BEST VALENTINE’S RESTAURANT CELEBRATIONS IN ATLANTA | FOR COUPLES, SINGLES AND GALENTINES Wednesday 29 January, 2020
It’s the most loveliest time of the year! It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and have you booked your reservations? If you haven’t and living Atlanta, here are a few places to choose from to have a great Valentine’s Day. Now Valentine’s Day is not only for the lovers, but for all!
So whether you are coupled up, single or want to spend time with your Gal-entines, here are some places to pick from in Atlanta!
This Valentine’s Day, BOCADO is featuring a romantic holiday menu (found below!) with two new Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails. Photos are available here and guests are encouraged to make reservations online at bocadoatlanta.com.
Small Plates
1/2 Dozen Blue Point Oysters, mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon
Fried Quail, creamy stone ground grits, white wine tabasco sauce
Plates
Lobster Tagliatelle, Maine lobster, lobster broth, chili, basil, breadcrumbs
Culotte Steak, fingerling potatoes, oyster mushrooms, veal bone demi-glace
Drinks
Felix Felicis, rum, pavan, pear, passionfruit and lime
Aphrodite’s Kiss, vodka, St. Germain, aperol, lemon and prosecco
Pre-Galentine’s Day Bellinis + Waffles Brunch (Sat., February 8) – Gather your lady friends and celebrate Galentine’s Day a few days early at Hampton + Hudson’s Pre-Galentine’s Day Bellinis + Waffles Brunch! From 10am – 2:30pm, they’ll be dishing up specials including a Red Velvet Waffle with cream cheese glaze, berries and whipped cream and a Frittata with asparagus, portobello mushroom and goat cheese and local lettuces with citrus-honey vinaigrette. Bellini specials will be going all day, and Parks and Rec will be playing on TVs throughout the restaurant. Reservations for parties of 10 or more can be madehere or by calling the restaurant at 404-948-2123.
Hans Solo Party (Fri., February 14) – Those flying solo for Valentine’s Day can swing by Hampton + Hudson to celebrate being solo and being together. DJ Bradley Way will be spinning from 8pm-1am, and they’ll be offering $5 drink specials and a $2 Solo Cup beer special while Hans Solo plays on TVs. The evening will also feature an old-school photo booth.
El Taco
Valentine’s Day not your thing? You’re in luck because El Taco will do their annual anti-Valentine’s Stupid Cupid celebration, featuring select $6 margaritas and fun packages for a meal for a large group, perfect if you’re skipping the romance and enjo
Specials & Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu with Wine Pairings (Fri., February 14) – In addition to serving their regular menu, the Holmes’s team will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with food and drink specials and a four-course prix fixe menu (including dessert!) for $55 per person with the option to add wine pairings for an additional $20.
Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at (678) 691-8320. View the menu here.
Valentine’s Tasting Menus (Wed., February 12 – Sun., February 16) –The Candler Park restaurant will be serving special seven- and ten-course tasting menus to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From Wednesday, February 12 to Sunday, February 16, Chefs Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips will feature standouts from their current tasting menus (here) in addition to bringing back favorites, like Truffle Hunting in the Georgia Terroir (pictured above) and a new rendition of Steak and Eggs. They will also serve a new dessert featuring a raspberry yuzu flavor profile. Guests can opt to start their meal with caviar service and enjoy truffles.
Special Valentine’s A La Carte Menu (Fri., February 14) – Golden Eagle will feature a special a la carte menu for Valentine’s Day, including the following specials.
AMUSE: Smoked Salmon with Brioche, Lemon Creme Fraiche and Caviar
APPETIZER: Shrimp Stuffed Oysters served with hot sauce, bread crumbs and lemon
Base Camp Tents At Ladybird (Fri., February 14) – Ladybird’s Base Camp Tents for the urban explorer will be available to rent for a unique Valentine’s Day celebration. The cozy, heated camping tents are located in the restaurant’s large, outdoor Grove space and outfitted with communal tables, Turkish rugs, blankets, decor and lanterns. Built for maximum conviviality, the three 144-square-foot tents are available to rent for Valentine’s Day. Situated atop a wooden platform and each flanked by a five-foot deck, the fun extends outside the tent with a firepit and camping chairs.
Guests can enjoy food and drink service directly in the tents. Billed by the hour, reservations include a family-style menu and a selection of beer and wine for the table. For an additional cost, guests can add extras like house cocktails for the table. The tents hold groups of 6-12 guests each and are available to rent in two-hour time blocks. Larger groups of up to 20 can rent two of the tents that share a deck. Reservations can be made online here or by calling the restaurant at (404) 458-6838.
