Dining out on Valentine’s Day can be a hassle – long waits, expensive prices, loud atmospheres and occasionally the food is just not that great – but with the right attitude and keen knowledge of where and where not to go, you can impress your Valentine’s date wherever you go.

Fortunately, San Antonio offers plenty of affordable and romantic places to dine out for a special night. Capparelli’s, located on Main Street near downtown, is a small Italian restaurant with big personality. This restaurant has much more to offer than just delicious food. You will surely woo your date with romantic dim lighting, classic Italian music and intimate candle lit tables. This classy restaurant has affordable prices with dinner plates ranging from $8 to $15.

Often times, especially on the days preceding Valentine’s Day, restaurants will be completely booked with reservations. As with any romantic dinner date, call well in advance and set reservations for two. If you are searching for a more exotic alternative to the typical Italian restaurant, try Valentino’s Mediterranean Restaurant, located on McCullough Avenue near North Star Mall. But be sure to verify with your date before venturing to any new type of cuisine.

Fortunately, with beautiful paintings and large chandeliers, this homey restaurant offers a gorgeous setting anyone will enjoy. The restaurant contains seating inside and outside; the outside seating has intimate tables surrounding the building and candles lit on every table. Valentino’s offers a wide variety of wine at their wine bar as well. Be sure not to forget your credit card, dishes at this establishment range from $9 to $19 a plate.

If these two restaurants still do not fit your style, then stick with great old American food at the Little Red Barn Steakhouse, located near Roosevelt Park. Waiters and waitresses in full cowgirl attire appropriately accompany this steakhouse’s inviting and homey setting. Dining tables are picnic tables filled with a vast choice of condiments. The setting itself is fun and great for any young exciting couple. The price for plates ranges from $10 to $19.