Valentine’s Day in Chicago offers a variety of dining options, memorable activities, and unique experiences. Whether it’s a romantic multi-course dinner, a creative date idea, or a heartfelt gift, this guide explores some of the city’s best choices for celebrating the day.
Valentine’s Day this year is Friday, February 14, 2025.
Valentine’s Day Chicago 2025: Restaurant 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.
The Albert
The Albert in Chicago is offering a three-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu from February 12 to 16 for $72 per person ($85 with a glass of prosecco). The menu includes fresh lump crab with carrot curry broth or eggplant involtini with almond tomato sauce to start, followed by choices like Maine lobster ravioli with saffron cream sauce, grilled beef tenderloin with truffle butter, or mushroom risotto with pesto artichoke. Dessert options include mint chocolate bundt cake or honey almond cake.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is offering a variety of Valentine’s dining experiences across its Chicago-area locations in Oak Brook, Schaumburg, and Vernon Hills.
From February 12 to 16, couples can enjoy a candlelight dinner featuring a 12-ounce Filet Mignon Roast and two 4-ounce steamed lobster tails, served with Béarnaise, Truffle Merlot, or Roasted Peppercorn sauces. The meal includes a choice of whipped potatoes or seasonal vegetables and concludes with six chocolate-dipped strawberries. Dine-in tables are decorated with rose petals, while to-go orders include votive candles for ambiance.
On February 14 and 15, a three-course prix-fixe Valentine’s menu is available, offering appetizers like Lobster Bisque, Turtle Gumbo, or a Caesar Salad. Entrée choices include Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, an 8-ounce Filet Perry wrapped in bacon and topped with crabmeat, Chargrilled Salmon, Chicken Oscar, or Cedar Plank-Fired Redfish. For dessert, options include White Chocolate Cheesecake, a Chocolate Crunch Tower, or Three Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Kisses.
For those who missed the holiday, Perry’s Second Chance Valentine’s Dinner on February 23 offers the same prix-fixe menu and candlelight dinner.
Prairie Grass Cafe
Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook is offering several ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. On February 13 at 5 PM, the restaurant is hosting a Pre-Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting with sommelier Pierre Lasserre. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of wines paired with small bites, including Oyster Rockefeller, deviled eggs with caviar, smoked salmon tartare, and wagyu flatiron bites. Tickets are $98 per person, with reservations required by February 11.
From February 14 to 16, Prairie Grass Cafe will highlight menu selections ideal for a Valentine’s celebration. Options include the Steakhouse Wedge Salad with tomato, red onion, and crispy bacon, or the Creamy Sexy Blue Cheese Wedge Salad with fig jam. Steak selections range from an 8 oz Wagyu Flat Iron Steak to an 18 oz Prime Bone-In Ribeye, all served with red wine sauce and shallot-herb butter. Sides include twice-baked potatoes, creamed spinach, and sautéed mushrooms.
Eden
Eden in Chicago is offering Valentine’s Day specials alongside its full dinner menu on February 14 from 5 PM to 10 PM. Specials include oysters on the half shell with apple mignonette, truffled cacio e pepe linguine, seafood stew with striped bass and nduja, and a fritto misto with mushrooms, olives, and sweet potato. The dessert special is a pink pavlova with lychee and raspberry.
Gene & Georgetti
Gene & Georgetti in Chicago is offering an à la carte Valentine’s Day menu from 11 AM to 9:30 PM on February 14. Specials include heart-shaped ricotta-filled ravioli with lobster jus, beef carpaccio with crispy artichoke, and a surf & turf for two featuring a 12 oz filet, grilled shrimp, and lobster hollandaise. Dessert is a warm chocolate lava cake with vanilla gelato. A selection of Valentine’s cocktails will also be available.
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar in Chicago is offering a three-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner on February 14 from 5 PM to 9 PM for $59 per person. The menu includes a choice of lobster bisque or winter salad, followed by seared halibut, mushroom ravioli, or a grilled ribeye. Dessert options include lava cake, strawberry cheesecake, or passion fruit strawberry tiramisu. Guests can also enjoy specials from LOVELUVV Champagne.