Valentine’s Day Cocktails (Fri., February 14 – Sun., February 16) – Join Biltong Bar – single and not – this Valentine’s weekend for cocktails including the Lone Wolf, a bright and warming combination of Japanese whiskey, lemon, fig, sherry and gingerbread, or the Tainted Love, a contemplative sipper of dark rum, bitter Campari, coffee and almond.
Valentine’s Milkshake (Fri., February 14th) – Honeysuckle Gelato is offering a tasty Valentine’s special on February 14. Available while supplies last, the over-the-top shake for two features the shop’s classic shake with whipped cream, two mini glazed doughnuts from Revolution Doughnuts and a choice of gelato flavor.
Complimentary Dessert (Fri., February 14) – Marrakesh is offering a special vegan Malabi Custard dessert, free with a purchase of a plate entree, this Valentine’s Day. The traditional Middle Eastern dessert is made with coconut cream and rose water and topped with toasted almonds.
Five-Course Prix Fixe Dinner (Fri., February 14) –Cheers to Valentine’s Day on The Roof! Nine Mile Station’s Chef Jonathan McDowell has planned a five-course, prix fixe menu (including a vegetarian option), with wine, cocktail and beer pairings available from Beverage Director Randy Hayden. The dinner is $80 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and features dishes such as:
Roasted Baby Sweet Potato with coconut, pomegranate and pecorino butter
Olive Oil Poached Monkfish with purple gnocchi, citrus salad and sage brown butter
Crispy Duck Confit with apple brie brick, braised chard and pecan-orange gremolata
Prix Fixe Menu & Specialty Cocktails at American Cut (Fri., February 14) – American Cut will offer a special à la carte menu as well as a four-course prix fixe menu (here) and a specialty cocktail menu (here), including Strawberry Kiss (hendrick’s gin, muddled strawberry, orbium, st. germain, lemon) and Punch Drunk Love (hendrick’s gin, cane syrup, blackberry syrup, lavender bitters, lemon).
Cocktail Specials at The Regent Cocktail Club(Fri., February 14) – Three floors above American Cut, The Regent Cocktail Club will offer a special $12 cocktail called Someone Like You made with Hendrick’s Gin, strawberries, raspberries, grapefruit juice, egg white, orange blossom honey and Peychaud’s bitters for the entire week of Valentine’s.
Valentine’s-themed Bottle & Board (Fri., February 14) – Head to UrbanTree Cidery’s Westside tasting room for a special themed ‘Bottle & Board’ and enjoy a chocolate fondue board and 750ml bottle of cider for $30.
Valentine’s Day Beer Dinner with Chef Telene Anderson (Fri., February 14) – Second Self Beer Company will be hosting a multi-course Valentine’s Day dinner from locally based Chef Telene Anderson. The dinner will feature Second Self beer pairings and a “Shot with the Chef,” a shot of a local spirit that guests can share with Chef Telene.
The special Valentine’s dinner menu includes:
Caprese with Basil, Mozzarella, Tomato, Shrimp, tarragon oil and Balsamic
Mussels in a cream sauce served with a baguette salad
Spaghetti with Three-Meat Meatballs
Creamy Polenta featuring White Fish and Salmon Cream Sauce
Asparagus with Hollandaise
Crème Brulee with Fresh Berries
The dinner costs $65 per person, and seats can be reserved here.
Varuni Napoli Valentine’s Day Special:
This year, give your Valentine’s Day an Italian twist! Join Atlanta’s authentic Neapolitan pizzeria Varuni Napoli for the evening and let us do the rest. Our pizzaioulos will be preparing an off-the-menu Valentine’s special, a one-of-a-kind pie made with truffle sauce, butter-poached lobster, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta, a drizzle of truffle oil and topped with fresh arugula. Your decadent meal will be accompanied by a special strawberry cannoli and a glass each of Luca’s Love Potion, which is a delicious blend of Italicus liqueur, prosecco and hibiscus. It’s sure to make for the perfect romantic night.
Heart-Shaped pizzas will be created by special request on Valentine’s Day! Space will be limited and reservations are required, so call 404-709-2690 and visit varuni.us to secure your spot ahead of time.
Colletta
What’s better on Valentine’s Day than a romantic Italian dinner? Colletta’s executive chef Jonathan St. Hilaire is serving a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $100 per couple, with an optional wine pairing for $20 per person.
Menu highlights include wood-oven roasted Murder Point Oysters, sheep’s milk ricotta-filled agnolotti with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon and vanilla butter poached lobster, steak florentine for two and warm chocolate tart. Make a reservation on the website or by calling 678.722.8335 www.collettarestaurant.com
Donetto
Treat your valentine to an Italian dinner for two! On Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, Donetto is serving a three-course, family-style dinner to be enjoyed “Lady and the Tramp” style for $100 per couple.
