Ahh, Valentine’s Day – the day when love takes the spotlight on the world’s stage. Whether thankful for a wonderful relationship, bitter about an old love or simply down to have a fun night out on the town, these Boston-area restaurants, bars, and hotels have something to offer for everyone within reach of Cupid’s arrow.
Biltmore Bar & Grille, @BiltmoreBarGril
Couples don’t have to travel into the city for the best in quality cuisine. Instead, find the full romantic dining experience in Newton at the Biltmore Bar & Grille. Known for some of the best cocktails town and an eclectic beer list to match, The Biltmore invites guests to toast to love over a Last Word cocktail and try not to fight over the last bite of the ice cream sandwich.
Location: 1205 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls.
Price: $100 Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two menu (subject to change)
Reservations: 617.527.2550, available from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Bistro du Midi, @BistroDUMidi
If a weekend getaway to the French countryside isn’t in the cards, recreate the would-be romantic getaway here. Executive Chef Robert Sisca offers an indulgent four-course prix fixe menu, including three optional supplements and plenty of options to satisfy Provençal cravings.
Location: 272 Boylston Street, Boston at The Heritage on The Garden
Price: $95 per person 4-course Prix Fixe menu
Reservations: 617.426.7878, available from 5 – 10 p.m.
Boston Chops, @BostonChops
This Valentine’s Day, bring that special someone to South End urban steak bistro Boston Chops, named one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Steakhouses” in 2014. A three-course prix fixe menu specially created by Executive Chef Chris Coombs will tempt any appetite, and aphrodisiacal raw bar selections will be offered à la carte, including an over the top Seafood Plateau with fresh-shucked oysters, jumbo shrimp, ceviche, and more with an optional wine pairing for those feeling extra romantic.
Location: 1375 Washington Street in Boston, MA
Price: $89 per person prix fixe menu with additional $40 per person wine pairing options
Reservations: 617.227.5011, available from 5 – 11 p.m. bar open from 4 p.m. – close
BOKX 1O9, @BOKX109
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at BOKX 1O9, Newton’s top destination for creative steakhouse fare. Created by Executive Chef Jon Sargent with romance in mind, BOKX 109’s four-course prix fixe menu is available in the dining room and can also be ordered à la carte in the bar and lounge.
Location: 399 Grove Street inside the Hotel Indigo in Newton
Price: $70 per person 4-course prix fixe menu
Reservations: 617.454.3399, available from 5 – 10:45 p.m
dbar, @dbar
Dine in Dorchester at this favorite neighborhood spot dbar, where Executive Chef Chris Coombs‘s four-course prix fixe menu is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Location: 1236 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester, MA.
Price: $65 per person 4-course prix fixe menu, or $89 with wine pairings
Reservations: 617.265.4490, available from 5 – 11 p.m.
Deuxave, @Deuxave
At Deuxave, a top Valentine’s Day destination in the heart of Back Bay, Celebrity Chef Chris Coombs has crafted a refined French menu designed to sweep you and your date off your feet.
Location: 371 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
Price: $125 per person 4-course prix fixe menu with additional $75 per person wine pairing options
Reservations: 617.517.5915, available from 5 – 11 p.m.
Forum Bar & Restaurant, @forum_boston
Spend Valentine’s Day in the heart of Back Bay at Forum Bar & Restaurant, where Executive Chef Dan Schroeder is featuring luxurious ingredients and over-the-top touches.
Location: 755 Boylston Street, Boston
Price: $75 per person 3-course prix fixe menu with an optional $30 wine pairing
Reservations: 857.991.1831, available from 5 – 10:30 p.m.
Hotel Chocolat, @HotelChocolat
Sweep your sweetheart clean off his or her feet this Valentine’s Day. Limited Edition chocolates and gifts full of glamor, romance and passion offer hopeless romantics, chocoholics, and last-minute-gift-buyers an endless selection of sweet and savory chocolate treats. Choose from chocolate-filled hearts, ribbon-tied Goody Bags, hidden love notes and much more.
Location: 141A Newbury Street, Boston
More info: 617.391.0513
il Casale, @ilCasaleBelmont
For a romantic dining experience that rivals the most idyllic of Italian destinations, Il Casale’s rustic ambiance and intimate dining room fits the bill. This Valentine’s day, enjoy Il Casale’s authentic Italian menu along with the addition of Valentine’s evening specials. With a thoughtfully crafted drink, wine and food menu, couples will leave fully loved and fully satisfied.
Location: 50 Leonard Street, Belmont
Reservations: 617.209.4942, available from 5 – 10 p.m.
L’Espalier, @LESPALIER
L’Espalier Spend this Valentine’s Day at Boston’s premier dining destination. Known for being one of the most romantic spaces in the city, home to many engagements and special anniversaries, Chef Frank McClelland has put together a decadent Valentine’s Day fete of eight courses. Menus throughout the week will also feature the chef’s Valentine’s dishes.
