Here’s a look at Valentine’s Day Cincinnati 2023 featuring special offerings by restaurants.
Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
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This list is not exhaustive and is updated as information becomes available. I try to feature as much as I can but certainly this is not all that is out there. If your favorite restaurant is not on the list, contact them to see what they are offering.
Valentine’s Day Cincinnati 2023: Restaurant Special Menus
Forno Osteria & Bar Montgomery
Forno Osteria & Bar Montgomery and Forno Osteria & Bar, Hyde Park are offering a Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinner menu on February 14. Priced at $55 (plus tax and gratuity).
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot – Cincinnati is offering a Valentine’s Day 4-course meal from February 10 – 13 and February 15 – 19. Priced at $67.50 per person.
They also offer a Valentine’s Day set menu on February 14. Priced at $85 per person. Enjoy a specially crafted and five course meal, champagne toast and $25 Dip Certificate.
Via Vite
Via Vite is offering a Valentine’s Day menu. Priced at $60 per person. They will only be offering the three-course prix-fixe menu on Valentine’s Day. Their full dining menu and kids menu will not be available on Valentine’s Day.
Louvino Cincinnati OTR
Louvino Cincinnati OTR is offering a Valentine’s Day Cincinnati 2023 romantic 4-course prix-fixe menu on February 14. The normal dinner menu will not be available.
Pins Mechanical Co
Pins Mechanical Co is offering the following.
Galentine’s Day, February 13th: $3 Bowling from 4-8, FREE Bowling after 8PM
Valentine’s Day: Two for One Duckpin Games all day
Love Potion: Beginning on Friday, February 10th, Pins is bringing back their signature ‘Love Potion’ cocktail, a delicious mix of Well Gin, St. Germain, Grenadine, Pineapple Juice and Sprite, paired with a Heart Candy Sucker garnish. This unique blend of ingredients makes the Love Potion the perfect drink to share with a special someone.
Pins is an old-school bar-cade that offers signature duckpin bowling, ping pong, football and much more. You can also bring your own food, making it extra affordable for those who want to woo their boo (chocolate covered strawberries, anyone?).
Nicola’s Ristorante
Nicola’s Ristorante is offering a Valentine’s Day Cincinnati 2023 menu. Priced at $75 per person.
The Fresh Market
This Valentine’s Day, The Fresh Market is making it easy for guests to stock up and make the day delicious and fun for everyone from groups of two to a whole crowd – all, at an amazing value! Whether you’re planning a romantic candlelit date night or a love-filled morning feast with the whole family, the specialty food retailer’s fully prepped, ready-to-cook meals will help you spread the love with ease on February 14. Order online or in-store through Feb. 13 at 2PM and pick up Feb. 10-14:
- Valentine’s Meal for Two – $59.99 (Save up to $35):
- Choice of two: Premium Choice Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon, Ultimate Lump Crab Cakes, Wild North Atlantic Lobster Tail
- Get one of each: Mascarpone Whipped Potatoes with Rosemary, Asparagus with Red Peppers and Sea Salt Butter Steamer Bag, Hand-Dipped Chocolate Strawberries (8), Dozen Roses, The Fresh Market Reusable Shopping Bag
- Valentine’s Prime Rib Meal for Two – $49.99: Includes Fully Cooked Prime Rib, Mascarpone Whipped Potatoes with Rosemary, Green Bean Medley, The Fresh Market Horseradish Aioli, The Fresh Market Reusable Thermal Tote
- Valentine’s Day Brunch for 4 – $25 (Save up to $14): Includes Quiche Lorraine, Broccoli Cheddar, or Spinach Tomato Quiche; Market Style Bacon, Tropical Fruit, Blueberry Muffins, The Fresh Market Reusable Shopping Bag
- Sweetheart Ribeye: Back by popular demand, The Fresh Market’s Premium Choice Sweetheart Ribeye is hand-cut and butterflied into the shape of a heart by its expert butchers. It’s aged at least 14 days for maximum tenderness. Tips for a perfectly cooked Sweetheart Ribeye can be found in The Fresh Market’s February Magazine.
- Heart-Shaped Crab Cake: Made exclusively for The Fresh Market, these Valentine’s-themed delicacies are made from the retailer’s perfectly seasoned, ready-to-cook Maryland Crab Cake.
Orchids at Palm Court
Orchids at Palm Court is offering a Valentine’s Day Cincinnati 2023 prix-fixe menu priced at $99 per person.
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood – Cincinnati
Eddie Merlot’s Prime Aged Beef & Seafood – Cincinnati is offering a Valentine’s Day dinner on February 14. Menu full of signature classics, including our prime-aged steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails, perfect for the occasion.
Pampas Argentine Gastropub
Pampas Argentine Gastropub is offering a Valentine’s Day Cincinnati 2023 Weekend 3-course dinner for two on February 10 – 19. Priced at $99 per person.
Cincinnati Distilling
Cincinnati Distilling (Milford) is offering a Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu on February 14. Priced at $60 per person. Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day experience with three savory dishes curated by Executive Chef Andrew Han and Culinary Director Bhumin Desai. Dessert provided by Pastry Chef Jessica Graham of Sugarworks.
The Butcher and Barrel
The Butcher and Barrel is offering a Valentine’s Week 4-course dinner for two on February 10 – 12 and 19. Priced at $149 per couple.
