Secure Your Valentine’s Day Dining: Top Detroit-Area Restaurants Taking Reservations Now

Restaurants across Metro Detroit have started accepting reservations for Valentine's Day, which lands on a Saturday this year, as per Patch. Nearly 39 percent of adults in the U.S. will head out for dinner to mark the occasion, per a National Retail Federation survey.

Most local spots use OpenTable to manage their bookings. Tables disappear fast—usually within a week before Feb. 14, according to Patch. Since the holiday hits a weekend this time, eateries expect crowds throughout the surrounding days too.

Macomb County has several choices. Andiamo Pasta + Chops sits in Clinton Township, blending Italian cooking with steakhouse fare. Black Rock Bar and Grill operates in Utica. They serve steaks, burgers, and salads. Hook in St. Clair Shores brings together Japanese and Mediterranean seafood.

Raíces Mexican Cuisine in Sterling Heights dishes out Gastronomía-inspired creations, while Verona Inspired Italian in Shelby Township cooks up authentic Italian plates.

Oakland County presents more options. Aldana's Mexican Grill in Troy makes authentic Mexican food. Andiamo Bloomfield in Bloomfield Hills turns out housemade pasta. The Beverly in Berkley plates contemporary American comfort food paired with cocktails.

Casa Pernoi in Birmingham bakes bread on-site and sticks to an authentic Italian menu. Morton's The Steakhouse in Troy has built its name on USDA prime-aged steak and seafood.

Wayne County locations are also open for bookings. Cantoro Trattoria in Plymouth crafts pasta and pizza from scratch. Clara's Table in Dearborn runs a farm-to-table operation, pulling seasonal ingredients from nearby sources.

Experience Zuzu sits on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. Sushi and other Asian dishes fill the menu. Five Steakhouse in Plymouth cooks steaks and pairs them with seasonal cocktails, wine, and craft beer.

Texas de Brazil in downtown Detroit fires up steaks with Brazilian flair. You can book all participating restaurants through OpenTable's online service. All details about these eateries come from Patch.