State and Lake Chicago Tavern
State and Lake Chicago Tavern in Chicago is offering a three-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu from February 14 to 16 for $65 per person. The menu includes a seafood platter or grilled romaine lettuce with fried anchovies, followed by Maine lobster ravioli with saffron cream sauce or grilled beef tenderloin with shrimp De Jonghe. Dessert choices include sticky butter rum cake or warm chocolate flourless cake with salted caramel sauce.
ROOF on theWit
ROOF on theWit in Chicago is hosting two Valentine’s Day events on February 14 from 9 PM to 2 AM: a Valentine’s Day Soirée in the Gallery and a Girls Night Out in the Lounge. The menu features caviar Pringles, baked West Coast oysters, shrimp and king crab bowls, grilled tenderloin medallions with lobster tails, and various chocolate desserts.
The Langham, Chicago
The Langham, Chicago is offering Valentine’s Day cocktails and a themed afternoon tea experience.
Travelle Bar’s February cocktail menu includes:
- The Bitter Sweetheart: A strawberry and chocolate tequila Negroni with G4 Tequila Reposado, White Crème de Cacao, strawberry-infused Campari, and chai tea, garnished with a rose-cut strawberry.
- Cupid’s Dilemma: A smoky, tropical cocktail featuring Lucy Pistola’s Mezcal, Clement Coconut Rum, guava purée, elderflower liqueur, and a salted coconut powder rim.
The “Queen of Hearts Afternoon Tea” runs from February 14 to 16, featuring signature dishes like the savory XOXO (zaatar roasted carrots with ricotta) and the sweet Queen of Hearts (dark chocolate cream with cherry compote). The experience starts at $125 per person or $65 for guests aged 5–12.
Fora
Fora in Chicago is offering a five-course Valentine’s Day menu priced at $75 per person. The menu follows a thematic progression:
- First Sight: Choice of saffron oyster aioli with creamed collards or champagne and roasted strawberry gelée bite.
- Introduction: Love Apple Salad with rose petal vinaigrette.
- The Dance: Choice of winter truffle risotto, roast chicken with dauphinoise potatoes and honey-roasted vegetables, or petit filet with purple Peruvian potato mash and charred romanesco.
- First Kiss: Choice of olive oil cake with poached pear, Manchego cheesecake with charred fig, or chocolate mousse with gold shortbread.
- Heading Home: Nightcap offerings (to be announced).
Proxi
Proxi in Chicago is offering a multi-course, family-style Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $120 per person. Guests can enhance their dining experience with optional wine pairings curated by Wine Director Jake Bennie for $55 per person. The à la carte menu will not be available on Valentine’s Day.
Lýra
Lýra in Chicago is offering a four-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $125 per person. The experience focuses on elevated Greek-inspired dishes designed for an intimate evening. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Prosecco
Prosecco in Chicago is celebrating Valentine’s Day with its à la carte menu, enhanced with special menu additions. A $20 prepayment will be applied to the final bill, with a minimum spend of $75 per person.
Siena Tavern
Siena Tavern in Chicago is offering a four-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $95 per person. The chef-curated experience features refined dishes in an intimate setting. Tax, gratuity, and add-ons are not included in the listed price.
La Serre
La Serre in Chicago is presenting a four-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $125 per person. The evening highlights refined French-inspired dishes, offering an elevated dining experience. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Pizzeria Portofino
Pizzeria Portofino in Chicago is celebrating Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped pizzas and floral bouquets from Flowers For Dreams.
Alpana
Alpana in Chicago is offering a three-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu for $85 per person. The evening does not include a children’s menu, and the regular à la carte offerings will not be available. The terrace is enclosed and heated, but reservations for terrace seating cannot be transferred to the main dining room. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a $25 charge per person.
Duck Duck Goat
Duck Duck Goat in Chicago is offering a shareable Valentine’s Day menu priced at $85 per person. The menu progresses from dim sum to signature dishes and exclusive bites. Cocktails, wine, and beer are available à la carte. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Fioretta
Fioretta in Chicago is presenting a four-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $135 per person. The experience focuses on refined dining in an elegant setting. Tax, gratuity, and add-ons are not included in the listed price.
