The 5 Best Places For A Romantic Date Around Summit County

The Best of Summit “Place for a Romantic Date” picks truly capture what makes a night special—ambience, shared experience, and touches of elegance. Whether it’s by candlelight, fireside glow, or under mountain stars, the right restaurant or venue can turn a simple dinner into a memory. Here are three romantic destinations in Summit County that stand out for intimacy, cuisine, and atmosphere.

Rootstalk

Rootstalk delivers elevated everyday dining with artful style in Breckenridge. Led by Chef Matt Vawter, the restaurant emphasizes seasonal ingredients, creative libations, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. Their tasting menus (including a 7-course option) offer couples the chance to linger over flavors, savoring each course in quiet dining rooms. With sweet touches during “après” hours, warm service, and a setting that invites relaxed elegance, Rootstalk knows how to set the mood for a romantic evening.

Saved by the Wine

Saved by the Wine (Dillon) pairs good food with an approachable, cozy wine bar vibe—ideal for date night that feels intimate without being formal. Wine on tap, wine flights, fondue, charcuterie boards, homemade desserts and specialty cocktails all create shared plates and shared moments. The owners’ background in hospitality shows through small details like welcoming patios (including dog-friendly outdoor spaces), live music nights, thoughtful wine pairings and décor that balances comfort with elevated style.

Ski Tip Lodge

If you want romance with history, Ski Tip Lodge in Keystone hits the mark. Once a stagecoach stop and founder’s home, today it’s a bed-and-breakfast plus fine-dining restaurant. The dinner service is reservation-only, with a rotating four-course prix fixe menu. Rooms have cozy touches—stone fireplaces, characterful architecture, fireplaces in living rooms, views of mountain forests—and an ambiance that encourages lingering over dessert by the fire. It’s classic, intimate and especially fitting for special occasions.

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