Valentine's Day Edmonton 2021: Restaurants, Things to Do, Gift Ideas

Looking for a ideas on how to celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart? Here is a list of restaurants that are offering special Valentine's Day meals, features or takeout this year; things to do or see; and gift ideas for Valentine's Day Edmonton 2021.

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Restaurants Offering Valentine's Day Menus

Fairmont MacDonald

Fairmont MacDonald is offering a 6-course Valentine's Weekend dinner on February 13 & 14 from 5 pm - 9 pm.

$139 per person, not including tax and gratuity. Optional wine pairing, +$49 per person. Call (780) 777-9818 to make your reservation.

They are also offering an at-home 3-course Valentine's Dinner for pickup on February 13 & 14 from 12 pm - 8 pm. Priced at $69 per person.

Pampa Steakhouse

Valentine's Day Weekend Takeout dinner packages for 2 available in Classic ($99.95) or Premium ($149.95). They have two locations: Pampa Downtown Edmonton and Pampa West Edmonton.

Preorder by Friday, February 12, 2021 11:59PM for Saturday pick-up or by Saturday, February 13, 2021 11:59PM for Sunday pick-up. Pickup times every half hour between 4 pm and 8 pm.

Riverbank Bistro

Riverbank Bistro has a Valentine's Menu available February 13 & 14. Available for dine-in or pickup. Priced at $80 per person.

RGE RD

RGE RD has a 4-course takeaway dinner for 2 ($200 per package) which includes:

• Roast Squash & Pear Salad: Herbed gournay cheese | pepitas | pear compôte
• Lobster Tortellini: Cognac & lobster Velouté | toasted fennel oil
• Duck Pithivier: Duck confit | foie gras | butter pastry | sea buckthorn jus
• Chocolate Bar

They also have charcuterie boxes, brunch kits, cocktails for lovers, and Valentine's Vino.

Guru Kitchen + Bar

Guru Kitchen + Bar has a Valentine's Day dinner for 2 priced at $100.

• Street food (prepared at your table)
• 2 appetizers
• 2 main courses
• Dessert

Vivo Ristorante

Vivo Ristorante has a Valentine's Day Four-Course Dinner for 2 ($149) available for dine-in and takeout. Available February 12 - 15.

Violino’s Gastronomia Italiana

Violino’s Gastronomia Italiana has a Valentine's Weekend (February 13 & 14) 4-course dine-in menu. Priced at $99 per person.

They will be open special hours for Valentines' Day from 3pm - 10pm. Call 780-757-8701 to reserve a table.

The Butternut Tree

The Butternut Tree has a Home: Valentines Dinner for Two ($190 serves 2) available February 13th from 1 pm - 5:30 pm.

Menu is designed to finish the meal in the comfort of your home. Simple instructions will accompany to complete cooking and plating dishes.

Course 1: Scallop In Shell, Lemon Herb, Tomato, Shallot, White Wine
Course 2: Gnocchi, Bone Marrow Cream, Pickled Garlic Scape
Course 3: Choice of either
Hunter Chicken Feuilleté, Fondant Potato, Greens OR
Beef Short Rib Pithivier, Fondant Potato, Greens
Course 4: Hazelnut-Dandelion Root Coffee Mousse Cake, Pipe Cherries
Course 5: Petit Fours
Strawberry Pâte De Fruit, Rosé Marshmallow, Macaron, Wild Flower Honey Filo

Cheese & Charcuterie and Wine add-ons available to enhance your meal.

On Valentine's Day, they are offering a Valentines themed High Tea priced at $65 per person.

This high tea is intended for dine in at the restaurant. If the government does not allow for dine in on February 14th this offering will be automatically switched to curb side pick up with the same menu for guests.

Baked:
Lavender & Burnt Honey Scone | Herbs, Tomato, Pastry Heart

Sweet:
Macaron | Rosé Marshmallow | Sugar Cookie | Strawberry Pâte De Fruit | Rose Shortbread

Savoury:
Red Endive, Pork Belly | Beetroot, Ricotta, Rye | Pâté De Campagne | Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche, Dill, Shallot

Canadian Herbal Tea

Highlands Golf Club

Highlands Golf Club has a Valentine's at home 3-coure dinner for pickup February 14 from 4 pm - 7 pm. Priced at $60.50.

They also have a Valentine's Tapas menu available for takeout on February 12 & 13 from 4 pm - 7 pm.

La Boca Loca

La Boca Loca has a Valentine's Weekend parrillada set menu for 2 priced at $65 per couple. It includes Parrillada Meat Platter, 2 glasses House Wine and Dessert to Share.

They also have a set menu of tacos for two priced at $45 per couple. It includes 2 orders of tacos, 2 glasses house wine or beer and dessert to share.

FILISTIX

FILISTIX is open for Valentine's Day dinner.

