Valentine's Day Dinners: Your Guide to Special Meals With The One (Or Many) You Love

Valentine's Day is 24-hour celebration of pure, unadulterated love. And what better way to show that love than to take your sweetie, your mom and dad, your best friend or a new friend out for a fabulous dinner to show your adoration of their person.

Below are a few Prix-Fixe menus offered by some of the best restaurants in Manhattan, Chicago, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Each menu was created to showcase the chefs' talent and the restaurants' flair for the delicious, all while promoting the feeling of the season. And that feeling is amore!

In New York City, we have:

Anthos
36 West 52nd Street
New York, New York 10019
212-852-6900
5:00pm-10:00pm

Five-course prix fixe, $68 per person
*Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Anthos, known best for fabulous Greek cuisine created by Owner Donatella Arapia and Chef Michael Psilakis, offers diners a fresh, new look at meze and grilled fish. Simple ingredients with clean flavors make this a great stop if you're in the mood for Mediterranean flair.

Convivio
45 Tudor City Place
New York, NY 10017
212-599-5045

First seating: 5:00pm-6:30pm, Four-course prix-fix; $75 per person
Second seating: 7:45pm-11:15pm, Five-course prix-fix; $110 per person

Menu highlights include: Fusilli with Neopolitan Pork Shoulder Ragu, Cacciocavallo Fonduta; Seared Pink Snapper, Seppia, Braised Winter Greens, Lemon, Mollica Di Pane; Grilled Creekstone Farms Ribeye, Pecorina Potatoes, Parmigiano

Chef Michael White weaves the delicacies of Northern Italy into dishes to tempt you and your sweetie this V-day. You can catch his Italy in One Bite right here at Behind the Burner if you'd like an example of his extraordinary cooking talents. Italian is one of the most romantic meals and Convivio is the perfect place to take your loved one.

The Upholstery Store
713 Washington Street
New York, NY 10014
No phone, for reservations contact Wallsé at 212-352-2300
5:00pm-2:00am

Three-course prix fixe; $50 per person; $50 wine pairing
Menu highlights include: Husdon Valley Foie Gras with Poached Pear Gelee; Venison Goulash with Carrots, Parsnip, and Spatzle; Vanilla Ice Cream with Warm Raspberry Compote and Schlag.

Romantic and rustic, The Upholstery Store is a pseudo wine bar and relaxed eatery from Wallé chef and owner Kurt Gutenbrunner. The fare is Austrian-based, filled with the warm, rich dishes of Europe.

For Midwestern Flair, check out:

Graham Elliot
217 W. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312-624-9975
5:00pm-10:00pm

Five-course "Sexual Chocolate" menu incorporating chocolate into savory and dessert courses; $96 per person (offered Friday and Saturday in addition to the a la carte menu, and offered solely on Sunday, February 14th)

Menu highlights include: Sweet Potato Bisque with Chipotle Marshmallows, Cilantro Leaf, Corn Nuts, and Lime Crè me; Ginger Crusted Ahi with Green Tea, Sticky Rice, Bok Choy and Yuzu Marmalade; Brioche Pain Perdu with Chocolate Cremeux, Banana Gelato, Salted Caramel and Hazelnut Crumble.

Created by the chef of the same name, this former navy brat brings all the flavors of his childhood to Chicago. The dishes are delightful and homey; leave the kids (or your dog) at home and dive into some Sweet Potato Bisque with toasty Chipotle Marshmallows!

One Sixty Blue<
1400 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312-850-0303
5:00pm-9:00pm

Six-course prix fixe; $75 per person; $35 wine pairing
A la carte menu also available (available Saturday and Sunday)

Menu highlights include: Rice Flake Crusted Shrimp with Mango, Coconut, and Tapioca; Braised Wagyu Shortribs, with Baby Turnips, Maitake Mushrooms and Bone Marrow; Tasting for Two of Bittersweet Chocolate Tart, Sea Salt Caramel, and Pomegranate

Owned by Michael Jordan, but brought to life by Executive Chef Michael Mcdonald and Pastry Chef Hillary Blanchard. Their motto: "simple inspiration, every day", and you'll get just that with Crusted Shrimp with sweet additives and amazing short ribs. Perfect for a smart meal filled with flavor.

For the Hollywood Feel:

Comme Ca
8479 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-782-1104
5:00pm-11:00pm

Three-course prix fixe, $50 per person
At the end of the meal, guests are presented with a "little black purse" filled with Fleur de Sel Caramels

Menu highlights include: Beet Gazpacho, Mustard Seed and Rye Crisp; Pistachio Crusted Opah, Sweet Potato Puree and Dandelion Greens; Egg Yolk Ravioli, Ratatouille, Spinach and Sauce Romesco.

Chef David Myers serves up modern French brasserie fare, made from fresh and often locally farmed ingredients. From the cocktails made from scratch and hand-shaped ice to the remarkable cheese bar, romantic (and delicious) details are everywhere.

Sprinkles Cupcakes
9635 Little Santa Monica Boulevard 90210
Beverly Hills, CA
310-274-8765

Menu highlights include: Red Velvet; Chocolate Marshmallow; Classic Vanilla; Dark Chocolate cupcakes.Being a meal in and of itself, Sprinkles Cupcakes offers a variety of sweet tooth quenching flavors in Valentine's Day style.

And not too far from New York, we have:

Mid Atlantic Restauraunt
3711 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-3711
5:00pm-11:00pm

Shared Plates for Two Options:
First: $20-$22 Main: $42-$50 Dessert: $20
Three-course prix fixe; $50 per person

Menu highlights include: Champagne Grilled Oysters, Bacon, Leek and Cauliflower Gratinee; Dry Aged Porterhouse, Baked Potato Puree, Bourbon Onions; and Chocolate or Caramel Fondue with Strawberries, Pretzels and Donuts
*Celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th only

The usual steakhouse fare with Philadelphia flair. Delicious cuisine with Pennsylvania Dutch inspiration provided by Chef Daniel Stern, who wants to bring Philadelphians back to their roots.

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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