Location: 774 Boylston Street, Boston
Price: $195 per person 8-course menu
Reservations: 617.262.3023, available from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
The Living Room, @LivingRoomBos
Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day weekend at The Living Room with Chef Andreas Edlbauer’s “Latin is For Lovers” menu, a Latin-accented three course prix fixe menu guaranteed to add flare to anyone’s special dinner.
Location: 101 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
Price: $45 per person, or $85 per couple 3-course pre fixe menu
Reservations: 617.723.5101, available both Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Local 149, @Local_149
Local 149 offers lovers a causal and romantic Valentine’s Day dining destination where quality and comfort make for the most enjoyable date. In addition to the regular menu, Local 149 offers a five-course tasting menu fit for friends and lovers alike.
Location: 149 P Street, South Boston
Price: $55 per person, or $75 with wine pairings
Reservations: 617.269.0900, available from 4 – 11 p.m.
Restaurant dante, @Chef_Dante
Amore is in the air at Restaurant dante as Chef Dante de Magistris rolls out his Valentine’s Day menu inspired by “The Perfect Date.” On Friday, lovers can enjoy an Italian meal fit for Cupid himself with a four-course tasting menu that guides the senses through each phase of the Perfect Date. Flirt with aphrodisiacal cocktails, play at foreplay with canoodling noodles—a choice of lemon tagliatelle or heart shaped vanilla parsnip ravioli, climax with juicy beef tenderloin or tender chicken scaloppini, and spoon with a sweet rum cake for two. End dinner with a Prosecco and strawberry “bubble bath.”
Location: at 40 Edwin H Land Blvd., Cambridge.
Price: $75 per person or $110 with wine pairings, full menu here (subject to change)
Reservations: 617.497.4200, available from 5 – 10 p.m.
Westin Copley Place, @WestinCopleyPl
Why break the spell at the end of the evening? After a night of wining and dining, whisk your sweetheart away to the luxurious Westin Copley Place hotel, which invites you to celebrate your sweetie on February 14th with a “Sweet Suite” package from $299 per night that includes:
A night’s stay in one of the hotel’s ultra-luxurious 500 sq. ft. Junior Suites with breathtaking river or city views
A Valentine’s Day chocolate collection that includes Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Raspberry Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Pot de Crème with Caramel Button, Chocolate Ganache Tartlets, and Mini Chocolate Cakes filled with Hazelnut Whipped Ganache.
3 p.m. late check-out (based on availability)
Location: 10 Huntington Ave., Boston , MA.
Reservations: Book the “Sweet Suite” package, online or by phone (866-716-8121 and refer to code “LNC”)
Westin Waltham Boston, @WestinWaltham
For the ultra-romantic, the Westin Waltham Boston offers a Valentine’s Day escape. In addition to a three-course, aphrodisiac-inspired menu created by Executive Chef Peter D’Antonio in the hotel’s restaurant Seventy @ 3rd, the Westin Waltham Boston encourages guests to really indulge this Valentine’s Day. The Indulge Package offers weekend accommodations starting at a rate of $142 – $162, and features sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries upon check in, breakfast for two daily and a 4 p.m. checkout. It may not be your honeymoon, but it will undoubtedly help fan the flame of eternal love.
Location: 70 3rd Ave, Waltham
Price: $95 per person
Reservations: 781.290.5674, available both Friday and Saturday
Zebra’s Bistro and Wine Bar, @ZebrasBistro
Located west of Boston in the picturesque suburb of Medfield, Zebra’s Bistro and Wine Bar is an ideal destination for a romantic rendezvous. Designed with romance in mind, Executive Chef Brendan Pelley‘s menu is crafted from the soul.
Location: 21 North Street in Medfield
Price: $75 per person 3-course prix fixe menu with $35 per person wine pairing options.
Reservations: 508.359.4100, available from 5 – 10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday
Heirloom Kitchen, @HeirloomK
Whether you forgot to reserve a table for two or just want to skip the drama and hassle of dining out on the biggest date night of the year, Heirloom Kitchen, an innovative new take-out and delivery company, offers a decadent way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Chef Ed Hoffey’s locally-sourced, scratch-cooked menu sets the stage for a hot date at your own dinner table with three hassle-free courses ready for takeout at the Dedham storefront or delivered to your door.
With the full seasonal menu and kids’ menu also available for takeout or delivery, Heirloom Kitchen makes it easy to stock the fridge for the sitter and little ones with clearly-labeled options for those with dietary restrictions or picky palates.
For guaranteed delivery, Valentine’s Day delivery orders must be placed online at www.heirloomkitchen.com by February 11 at midnight.
What are your plans for Valentine’s?