Valentine's Day Offerings from Chicago Restaurants

Geja’s Café

From Sunday, February 6 through Saturday, February 19, Geja’s Café will be decorated for the holiday and will feature a selection of rosé sparkling wines and champagnes, fondue cuisine, complemented with entertainment throughout the evening from live flamenco and classical guitarists. The Valentine’s Festival will also play host to the Celebration of Marriage Night, where couples receive an added discount based on the years they have been married.

“Our goal at Geja’s Café is to create the perfect Valentine’s experience for our guests that spans past the actual day,” says Jeff Lawler, Geja’s Proprietor. “We will combine the necessary ingredients of an intimate atmosphere to include fine champagnes, lavish decorations, live music, flower arrangements by Dilly Lily and delicious fondues into the perfect recipe for romance.”

On Monday, February 7, Geja’s Celebration of Marriage will take place. With proof of total years married, couples will receive a celebration savings of 1% off their food bill for every year married. As an example, couples wed 15 years will enjoy a 15% celebration savings.

For those looking to celebrate the weekend of Valentine’s Day Geja’s has setup multiple seatings Saturday, February 12 through Monday, February 14, Geja’s will offer a Valentine’s Dinner Package which includes a glass of Taittinger Prestige Rose Champagne, Geja’s Swiss Gruyere cheese fondue, Geja’s salad with a Dijon vinaigrette, entrée fondue of Beef Tenderloin, Australian Lobster Tail and Gulf Shrimp, Geja’s Belgian flaming chocolate dessert fondue and a Geja’s Valentine’s forever keepsake. All seating times are $130 per person.

Seating times available are as follows:

Saturday, February 12: 2:00-4:00 pm, 4:30-6:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm, 9:30-11:30

Sunday, February 13:  3:30-5:30 pm, 6:00-8:00 pm, 8:30-10:30

Monday, February 14: 4:00-6:00 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm, 9:00-11:00 pm

Reservations for the Valentine’s Dinner are available on their website. A credit card payment at the time of reservation is required.

TAO Chicago

TAO Chicago presents an a la carte dinner featuring specialty dishes, including: A5 Wagyu Beef Dumplings with truffle aioli, Hon shimeji mushroom, black truffle ($36); Thai Basil Surf & Turf with filet mignon, lobster, shiitake mushroom, asparagus, peppers ($64); Truffled Chirashi and Caviar with tuna, salmon, Hamachi, hijiki salad ($28); Aphrodite Roll with king crab, blue fin tuna, shrimp tempura, caviar ($42); and a red and slightly adapted version of the restaurant’s Giant Fortune Cookie ($18). 

TAO Chicago has also created a signature cocktail for the holiday. Named Love to Love, the specialty drink features botanist gin, rose liqueur, dry vermouth, lemon, and sparkling wine.

The Valentine’s Day specials are available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14.

Andros Taverna

Chef Doug Psaltis’ Andros Taverna in Chicago’s Logan Square offers a la carte Valentine’s Day specials Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 14. Dishes are designed to be shared between two people with special offerings from Chef Doug like his Oysters & Caviar (Shallot-dill ladolemono), Seafood Orzotto (octopus, mussels and prawns), Black Truffle Biftekia (graviera cheese with fried golden potatoes) or the — Whole Roasted Xinomavro Duck cooked crispy over open embers and slow roasted in Greece’s most robust red wine. Andros’ traditional menu will also be available for regular dinner service. 

BLVD Steakhouse

BLVD Steakhouse offers up a three-course dinner menu and special Champagne offerings this February. The Valentine’s Day dinner menu is $80 per person and course options like Chef Johnny’s Onion Soup Fondue with caramelized onion, veal stock, gruyere cheese and crostini, Lobster Bisque with sweet sherry cream and puff pastry or an 8oz Filet Mignon butcher’s cut from Creekstone Farms in Kansas. After dinner, choose between either Strawberry Cheesecake or Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. 

BLVD also offers special bottles of Champagne including French bottles of Henriot Brut Rosé, Paul Bara “Comtesse Marie de France” Brut Bouzy, Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut Champagne and more. BLVD will also offer bubbles by the glass for $20. Reservations are available now for BLVD Steakhouse via OpenTable. 

The Dearborn

For couples looking for a spot to dine after ice skating or a theater show, The Dearborn has got them covered. This Valentine’s Day, diners can choose their “3-Course Rock N Roll” Tasting Menu. For the first course, diners can experience their “I don’t like Mondays Caribbean Lobster & “hearts” Salad” with Hearts of palm, bleeding heart radish, romaine hearts, black garlic & blood orange vinaigrette. For the second course, guests can choose the Manic Monday Cheeks & Sweetbreads featuring Braised veal cheeks, popcorn sweetbreads, succotash of green lentils, black forest mushrooms, roasted & crispy artichoke hearts, natural jus. For dessert, diners can choose the Stormy Monday “Burnt” Alaska Chocolate fudge Cake, passionfruit semifreddo, black cocoa meringue, blood orange rum “fire”.

Funkenhausen

Options include Parisian Gnocchi with King Crab, Lemon Butter, Tart Apple and Pickled Fresno Peppers. Finish off the night with a Chocolate Meringue Pie made with Hazelnut Anglaise and Winter Citrus. Couples can also choose from Funkenhausen’s wine menu, tasting reds and whites from all German speaking countries. 

Grapes & Grains

Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 couples can select a 3-course dinner for two from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Start your meal off with a Champagne toast followed by a glass of house white or red wine while sharing a hand-crafted Charcuterie plate. The couple can the partake in a cut ribeye and end the night in romance with chocolate covered strawberries. Reservations for the 3-course dinner are $50 and available on Tock. Those looking for some love in the air separate after the dinner special can taste the Love Potion made with Old Forester, lemon juice, egg white luxardo cherry syrup and chocolate bitters. 

PB&J

PB&J’s is offering a Bachelor Monday Watch Party where you can watch the new Bachelor Clayton fall in love (hopefully) with a half-priced special of select wine bottles that pair with a Valentine's Day pizza specialty "Will You Accept This Pizza?" - warm, honey ricotta crust, arugula, roasted tomatoes and a balsamic redux.

Pigtail

Pigtail—the first speakeasy-style concept from José Andrés and ThinkFoodGroup—offers a curated tasting experience, with five courses, four cocktails and three wines. The menu takes guests on a tour of Pigtail, featuring a selection of cocktails and wines paired with an array of dishes. The tasting experience is a pre-paid ticket with bookings available now on Tock, available Thursday through Sunday.

The Press Room

This Valentine’s Day choose a pre-fixe menu priced at $75.00 per person or choose dishes from Chef Noah Zamler a la carte. Guests also have the option to add on a wine pairing for an additional $50.00 per person. On the menu, guests can expect items such as a Heart Shaped Beet Ravioli, Seafood Tower, Lamb Merguez, Dry Aged Duck Breast, Hibiscus Panna Cotta, and more. 

Robert Et Fils

Travel to France this Valentine’s Day without leaving Chicago. In addition to their a la carte offerings on Thursday through Saturday, Beverage Director, David Mor, has curated a Valentine’s Day cocktail. The “Ma Chérie” cocktail features apricot, elderflower absinthe, rose paint, and sparkling wine. Guests can book a table on Tock, walk-ins are also welcome.

This Valentine’s Day, grab you and your loved one a Robert Et Fils Pastry Box curated by Chef Cati Molnar and the pastry team. Each box will include a Chai Opera Cake Slice, a Citron Tart, a Sunflower Paris-Brest, and a Chocolate Fondant. The pastry box costs $40.00 and is available for pick up on Sunday, February 13th from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Order via Tock. 

Rose Mary

Valentine’s Day 2022 at Rose Mary features specials not found on Chef Joe Flamm's Adriatic menu. The four-course offerings come in at $75 per person and will be offered alongside Rose Mary’s regular a la carte menu. The four-courses for Valentine’s Day dishes like Chef Joe’s Tuna Crudo with crispy capers, shallot-beef fat vinaigrette and veal aioli, or his Wild Striped Bass with braised cannellini beans, charred escarole, bagna cauda duck, plum glaze, cabbage and caraway. Apple Crostata closes out the meal and it comes served with salted caramel gelato. Reservations for Valentine’s with Rose Mary are available via OpenTable.

Raised Bar Chicago

Raised is offering a special menu featuring starters like Balsamic Roasted Beet Soup and Shrimp Brochettes, signature entrees like Ahi Tuna Tataki and Seared Magret Duck Breast, and a dessert of Dark Chocolate Entremet will be available February 11, 12 and 14 at the urban rooftop bar. Guests can also choose a signature craft cocktail prepared especially for the holiday, the Coco Mila, which is made with Strawberry Lemongrass Vodka, Giffard Rhubarb, Clement Coconut, Coconut Milk and Cream of Coconut. Open seating is available for the holiday and a handful of heated winter greenhouses are available for reservation via Tock. 

