Valentine’s Day in New York City 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 York City 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.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is offering a range of Valentine’s Day experiences, including prix-fixe dinners, social events, and hotel packages. Harriet’s Lounge is hosting a tasting menu featuring sashimi, lobster crispy rice, wagyu negimaki, and desserts like tempura ice cream and flourless chocolate cake, priced at $195 per person. The evening includes a complimentary glass of bubbles, live music, and entry to the Rose Gold Party. The Osprey is serving a farm-to-table prix-fixe menu with à la carte options available from the bar, priced at $145 per person. A special “In Love with Love” hotel package is also available throughout February, offering up to 40% off stays with a bottle of bubbles. Harriet’s Lounge is also hosting a mix-and-mingle event on February 11 in partnership with Fourplay Social and the Seeing Other People podcast.
1 Hotel Central Park in New York City is offering a Valentine’s Day dinner at Jams, featuring dishes such as saffron scallops, kilo caviar, lobster ravioli, and black truffle risotto. The meal is complemented by a Cupid’s Arrow cocktail. Dinner reservations are available from 4 PM to 10 PM.
From February 14 to 16, ATRIO’s Valentine’s Day menu includes oysters Rockefeller, lobster bolognese, grilled NY strip steak, and raspberry cheesecake. Premium wine and Veuve Clicquot Champagne pairings are available for a romantic dining experience.
Perrine at The Pierre NY in New York City is offering a five-course Valentine’s Day dinner for $225 per person. The elegant menu by Executive Chef Vincenzo Garofalo includes indulgent starters such as caviar, oysters, butter-poached lobster, filet mignon tartare, and roasted baby beet salad. Entrée choices feature grilled filet mignon and braised short ribs, burrata-stuffed ravioli with porcini mushroom and truffle sauce, seared foie gras, and seared scallops with sweet and sour carrot purée. Desserts include vanilla pannacotta with mixed berry coulis and chocolate mousse with passion fruit purée. The evening is enhanced by live violin music from Joana Kaimi and includes a red rose for couples and a photographer to capture the moment. Guests can also pair their dinner with an overnight stay in The Pierre’s luxurious guestrooms as part of a Valentine’s Day package, which includes breakfast and the dinner experience.
THE PENN DISTRICT is offering a mix of sweet treats and dining experiences for Valentine’s Day. Moynihan Food Hall features Magnolia Bakery’s cakes, La Maison de Chocolat’s heart-shaped gift boxes, and fresh roses from DamselFly Flowers. The Landing at PENN1 serves themed cocktails and dishes like Valentine’s Surf & Turf, while Bar Primi offers a ‘Lady & The Tramp’ prix-fixe menu with a Prosecco toast and chocolate hazelnut dessert. Maman has limited-time Valentine’s pastries, including the Je T’aime Cookie and Berry in Love Beignet, with heart-themed beverages. Roberta’s Pizza on Plaza33 is hosting a love-themed activation for a more casual celebration.
Restaurant Yuu in Brooklyn is offering a 10-course French-Japanese tasting menu for $360 per person on February 14 and 15. Highlights include Signature Caviar Toast, Wagyu Rossini, and Spanish Mackerel. Guests conclude the meal in the salon with mignardise creations and live jazz. Reservations are available via Tock.
Vallarta Tropical in New York City brings a festive vibe with specials like Carne Asada, Scallops Al Comal, and cocktails such as Hips Don’t Lie (rosemary-infused vodka with passion fruit) and Strange Beauty (fig vodka with chipotle liquor). Their full menu is also available.
Hortus NYC in Manhattan offers a 4-course prix-fixe menu for $75 per person from February 12 to 15, featuring dishes like A5 Wagyu Gui, Cod with yuzu ikura velouté, and Surf and Turf for two. Wine pairings are available for an additional $40, with live jazz performances February 12–14.
Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken, New Jersey, offers a seafood and steak-centric 4-course prix-fixe menu for $125 per person. Highlights include Maine Lobster & Gnocchi and Whole Branzino for two. Add-ons like caviar dip and tiger prawns are available. Reservations via OpenTable.
