Valentine’s Day in New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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.
Osteria Lupo in New Orleans is offering a four-course, family-style tasting menu for $70 per person. Guests can enjoy dishes such as Burrata con Panna with pistachio and grilled focaccia, Wood-Fired Oysters with Calabrian chili, Spaghetti alla Chittara with Maine lobster, Gulf Fish with fennel and charred cipollini, and Grilled Hanger Steak with crispy potatoes. Reservations are recommended.
Compère Lapin will serve Valentine’s Day à la carte specials, including a Seafood Plateaux with chilled oysters and marinated crab fingers, Lobster Raviolo with coconut chili broth, and Soursop Semifreddo with strawberry and Champagne jus. Specialty cocktails and wines will also be available.
The Bower is celebrating Valentine’s Day with specials like a Flourless Chocolate Cake garnished with candied rose petals and a themed cocktail, Rum & Roses, featuring rum, rhubarb, and rose water.
BABs will offer Valentine’s Day à la carte dishes, including Broiled Oysters with Calabrian chili, Crawfish Fra Diavolo with ricotta gnocchi, and Torta Caprese served with Nutella ice cream.
Costera is presenting a four-course tasting menu for $75 per person. The offerings include Boquerones with green olive tapenade, Charred Romaine with buttermilk dressing, a 24oz Boneless Ribeye a la Plancha, and housemade desserts.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is hosting various Valentine’s Day experiences:
- Cupid’s Galentines Drag & Burlesque Brunch: Featuring performances, brunch favorites, and mimosa packages on February 15 from 10 AM to 2 PM, with showtimes at 10:30 AM and 1 PM ($40 admission).
- Couches: Love Seat Edition: Live music and an after-party on the 13th floor. Performers include SATYA and ST. PANTHER, with a DJ set from 10 PM to midnight.
- Mister & Missus Cocktails: Signature cocktails such as The Missus with chocolate vodka and sparkling wine, and The Mister with Wilderness Trail Virgin Barrel and strawberry-infused Peychauds Aperitivo.
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