PROXI

PROXI offers a three-course family-style menu this year for Valentine’s Day for $85 per person. Chef Andrew Zimmerman’s menu includes dishes like Crispy Onion Bhaji Chaat with tamarind, mint and sweet yogurt, Grilled Lamb Satay or his Vegetable and Paneer Kofta with mahkni sauce, cashew and paratha. PROXI offer’s two desserts with the Mazamorra Morado Sorbet served with pineapple jam and coconut, or a Chocolate Roll Cake with chocolate-matcha mousse and passion fruit. 

Sepia

Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef Kyle Cottle at Sepia offer four-courses for $115 per person this Valentine’s Day. Attention to detail runs throughout Sepia and diners will discover this through dishes like Foie Gras É Clair with pickled huckleberry, Kanpachi Crudo with winter citrus and baby turnip, Truffled Fried Chicken with dumplings and sauce perigord or the Smokey Dry Aged Squab with black vinegar, chestnut and salsify. Sepia offers Crėme Fraiche Ice Cream with huckleberry and white chocolate for dessert. 

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee

Looking to send a sweet treat to someone special this Valentine’s Day? Stan’s Donuts & Coffee Heart Shaped Gift Boxes filled with romantic donut flavors for all the  chocolate lovers. Each heart is filled with 12 mini donuts – 6 Red Velvet and 6 Chocolate Dipped– and available for pre-order starting January 26 with pickup available February 12 through 14. Stan’s didn’t forget about those long distance lovers, their partnership with Goldbelly delivery allows you to send a donut filled heart to loved ones all over the United States. Each heart shaped box is $24.99. 

Staytion Market & Bar

Located inside the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Staytion Market & Bar is serving up a Valentine’s menu on February 11 and 12. For starters, guests can decide between the Truffle & Mushroom Bisque or the Beef Tartare before making the choice of either the Pan Seared Coho Salmon or the Whipped Burrata Ravioli for their main course. To finish, a Tiramisu with orange whip and raspberry puree will be offered. 

Wood

This Valentine’s Day, Chef Devin has prepared a special 5-course tasting menu with selections such as smoked shigoku oyster in a bacon mignonette, hand-made ricotta agnolotti, crab cake “a la George’s Perrier”, slagel farm prime steak finished off with a dark chocolate and strawberry cream puff.

Wood’s menu has options for two such as their limited time Dry Aged Ribeye For Two, a 24 ounce house butchered and aged slagel family farms beef, roasted brussel sprouts and potato pureé with a sauce bordelaise. 

Open Tuesday through Sunday, with a special Valentine’s Day opening, reservations are available on OpenTable.

Recess

Whip out the hairspray and get ready to boogie into Valentine's Day, 80s style. Join Recess Friday, February 11th from 8-11PM while DJ Greg Corner hosts a Heartbreaker Ball. Dress up in your best prom attire for a chance to be crowned prom king and queen. Featuring a $40 3-hour open bar package, prom decor, and glamor headshots galore. Make your reservation on Opentable.

Old Pueblo Cantina

Diners can order Heart-Shaped Cheese Crisps available in-restaurant or to-go. Additionally, Diners can choose from the “Lover's Taco Kit” available for dine-in or takeout. 

Sophia Steak

Diners can choose from a three course pre-fixe menu featuring appetizers, main course, and a dessert for $85.00 a person. 

Pomeroy

Diners can choose from a three course pre-fixe menu featuring appetizers, main course, and a dessert for $85.00 a person.

Jaleo

At Chef José Andrés's original and most personal restaurant, Jaleo, February marks Truffle Festival from 2/7-2/21 at the River North restaurant. You can experience the special truffle menu items for two weeks surrounding Valentine's Day and avoid crowds on the 14th. Specials include: Arroz de Carrilleras y Trufa: Paella-style rice with Iberico Pork Cheeks, Mushrooms, and Spanish Black Truffles ($95); Pan de Cristal con Lardo Iberico y Trufa: Toasted Slices of Spanish "crystal" Bread with Lardo Iberico and Spanish Black Truffles ($28); Tortilla de Patatas con Trufa: a classic Spanish Omelet with Potatoes, Onions, and Spanish Black Truffles ($32); and Tarta de Queso con Miel y Trufa: Basque Style Cheesecake with local honey and Spanish Black Truffles ($26). 

Bazaar Meat & Bar Mar

At the brand new joint ventures between José Andrés's ThinkFoodGroup and Gibsons Restaurant Group, celebrate Valentine's with a specialty "Bella" cocktail made with pineapple, Aperol, sudachi and cava ($16). Available in Bar Mar and Bazaar, Friday 2/11 through Monday 2/14. Additionally, all guests on Valentine's Day will recipe a sweet takeaway of house made chocolate truffles.

Lardon

Lardon offers a signature Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Cheese Board for two at $85. The board includes five meats (Bresaola, Napoletana, Filetto, Saucisson de Campagne, Truffled Lardo), four cheeses (Cyprus Grove Humboldt Fog,  Hook's Triple Play, Cypress Grove Midnight Moon Gouda, Montelinas Buccia Nero Pecorino) and comes with housemade macaroons and chocolate truffles. Boards are available for pickup on February 11th, 12th and 14th.

Nonnina

Truffles, Roasted Wild Mushrooms and Squid Ink Mafalda Pasta are menu options as part of Nonnina’s Valentine’s Day special menu. One of River North’s Italian restaurants also offers mains like Pan Roasted U-10-Day Boat Scallops with charred escarole, fennel, cannellini beans and smoked tomato, and Nonnina’s Veal Ossobuco with saffron risotto and kale gremolata. 

Petterino's

Chef Ozzy Amelotti at Petterino’s has crafted a menu for Valentine’s Day for Chicago Theatre District diners. Chef Ozzy’s Torta di Granchioclaw starts off the meal with lump crab cake filled with watercress and fig marmalade. Petterino’s also offers new chef-inspired dishes like Chef Ozzy’s Costata Alla Griglia, which is a beef t-bone with dulce gorgonzola crust, roasted fingerling, portobello mushroom and served with balsamic demi glaze. Couples will round out their meals with Petterino’s Don Pedro — double chocolate, candy walnuts and ristretto. 

Gemini

Located in Lincoln Park, the Gemini team is offering a three course pre-fixe menu priced at $85.00 per person. Diners can also order a la carte. On the menu, diners can partake in Kushi Oysters, Wagyu Beef Tataki, Lamb Shank, Alaskan Halibut, and more.  

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

In addition to its meat-forward menu featuring prime cuts of USDA Prime Steak, this West Loop restaurant is serving up three romantic specials this Valentine’s Day including a half dozen Plymouth Champagne Oysters, Lobster Spaghetti ‘Fra Diavolo,’ and Surf & Turf with an 8oz filet mignon and grilled lobster tail. However, if you prefer to spend the night in with your loved one, the Valentine’s Day Kit at El Che Meat & Provisions will be available. The kit features a dinner for two with a pair of raw 8oz filet mignon steaks and a handful of signature sides from the restaurant.

Farmhouse Evanston

Farmhouse Evanston has two signature specials awaiting guests this Valentine’s Day. The Seared Scallops feature an olive tapenade, blood orange, bulger wheat and baby grains and the Mushroom Paprike Crusted Pork Tenderloin features sweet potato, tomato relish, mustard demi and wilted greens.

Good Ambler

This West Loop café and bakery from Chef Kevin McCormick from 16 On Center opened in April of 2020. Chef McCormick started baking at the age of 13 at Tel Aviv, a kosher bakery in Chicago, and has previous experience at Per Se and Frasca. He offers chocolates, entremets, pastries, and cakes. He's also offering the Petit Gateux, a French chocolate cake for two people to share on the special holiday. 

Dusek’s

The seasonal farm-to-table Midwest restaurant from Chef Ben Truesdell is on the main level of the Thalia Hall building in Pilsen. Dusek’s offers the ‘Let Us Feed You’ ($55) chef-driven four-course pre-fixe and reservations will be available in advance through OpenTable. Gourmet Bonbons from Chef Kevin McCormick of Good Ambler will be available during dinner at Dusek’s as well as at the bar during the Cate Le Bon concert at Thalia Hall on Monday, Feb. 14.  

Daisies

This Logan Square restaurant offers a rotating 'Feed Me' Menu served family-style. The five course tasting menu that changes on a daily basis depending on seasonal produce. The menu is $55 per person, with a vegetarian option available. Reservations can be made Wed- Sun from 5- 10 p.m.