Elske
Elske in Chicago will serve a Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $150 per person. The restaurant can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and shellfish-free diets. Guests with multiple dietary restrictions are encouraged to contact the restaurant in advance.
Figo Wine Bar
Figo Wine Bar in Chicago is offering a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner priced at $60 per person. The evening focuses on a romantic dining experience with contemporary Italian flavours in an intimate setting.
Juno
Juno in Chicago is offering a Valentine’s Day Omakase priced at $125 per person, with a $50 prepayment applied to the final bill. The experience features approximately 20 bite-sized dishes, including sashimi, appetizers, warm plates, nigiri, and dessert. A 20% gratuity will be added to the final bill.
North Pond
North Pond in Chicago is presenting a six-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu priced at $190 per person, with an optional wine pairing available for $80. The restaurant can accommodate vegetarian and pescatarian diets but cannot cater to other dietary restrictions or allergies. A 21% service charge will be applied, and cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation will incur a $100 fee per person.
Beautiful Rind
Beautiful Rind in Chicago invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a love for cheese. The menu will feature signature favourites alongside special offerings crafted for the occasion. Reservations require a credit card, and cancellations made less than three days in advance, or no-shows, will incur a $20 per person fee.
Gussie’s Handmade Italian
Gussie’s Handmade Italian will offer a special Valentine’s Day dining experience. Further details about the menu and pricing are yet to be announced.
Carnivale
Carnivale in Chicago is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a festive and vibrant atmosphere. A special Valentine’s menu will be available, and reservations require a $25 per person non-refundable deposit, applied to the final bill. A 20% service charge will be added to all receipts.
Mako
Mako in Chicago is offering an exclusive Valentine’s Day Omakase experience priced at $315 per person, with an optional wine and sake pairing available for $125. The meticulously crafted 23-course tasting menu showcases Chef BK’s signature contemporary flair. Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated. A $100 deposit per person is required.
The Metropolitan
The Metropolitan in Chicago offers a four-course Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu priced at $150 per person. The evening includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a special take-home treat. A 20% service charge will apply, and cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance may incur a $75 per person fee.
Wild Blossom Meadery
Wild Blossom Meadery in Chicago is hosting a unique Valentine’s Day Winemaking Crush event on February 14 at 7:00 PM. Priced at $145 per person, the evening includes:
- A hands-on wine blending and winemaking experience
- A romantic dinner paired with select wines and meads
- Participation in a grape stomping contest
- A custom bottle of your blended wine to take home
Additional costs apply for wine ingredient packages, with varietal juice ranging from $84.95 to $215. Each vat yields 25–30 bottles. Guests can also look forward to wine games, live DJ music, and karaoke.
Carnivore & The Queen
Carnivore & The Queen in Downers Grove, IL, is offering a Valentine’s Day dining experience in an intimate and romantic setting. Reservations require a $20 deposit per person. Happy hour will not be available on Valentine’s Day.
Girl & the Goat
Girl & the Goat in Chicago is offering a special Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu priced at $105 per person. The menu includes a selection of signature dishes along with new seasonal offerings. The full beverage menu, including an optional wine pairing, will be available à la carte. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Lark
Lark in Chicago is offering a Valentine’s Day dinner for two, featuring a three-course meal and an adult beverage.
Nia
Nia in Chicago offers an intimate Mediterranean-inspired eight-course tasting menu priced at $60 per person. Dishes include oxtail-stuffed piquillo, roasted red pepper croquettes, sautéed branzino, seafood paella, charred skirt steak, and Crema Catalan. Tax, tip, and gratuity are not included.
Hard Rock Cafe – Chicago
Hard Rock Cafe – Chicago is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu with two pricing options: $32.99 for two courses or $45.99 for three courses. Guests can choose from appetizers like Smoked Bacon Flatbread, entrées such as Steak Frites or Big Surf Salmon, and finish with a Valentine’s Brownie for dessert.
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