Where To Book Your Valentine's Day Reservation In NYC
If you’re sick of having the same old Valentine’s Day, shake things up with these innovative and scrumptious dinner options, delivery offerings, and special events. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a romantic meal at home or a curated three-course feast overlooking the city skyline, there’s something here for everyone!
Restaurants Serving Up Exceptional Dinners…
Nerai (55 E. 54th Street) in Midtown East is serving a romantic Chef’s Tasting Menu for $135 per person on Valentine’s Day. Lovebirds can indulge in Seared Tuna, Pomegranate Salad, or Lobster Pasta, before moving on to a choice of Pan Seared Halibut with a butternut squash puree, grilled root vegetables, pickled onions, and saffron dill or a 28-Day Dry Aged New York Strip with parsnip, trumpet royale mushrooms, and Mavrodaphne jus. Shared desserts for the table include Kokaki and Kataifi Ekmek. Reservations can be made by visiting https://nerainyc.com/
Ainslie is offering a delectable special menu for $65 per person this Valentine’s Day at both their Williamsburg (76 Ainslie St.) and Bowery (199 Bowery) locations, in addition to their a la carte menu offerings. Their two course prix-fixe comes with a complimentary glass of Prosecco and the choice of an appetizer like Butternut Squash Soup, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Honey Pie Pizza, Tuna Tartare, and more, and entrees including House-Made Tagliatelle, Lobster Risotto, Eggplant Ricotta Agnolotti and a Black Angus NY Strip for an additional $10. Reservations can be made by visiting, https://ainsliebowery.com/ or https://ainsliebk.com/.
Kintsugi (28 Grand St.) will offer couples and loved ones a decadent Omakase dinner utilizing early spring ingredients such as Firefly squid, Abalone, and auction-graded uni straight from Tsukiji market on Valentine’s Day! Guests will enjoy a total of 20 courses including; 7 appetizers, 9 Sushi courses, 1 hand roll, 1 soup, 1 house special Tamago and 1 dessert for $185 per person. Diners can add on an Urchin Tasting for an extra $45 per person and a beverage pairing featuring some of the most prestigious sake breweries in the world such as Masumi, Izumibashi and Ninki Shuzo is available for $120 per person. Reservations can be made by visiting, https://www.exploretock.com/kintsugi/experience
Sip on a Valentini at Loulou (176 8th Ave.) in the heart of Chelsea on Valentine’s Day. Served in a heart shaped glass, the cocktail comes with muddled raspberries, mint leaves, lemon juice, simple syrup, yellow chartreuse, vodka and topped with Prosecco. Reservations can be made by visiting, https://www.loulounyc.com
Isla & Co. inside Hotel Hendricks in Midtown at 25 W. 38th Street and in Williamsburg (107 N. 12th St.) are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a complimentary glass of sparkling and a dessert with every reservation made. The Australian-style, all-day Brasserie will offer their signature menu from Executive Chef Matt Foley alongside this festive special at both of their NYC locations. To make a reservation, visit https://www.isla-co.com/
Daintree, (25 W 38th St) an intimate cocktail lounge and rooftop destination on the top floor of Hotel Hendricks in Midtown is celebrating Valentine’s Day. Grounded in both Australian tradition and New York soul, Daintree offers a lively setting for imaginative cocktails and globally inspired bites, paired with oversized windows and sweeping Empire State Building views. Guests who make a Valentine’s Day reservation will be offered a complimentary glass of sparkling and a dessert during their visit.
Hole in the Wall will honor Valentine’s Day with a special at all locations including their FiDi (15 Cliff Street), Murray Hill (626 1st Avenue), Flatiron at Hotel Henri (37 W. 24th Street) and Williamsburg (292 Bedford Avenue) venues! Guests can enjoy dishes from Executive Chef Matthew Foley including the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich or Crispy Pork Belly with sticky glaze, chili, fried shallots and lime. To mark the occasion, guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling and a dessert.