The Up Room at The Robey Hotel

The Up Room, the hotel’s 13th floor cocktail lounge opens at 5pm daily and has a new menu with seasonal drinks and guests can book the Libations package which includes a cocktail and an appetizer.

Formento’s

The classic West Loop Italian restaurant and steakhouse offers Italian recipes from owner John Ross’ Nonna Formento including pastas like Strozzapreti with lamb and mushroom ragu, squid ink Orechiette, Black Truffle Ricotta Tortelloni, and wood-fired steaks and fish. The wine list is extensive with World of Fine Wine awards and a wide variety of Italian options from Sommelier Charles Bement.

The Bristol

This Bucktown restaurant from B. Hospitality revamped their menu under Chef Larry Feldmeir (Sixteen, The Albert), and offers a highly seasonal, produce-driven 8-course tasting menu ($125) with wine pairings ($75) from Sommelier Charles Bement. The tasting experience will switch to a winter-inspired menu in early January.

Oaken Bistro + Bar

Oaken Bistro + Bar, located within The Forester Hotel is offering the North Shore a special dinner and dancing package in partnership with the Lake Forest Dance Academy, as well as a chef-crafted, three-course prix fixe meal offering available on Friday, February 11, Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 14. On Saturday, February 12, couples can spice up their special date night with a romantic dance lesson, led by instructor Denita Inez, beginning at 6 pm in the hotel’s event space. For guests with all levels of dancing experience, the lesson will include a combination of two-step and Rumba for a romantic evening of smooth dancing, followed by a three-course meal at Oaken developed by Executive Chef Kristen Burman. Lovebirds may also take advantage of the hotel’s Valentine’s Day package which includes the three-course meal and additional amenities to sweeten the experience even further. To reserve a spot for the special dinner and dance package on Saturday, February 12, guests may purchase tickets for the experience online here. Regular dining experiences and the three-course special menu are available for the holiday weekend and can be reserved on the restaurant’s website.  

Available to all celebrating throughout the week on Friday, February 11, Saturday, February 12, and Monday, February 14, the special prix fixe menu will be offered for $55 per person, and will include a celebratory glass of bubbly to start the evening off right. For the first course, crispy shitake mushroom wontons will be served with a ginger-lemongrass consomme. For the entrée course, diners may choose a Salmon Wellington, served alongside a shrimp and spinach mousse and a fresh citrus tarragon beurre blanc. For the final course diners may select a flourless chocolate cake served with housemade chocolate truffles, white chocolate and mixed-berry gelee. 

The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare

The Rose Hotel Chicago O’Hare is bringing back “A Room Full of Roses” Package this Valentine’s Day. Patrons can treat their sweeties to the Valentine’s experience which includes access to their King Studio Suite filled to the brim with over 400 long-stemmed red roses, along with a bottle of sparkling wine or cider upon arrival, a welcome amenity, complimentary breakfast in bed for two courtesy of their contemporary first floor bar and restaurant, Thorn Restaurant & Lounge and a late checkout.   

City Cruises Chicago

Patrons can celebrate love between Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 14 abroad one of City Cruises' four dinner or brunch cruises. With on board packages and upgrades to choose from, sweethearts can expect a plated or buffet style meal along with a sweets arrangement, onboard entertainment and a cash bar, all while sailing along Chicago’s River or lakefront for views of the city. Plus, City Cruises is running a special early bird promo for those looking to book now by saving 15% on Valentine’s Day Weekend Cruises using promo code VDAY15 upon checkout. 

Piazza at the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

A special Valentine's Day 4-course prix fixe dinner will be offered at Piazza at the Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook. Curated by Chef Joshua Karther, dinner will be served on February 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the dining room overlooking a private lake and the wooded grounds of the Hyatt Lodge. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.

Five Iron Golf

Whether you’re looking for love, ready to drink and play, or celebrate with a special someone (or your weekend foursome), Five Iron Golf, 108 North State St, invites Chicagoans to take part in 5i’s VDAY Vibe Check in advance of Valentine’s Day this year. Offering Valentine’s Day bucket specials and open bar packages along with love trivia, a caricature artist, special giveaways and more, guests are invited to play their hearts out in golf contests and competitions from 7 – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 12.

General admission tickets are available for $15 and include 1 beer, glass of wine, or a beverage in a can. VIP specialty open bar wristbands are available for $80 and include beer, wine, and house liquor.

Replay Lincoln Park

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Replay Lincoln Park located at 2833 N. Sheffield, is a fun date night for Harry Potter fans! The pop-up now features homages to fan favorite moments from the Harry Potter series such as the Chamber of Secrets, The Whomping Willow, Umbridge’s Cat Office and Molly Weasel’s, along with Hagrid’s House, the Burrow Spoon Clock, and more.  Expanding to the upper level, new featured moments like Diagon Alley, the 9 3/4 platform, Zonko's Joke Shop, Honeydukes Candy Shop, and Hog’s Head Inn will help fans get even more immersed in the wizarding world. Plus, to kick off the Valentine’s weekend, Replay will host a Harry Potter Valentine’s Bash on Saturday, February 12 with musical guests Wagtail and the Weird Sisters. Doors open at 7pm, with live music beginning at 8pm. Admission is free, and reservations can be made via Tock. To make the night extra sweet, Replay will be offering a Love Potion for Two, served in a fishbowl. 

Jet's Pizza Chicagoland

Jet's Pizza heart-shaped menu favorites are back! Who needs flowers and chocolate when you could have heart-shaped pizza, Jet’s® Bread and Cinnamon Stix. That’s a much better way of saying “I love you.” Valid on 2/14 only, at participating locations.

Lírica

For a romantic evening on the Pier, look to Navy Pier’s premier dining outlet, Lírica, for an intimate dining experience overlooking Lake Michigan. The restaurant offers a variety of Latin and Iberian-inspired dishes with a Valentine’s day prix fixe menu that includes Lobster Ravioli, Filet of Beef and Lobster Tail, and an Apple Blossom dessert. Couples can make their reservation online at www.liricarestaurant.com

Carnivale

Carnivale Chicago welcomes couples to celebrate Valentine's Day all weekend long with special menu offerings available from Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14. From 6-9 pm each evening, lively Samba Dancers will fill the colorful dining room for lively pop-up entertainment for the evening. To make a reservation for a fun, romantic night out, please visit www.carnivalechicago.com.

X Pot Chicago

The newly-opened X Pot Chicago, located within the Roosevelt Collection Shops, offers a futuristic dining experience that is a real treat to the sense. Designed to immerse guests in a multi-sensory culinary wonderland with robot servers, and hotpot and Wagyu feasts, the ultramodern new restaurant features a stylish lounge and bar space, hot pot dining room complete with a full sushi bar, VIP room and a state-of-the-art 5D Experience room, thematic soundscapes and 360-degree animated light projections right onto the dinner plate. The X Pot strives to shift the perception of American Chinese food by offering a fun Asian-American fusion dining experience utilizing only the highest quality ingredients including imported fresh seafood and purebred A5 Wagyu beef flown in daily from Japan for an elevated take on the traditional Hot Pot experience. Reservations are currently required and can now be made online!

Evette's

The Evette's After Dark Valentine's Dinner is a prix fixe 5-course meal with optional wine pairing add-on. The dinner takes place on Monday, February 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person, limited-seating available. 

Also available, Evette's After Dark take-home three course meal. The takeaway meal includes a Mezze Board, Butcher's Blend Ragu with Creamy Polenta (Mushroom substitute available), and Lebanese Pastries. The $28 meal is available for pick-up after 4 p.m. on Monday, February 14. 

The Evette's After Dark dinner highlights Lebanese cuisine and representations of traditional Mediterranean dishes. While the courses change for every event — and are kept as a secret until the day of — every dinner will always include a mezze board, halloumi dish, a creative hummus, main course, and a play on the traditional baklava dessert. The wines are sourced from Bottles Up in Lakeview and the pairings primarily feature Mediterranean wines. There are 25 seats available and tickets can be purchased here: https://square.link/u/kAM0bsPj.

Bhoomi

This Valentine's Day, Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill (15 W. Washington St., inside Urbanspace) will offer a prix fixe menu, available to-go. The menu will feature two Biryani options. According to co-founder Ajit Kalra, biryani is "arguably the world’s most sought after and extravagant rice-based dish." 