Chateau Louis

Chateau Louis has a Valentine's Weekend set menu for dine in or takeout February 12 - 14. Priced at $54.75 per person.

87 Pizza & Donair

87 Pizza & Donair has a Valentine's Day feature of 3 toppings heart pizza with caesar salad and 2 pieces of baklawa.

Gyu-kaku Japanese BBQ Edmonton

Gyu-kaku Japanese BBQ Edmonton has Valentine's Day set menus for 2 people available February 12 - 15.

Izakaya Tomo

Izakaya Tomo has a Valentine's Day Combo. Small ($75) and Large ($100).

The time slots remaining that are available to order the platter for both delivery and pick up are as follows:

• Saturday Feb 13 after 7pm
• Sunday Feb 14 after 8pm

TZiN Wine & Tapas

TZiN Wine & Tapas has a Valentine's takeaway dinner for 2 priced at $150. Available February 13 & 14.

Damso Izakaya

Damso Izakaya will be offering a free souffle cheesecake for both dine in and takeout orders.

Boxer

Boxer has a 4-course Valentine's Day dine-in dinner priced at $65 per person:

Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT

Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT has a variety of Valentine's Day offerings including Valentine's Lunch ($26.25), "Will You Be My Valentine?" Sweet Treat Box ($21), and My Sweet Valentine's High Tea ($47.25).

Valentine's Day Things to Do

Fairmont MacDonald

Fairmont MacDonald has a Valentine's Stay Package available February 13 & 14 which includes:

• Luxury accommodations
• Six-course private dinner for two (2) in your guest room
• Valet parking for one (1) vehicle
• Complimentary late check-out up to 4:00 pm, subject to availability

Starting from $479 CAD per night, based on double occupancy in a Fairmont Room. Guest room tax not included.

Dining taxes and gratuity included. Late check-out is subject to availability.

Under the Sun

Under The Sun Stained Glass Art Studio has a Valentines Days Date Night Fire & Dine Special Event in collaboration with Habaneros Mexican Grill.

This love event is being hosted on Friday February 12, Saturday February 13 & Sunday February 14, 2021.

Price is $250 per couple (two people). Includes a Mexican dinner for two along with all materials & instruction for a fire filled night.

Decadent Mexican Taco Dinner For Two includes: Mexican Taco Dinner, Wine & Dessert to share.

Play with Fire at Under The Sun learning beginner techniques of Glass Blowing & Beginner Torch Working.

Dates Of Event

• Friday February 12, 2021 (one couple spot remains)
• Saturday February 13, 2021
• Sunday February 14, 2021

Westin Edmonton: A Valentine's Day Magic Show & Dinner Event

The event takes place February 12 and 13 (priced at $389.83). It includes:

• A 3-course Valentine's Day plated dinner for 2 people
• A 50 min. magic show performance by Sheldon Casavant
• One Night Accommodation in a King Guest Room
• Complimentary underground and secured parking
• In-Room Bottle of white or red wine after the event ( 1 bottle)

This is a structured , space-designed and socially distanced event with no mingling in the ballroom. Masks are required in the hotel. Guests will be asked to register upon arrival and will have their temperature taken. Floor plan is designed with our 9,500 sq. foot to allow enough space between audience and performer. Dinner will be enjoyed prior to show.

Due to social distance requirements, only 16 tickets ( 32 guest) will be sold.

Fantasyland Hotel

The Fantasyland Hotel has a date night package that includes $100 dining credit.

At Home Celebration Ideas for Valentine's Day Edmonton 2021

Here are some ideas on how to spend Valentine's Day at Home this year.

• Valentine's Day Chocolate Inspired Recipes
• Valentine's Day Wines [Canada]
• Take a virtual cooking class together

Enjoy a Movie Date Night at Home

Check out this guide on how to have a romantic movie night at home. With these as your jumping-off point, you’re well on your way to planning the perfect date night in.

Valentine's Day Flowers

Here are a few places where you might find flowers. Please check out their websites for offerings and pickup/delivery options.

Cheap Valentine's Day Ideas that are Super Fun

Valentine's Day doesn't need to be expensive in order to impress. In this roundup, I'll give you some cheap Valentine's Day ideas that are affordable (including some FREE options) and which are social-distancing friendly.

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

If your significant other doesn’t need flowers, poetry, or fancy words, this guide on practical Valentine's Day gifts for her and for him is right up your alley.

Family Valentine's Day Ideas

There are plenty of fun activities that you can do with little ones that are sure to make them feel the love on this special holiday.

Check out my post on family Valentine's Day ideas to make the day exciting for both you and the kids.

Valentine's Day Quotes

If you struggle to find the right words to say on Valentine's Day, check out my list of 120+ Valentine's Day Quotes.

You'll find Valentine’s Day quotes for him, for friends, for singles, for boyfriend, for girlfriend and more.