Celebrate the day of love with a steakhouse spread! Oak Steakhouse in Alpharetta is wining and dining guests with a three course, prix-fixe menu for $150, including everyone’s favorite steakhouse dishes. Guests can add wine pairings for $25 per person to finish off the evening.
Spend your Galentine’s Day overlooking Atlanta’s skyline with your gals! On Thursday, February 13, O-Ku is hosting a Galentine’s Day celebration on the rooftop. Guests can enjoy half-off cocktails from 5 to 7 p.m.
Make Valentine’s Day extra special with a date night at O-Ku. From 5 to 11 p.m., guests can check out the new menu or partake in the restaurant’s interactive omakase or moriawase experiences. Omakase is served at $100 per person – including zensai, sashimi, yakimono, signature nigiri and dessert – and the restaurant’s new sushi and sashimi moriawase is $40. www.o-kusushiatl.com
Tiny Lou’s + Hotel Clermont
Transport to the City of Love with Valentine’s Day dinner at Tiny Lou’s! Treat your someone special to a delicious meal is favorites including steak frites – or try something new to impress your date. End the night with The Royale, Claudia Martinez’s chocolate dessert, the perfect way to round out a romantic evening for two.
Head to Colony Square’s Sukoshi for a Valentine’s Day surprise with your order (hint: it may have to do with corny, sushi-themed Valentine’s card), and don’t forget to grab the “Hopeless Ramentic” with ramen noodles, chicken and mushroom broth, scallions, fried onion, nori and six-minute egg to stay on-theme.
Let your valentine know they’re “sweet as Tupelo Honey” with Tupelo’s Chicken Fried Love drink special! From Friday, February 14, to Sunday, February 16, guests can enjoy an $8 limited-time, love-themed cocktail, made with bubbles, aperol, gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and topped with a rose petal.
Ring in your Valentine’s Day with Mediterranean flair at Aziza where they will be featuring a special menu on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15. Your reservations include a 4-course prix fixe menu with foie gras, lobster, oysters and champagne. Wine pairing will be available as well.
Kimpton Overland’s restaurant Apron is ready to host you and your sweetheart Valentine’s weekend. After dinner, enjoy rooftop cocktails and unimpeded views of planes flying into Atlanta Hartsfield.
Make you reservations available Friday February 14th + Saturday February 15th on Open Table here.
Trader Vic’s
Trader Vic’s is strategically situated at the bottom floor of Hilton Atlanta with the intention of transporting guests to another world. Guests can savor island-inspired cuisine cooked on a signature Chinese wood-fired oven and choose from a lengthy list of tropical drinks including the famous rum-spiked Mai Tai and Atlanta-specific Peachtree Punch laced with rum, peaches and oranges.
There is a special Valentine’s three (3) course menu for $49 per person. Make you reservations available Friday February 14th + Saturday February 15th on Open Table here.
Nikolai’s Roof
For those looking to wine and dine in excellence, Nikolai’s Roof delights guests with exceptional cuisine, high-touch service and unparalleled views of the city from the top floor of Hilton Atlanta. Guests can experience the breathtaking presentation of caviar and house-infused vodka flights while sitting tableside to panoramic city views. Offering three, four and five-course menus, Nikolai’s Roof Chef Stephanie Alderete presents seasonal offerings of high-end and local ingredients.
There is a special Valentine’s menu with various gourmet course selections to choose from. Make you reservations available Friday February 14th + Saturday February 15th on Open Table here.
Mission + Market
Join Mission + Market on February 14 for a romantic Valentine’s Day evening in Buckhead. Executive Chef Ian Winslade will offer a special four-course menu with an amuse-bouche. Top off your meal by choosing from one of the decadent desserts including Tres Leches Bread Pudding or a Dark Chocolate Tart.
Space is limited and reservations are recommended – book on OpenTable or their website.
Feed Your Fantasy at STK Atlanta This Valentine’s Day:
Romance starts with STK, so give into temptation this Valentine’s Day and celebrate with specials all weekend long from Friday, February 14th through Sunday, February 16th. Located in the heart of Midtown, STK Atlanta invites sweethearts to indulge in a special menu created just for the occasion featuring Soy Honey Glazed Ahi Tuna; Roasted Halibut Filet; a 10 oz. Bone-in Beef Filet Rossini, 28 oz. Porterhouse Surf & Turf, Chocolate Lava Marshmallow Cake for two, and much more.
