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 Halifax 2021.
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Restaurant Menus
Pantry by Scanway
Teaming up with Bishop’s Cellar, Pantry by Scanway is offering a 4-course paired menu, with vegan and veg options. Priced at $45 per person and $10 for delivery.
APPETIZER
- Greens and Berries Salad: winter artisan greens/orange segment/fresh season berries/caramelized pecan/citrus/orange/creamy poppy dressing
- Potato and Cheddar Soup w focaccia croutons
Customers will be asked to make one main course selection:
ENTREÉ
- Chicken and Salmon Dinner stuffed bread of chicken w spinach and cheese / grilled lemon pepper salmon/ double smoke bacon-wrapped asparagus / baked zucchini / twice baked potato
- Vegan Option: Roast zucchini timbale/ curried lentils/creamy sautéed garlic & spinach/ pan-fried tofu/ forest mushroom ragout/ grilled eggplant wrapped in roasted green zucchini/ creamy spiced tomato sauce.
DESSERT
- Date Pudding
- Scanway’s Florentine’s
- Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Add your choice or paired White or Red wine from Bishops Cellar:
WHITE:
Villa Sparina Gavi Di Gavi (375ml- 2 glasses) – Italy $24
Calmel and Joesph Chardonnay (750mL – 4.5 glasses) – France $28
RED:
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico (375mL – 2 glasses) – Italy $24
Antonelli Baiocco Sangiovese (750mL – 4.5 glasses) – Italy $28
La Piazza
La Piazza has a Valentine’s Dinner ($140 for 2) which includes 1 Appetizer, 1 salad, 2 mains, 2 desserts and a glass each of wine or champagne.
They have two seating times – 5:30PM and 8PM with 2 hour time slots. To book call 902-404-5885.
Armview Restaurant & Lounge
Armview Restaurant & Lounge has a 3-course Valentine’s Weekend menu from February 12 – 14.
PRIMAL kitchen • bar
PRIMAL kitchen • bar has a Valentine’s Day tasting menu. $65 food only, $85 food & wine (3oz each course).
Reservations available by calling 902-429-3499 with credit card information. 72 hour cancellation policy. 2 hour seatings at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm.
Almonak
Almonak has a 4-course Valentine’s Dinner on February 13 priced at $79 per person. Seatings at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
Lion’s Head Tavern
Lion’s Head Tavern has a 3-course Valentine’s Menu available available February 13 & 14 4pm – 10pm.
DEon Oyster Company
DEon Oyster Company offers Oysters with free shipping in the Maritimes:
- 50 cocktail oysters $90
- 100 cocktail oysters $135
- 50 small oysters $100
- 100 small oysters $150
Morris East
Celebrate your love at Morris East throughout the month of Februrary. They are featuring rosé wine specials, romantic lunches for two and a lovely three-course $30 Dine Around Menu.
They have a wonderful Winter Reserve Wine List which showcases the most exciting Italian wines currently available. Prosecco Happy Hour which runs daily throughout February.
Kitchen Door
Kitchen Door has a number of Valentine’s Day to Go options.
Valentine’s Day Dinner to Go ($100) available for pre-order only. Order by February 10. Everything will be cooked (salmon par-cooked), cooled and ready for pick up on Saturday, February 13th in their Food Shop (110 Higney Ave, Suite 100, Dartmouth NS) from 9 – 1 pm. Delivery is an additional charge, based on distance.
Brunch Kit for 2 ($75) includes Montreal Bagels with House Hot Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese, The Pork Shop Maple Roasted Breakfast Sausage, Frittata (spinach roasted red pepper & feta), Fruit, Yogurt & Granola Parfait and a Mimosa Kit (freshly squeezed orange juice & a mini bottle of sparkling wine).
They also have a few Valentine’s Day kits for kids (see Family Valentine’s Day section below).
Things to Do in Halifax
Dine Around Halifax 2021
Dine Around Halifax 2021 takes place February 1 – 28, 2021. Savour special menus from your favourite Halifax restaurants, priced at $10, $20, $30, $40, or $50 – all February long. Hotel packages are also offered.
Restaurants have the option to donate $1 or $2 from each Dine Around menu soldto Feed Nova Scotia.
Every $2 raised by Dine Around restaurants will allow Feed Nova Scotia to distribute three meals worth of donated food.
At Home Celebration Ideas for Valentine’s Day Halifax 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
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 Table Decor Ideas
Check out my guide on 5 DIY Valentine’s Day table decor ideas that will add that special romantic touch to your evening at home.
Valentine’s Day Desserts & Treats
Alderney Landing Marketplace
Alderney Landing has an online marketplace curated for Valentine’s Day featuring locally made desserts, treats and gifts.
Sable Shortbread Company
Sable Shortbread has a Valentine’s Day collection.
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.
Kitchen Door
Kitchen Door is offering Valentine’s Day Dinner for the Kids ($12) which includes Kids Mac & Cheese with Crispy Local Chicken Tenders from Eden Valley and Carrot & Celery Sticks with Ranch Dip.
They also have a Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Kit ($30) which includes six pre-baked vanilla sugar cookies, with 3 royal icing colours and an assortment of sprinkles.
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.