Somewhere Nowhere NYC (112 W 25th St.) is adding a dash of romance to the city skyline this Valentine’s Day, offering a string of specials for diners to enjoy whether they book a reservation in their sexy indoor lounge for $300 or in one of their stunning teardrop igloos for $450. A special Valentine’s Day a la carte menu will be available at their expansive bi-level indoor lounge in addition to a three course prix-fixe menu dining in one of their oversized, stylized winter igloos overlooking the Empire State Building. Tables on the enclosed rooftop will receive a complimentary gift from La Maison Du Chocolat to share, and reservations for the teardrop igloo will be accompanied by a complimentary gift from Venus et Fleur to remember your special day with an eternity flower and bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne! Reservations for the special evening can be made by visiting, https://somewherenowherenyc.com/valentines-day/
Bar Marseille (190 Beach 69th St.) in the Rockaways will offer a special Valentine's Day menu exclusively on Tuesday, February 14th! Diners can choose from a variety of appetizers including Escargot with Garlic Herb Butter or Steak Tartare with Cornichon, Caper, Shallot, Parsley, Dijon; an entree like Steak Frites or Salmon Au Poivre plus a delicious dessert like Chocolate Covered Strawberries or Creme Brulee. Reservations for the $65 per person pre fixe dinner can be made by visiting, https://www.barmarseille.com
Amali (115 E. 60th St.) is offering diners a special prix fixe dinner in place of their a la carte offers for Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14th! Diners will choose from a variety of appetizers including Tuna Carpaccio with Caviar, Chives, and Avocado Mousse, entrees like Red Snapper with Moroccan Rice, Chermoula, Roasted in Grape Leaves or Long Island Duck Breast with Quinoa Crust, Hazelnut, Cognac, D'anjou Pear plus a dessert like Basque Cheesecake and Creme Brûlée with Tahitian Vanilla. Reservations for the $145 per person pre fixe dinner can be made by visiting, https://www.amalinyc.com
Sushi Lab East Village (320 E 11th St) will host a romantic Valentine's Day evening full of colorful and carefully crafted dishes as part of a fully immersive sensory experience. Guests can reserve a table or bar seating to enjoy a phenomenal 16-course Valentine's Day omakase dinner, priced at $125 per person, including a complimentary champagne toast. To book a table visit, https://www.sushilab.com/#east-village
Events Not To Miss
Bell Book & Candle (141 W 10th St) is bringing romance to their underground escape in the West Village with an irresistible Valentine’s Day menu priced at $230 per couple. The special menu includes a choice of a bottle of L’Heureu de Nit Cava Brut Rose or a bottle of Cremant de Bourgogne Brut with a three course dinner. For $270, couples can enjoy the evening with a bottle of Pol Roger Brut Champagne with their multi-course meal. Diners will start with an Amuse Bouche of Oysters & Caviar followed by a First Course Pink Salad with watermelon, radish, radicchio, grapefruit segments, and mint leaves, or Lobster Bisque. The main course includes Grilled Mahi or Grilled Beef Tenderloin with potato puree, broccoli rabe, and Bernaise sauce and a dessert platter of assorted sweets to cap off an epic evening. Dinner reservations can be made by visiting, https://resy.com/cities/ny/bell-book-and-candle?date=2023-01-31&seats=2
Haven Rooftop (132 West 47th St.) is hosting a sultry Valentine’s Day evening in the sky with a delicious prix fixe menu for $95 per person and live entertainment all evening long! Couples can enjoy a romantic 3-course dinner on Tuesday evening, with seating at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. Romantic music will be provided by professional musician Syrena. To make a reservation email, events@sanctuaryhotelnyc.com
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For just $55 per person and for one night only (Tuesday February 14), Sama Street is offering a prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu sure to sweep your sweetie off their feet. The menu includes three courses, the Halwa dessert, and a choice of any Sama Street cocktail like the Major Tom (gin, shochu, lemongrass, ginger, chili, coconut cream, cherry tomato, fish sauce) or the Lucy Liu (chili oil washed tequila, lychee, coconut, vanilla, lime). Sama Street’s menu is full of Asian flavors and designed for sharing, so you and your date can choose six dishes to make a romantic tapas spread of everything you want to try together! Reservations can be made through the link here.
Sama Street, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is a window into Asia through craft cocktails and small bites. Experience authentic ingredients, dishes, and flavors from corners of Asia that we hope you'll one day have the pleasure of visiting; in the meantime, enjoy Sama Street!
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