7 Beautiful Jersey Shore Restaurants Perfect For Valentine’s Day

I am well aware that we're still in January, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day. Honestly, it's the perfect time to start planning. You've got plenty of time to order that custom bouquet from the florist, there's tons of chocolate at the store, and any other gifts you may want to get your sweetie will have weeks, at this point, to get shipped to your house. I will say though, dinner reservations for the day are already becoming more difficult to come by, so maybe start there.

You can always cook a nice meal and celebrate Valentine's Day at home. Ultimately, it's the effort that matters, not how much money you spend. But if you're not a great cook, or you're the kind of person who likes to be a bit more extravagant, take your significant other out to dinner. There are a bunch of beautiful restaurants here at the Jersey Shore that will make you a fantastic meal and surely put you in a romantic mood.

If you're at a loss as to where you and your partner should go, you're in the right place. Down below, I've compiled a list of 7 different restaurants all across the Shore that have great menus and top-notch ambiance. Make a reservation at one of these spots and take your S.O. At the time of writing this article, all of the places on the list are available! Or use the list as inspiration on your wider internet search for the perfect restaurant! If you do spend your Valentine's Day at one of the places on the list, take photos and tag us on social media. We'd love to see!

Is there anybody more romantic than the French? I didn't think so. Pascal and Sabine in Asbury Park plan to prove that this Valentine's Day. They will be having a prix fixe menu for the holiday and you can book a reservation for either their dining room or the lounge. Click here to make your reservations.

The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant in Beach Haven is currently closed for the season, but they open up specifically for Valentine's Day weekend. If you're around LBI and are looking for something extra nice, this might be the spot for you. Plus, if you'd like to turn Valentine's Day into a romantic staycation, you can also book a room for the weekend. Book your dinner reservations here.

If you and your partner are fans of modern American restaurants, then you will like The Edge in Jackson. They have a special menu just for Valentine's Day and it's got lots of options. Click here to make your reservation.

If you're a fan of Japanese food, then Taka in Asbury Park is the place to go. They're running low on dinner reservations, so make them here while they still last. But they've also got a bunch of lunch openings!

If you and your partner are fans of modern decor and an Italian inspired menu, you're going to like Rosie's in Ocean Gate. Click here to make your reservation.

Knife & Fork Inn in Atlantic City is the place for you if you love a steakhouse. But don't worry, they've also go plenty of seafood on the menu as well. Click here to make your reservation.

I couldn't write a list about Jersey Shore restaurants without including a seafood place. And with the views of the water, even in February, that seafood place just had to be Rooney's in Long Branch. Click here to make a reservation or call (732) 870-1200.