No. 9 Park

Nobody does romance like restaurateur Barbara Lynch. While love blooms at all of her restaurants, her flagship space really brings the heat. The townhouse setting of No. 9 Park, the front-of-room wood bar, the antique chandeliers—it all adds up to l’amour, and that’s even before you’ve opened the menu. The food is, of course, the real aphrodisiac with dishes like oysters, steak tartare, seared foie gras, Bavette steak. If you’re feeling generous with each other, you can opt for the chef’s tasting menu with the wine pairing.

Want to enjoy an epic Barbara Lynch-made spread without getting out of your pajamas? The chef has you covered with her takeout holiday shop. It’s a cornucopia of decadent eats: Beef Wellington, lamb roast, chestnut bisque, butter-braised pearl onions, Parker House rolls, and the list goes on. Just know that some dishes require additional cooking at home, so plan your prep schedule accordingly.