Photos: 10 romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day

For seaside romance, Studio restaurant at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach is steps from the waves. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Feb. 12, 2013 2:06 PM PT

Want to go somewhere romantic on the big day, but not quite sure where to go? Here are our picks for 10 romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day.

Valentino in Santa Monica is known for its elegant dining and extensive wine list. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

A mural by Alexis Smith is part of the decor inside the Restaurant at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Chateau Marmont restaurant in West Hollywood. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The pretty patio at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills. (William Aidasson / For the Times)

Chef Ken Namba in action behind the counter at Kiriko sushi in West Los Angeles. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

Nooks with curtains in the semi-outdoor dining room at Firefly restaurant in Studio City. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Saam is at The SLS hotel in Los Angeles. (Bret Hartman / For The Times)

Yong Su San Korean restaurant. (Bob Carey / Los Angeles Times)