The biryani options are a display of technique and flavor for Bhoomi, and require over a half-dozen distinct processes and several hours of prep and cooking to execute. The three-course menu includes:

First Course 

• Spiced sweet potato and pomegranate salad 

Second Course 

Main biryani dish will be served in a keepsake, handmade clay earthenware. Choice of: 

• Traditional Goat Biryani - Tender goat shoulder is braised for hours in a sauce featuring over 20 house-roasted spices. The meat is then layered into organic basmati rice with rose petals, fresh herbs, aromatic whole spices and pure Spanish saffron and finished in the oven in a sealed cast iron pot. The goat biryani is served with an aromatic and cooling burani raita (yoghurt sauce with cumin and garlic) and roasted crispy poppadoms.  
• Morel Mushroom Biryani - The vegetarian option features wild foraged morel mushrooms and pure Spanish saffron. Bhoomi stuffs the organic morel mushrooms with a creamy organic paneer center, then bathes them in a sauce featuring over 20 house-roasted spices. The morels are then cocooned inside organic basmati rice with rose petals, fresh herbs, aromatic whole spices and pure Spanish saffron and finished in the oven in a sealed cast iron pot. The morel mushroom biryani is served with an aromatic and cooling burani raita (yoghurt sauce with cumin and garlic) and roasted crispy poppadoms.  

Third Course Choice of: 

• Mango-Coconut Cake 
• Red Chili Flourless Belgian Chocolate Cake  

The three course menu will cost $105 for the goat option and $125 for the morel mushroom option. Menu pick-up will be available on Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 14. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance by contacting orders@eatbhoomi.com.

Lure Fishbar 

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Lure Fishbar, the downtown restaurant and bar serving fresh fish selections, a complete raw bar with rotating oyster selection, and sushi, is featuring two prix fixe menus for lovers to order:

• Valentine’s Day Menu: $85 per person (additional $35 per person for wine pairings), featuring Salmon Tartar, Heirloom Beets, choice of Pan Seared Dover Sole or Grilled Filet Mignon, with Chocolate Mousse Tart. Lure is also offering enhancements of raw oysters, shrimp cocktail and crab claws ($21pp), as well as sushi and sashimi combinations ($31pp).
• Classic Tasting Menu: $70 per person (additional $30pp for wine pairings) which includes Lure Deviled Eggs, Choice of Lure Crudo Tasting or Sea Urchin Bucatini Pasta, Pan Seared Diver Scallops or Whole Grilled Daurade, and ice cream sandwiches for dessert. 

La Josie & Solazo

La Josie and the newly reopened Solazo are celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a specialty shared dish for two. Parrillada features grilled skirt steak, chicken, veggies, chorizo, cebollitas and chiles toreados, served with homemade tortillas and chile de arbol salsa ($55 at La Josie, add $10 for shrimp/$39 at Solazo, add $8 for shrimp).

Solazo will feature specialty cocktails including:

• Con Amor de Mexico, cocktail made with Sol Tarasco (Aged Charanda), Abasolo (Mexican Whiskey), and La Gritona reposado (Tequila Reposado)
• Eso y Mas cocktail made with tequila reposado, horchata, egg white, Negra Modelo syrup, and an orange

The special offerings will be available Thursday, February 10 through Monday, February 14 for dine-in and carry out. 

Chiya Chai  

Chiya Chai in Logan Square will offer a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner menu available for carryout from Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14. For $70 per couple, each person has the choice of the: 

• Bourbon Ginger Masala or Maharaja cocktail
• Chili Chicken or Chili Tofu appetizer
• Cauliflower Peas and Potatoes, Creamy Masala Chicken or Paneer Curry 
• Masala Chai or Pink Kashmiri Chai for dessert. 

Additionally, the specialty aphrodisiac pink kashmiri chai will be available at their newly opened cafe in the Loop during the entire month of February.

Hopsmith Chicago 

Hopsmith Chicago is celebrating Galentine’s Day on Thursday, February 10 with a special Ladies Night event including half-priced salads and wraps and half-priced bottles and carafes of wine. Additionally, stop by any Thursday in February for your chance to win a Michael Kors Soft Pink Medium Saffiano Leather Shoulder Bag.

Storyville 

Storyville, is a new River North bar and restaurant inspired by early 20th-century New Orleans’s red-light district. Executive Chef Louie Yu will offer specials from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14 including:

• Oysters Rockefeller, with Capital Oysters, spinach, garlic, panko and grilled lemon (four/$24)
• Squid Ink Linguine, with mussels, garlic, cajun marinara, garlic French bread and scallions ($36)
• Molten Chocolate Cake, with ice cream, powered sugar and strawberries ($10).

Avli on The Park 

Typically closed on Mondays, Avli on The Park in Lakeshore East, will open on Monday, February 14th at 5 p.m. for a special Valentine’s Day 3-course dinner ($48 per person) by Executive Chef Nikos Kapernaros featuring:

• Mixed Green Salad with pumpkin, beets, celery root, pomegranate, fennel, sunflower seeds, cucumber wrap, blond raisins & champagne vinaigrette
• Filet Mignon on a seafood ragu with black truffle potato puree, grilled asparagus, and sun dried tomatoes bisque.
• Chocolate Mousse Heart with strawberry gel on a cookie.

The menu items will also be available a la carte Friday, February 11 - Sunday, February 13 for dine-in and to-go. Reservations and pick-up can be booked on Tock.

Avli River North

On Monday, February 14th join Avli River North for a 4-course dinner menu ($99 per couple) crafted by Executive Chef Panos Chalikiopoulos featuring:

• Marinated Chilled Charred Eggplant with Manouri cheese & pomegranate
• Kataifi Prawns
• Choice of Grilled Salmon with broccoli, Shrimp Souvlaki with quinoa, Greek Chicken with roasted potatoes, or Garlic Pasta with Mushrooms
• Chocolate Dessert

Avli Taverna 

Lincoln Park's Avli Taverna is offering a Lobster Pasta for Two to-go dinner ($95) on Monday, February 14 featuring the Diane Salad, Greek Lobster Pasta, Chocolate Mousse with fresh fruit, and a bottle of Avli's Red Wine. Avli Taverna will also be open for regular dinner service at 5 p.m. on Monday, February 14th serving the regular menu. The to-go dinner and dinner reservations can be booked on Tock.

Celebrate sisterhood all weekend long with $10 Espresso & Frappe Martinis at Avli on The Park, Avli River North, and Avli Taverna. The special will run on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13 during both brunch and dinner service.

Avli Taverna is also hosting a special Galentine's "John Tucker Must Die" outdoor movie showing for $25 per person on Sunday, February 13th at 5:30 p.m. Ticket includes movie entry and a welcome cocktail. Available to book on Tock.

Sfera Sicilian Street Food

Sfera Sicilian Street Food has just launched their Valentine’s Day Dinner At Home for 2. The menu is a mix of their signatures + new items available for one night only. 

Only available for pick up on Monday, February 14, 2022 *Must order via tock by Saturday, February 12, 2022

Prepaid package: $69.50 per package + add-ons (serves 2)

A Celebratory Night for Two. Your special meal includes:

• Choice of a pair of Arancini (Arancini "Are-an-chee-knee” - Stuffed risotto balls with signature fillings and cheese. Served with dipping sauces. Two per order.)

  • Wild Garlic Ricotta - Vegetarian Risotto filled with Young Garlic, Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese. Served with our House Marinara.

  • Porcini - Vegetarian Risotto filled with Imported Porcini and Local Mushroom Ragu and Fontina Cheese. Served with Truffle Aioli

  • Classico - Saffron Risotto filled with Sicilian Beef Ragu, Peas and Mozzarella. Served with a side of House Marinara.

  • San Giuseppe - Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, Garlic, Espelette and Fontina Cheese. Vegetarian Risotto

• Choice of a Heart Branded Scaccia to share (Scaccia "Ska-Cha" - A folded semolina "pizza", crisp on the outside and lasagna like in the center):

  • Ragusana - Sfera Marinara, Mozzarella Parmesan and Wild Garlic Ricotta with Fresh Basil Leaf Served with a side of house marinara

  • Funghi - Garlic sauteed mushroom, porcini mushroom mix, parmesan sauce and ricotta cheese. Served with a side of house marinara.

  • Alla Norma - Sfera Marinara, grilled roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes with mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of house marinara

  • Chicago Style - Sfera Mariana, mild Italian sausage, green pepper and mushrooms with mozzarella cheese.

• House Focaccia

• Sicilian Caponata with Slow Roasted Vegetables, Argo-Dolce Sultanas and Pine Nuts

• Burrata with Pomegranate, Balsamico and Almonds

• Arugula and Parmesan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

• Citrus and Fennel Salad

• Olive Oil Cake with Saffron, Pomegranate, Rose Petal and Pistachio

The Goddess and Grocer

The Valentine’s Day menu is available for shipment across the country (some restrictions apply) and can be ordered via 773.292.7100 or visit goddessandgrocer.com. Those in Chicago can pick up their orders FREE at the River North, Gold Coast, Bucktown locations. 