Ché
Ché – OTR and Ché – O’Bryonville are offering a Valentine’s Valentine’s Week 6-course meal for two on February 10 – 12 and 19. Priced at $69 per couple.
The View at Shires’ Garden
The View at Shires’ Garden is offering a Valentine’s Week 4-course dinner for two on February 10 – 19. Priced at $149 per couple.
BOCA
BOCA is offering a Valentine’s Day 4-course dinner on February 14. Priced at $149 per person. Featuring three savory courses and one dessert course. The menu will include Boca favorites and special additions for that night.
Subito
Subito is offering a Valentine’s Day Italian feast 4-course menu on February 10 – 11 and 13 – 14. Priced at $95 per person with wine pairing $54.
Taft’s Brewpourium
Spend an evening finding the perfect food and drink duo during Taft’s Brewing Company’s Valentine’s Day Beer & Donut Pairing. This highly popular self-guided pairing event is back to make your Valentine’s Day a little bit sweeter. Explore flavors as you and your loved one taste four different beers and freshly made donuts from Peace, Love + Little Donut. Throughout the night, write down your favorite donut and beer pairings as you compare your top picks with others. While waiting to participate in the one-hour pairing, enjoy heart-shaped pizza and other refreshments at the brewery. This is an experience that you DONUT want to miss. Grab your tickets today and make this Valentine’s Day uniquely memorable.
Home Chef
If you’re looking for a relaxed, romantic date-night-in, Home Chef has you covered with an indulgent menu that will surely impress your special someone (partner, pal, pet, you name it). These V-Day specials are available to order now to be sent straight to your door in time 2/14, fresh ingredients and approachable recipe cards included — so saying “I love you” through a home-cooked meal can be both delicious and stress-free, no hard-to-nab restaurant reservation needed.
The decadent, easy-to-make recipes include:
- Filets Mignon Steak Frites with Truffle Aioli and Parmesan bacon green beans
- Spinach and Artichoke Baked Gnocchi with bread crumbs (recipe by Rachael Ray!)
- Cranberry Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with roasted Brussels sprouts
Home Chef also has the final course covered with a limited-time dessert duo just for Valentine’s Day, which combines a Chocolate Lava Cake and a Red Velvet Cookie Skillet for a sweet and scrumptious end to the special meal.
This Valentine’s Day menu is available to order from the menu here, now until noon CT on Friday, February 10. Thanks for the consideration.
Romantic Things to Do
Fountain Square Ice Rink
Skate the day (or evening) away on Fountain Square amidst downtown’s tallest buildings. At 7,000 square feet, it is about the size of the rink at New York’s Rockefeller Center. Amenities include skate rental, lockers, benches, and concessions options. Warm up with hot drinks and sweets at Graeter’s on the Square or Ingredients across the street. Other nearby restaurants include Potbelly Sandwich Works, Via Vite, Chipotle and many more restaurants in the blocks surrounding the Square. $15 Rink and Bumper Cars Session; $10 Ice Skating Session Only.
Love On The Levee
Calling all Levee Lovebirds: grab your family, partner or besties and visit us on February 11th to celebrate Valentine’s Day early with themed sips and snacks, live music, and more from the collection of small, locally owned businesses. Find out more here.
Water Tower Fine Wines
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Water Tower Fine Wines on February 12 from 2 pm – 4 pm during its Sweets for your Sweetie! Dessert Wine Event. Taste an array of wine styles, including Port, Madeira and a mystery dessert wine. While at the tasting, sample complimentary sweet and savory goodies that pair well with each wine.
Featured Wines:
- Broadbent Madeira 1996 Colheita- $31.99/ bottle (originally $41.99)
- Ferreira 10-Year Tawny Port- $22.99/bottle (originally $29.99)
- Smith Woodhouse 10-Year Tawny Port- $26.99/bottle (originally $35.99)
- Broadbent Auction Reserve Port- $19.99/bottle (originally $25.99)
- Offley Boa Vista 1995 Port- $28.99/bottle (originally $36.99)
- Mystery Dessert Wine
This event is ideal for couples, friends or anyone who enjoys the taste of sweet wines. This tasting is through reservation only, and space is limited. Call 513-231-9463 to reserve your spot today and make this Valentine’s Day memorable. Priced at $35 per person.
Findlay Market
Celebrate love and romance at Findlay Market during its Valentine’s Day Sweet and Savory Stroll event on February 19 from 10 am – 4 pm. Spend the afternoon with your significant other — or close friends — as you stroll through the market and enjoy live music plus samples from participating merchants.
Participating Merchants (more to come):
- The Arepa Place
- Banasun Smoothie Bar
- Bouchard’s
- Dean’s Mediterranean Imports
- Deeper Roots
- Eckerlin Meats
- Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen
- J.E. Gibbs Cheese
- Luken’s Poultry, Fish & Seafood
- Maverick Chocolate Co.
- Neil Luken Meats
- Sen by Kiki
- Taste of Belgium
- Dats Ole School Cookin’
- Joyously Sweet
- A “Mother’s” Touch Cakes
- London’s Kreations
Each ticket package comes with a complimentary glass — or two — of champagne from Jane’s. If you are not looking to consume alcohol during the event, a non-alcoholic champagne alternative will also be available by request. Explore Findlay Market while tasting dishes from local downtown eateries during Findlay Market’s Valentine’s Day Sweet and Savory Stroll. Five tickets for $12; 12 tickets for $25.