LON’S AT THE HERMOSA MAKES OPENTABLE’S LIST OF
TOP 100 ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA FOR 2025
Love is in the air at LON’s at The Hermosa, as it is honored to be one of five Arizona restaurants named to OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America for 2025. This dining guide was created after OpenTable analyzed more than 10 million diner reviews collected throughout 2024 and calculated numerous data points, including diner ratings, reservation demand and percentage of five-star reviews.
“We are honored to be named to this elite list for the sixth consecutive year,” said Jon Dils, LON’s Director of Food & Beverage. “LON’s world-class cuisine, attentive service, and authentic Arizona ambiance combine for a memorable and romantic dining experience.”
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VALENTINE’S OFFERINGSAn evening of romance is on the menu at LON’s for both Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th, featuring a sumptuous four-course prix fixe dinner menu, plus amuse, for $150 per person, with optional wine pairings available for an additional $75. Live entertainment and crackling fireplaces add to the romantic charm of both the picturesque patio and the candlelit dining room. Reservations are required and can be made at OpenTable. Dinner will be served from 5-10 pm.
Ideal for Galentine’s or a more casual group date celebration, LON’s weekend brunch, served from 7 am to 2 pm, offers a delectable range of sweet and savory delights, including Blueberry Coffee Cake, Stetson Wagyu Smash Burger, Togarashi Seared Tuna, LON’s Croissant Benedict, and Chicken Tinga Chilaquiles. One of only three Arizona restaurants on OpenTable’s list of Top 100 Brunch Restaurants, this authentic Arizona hacienda and patio, surrounded by spectacular scenery, is perfect for relaxing with friends and enjoying handcrafted cocktails, including two Valentine’s specials: Roses are Red, a refreshing blend of strawberry and thyme infused Tito’s vodka with Aperol and fresh lemon; and the Better Half, a sensuous sipper of Codigo Anejo, cinnamon syrup, chocolate and orange bitters, garnished with a torched cinnamon stick. Reservations are strongly recommended.
ABOUT LON’S AT THE HERMOSAOriginally handcrafted in the 1930s by cowboy artist Lon Megargee as his private residence and art studio, The Hermosa Inn is a secluded AAA Four-Diamond boutique hotel of 43 luxury casitas, nestled in the heart of Paradise Valley. LON’s at the Hermosa is this hidden gem’s culinary centerpiece and is celebrated for its globally inspired Arizona fare and award-winning wine list. Locally sourced ingredients power LON’s menus, featuring classic and seasonal dishes that reflect both the adventurous spirit and the sophisticated artistry of its namesake.
LON’s offers several idyllic settings for a romantic lunch, brunch, or dinner. The ruggedly handsome dining room and its casual dining counterpart, LON’s Last Drop, feature several cozy fireplaces and exude the resort’s luxury desert feel using traditional Southwestern architecture, adobe bricks, wood beams, hand-painted Mexican tile, and many one-of-a-kind embellishments reflecting its artistic heritage.
The picturesque patio, renowned for its explosively colorful flowerbeds, desert flora, trickling fountain, twinkling lights and a massive wood-burning fireplace, boasts breathtaking views of the nearby Camelback Mountain.
For the ultimate in romance, LON’s underground wine cellar can be reserved for private candle-lit dinners for two to 12 guests, where diners can savor a luxurious five-course menu with wine pairings. Featuring 1890s Chicago brick, reclaimed beams and beautiful rustic tables, hundreds of spectacular bottles from LON’s award-winning wine list are displayed amidst the soft glow of countless votive candles, creating a magical and memorable setting.
For more information, visit https://azhideawaycollection.com/hermosa-inn/lons/ or call 602.955.7878.