DINNER FOR TWO $125

• BRAISED SHORT RIBS - bordelaise + creamy horseradish sauce

• SCALLOPED POTATOES - herbs + bechamel

• APPLE CIDER ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS - pomegranate seeds + herbs

• DINNER ROLLS - herbed compound butter

• STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING - butterscotch sauce

• CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

VEGAN DINNER FOR TWO $105

• BEET “WELLINGTON” - roasted beets, quinoa, mushrooms,

• walnuts + herbs in puff pastry

• WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES - brown sugar + spiced pepitas

• APPLE CIDER ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS - pomegranate seeds + herbs

• VEGAN DINNER ROLLS - herbed compound butter

• STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING - butterscotch sauce

• DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Add on items like the below for a night in:

• OLD FASHIONED KIND OF LOVE COCKTAIL | $9.95 Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey, Housemade Spiced Cranberry Simple,Peychaud's Bitters

• LOVE POTION #21 COCKTAIL | $9.95 Herradura Blanco Tequila, Galliano L'aperitivo, Agave, Lime

• Chocolate Covered Strawberries

• Cake Pops 

• Valentine’s Day 8” Rosette Cake 

• Hand decorated shortbread cookie gift boxes with themes like Rainbow L-O-V-E, I Woof You, I Love You A Latte 

Sushi Suite 202 at Hotel Lincoln

Sushi Suite is a 500-square foot space situated in the Hotel Lincoln and features a 17-course, 75-minute omakase dining experience. The experience features a 6-seat sushi counter with your own private chef for $155. The omakase menu consists of 17 pieces of nigiri sushi ranging from bluefin to prized Hokkaido uni all made from sustainable fish sourced from all over the world.  Sushi Suite 202 offers a Date Night Package which includes two seats for the famous 75-minute, 17-Course Omakase, plus a craft cocktail flight ($170 - $180). Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

Roka Akor

Roka Akor is celebrating Valentine's Day this year with a special Romantic Omakase at their Chicago, Old Orchard, and Oak Brook locations. 

CHICAGO

Roka Akor Chicago's (456 N Clark St) Romantic Omakase will consist of four courses plus dessert. Menu highlights include: 

• Toro Tartare with Osetra Caviar, quail egg, and taro chips
• Prime Beef Tataki with fresh shaved truffles, truffle jus, and pickled daikon
• Chef’s Selection 5 Kind Sashimi Platter
• Lobster Tempura with wasabi aioli, pink peppercorn, and tentsuyu
• Snake River Farms American Wagyu Filet with chili Ginger Sauce, grilled fingerling potatoes, and yuzu chimichurri sauce. 
• For dessert, select Chocolate Lava Cake with strawberries, white chocolate, and vanilla-rose ice cream.

Accendo Wine Flight is available for $69 per person along with Decadent Wine Pairing $85 per person. Upgrades and a la carte menu items are available. 

The special will be available on Sunday, February 13 and Monday, February 14 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and is $124/person. 

OLD ORCHARD

At the Old Orchard location, Roka Akor (4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center) will offer a Romantic Omakase consisting of four courses plus dessert. Menu highlights include: 

• Lobster Miso Soup
• Dynamite Scallop Maki
• Rock Shrimp Tempura with crushed wasabi peas, and sweet chili aioli
• Snake River Farms American Wagyu Sirloin with truffle aioli sauce, robata grilled fingerling potatoes, and yuzu chimichurri. 
• For dessert, select Chocolate Lava Cake with strawberries, white chocolate, and vanilla-rose ice cream. 

Upgrade to Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture for $40 per person. 

A la carte menu items are available. The special will be available on Sunday, February 13 and Monday, February 14 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm and is $107/person. 

OAK BROOK

In Oakbrook, Roka Akor's (166 Oakbrook Center) Romantic Omakase will also consist of four courses plus dessert. Menu highlights in Oak Brook include: 

• Robata Grilled Diver Sea Scallops with yuzu aioli, and crushed wasabi peas
• Kusshi Oysters with grapes Granita and yuzu
• Yuzu Miso Marinated Black Cod with pickled red onions
• Snake River Farms American Wagyu Sirloin with truffle aioli sauce, robata grilled fingerling potatoes, and yuzu chimichurri. 
• For dessert, select Chocolate Lava Cake with strawberries, white chocolate, and vanilla-rose ice cream. 

Upgrade to Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture for $40 per person or Certified Tajima Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecturefor $70 per person.

Roka Akor Oak Brook will also offer Champagne specials including Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Brut, Krug Grand Cuvée 169th Edition, and Dom Perignon 2010.

A la carte menu items are available. The special will be available on Saturday, February 12 through Monday, February 14 and is $124/person. 

Stolp Island Social

Stolp Island Social in Aurora is opening for Valentine's Day offering their full menu featuring Roasted Carrot & Sunflower Seed Hummus and Crunchy Chicken Thighs to Bone-In Heritage Pork Chop, Seared Salmon and Mushroom Ricotta Cavatelli.

Robert's Pizza Dough & Co. 

Whether you're looking for a casual date night or Galentine's dinner, Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. is serving up a special 4-Course Valentine's Menu for two from Friday, February 11th - Monday, February 14th. Grab that special someone and head over to the Streeterville pizzeria for a weekend treat.

Robert's Pizza Valentine's Menu $125 - Serves 2 People **Includes a split of Prosecco or Two Specialty Cocktails**

Small Plates (choose 2): Charcuterie Plate: artisan cheese, cured meats, olives, date jam, crostini Burrata: date jam, black salt, Calabrian oil Mussels: fennel, white wine, garlic shallots, Aleppo pepper

Salads (choose 1): Mediterranean: shredded romaine, manchego cheese, onions, cucumbers, pepperoncini, olives, celery, Italian salami, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette dressing Beet & Kale: salt-roasted beets, pickled red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and champagne vinaigrette

Pizza (choose 1): **select your favorite or may we recommend Walk in the Woods: mushrooms, truffle cream base, double cream wash-rind cheese, fresh Mozz Prosciutto & Arugula: 18-month prosciutto di parma, fresh mozz, evoo, lemon vinaigrette Roasted Vegetable: roasted cherry tomato, red pepper, Calabrian chile, mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach, garlic, fontina cheese, EVOO Seafood: shrimp, clams, calamari, fresh Mozz, EVOO, fumet

Dessert (choose 1): Ice Cream Heart Pizza: vanilla gelato, fresh berries, chocolate sauce Brownie a la Mode: homemade chocolate brownie vanilla gelato and fresh berries

aliveOne

• Monday, February 14

aliveOne will host FREE Valentine’s Music Trivia from Whaddayaknow beginning at 8 p.m. in addition to FREE use of their pool table. The Lincoln Park neighborhood bar will offer specials like $6 The Becky cocktails with Tito's, La Croix Pamplemousse, fresh lime juice and demerara syrup. Additional specials include a half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a $7 PBR and whiskey shot combo. Guests will be provided emo music like Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Blink 182 and Dashboard Confessional all night.

Bartoli's

• Monday, February 14
• Deep Dish: Starts at $19.95 | Thin Crust: Starts at $17.45

Chicagoans can treat their sweetie to pizza this Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped pizza from Bartoli’s Pizzeria available all day on Monday, February 14. Bartoli’s in Roscoe Village and West Town will feature made-to-order heart-shaped pizzas available in tavern-style or their original deep dish. Available for pick-up or delivery, guests can call to order or visit www.bartolispizzeria.com.

Central Park Bar

• Monday, February 14

Chicagoans looking for a low-key Valentine’s Day option can stop by Avondale's newest neighborhood bar, Central Park Bar, for an evening with half-price glasses of wine. Additional specials include half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and $8.50 beer + shot combos.

Estelle's 

• Monday, February 14
• $7 glasses of wine

On Valentine’s Day, the bartenders at Estelle’s will be ready to lend an ear as they invite Chicagoans to cozy up to the bar for their annual “Wine About Your Love Life” night. Half-price glasses of wine will be available all evening for $7 each (normally $14), and selections include Beckstoffer '75 Company Cabernet Sauvignon, Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc and Nomadica Rosé. 

Additional specials will include half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and half-price burgers. Candy hearts will be available for customers if they want to give a “sweet” special message to their Estelle's crush. 

Remedy

• Monday, February 14

Chicagoans looking for a casual Valentine’s Day night out can partake in half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Remedy in Bucktown. Half-price house cocktail options include the Rhubarbarella with Aviation gin, Aperol, lemon juice, rhubarb bitters and simple syrup, the Passionably Late with Chinola passion fruit, Aviation gin, lime juice, and soda water, and the Winthrop with Tito's vodka, limoncello, creme de violette, lemon juice, butterfly pea tea and vanilla, and more.

