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The Chesterfield restaurant has two romantic options for its Valentine's Day meal. All patrons will be treated to a half-shell oyster appetizer and can then choose between a Maine Lobster Tail ($55) or an 8-oz. filet with a béarnaise sauce ($45). Both come with a vegetable of the day and twice-baked potato. Its regular menu will also be available.
How to make a reservation: Via OpenTable
Treat your sweetheart all week with Boundary's Valentine's Day menu, a 3-course dinner with choices that include charbroiled oysters, filet mignon, and chocolate covered strawberry cheesecake. The meal and a champagne toast is available February 9–17 for $99 per couple.
How to make a reservation: Via OpenTable
While St. Louis awaits the debut of forage-focused restaurant Bulrush from chef Rob Connoley, of Squatter's Cafe, the restaurant has a Valentine's Day pop-up on the books. On February 14, enjoy live jazz music in the KDHX lobby (where Squatter's is located) from 5–7 p.m. before dinner commences at 7 p.m. Although details are mum for the dinner, it does look like his homemade chocolates are a go. And with Connoley at the helm, it'll surly be memorable.
How to make a reservation: Tickets are $85 per person and can be purchased at Squatter's Cafe (3524 Washington).
In addition to their normal menu, Charlie Gitto's will offer its Valentine's Day diners the option of a bottle of Prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries. In addition to the special meal, you can order a bouquet of roses or a gift basket for the table, ranging in prices from $25 to $175. These specials will be available for the entire week with seating still available but going fast! Reservations can be made by phone (314-772-8898) and flowers can be ordered online at charliegittos.com.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-772-8898)
Celebrate the special occasion at the Four Seasons St. Louis, where its restaurant, Cielo, pulls out all the stops. Enjoy a candlelit 4-course dinner for $78 per person or a 6-course dinner for $95 per person. The dinner will be available February 10–14, with two seatings each night at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-881-5759)
The Crossing is offering a four-course tasting menu for the romantic evening with items such as Tuna Tartare, Shrimp Ragu, New York Strip, and Chocolate Torte with vanilla ice cream for $85 per person. Along with the dinner, The Crossing will offer wine pairings for each course for an additional cost. The dinner will be available Wednesday, February 14 with seating available 5:30 p.m. and prior or 8:30 p.m. and after.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-721-7375)
At the Webster Groves restaurant's private event room—often the host of live jazz performances—celebrate V-Day with renowned singer Erin Bode. Seatings are at 5:30 p.m. (with the show from 6–7 p.m.) and 8 p.m. (with the show from 8:30–9:30 p.m.) Tickets are $25 and don't include food and drink. But Cyrano's full menu of drinks, dinner, and dessert will be available for purchase.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-963-3232)
For the special occasion, The Dark Room is offering a choice of appetizers, salad and soup, entrees like Lobster Wellington and Beef Tenderloin and a spumoni dome for dessert. Each item on the menu is individually priced and will be offered in addition to the regular menu. The dinner will be available Wednesday, February 14.
How to make a reservation: Via OpenTable or by phone (314-776-9550)
Chefs at Element have prepared a 5-course prix fixe menu for the holiday, complete with sweet potato agnolotti, grilled quail, and a vanilla sponge cake (at $65 per person). The restaurant's also got a lineup of red or white wines to enjoy with each course (for $40 per person). Element is also located above rock-climbing gym Climb So iLL. What's more romantic than defying gravity with that special someone?
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-241-1674)
Spend the holiday at Frontenac's "prime steakhouse." The established restaurant's put a creative spin on the typical V-Day meal: Prosciutto-wrapped scallops with a beet and goat cheese salad, either an 8-oz. filet mignon or a 6-oz. barbecue New Zealand salmon filet, and either Colossal shrimp or grab gratin. End the night on a sweet note with shareable chocolate-covered madeleines. The dinner, starting at $75 per person, will be available February 9–18, along with its standard menu.
How to make a reservation: Via OpenTable
John Perkins' Central West End eatery will offer a 5-course prix fixe menu for one night only on February 14. Its regular menu will be replaced with a tasting menu "highlighting select southern specialties" for only $55 per person. Fare includes blue crab hushpuppies, fried chicken, strip steak, and a chocolate tres leches cake. A vegetarian option is also available. Patrons can also add on a wine pairing (for $30 per person) or order a beverage a la carte. Reservations aren't required but are recommended.
