Last night, I went to a small country restaurant in Clifton,VA. It is called "The Heart in Hand". I have been there before, and every time is exquisite. It is good, hearty southern country food, like Tenessee Ham with butter beans, or a roast pork with mint pepper jelly, etc. Last night I had a flounder special which was stuffed with crab. Yum! For romance, ask for a table in the "fireplace room". They even had a heart shaped crouton on my salad. :) They have a Beef Wellington which is superb too! Dinner for two with wine and apps is a bit pricey....$70-$80. Everything is spectacular, but I think personally that their prices are a bit high for what you get. (My salad, which consisted of three leaves of boston lettuce and some shredded carrot, oh..and the crouton...was $3.50) But if you're not worried about price, I would highly recommend it for the excellent food and service. Nancy Reagan used to go there, too. Brunch is good, too...less romantic, but still romantic in an "afternoon kind of way"!
Virginia