I have put together a roundup of Valentine’s Day Raleigh 2024 special offerings by restaurants, hotels and businesses. You can find some ideas for Valentine’s Day (or weekend) dinner below and I have included the menus whenever available.
Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
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Valentine’s Day Raleigh 2024 Restaurant & Hotel Offerings
This list is not exhaustive and I update the 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, I would recommend contacting them to see what they are offering.
East Cafe
East Cafe is offering a Valentine’s Day tea experience on February 14, 15, and 16. This experience features a pre-fixe menu including savory canapes, finger sandwiches and inspired patisserie. Priced at $75 per person.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Perry’s with a 3-course prix fixe Menu. Priced at $69 per person before 5:30 pm and $79 per person after 5:45.
They are also offering a Valentine Candlelight dinner on February 11 to 14. Includes two individual salads, a 12 oz. Candlelight Filet Mignon Roast (prepared medium) for Two with two steamed 4oz. lobster tails, sauces, two sides to share, and a half-dozen chocolate-dipped strawberry kisses; $185/couple for dine-in, or $155 per couple for TO-Go.
The Melting Pot
The Melting Pot (Raleigh and Durham) is offering a special 5-course menu on Valentine’s Day. Starting with Green Goddess and Bacon stuffed tomatoes as the first course, Creamy Cheese Fondue for the second course, Side Salads for the third course, Generous Entrees for the fourth course, and Decadent Chocolate Fondue for the fifth course. Priced at $175 per couple.
Bodega Tapas and Wine
Bodega Tapas and Wine (Wake Forest) is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu for $69 per person.
M Tempura
M Tempura (Durham) is offering a Valentine’s Kaiseki Omakase menu for $127 per person.
Convivio
Convivio (Durham) is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day celebration dinners.
Herons
Herons (Cary) is taking reservations for a Valentine’s Day experience priced at $341.21 per person.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is serving a 4-course menu for $65 per person. This menu is available from February 8 to 18.
Alley Twenty Six
Durham’s Alley Twenty Six, which was named this month one of the Triangle’s Most Romantic Restaurants by Eater Carolinas, is offering a five-course prix fixe menu with cocktail pairings on Feb. 14 for $135 per person. Here is the full menu:
- First course: Chef’s amuse-bouche; paired with the Meet Cute, a sparkling sip with hints of strawberry.
- Second course: Bibb Lettuce and Radicchio with Bacon Lardons, Valdeón Blue, Castelvetrano Olives, Lime Buttermilk Dressing and “Funyuns;” paired with the Talking Stage made with Gin, Vermouth and Americano.
- Third course: Marinated Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Lime, Sesame, Watermelon Radish and Cucumber-Cilantro Water; paired with the Third Date with Blanco Tequila, Coconut, Cucumber, Lime and Spice.
- Fourth course: Cocoa Rubbed Steak with Braised Greens, Sweet Potato, Fennel, Mushrooms, Toasted Pecan and Cranberry Demi-glace OR a Vegetarian option: Cocoa Dusted Roasted Sweet Potato with Braised Greens, Fennel, Mushrooms, Toasted Pecan and Dried Cranberries; paired with the Honeymoon Phase made with Whisky and Rum, Cranberry, Dubonnet and Southern Spring Bitters
- Fifth course: Cheese Board with Passion fruit-Lime Jelly, Toasted Coconut and Crostini; paired with the Golden Years made with Passion fruit, Sparkling Wine and Bitters OR Fudge Brownie Sundae with Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Graham Cracker Crumb, Whipped Cream and Strawberry; paired with Bitters
Brewery Bhavana
Raleigh’s Brewery Bhavana will offer its regular menu plus a few special offerings for Valentine’s Day dining on Feb. 14:
The downtown Raleigh restaurant will offer a special dessert for two: a Moon Cake for $10.80. In China, the tradition of moon worship has a long history with moon cakes originally being offered as a tribute to the Moon God. How the cakes are often associated with celebrations of romantic love. All couples dining on Valentine’s Day also will receive a red rose.
The brewery will release its annual Rosette Rosé Ale: This blushing, floral ale was brewed more than a year ago and has been slowly conditioning ever since. It is brewed with champagne yeast, rose hips and hibiscus, then aged over cherries, raspberries and grapefruit, finally blended with a touch of our house sour culture to echo the flavors of a French rosé wine. The Rosette Rosé Ale will be available at the restaurant, at most Whole Foods, Total Wine, Wegmans and many local bottle shops.
The Durham
Valentine’s Dinner at the Restaurant will be a three-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person. The special menu will be available on Feb. 14 and alongside the regular menu on Feb. 15-17.
IL FALÒ
Il Falò at The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport is offering a special four-course menu for dinner on Valentine’s Day and Feb. 16-17. The price is $65 per person. Make a reservation at ilfalo.com.
Peck & Plume
Peck & Plume at The Mayton in Cary is offering a three-course prix fixe meal for $60 per person from Feb. 14-17.
The Willard Rooftop Lounge
The Willard Rooftop Lounge at the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown is offering a special dessert and champagne pairing for two. Guests will enjoy Veuve Clicquot Champagne with a choice of dessert to share: Flourless chocolate torte with a strawberry compote or golden raisin and Rum Bread Pudding with Fresh Berries and a Cinnamon-Vanilla Cream. This pairing is available from Feb. 9-18 for $40, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations accepted via OpenTable; walk-ins welcome
Romantic Hotel Packages
AC HOTEL RALEIGH DOWNTOWN
Treat your valentine to a stay at AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown by booking the Romantic Getaway Room Package, which includes:
- $50 credit to spend at The Willard Rooftop Lounge (can be used towards our Champagne & Dessert Pairing)
- A bottle of sparkling wine with two flutes to enjoy in your room.
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries to enjoy in your room.
- European-style breakfast for two at the hotel’s AC Kitchen.
- And complimentary parking
THE DURHAM
Book a Valentine’s Room Package at The Durham for a memorable night out. Enjoy complimentary valet parking and a bottle of sparkling wine delivered to the room to start the evening off. Book a reservation for a three-course Valentine’s Dinner at the restaurant. The following day, wake up with Counter Culture Coffee service and enjoy an included breakfast at the Restaurant. This package is available Feb. 9-18. Info: thedurham.com/promotions/valentines-package/
THE MAYTON
Enjoy a romantic night in downtown Cary with the Valentine’s Room Package at The Mayton. Guests can start the evening off with six chocolate-dipped strawberries and a bottle of sparkling wine on ice with two flutes, which will be delivered to the room. The next morning guests can enjoy breakfast for two at Peck & Plume restaurant.
THE WESTIN RALEIGH-DURHAM AIRPORT
Add an overnight stay to your Valentine’s plans at The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport. The Valentine’s package is offered Feb. 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17. Book a room and get a bottle of Italian Prosecco and house-made heart-shaped macarons with chocolate ganache and a guaranteed 1 p.m. checkout. Rates start at $249 per night.
I hope that you found some inspiration in this list and wish you Happy Valentine’s Day!
This list is put together through my own research and from businesses reaching out to me. Check back later as I update the offerings in this post.