Tis the season to do something extra special for the one you love (because we know you’re celebrating that person all year long, right?) And there’s no better way to say “love ya” than with a delicious meal. If you’re still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day plan, consider the options below.
Haymaker
225 S. Popular St.
Reservations: Online
Snag a spot at Haymaker for you and your partner. For $75/person, you’ll enjoy a three-course menu with options like fried oysters, duck breast, and southern coconut cake. Haymaker will accept walk-in guests, but we recommend booking a table now.
Mimosa Grill
327 S. Tryon St.
Reservations: Online
Enjoy an evening uptown at Mimosa Grill. They’ve got a special three-course menu that includes an amuse bouche and champagne toast. $55/person.
Upstream
6902 Phillips Place Ct.
Reservations: Online
Fall in love with the Valentine’s Day menu by Chef Sam Diminich. Choose from dishes like sea scallop ceviche, bento box, and cinnamon bao bun. Each seat is $60 plus $18 for wine pairings.
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, #100
Reservations: Online
Turn Valentine’s Day into Valentine’s Week at Fin & Fino.
Monday, Feb. 10: House-made pasta feature
Tuesday, Feb. 11: 1/2 off oysters
Wednesday, Feb. 12: 20% off sparkling wines
Thursday, Feb. 13: Shared cocktail features (for the ladies!)
Friday, Feb. 14: Cupid's Cupboard - specialty cocktails and features (like chocolate and oysters)
Saturday, Feb. 15: Share the Love - Order The Treatment and Fin & Fino will double the donation made to charity to $10 per order.
Photo Credit: The Plaid Penguin
The Porter’s House
7417 Waverly Walk Ave.
Reservations: Online
Whether you enjoy steak, chicken, seafood, or veggies, The Porter’s House is a wonderful option for February 14th. They’re offering a four-course meal for $99/person. The menu includes pimento cheese beignets, lobster ravioli, stuffed cabbage, miso roasted chicken, 8 oz. filet, and a peanut butter blondie.
Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Road, Suite W01
Reservations: Online
Bulla is offering a four-course prix fixe menu on the 14th featuring dishes like montaditos and grilled steak plus a special champagne toast. They’ll be pouring up a limited-edition Rose Sangria, and $1 from every glass sold will go to the American Heart Association.
The Wine Loft
2201 South Blvd.
Celebrate Galentine’s Day AND Valentine’s Day at the newly renovated The Wine Loft in South End. The Charlotte Housewives will host an evening of dancing, trivia, and specialty dishes. Guests are encouraged to bring new or gently-used women’s business clothing (including purses) to donate to Dress for Success Charlotte. Register for this free event here.
On the 14th, this wine bar will offer dinner for two for $85. Your ticket includes one appetizer, two entrees, one dessert, and one bottle of wine. Get your tickets here then make your reservation by calling 269-589-7812.
Dressler’s
1100 Metropolitan Ave., #125
Reservations: Online
This Charlotte staple is celebrating its 10th birthday this weekend. So now’s the perfect time to enjoy a Dressler’s meal. They’re offering a four-course menu with items like crispy goat cheese, Thai peanut calamari, seared scallops, prime Kansas City strip, and Mom’s NY-style cheesecake. $99/person.
Mama Ricotta’s
601 S. Kings Dr., AA
Reservations: 704-343- 0148
Dine on Italian with your loved one at Mama Ricotta’s. The full menu will be available plus select features, like truffled mushroom toast, eggplant parmesan, and chocolate strawberry cake.
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E. Tremont Ave.
Reservations: Online
For $60/person, you and your date can feast on a prix fixe menu at Dilworth Tasting Room. The three courses include dishes like tuna crudo, seared skirt steak, and chocolate cake with raspberry compote. Find a table on Resy from 4 – 11 p.m.
Reid’s Fine Foods
4331 Barclay Downs Dr.
Can’t make it on the 14th? Reid’s SouthPark will offer its Valentine’s menu both Friday and Saturday. Enjoy features like lobster bisque and cheesecake in addition to Reid’s regular menu.
