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The perfect meal can set the tone for an entire romantic evening. But it isn't just about how much you're willing to spend -- you have to choose a spot based on its ambiance, service and, of course, the meal. From coast to coast well-known venues are serving special menus to celebrate Valentine's Day with you. All you have to do is decide which one to reserve!

In Hollywood, Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood has a myriad of tantalizing options all involving a seven-course, prix-fixe menu. Inside the restaurant this romantic meal is $200 - $300 per couple while a private 'engagement' dining room for two is $1,000 and the rooftop poolside cabanas are $1,150. Both the private dining rooms (there are two) and poolside cabana seatings include a bottle of Cristal upon arrival, a dozen red roses, and a take-home keepsake.

In NYC's Plaza Hotel, the recently renovated Oak Room is offering a sumptuous menu including seafood, steak and, of course, chocolate to suit your tastes for $140 per person.

At Denver's historic Brown Palace Hotel, the esteemed Palace Arms is showcasing a decadent six-course meal incorporating chocolate in every dish for $150 per couple.

Dallas' premiere restaurant, The French Room inside the Adolphus Hotel, is featuring a delicious three-course meal for $115 per person.

Lastly, The Herbfarm located outside of Seattle in Woodinville, Washington, has created a themed evening deemed "A Menu for Two Hearts" available Feb. 12 - 15 for $189 to $205 per person.

If you aren't close to one of these culinary wonders don't fret -- your community is bound to have something spectacular happening at their own local venues. Just be sure to avoid the chain restaurant on a night like Valentines.

The latest West Hollywood hotel, The London West Hollywood is set to open. The hotel, which is located where on the site of the former Bel Age Hotel boasts the first Gordon Ramsay restaurant on the West Coast. The hotel was designed by the David Collins Studio which also worked on The London NYC, Nobu Berkeley Street, The Blue Bar at The Berkeley, Claridge's and the National Gallery. Ramsay's restaurant will have two main dining rooms that mirror each other, centered by a cocktail bar. There will also be five private dining rooms and a 3,960 square foot ballroom. Guests of the hotel will also be able to order from a special in-room dining menu created by Gordon and his team.

The 223 guest suites include bespoke furnishings in a luxury neutral palette with details such as embossed leather, velvet upholstery, bleached oak, hand-cut mosaic tiles and Italian linens. Each suite has a private terrace and the bathroom has a walk-in, glass shower with both jet and raindrop shower heads, a separate soaking tub and a dual vanity with ample shelf storage. Rooms will be wired with plenty of docking outlets for your electronics and will have a high-definition flat screen television. And unlike some hotels, the London West Hollywood will offer complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel also has a rooftop panoramic pool deck adorned with trees and white roses and plans to open a rooftop spa later this year. The hotel opens April 1 and is offering a special of $249 per night including a continental breakfast until May 31.