELLAVITA)

6th Place: L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon
This is the restaurant opened in Taiwan by legendary Michelin-starred chef Joel Robuchon, who currently holds 35 Michelin stars. One of those stars comes from the Shanghai L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon, which was awarded one star in the recently released Shanghai Michelin Guide. The Taiwanese branch of Chef Robuchon’s French restaurant is located in BELLAVITA, a luxury mall in Taipei’s Xinyi District. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant has launched a special set menu featuring lobster, king crab, foie gras, black truffle, and an Australian M9 wagyu beef main course. The meal costs NT$5,000.

Address: 5F, No. 28, Songren Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8729-2628

▲RAW is known as the hardest restaurant to book in Taiwan. (Photo by Huang Shiyuan)

7th Place: RAW
RAW is known as the hardest restaurant to book in Taiwan. Chef André Chiang hopes to redefine Taiwanese flavors through RAW. Recently, RAW celebrated its second anniversary. In addition to being named one of the world’s 1000 best restaurants, it has also won numerous international awards over the past two years, including World’s Most Beautiful Design Restaurant, Asia’s Best Design Restaurant, San Pellegrino Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. MUME, a new European-style restaurant with four chefs, has remained hugely popular since opening at the end of 2014.

Address: 1F, No. 301, Lequn 3rd Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8501-5800

8th Place: Marco Polo Restaurant & Lounge
Located on the 38th floor of the Sheraton Grand Taipei Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Marco Polo Italian Restaurant & Lounge has long been renowned for its refined Italian cuisine, exceptional dining atmosphere, and stunning views. Whether for a business luncheon, a social wine dinner, or a romantic Valentine’s meal, it remains a top choice among food lovers. At the start of the new year, Marco Polo welcomes new Executive Chef Davide Mastrangeli, who specializes in classic Italian, Mediterranean, and contemporary cuisine.

Address: 38F, No. 201, Section 2, Dunhua South Road, Taipei City
Phone: 02-7711-2080

▲Robin's Grill. (Photo from Regent Taipei official website)

9th Place: Robin's Grill
Located on the 2nd floor inside Regent Taipei, this steakhouse serves premium grilled steaks and seafood. Its lavish and finely prepared salad bar is also a signature feature. With simple cooking techniques and high-quality ingredient options, the restaurant also offers four private dining rooms for intimate gatherings.

Address: 2F, No. 41, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2521-5000

▲This is a ribeye steak, a cut richer in marbling and known for its tender texture. (Photo by Huang Shiyuan)

10th Place: Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Ruth’s Chris Steak House has been operating in Taiwan for over 20 years and was once synonymous with high-end steakhouses. Though not cheap, the high quality of its beef makes it a favorite for many. To preserve the optimal flavor of its steaks, the brand’s founder, Ruth Fertel, patented a specially designed grill that reaches 982 degrees Celsius. Each steak is cooked to a precise level of doneness based on its cut and texture, then served on a heated ceramic plate maintained at 500 degrees Fahrenheit, sizzling as it arrives at the table.

Address: 2F, No. 135, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2545-8888