BLACKBARN Restaurant in NoMad offers a farm-to-table Valentine’s celebration on February 14 and 15 with an à la carte menu or a four-course prix-fixe for $175 per person ($215 with wine pairing). Menu highlights include Caviar Symphony, Long Island Black Bass, Filet Mignon, and Chocolate Caramel Pear Tart.
Li-Lac Chocolates offers premium, handmade gourmet chocolates crafted daily in small batches at their Brooklyn factory. With options including gluten-free, Kosher-certified, and sugar-free, there’s something for every palate this Valentine’s Day. Highlights include the Giant Chocolate Valentine Heart with 210 pieces of milk and dark chocolate squares in flavors like French Cream and Hazelnut Truffle. Other offerings include the 16-Piece Book of Truffles, Kiddie’s Chocolate Valentine Heart featuring Chocolate Covered Oreos and Pretzels, and the 38-Piece French Assortment with a Valentine’s sleeve. Li-Lac Chocolates are available for purchase at their New York City locations or online, with worldwide shipping.
Joanne Trattoria on the Upper West Side features a Valentine’s Day variety show and a prix-fixe menu for $45.95 per person. Guests can enjoy Italian classics like Veal Ragu, Chicken Parm, and Cannolis alongside live performances including drag, cabaret, and comedy.
The Stand in Union Square combines comedy and dining with its Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu for $85 per person. The menu includes Rotisserie Herb Chicken, Surf and Turf, and housemade Tiramisu. Enjoy a show featuring top comedians while sipping Champagne and enjoying caviar.
OASES Café in Chelsea offers a luxurious $130 high tea with savory bites like Smoked Salmon and Figs Truffle Crostini, paired with Mini Scones and Lemon Strawberry Meringue. The adjacent restaurant features Himalayan-influenced dishes and a special Valentine’s menu.
Somewhere Nowhere in Chelsea offers private rooftop igloo dining for $400 per couple or rooftop enclosure seating for $250 per couple. Both options include a four-course prix-fixe menu with dishes like Miso Curry Salmon and 12oz Ribeye, paired with panoramic views of the city.
Pink Taco in Times Square is serving its all-pink menu, including OG Pink Tacos, Pink Fried Ice Cream with Fruity Pebbles, and cocktails like the Something Pink Margarita.
Biga Bite in the East Village presents NYC’s first Pizza Omakase, an eight-course tasting menu starting at $40 per person. Courses include Burrata with prawns, Cacio e Pepe, and S’mores for dessert, with optional wine pairings.
Sweet Rehab in SoHo offers a Parisian-inspired Champagne and dessert experience. Treats like Mille Feuille and Parisian Caviar Madeleines pair with an impressive Champagne selection, making it ideal for a post-dinner indulgence.
Baccarat Hotel New York is offering an array of luxurious experiences for Valentine’s Day, combining spa treatments, fine dining, and exclusive hotel packages.
- Steeped in Love Afternoon Tea: Available February 14–16 from noon to 5 PM (7 PM on Saturday and Sunday), this experience includes a rosé cocktail, savory and sweet bites, and a takeaway Baccarat chocolate truffle box.
- Dîner de St. Valentin: A four-course dinner served in the Grand Salon on February 14, featuring a menu by Executive Chef Ashfer Biju, accompanied by champagne and cocktails in Baccarat glassware.
- Blissful Amour Spa Experience: Includes a couples massage at Spa de La Mer and a one-hour private poolside cabana experience with champagne and chocolate-covered fruit.
- Romantic Hotel Packages:
- Romance Reimagined: Overnight stay, Baccarat crystal keepsake, champagne, and special pricing on tea, dinner, and spa experiences.
- Picture-Perfect Moments: Lifestyle photo shoot at the hotel and city locations, styled by Zoe ‘Zaz’ Gofman, with photography by Natalie Kogen. Designer pieces worn during the shoot are available for purchase.
- Engraving Events: Personalization of Baccarat Rouge 540 perfume bottles and designer Bella Rosa clutches on February 7, 8, and 12.
- Verstolo Diamond Jewelry Borrowing: Guests can borrow curated diamond jewelry during their stay.
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