Rewired Pizza Pizza Cafe & Bar

• Saturday, February 12 through Friday, February 18
• $49 date night menu; $17 heart shaped pizzas

Rewired Pizza Pizza Cafe & Bar in Edgewater will feature romantic offerings for Valentine’s Day like a $49 Date Night three-course dinner menu for two and a $17 heart-shaped pizza (one topping, additional toppings +$1.60 each). Both specials are available from Saturday, February 12 through Friday, February 18. The Date Night menu features a three courses with a choice of appetizer, specialty pizza or pasta, dessert and a bottle of wine. All date night menu pizzas will be heart-shaped. As an extra treat, on Monday, February 14, diners will be provided live piano entertainment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Rewired will offer seating in their “Love Shack”, an outdoor heated patio that is also dog and kid-friendly. For the month of February, the patio will be decked out with hearts, glitter and other Valentine’s Day decor. Patrons can warm up by the firepit while sipping on speciality drinks like House Made Mulled Wine, Spiked Apple Cider, Hot Toddies and the Yulelog Fire Mocha with smoked peppermint chocolate sauce, espresso and milk and topped with crushed peppermint and toasted marshmallow. Reservations can be made by visiting Tock.

Heart-shaped pizzas for take out and delivery are subject to availability. Preorders can be made through www.rewiredcafe.com beginning Tuesday, February 1. 

The Owl

• Monday, February 14

Located in Logan Square, The Owl will host a casual Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 14 with a half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and $6 Margaritas all night. The Owl’s signature house cocktail selections include options like the Alabama with Four Roses, Averna, apricot, lemon, simple and walnut bitters, Bubba with Fernet, banana, hazelnut, simple and lime, and Phoenix with Ron Zacapa No. 23, orgeat, pimento dram, pineapple, lime and chocolate bitters. For a late night dance party, The Owl is open until 4 a.m. on Monday, February 14.

The Rambler Kitchen + Tap

• Monday, February 14 at 7 p.m.
• Free admission

Guests can play The Bachelor themed bingo at The Rambler in North Center on Monday, February 14 at 7 p.m. The grand prize winner will receive a prize pack featuring roses, champagne, fancy chocolates, rosé wine and more. Specials will include $20 Bottomless LaMarca Mimosas, $4 High Noon Flavors and $7 Strawberry Kiss cocktails. To reserve a table, email events@theramblerchicao.com. 

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

• Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14
• $165 per couple 

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar in Andersonville is offering a five-course Wine Pairing Dinner for Valentine’s Day. For $165 per couple, guests choose from a menu of items like Oysters on the Half Shell with pomegranate mignonette granita paired with La Maison du Cremant Sparkling Rosé, Butter Poached Lobster Salad with bibb lettuce, kumquats and tarragon citrus vinaigrette paired with Gustave Lorentz Pinot Blanc, an Artichoke Bisque with white truffle oil paired with Muga Rioja Blanco, and Surf & Turf with tenderloin medallions, seared sea scallops, sunflower seed risotto, sunchokes, beef fat aioli and pink peppercorn rosé reduction paired with Luca Reserve Malbec. 

For dessert, diners can select a Passion Fruit Creme Brulee paired with a sparkling Chenin Blanc. Reservations are available via Resy.

The Unusual Suspects: Pop-up Cocktail Experience

“The Unusual Suspects: A Pop-up Cocktail Experience by The Chicago Spirit” from Fat Food Productions for two Valentine’s weekend experiences (February 10th, 11th & 12th) and a new Exploding Rose Tiramisu For Two Package.

The Unusual Suspects channels the mysterious, black-market underbelly of pre-Prohibition 1920s Chicago featuring The Chicago Spirit cocktails, bites, and interactive experiences from Abe Conlon and Adrienne Lo.

The former The Ladies’ Room at Fat Rice has been transformed into the “Friar’s Inn” - the Chicago nightclub, speakeasy, and jazz venue frequented by Al Capone during the 1920s.

The “Friar’s Inn” experience is a four-course cocktail tasting menu paired with savory French pastries complete with an interactive clue game guests can play at their table to infiltrate The Chicago Spirit syndicate. 

The former Bakery at Fat Rice space has been transformed into Frenchie’s Bake Shop - the casual and a la carte pop-up experience.

This French bakery has been taken over by the time-traveling, bootlegging syndicate The Chicago Spirit offering a lively glitch-hop jazz soundtrack, vaudeville-style entertainment, creative premium takes on classic Prohibition-era cocktails, sexy savory bites, and new specials for Valentine’s weekend. 

The main Frenchie’s Bake Shop Valentine’s special is its Exploding Rose Tiramisu For Two Package.

Guests will be given a frozen organic rose, and they get to shatter it over Frenchie’s signature Tiramisu For Two dessert featuring rum soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone crema, salted dark chocolate shivs, and cappuccino granita doused with saffron-cream liqueur. 

Guests who order the Exploding Rose Tiramisu For Two Package will also receive two pours of the Medixin Monk “Expresso” cocktail (a housemade Fernet riff made with coffee and a fortified herbal tonic of roots, barks, flowers, and botanicals) that’s served in vintage tea cups.

The Exploding Rose Tiramisu For Two Package is on special for $25 (regularly priced at $32) and it must be pre-ordered via Tock.

A la carte sippers of Medixin Monk “Expresso” and the Ste. Mélisse “Herbal Tea” (a housemade Chartreuse riff made with tea, lemon balm, lovage, angelica, hyssop, and nutmeg) are also on special for $4 each Valentine’s weekend that are regularly priced at $6 each.

Reservations and tickets available via Tock.

I|O Godfrey

I|O Godfrey, a rooftop dining and events space, will be holding a Galentine’s Day Brunch. On Sunday, February 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., guests will be offered menu items, cocktail and dessert flights, a build your own mimosa station, and more. Featured food and beverage items include:

Brunch Menu Items

• Heart Shaped French Toast - Brioche encrusted with house-made granola & maple bourbon butter
• Heart Shaped Beignets - Four (4) fluffy, pillowy fried pastries covered in powdered sugar & drizzled in chocolate
• Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls - Cinnamon, cream cheese frosting, strawberries, and whipped cream
• Galentine’s Day Brunch & Cheese Plate - Bacon, sopressata sausage, prosciutto, dry cured salami, parmigiana Reggiano, brie, Havarti, blueberry goat cheese, figs, berries, strawberry jam, assorted crackers and bagel chips
• Dessert Flight - Assorted scones, heart-shaped doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, cake pops, chocolate-covered strawberries, assorted fruits, and cherry Danish

Cocktails

• Cocktail Flight - Includes five signature cocktails, each served with a dessert (Amethyst Destiny with a cake pop, I|O Cosmo with a chocolate strawberry, Chef’s Margarita with a key lime pie, Espresso Martini with a chocolate bar, and a Pink Squirrel with a macaron)
• Teasy on Me - Ketel One, Aperol, hibiscus dream tea, ginger syrup, and fresh lemon, topped with Prosecco
• Pink Squirrel - Crème de Noyaux, crème de cacao and vanilla ice cream
• Cranberry Crush - Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka, Grand Marnier, fresh cranberry purée, and hot tea, served warm
• DIY Mimosa Bar - Includes an assortment of dessert-themed garnishes, fresh fruits and juices, fresh herbs, and mini desserts. Guests will also have the option to bedazzle champagne glasses with edible glitter, flowers, and much more!

Reservations can be made via Tock or by calling 312.374.1830.

The Signature Lounge at the 96th

Located atop 875 N Michigan Ave, The Signature Lounge at the 96th is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering guests a new festive cocktail offering: Love Struck - featuring Jose Cuervo Tradicional silver tequila, strawberry purée, lemon juice, apple juice and maple syrup.

Adorn Bar & Restaurant

In honor of the holiday of love, guests are invited to Adorn Bar & Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for a one-of-a-kind dining experience handcrafted by its culinary craftspeople including Chef Jonathon Sawyer and Netflix chocolatier Juan Gutierrez.

Available for a limited time from February 11-14, Sawyer and Gutierrez have created a dynamic menu designed to share with locally sourced and globally inspired luxury ingredients. Standout dishes designed for two include the 42-Day Dry Aged Tomahawk Ribeye ($210), Salt-Baked Whole Branzino ($75), and Dark Chocolate Mousse with champagne sorbet crystals. A full a la carte menu will also be available, and reservations can be made now on OpenTable.