How to make a reservation: Via OpenTable or by phone (314-329-7696)
For something lively, head downtown to Kemoll's on Saturday, February 10 for a night of dinner and dancing. For $100 per person, enjoy a 4-course meal (tax and gratuity included), open bar, and parking—plus entertainment from the Everyday People Band. The night's menu includes carbonara pasta, filet mignon and halibut with a pineapple teriyaki glaze, herb potatoes, and a triple fudge cake with raspberry ganache.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-421-0555)
The gastropub will be offering Valentine's Day Specials of Marscapone Tart, Beef and Scallop Wellington, Salmon Risotto and a shareable chocolate dessert. Items will be individually priced but a three-course meal with two glasses of champagne will be about $80 per couple. The specials will be available Wednesday, February 14.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-781-4607)
Pangea is offering a budget-friendly sweetheart dinner of three courses for just $35 per person. The meal includes a choice of lobster bisque or mixed green salad, porchetta served with parsnip puree, roasted vegetables and red wine reduction and a chocolate mousse tart with fresh berries and whipped cream. Happy Hour will still be available and the chef will accommodate gluten free and vegetarian needs. The special menu will be offered on Wednesday, February 14.
How to make a reservation: Online or by phone (636-757-3579)
Enjoy Valentine's Day at The Preston inside the Chase Park Plaza, where chefs are offering a 4-course meal for $72 per person. The dinner will be available on February 14 only and there is still space available. The Preston is known for its spectacular desserts and will be sure to impress any sweetheart's sweet tooth.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-633-7800)
Spoil a loved one with a night at the Ritz. The Clayton hotel’s restaurant, The Grill, will offer a 4-course dinner February 14. Start with either a lobster bisque with tarragon marshmallows or oysters. Then decide between slow-braised veal osso buco or filet mignon. Dessert includes either macarons or a dark chocolate lava cake. The dinner is $99 per person, excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-719-1433)
This tapas restaurant in the Grove will offer a 5-course dinner for the holiday. The menu includes smoked salmon and caper crostini, cioppino, a salad topped with smoked duck breast, veal osso bucco, and a blackberry chocolate cheesecake. Tickets are $150 per couple, and a glass of wine for each course is included in that price.
How to make a reservation: Online
Hang out with Molly Ringwald the weekend before V-Day with a special screening of Pretty in Pink during dinner at Tenacious Eats. The restaurant—known for integrating food and film—will pause the movie to introduce each Pretty in Pink–themed course and cocktail. The event takes place February 10, and tickets are $75 per person ($90 the day of).
How to make a reservation: Purchase tickets online
Three-Sixty is offering a meal of three shareable plates, chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of Prosecco on February 10 and February 14. For the small plates, choose from options that include a cheese and salume board, tuna poke, Margherita pizza and chicken skewers with an Asian barbecue glaze, among others. This meal is $60 per couple and make sure to get there early because seating is first come, first served.
How to make a reservation: (No reservations)
At this Ellisville restaurant, celebrate the holiday with either dinner or brunch. Its February 11 brunch will feature "Valentine's bar specials" and a buy one, get one free brunch cocktail special. Or make a dinner reservation for V-Day and enjoy oysters, pan-roasted scallops with lobster bisque, grilled ribeye, and either a chocolate torte or crispy caramel apple cheese cake. The dinner is $75 per person.
How to make a reservation: By phone (636-227-6800)
One of St. Louis' most-talked-about restaurants isn't slowing down on Valentine's Day. At Vicia, chef Michael Gallina will exclusively offer a tasting menu, which will include six courses of vegetable-forward fare, for $95 per person. In addition to the food, Vicia is partnering with florist Alice Blue Collective on February 13–17. Patrons can order a flower bouquet ahead of their reservation to be delivered and placed on their table in advance of their arrival.
How to make a reservation: Online or by phone (314-553-9239)
Enjoy a la carte chef specials at Weber Grill with options that include a shrimp bisque starter, a pink peppercorn crusted NY strip main and a raspberry swirl cheesecake for dessert. Along with the meal, sweethearts can add to the romance with Strawberry Martinis for $10 and a vase of roses for $30. The specials range in price from $6 to $45 and will be offered Wednesday, February 14.
How to make a reservation: By phone (314-930-3838)
And don't forget: Hyatt Regency St. Louis
Kick up the festivities a notch by the riverfront. Through the month of February, you can book a "Romantic Ruth's Chris Dining Package" at the hotel, which includes a rose petal-covered table and dinner at Ruth's Chris and—with an upgrade—overnight accommodations at the Hyatt.
How to make a reservation: For the package (314-655-1234) and for dinner (314-259-3200)