The Whistler

Date: Friday, February 11

Price: Free Entry

The Whistler’s Fins Up party is the way to create your own tropical getaway during Valentine’s Day weekend. Dedicated to those smooth summer nights spent with a tropical drink in hand, co-captains Adam Melberth and Ryan Lynch guide guests through vibey waters with a mixture of yacht rock, beach jams, 70s, 80s, soul, funk, and disco. For a break from the dance floor, Head Bartender Alex Barbatsis will be slinging island-inspired cocktails all night long, featuring offerings like: 

• A Dream and The Wind To Carry Me created with Irish Whiskey, Overproof Rum, Banana Liqueur, fresh lime juice, Black Tea Demerara and Blackstrap Bitters
• Thirst Trap made with Rye Whiskey, Bianco Vermouth, fresh lime juice, Angostura Bitters and a house-made Breakfast Tea Syrup.

Venteux

GALENTINE’S PAJAMA BRUNCH

Date: Sunday, February 13th

Brunch reservations on OpenTable, bouquet pre-orders from Leelee’s Garden

Put on your cutest pjs and gather your girl squad for a boozy Galentine’s Day pajama brunch at Venteux. Alongside their brunch options (think Duck & Waffles, King Crab Eggs Benedict and Smoked Ricotta French Toast), guests who mention they’re celebrating Galentine’s Day will receive complimentary bottomless pours of rosé. Local woman-owned floral designer Leelee’s Garden will be on-site with a bouquet bar offering arrangements of fresh blooms, and a themed Polaroid photo station will be set up for a take-home memory of your outing.

PARISIAN PRIX FIXE EXPERIENCE AT VENTEUX

Date: Monday, February 14

Price: $150/person

Reservation available on OpenTable.

This Valentine’s Day, a four-course option, featuring selections like: 

• Chèvre Torte with cilantro pistou and macadamia nuts
• Bouillabaisse loaded up with lobster, clams, mussels, white fish, tomatoes and saffron
• 14 karat Chocolate Ganache Tart with mandarin oranges and almond tuile 
• Plus more options and additions available, like an overflowing seafood tower to share. 

avec (West Loop & River North)

avec - WEST LOOP

Dates: Saturday, February 12th and Monday, February 14th

Price (if applicable): $115 per person / $65 per person add-on for wine pairings (additional beverage options available a la carte)

Ticketed: Available on Tock.

Chef Patel is turning up the heat to his wood fired oven with a special 6-course dinner using Indian, Middle Eastern and Midwest ingredients including: 

• Grilled Lamb Kebabs with chickpea hummus, brown butter and pine nuts
• Roasted King Trumpet Mushrooms with labneh cheese and pomegranate ezme
• Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks and white beans with harissa, raw tahini and hearth baked pide. 

Tailored wine pairings for the menu by avec’s Wine Steward Eduard Seitan will also be available for add-on. For the OG fans, avec’s first floor will be open for regular dinner service menu on both nights as well.

avec - RIVER NORTH

Dates: Friday, February 11th through Monday, February 14th

Price: $75 per person (3 courses + dessert)

Reservations: Available on Tock.

avec River North has a special prix fixe menu designed to share and a la carte specials like the Cold Smoked Lamb Shoulder with winter greens, pomegranate, and pecorino pepato or the Dry Aged Ribeye with charred lemon, saba, market peppers and parmesan. 

• 1st Course - Yellowfin tuna tartare with rosemary aioli potato chips and espelette pepper vinaigrette
• 2nd Course - Deluxe focaccia with taleggio cheese fresh black truffle and serrano ham
• 3rd Course - Dry aged ribeye for two with charred lemon marinated artichokes saba and parmigiano cheese
• Dessert - Dark chocolate pot de creme with raspberries

Testaccio

Date: Monday, February 14th

Price: $75/person

Reservations: On Resy 

Testaccio. Executive chef Jacob Solomon is serving up a four-course experience teeming with land and sea offerings like the fire-roasted 1/2 Maine Lobster Tail served with peekytoe crab, sunchokes, and smoky charred lemon and the 90-Day Dry-Aged Filet Mignon accompanied by foie gras, housemade focaccia, and topped with truffle jus. Toast to your Valentine with a selection from the list of Mediterranean and amphora wines available at Testaccio or one of their craft cocktails like the Kykeon, a blend of London dry gin, apricot liquor, and honey, a complement to fourth course dessert option Biscotti di meringhe, in vanilla, mint, and rose.

PQM & The Publican

PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATS: BOXED BON BONS, MACARONS, TRUFFLE CAKE + MORE SWEET TREATS

Date: Friday, February 11th through Monday, February 14th

Price: Varies

Ordering: Available for pick up only at Publican Quality Meats while supplies last

Choose between boxes of from-scratch macarons (6 for $18) in romantic flavors like Strawberry Rose and Chocolate Truffle or bon bons in unique combos such as apricot-yuzu and passion fruit-rum (6 for $24/12 for $45). Or Chef Saben’s 6” Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Cake ($48) or 6” Cherry Cheesecake ($28).. 

THE PUBLICAN: DINE-IN VALENTINE’S PRIX FIXE

Date(s): Friday 2/11, Saturday 2/12 & Monday 2/14. (Closed Sunday night 2/13)

Price: $75 per person

Reservations: Available on Tock.

• 1st course (to share): Seafood cold bar: marinated mussels, poached shrimp, and seafood conserva with bagnarote, lemons & herb cracker
• 2nd course (to share): Beet salad with winter citrus, dill pepita vinaigrette & goat cheese
• 3rd course (to share): Choice of Sweet potato with honey glaze, spiced yogurt, cashews and cilantro -or- Fried brussels sprouts with hazelnut aillade, lemon & ricotta
• ENTREE per person: Bavette steak with chicories, red onion and breadcrumb salsa -or- Snail boudin blanc sausage with wild rice, butternut squash and salsa verde -or- Black Bass with heirloom polenta, kalettes, cranberry & urfa chili vinaigrette -or- Oyster Mushrooms with rice soubise, piquillo pepper bagna cauda & shaved fennel

• DESSERT (to share): Chocolate Profiterole with malt ice cream and whipped strawberry ganache

THE PUBLICAN: VALENTINE’S DINNER PACKAGES TO-GO

Dates: Friday 2/11, Saturday 2/12 & Monday 2/14. (Closed Sunday night 2/13)

Price: $150 (serves 2 people)

Ordering: : Available for delivery or pick-up on Tock.

The same special menu detailed above to take home. *Some items subject to change based on availability.*

Soif Wine Lounge

Date: Monday, February 14th

Reservations: On Resy 

Soif will feature Champagne and oyster specials alongside their selection of both classic and biodynamic expressions of French wine. Other exclusive nibbles include rich, Raclette Fonduewith apples and freshly-baked baguette and sweet treats likeLa Tarte au Chocolat, topped with hazelnuts and raspberry preserves.

Osteria Langhe

Date: Monday, February 14th

Price: $79 per person

Reservations: On Resy

Start the evening off with a toast to you and your Valentine with a selection from the regionally-diverse menu of Italian wines curated by Wine Director Aldo Zaninotto (Testaccio, Soif) before diving into the four-course prix fixe V-Day menu. The menu features up to four options per course, highlighting both signature dishes like their house pinchedPlin Ravioliwith La Tur cheese and Marinello black truffle, as well as seasonally-inspired fare like the Cauliflower Flan topped with Val d’Aosta cream, lemon zest and candied hazelnuts. To finish off the evening, guests can opt for fourth course dessert options like winter citrus Panna Cottaor the hazelnut, raspberry Chocolate Decadence.

Gaijin

The restaurant will be offering four a la carte specials starting Friday, February 11 to help Chicagoans celebrate this special weekend. 

• Valentine's Cocktail (Hibiscus infused gin, 1870 Meletti, Rare Tea Cellar hibiscus, egg white) - $17

• Marinated Wagyu Beef Ribs (Wagyu chuck rib, smoked shoyu, scallions, furikake rice) - $30

• Crab Okonomiyaki (Alaskan king crab, siracha mayo, bonito, arare) -  $35

• Valentine's Kakigori (Lychee, strawberry syrup, ginger sherbert, creme brulee top) - $17 

Katherine Anne Confections

Katherine Anne Confections, a Chicago-based confiserie which features the creations of confectionista Katherine Duncan, is celebrating Valentine’s Day. In addition to a Valentine’s Day Box, Katherine Anne Confections is also creating an at-home event kit and Valentine’s Day experience with its friends at The Beer Temple and Table, Donkey, Stick.

Valentine’s Day at Home with Katherine Anne Confections:

The Beer Temple and Katherine Anne Confections have teamed up to create a Valentine’s Day tasting event featuring their favorite beer and truffle pairings. Hosted by Katherine Duncan, founder of Katherine Anne Confections, and Chris Quinn, owner of The Beer Temple, this virtual event is a way to partake in V-Day, from your own home.

Each kit includes four varieties of Katherine Anne Confections’ hand-dipped chocolate truffles, four different craft beers from The Beer Temple, and a special assortment of Alpine-inspired and house-made accouterments from Table, Donkey, Stick. Participants will receive a zoom link and can participate in a guided tasting with Katherine and Chris.

Reserve your spot online and head to the Beer Temple on 3173 N. Elston Ave. Chicago to pick up your tasting kits. Chocolate & Beer Valentine’s Day Tasting Kits are $65 each (serves 2).

Guided Virtual Tasting: Monday, February 14, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Pick up kits on 2/13 & 2/14 at The Beer Temple, 3173 N. Elston Ave.

Valentine’s Day Box

Katherine Anne Confections has announced that their limited-edition specialty Valentine’s Day Box is now available. The box features a selection of aphrodisiac-infused sweets created with local, real ingredients.

For $65, each limited-edition box is packed with sweets and then wrapped with double-faced satin ribbon. Only 50 boxes are available. Each package will include an exclusive selection of Katherine Anne Confections’ artisan sweets, including:

·        Truffles: Strawberry Cheesecake, Passionfruit, Red Wine & Salted Caramel, and Strawberry Lavender

·        Truffle Ganaches: Passionfruit Cassis, Smoked Almond & Chipotle, and Bananas Foster

·        Fleur de Sel Caramels: Rosemary, Grapefruit Tarragon, and Pecan & Pepper

·       S’more: house-made graham, Seedling Farms raspberry ganache, marbled cocoa marshmallow, bittersweet chocolate, with raspberry garnish

80 Proof

Galentine’s Day Brunch Weekend

Feb. 13 & 14; 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• $30 2-Hour All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet: carving station, waffle station, raw bar, vegan station
• $20 Mimosa Kit

Reserve your table at 80ProofChi.com

Highline

Galentine’s Day Brunch

Sunday, Feb. 13, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• $50 2-Hour Brunch Package: all-you-can-eat buffet and mimosa package 

Book your reservation by Feb. 6 to be entered into a raffle for a complimentary brunch for up to 10 guests.

Ranalli's Lincoln Park & West Loop

Valentine’s Day Special

Monday, Feb 14

• $12 Heart Shaped Pizzas: cheese, sausage, pepperoni or soppressata
• $6 skillet cookies

The Gwen

Those looking for a romantic staycation can book the ‘Love In The Windy City’ package, which makes for a date night and stay. The offer includes a glass of prosecco at check-in, daily dining credits, and a complimentary late checkout. The property also offers programming for spicing up a relationship from Curling & Cocktails to a Tipsy Tea Party experience. Additionally, Upstairs at The Gwen, rooftop bar & dining, is offering specials from February 12th through the 14th.

Four Roses Bourbon x Stephanie Izard

This year, Four Roses Bourbon is elevating the Valentine’s Day night-in experience. For the first time ever, the bourbon brand whose founding involves a 130-year-old love story, has partnered with chefs from across the country to curate menus for Valentine's Day to be prepared at home. Among those chefs is Chicago’s own Chef Stephanie Izard, owner of local restaurants Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, and Cabra.

With more diners anticipated to stay home for the holiday this year, the themed menu created by Chef Izard takes the signature cooking style that diners would find at her restaurants in Chicago, and makes it into easy-to-prepare recipes, for a romantic dinner for two. Chef Izard’s menu starts with
Shrimp-Strawberry Lettuce Wraps, and is followed by Beef Short Ribs with
caramelized onions. The evening finishes with a chocolate cake topped with Cocoa Whip and
Passion Fruit Honey. The courses were crafted to be paired with a signature Four Roses
Valentine’s Day cocktail - the Strawberry Love - created by Natalie Migliarini, mixologist,
author, and founder of Beautiful Booze.

“We, more than anyone, understand that a perfect recipe can create a one-of-kind tasting experience,
and the feelings that a good meal, good drinks and even better company can evoke.” said Brent Elliott, Four Roses Master Distiller. “Given our rich history built on a story of love and romance, Valentine’s Day is a holiday meant for Four Roses to be enjoyed. We’re excited to partner with incredible chefs and a world-class mixologist to elevate at-home experiences this year.”

More information, and Four Roses’ Valentine’s Day dinner and cocktail recipes can be found online at
www.fourrosesbourbon.com/valentines-day.

Hotel Zachary x Don Papa Rum

The hotel will be serving up a Don Papa Rum couples cocktail called “Love Potion #1” made by mixologist Josue Mancero ($30 for 2). It will be on the menu throughout all of February. Or, make it in the comfort of your home with the recipe below: 

• 2 oz Don Papa Rum
• ½ oz Creme de Cassis 
• ½ oz Pomegranate Grenadine
• ¾ oz Lemon
• ¼ oz Cynar 70 

Dimo's Pizza

This Valentine's Day, Dimo's Pizza is offering a dinner date to-go for you and your lover. Or roommate, or cat, or whoever.

The Very Dimo's Valentine special includes your choice of one of three 12" heart-shaped pizzas: the ...Banh Mi Baby One More Time, the Margherita, or the Vegan Mac; a bottle of Villa Zappi sparkling rosé by Tenuta Casali; and a vegan passionfruit-blueberry tart topped with coconut whipped cream.

This romantic meal is available pre-order only for pickup on Valentine's weekend, Feb. 12, 13 or 14 between 11am and midnight, at either the Wrigleyville (3463 N. Clark St.) or Wicker Park (1615 N. Damen Ave.) location. The cost is $75; pre-order by Feb. 10.

Lottie's Pub

Lottie's Pub will be showing Shrek (5:30 PM) and Crazy Stupid Love (8 PM) in each of their private, heated tents. Guests can order $5 S'mores, $10 Heart Shaped Pizzas, and 50% off all bottles of wine.

For those looking to celebrate Galentine's Day instead, ChickFlix & Chill movie nights will take place on Tuesday, February 15th and Wednesday, February 16th. There will be a special showing of Pretty Woman (5:30 PM) and Magic Mike (8 PM). Groups will receive a FREE High Noon Galentine's Day Gift Basket with their reservation, along with a complimentary bucket of High Noon flavors. Specials include $30 High Noon Buckets, $30 Whispering Angel Rosé, and $6 Tots.

Bernie's Chicago

Chef Jordan Beverung is serving up Roasted Prawns ($17), Pepper Crusted Tuna Loin ($32) and a 32 oz Ribeye for two ($120). To top off your meal, a Strawberry Semifreddo with Strawberry Conserva and Pistachio Brittle ($12). Bernie's Valentine's Day weekend specials will be available February 11-14th. For reservations, visit OpenTable.

Tanta Chicago

Tanta will have a selection of Valentine's Specials, ranging from the 'Espirit D'Amour' specialty cocktail ($14) to the 'Mi Corderito' main course– a 12-hour marinated lamb chop with anticuchera sauce, porcini mushroom sauce, malanga puree with goat cheese, purple potato chimichurri, and watercress salad ($39)*. Tanta's Valentine's Day specials will be available February 11-14th.

Urban Market 

Urban Market Chicago, located in River West are running a special, so shoppers can pick up the below meal to make at home for $99.00. The package will include instructions about how to cook and prepare the entree as well as heat up the side, and prepare the desserts. How you write out the card is up to you! 

• 2 12oz filets or 12oz fish of choice

• 1 Side of Sweet Potatoes

• 1 Box of Truffles

• 1 Container of Gelato

• 1 Package of Tubby's Cookies

• 1 Bottle of Champagne

• 1 Bouquet of Flowers

• 1 Valentine's Day card

Pinstripes Chicagoland

This February, Pinstripes is celebrating togetherness, caring, sharing, and friendship with a “Share the Love” campaign featuring a variety of offers for couples, family, and friends to enjoy!

• HEART-SHAPED PIZZA

From Friday, February 11 – Monday, February 14 stop by any Pinstripes location with that special someone and enjoy Heart-Shaped Wood Fired Pizzas and Flatbreads, Chocolate Covered Homemade Strawberry Gelato as well as a complimentary champagne toast.

Make a reservation at www.pinstripes.com

• SEND A VALENTINE GIFT

This year, guests have the opportunity to send a special Valentine’s note online to a friend, family member or loved one. In addition, both the sender and the recipient will receive a $10 Pinstripes certificate!

https://pinstripes.com/send-a-...

• GALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH

A Sunday Brunch Buffet with Bottomless Mimosas makes for a nice outing for your Galentine’s Day group! Make a reservation at www.pinstripes.com

• SHARE THE LOVE 

Pinstripes is asking for your help in spreading the love this Valentine’s Day by sharing your love story with them. Tell them all about how you met your special someone for a chance to be featured on their social media and to win a complimentary brunch for two.