For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144. STK Atlanta is located at 1075 Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta on the corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets in the 12th & Midtown development. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @eatstk #stkatlanta or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eatSTKAtlanta.
Set Sail This Valentine’s Day with Yacht Rock Silly Love Songs at Park Tavern:
Spend a smooth-sailing evening this Valentine’s Day at Park Tavern’s Silly Love Songs Yacht Rock Show with VJ Captain Luv on Friday, February 14, 2020. Mellow-music lovers, in relationships or riding solo, will enjoy a nautical night filled with dancing, and the best Yacht Rock songs and videos from the ‘70s & ‘80s. Guests can overlook the stunning Midtown skyline and Piedmont Park, and take advantage of Park Tavern’s full menu featuring sushi, salads, burgers, in addition to Valentine’s Day-themed libations that will be flowing all night long. Tickets for the evening are $5. Dinner reservations begin at 4:30 pm with the last seating at 10 pm.
$65 per person | $89 per person includes Diamond Rosé Goblet
Couples with a sweet tooth are invited to celebrate the season of love at Sugar Factory with the choice of a starter, a main entrée and a dessert for two.
Wine and Dine Your Valentine at The Shed at Glenwood: Celebrate the most romantic time of the year at an ideal date night destination in the heart of Atlanta, The Shed at Glenwood. Nestled in cozy Grant Park Glenwood Park, couples and singles alike are invited to enjoy a spectacular special prix-fixe menu created just for the occasion on Friday, February 14, 2020. Available for $65 per person, lovebirds can take advantage of the Sweetheart Special featuring: rack of lamb; sea scallops; fingerling potatoes; broccolini, and strawberry cheesecake with chocolate covered strawberries along with rosé wine to sweeten the night.
Bring Your Beloved To Bully Boy This Valentine’s Day: Share the love at Bully Boy this Valentine’s Day and bond over an array of Eastern seaboard fare just off the BeltLine this February 14th from 5 to 9 p.m. Couples and singles alike are invited to indulge in Executive Chef Matt Weinstein’s exclusive a la carte menu in addition to specials created just for the occasion. While noshing on mouthwatering dishes, guests can also enjoy a nostalgic cocktail list, local and coastal craft brews, and curated wine list created by Advanced Sommelier Justin Amick. Reservations are recommended, and a credit card is required to secure each reservation. Bully Boy is a destination restaurant located in the Old Fourth Ward next to TWO urban licks, stylish between The Telephone Factory and Common Grounds, right down the BeltLine from Ponce City Market at 828 W10 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30306.
Celebrate the Sweetest Time of Year at TWO urban licks: It takes TWO to enjoy libations, music, and much more this Valentine’s Day. Conveniently located on the Atlanta BeltLine with gorgeous views and a renovated patio with fire pits, TWO urban licks invites friends and lovers to a romantic evening on Friday, February 14, 2020. While taking in exceptional skyline views, guests can enjoy seasonal a la carte menu, specials meant for sharing, along with soothing sounds during a live music performance. A credit card is required to secure each reservation.
To make a reservation, call 404.522.4622 or visit twourbanlicks.com. TWO urban licks are located at 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30306. Stay connected on Twitter at @2urbanlicks and Instagram at @TwoUrbanLicks and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TwoUrbanLicks/.
Cherish Valentine’s Day at PARISH in Inman Park:
Speak the love language of food this Valentine’s Day with loved ones at PARISH located in bustling Inman Park. Guests can enjoy a special Valentine’s Day a la carte dinner menu created by Executive Chef Chavez Hernandez on Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Lovebirds looking to extend the most adored holiday of the year can enjoy a mouthwatering Valentine’s Brunch throughout the weekend featuring signature brunch favorites like the Fried Chicken Benedict, Shrimp and Grits, Chicken and Waffles, and much more on Saturday, February 15th and Sunday, February 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To make reservations and for more information, call (404) 681- 4434 or visit parishatl.com. PARISH is located at N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30307. Stay connected on Twitter at @parishATL and Instagram @ParishInmanPark.
Dantanna’s
Singles and Couples Can Spend Valentine’s Day Specials at Dantanna’s: Dantanna’s, a landmark Atlanta dining and drinking destination, is offering special options for both couples and singles alike this Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2020. Sweethearts are invited to get cozy in the dining room and indulge in a four-course Valentine’s Day menu. Pricing will be based on the main course selection for two, which includes a Lobster Surf n’ Turf for $150 and Cioppino for $100. The four-course dinner also includes a choice of appetizer, signature soups or salads, and a sharable dessert. Revelers flying solo can belly up to the bar for a three-course “Hungry Man Dinner,” featuring soup or salad, Dry Aged Country Fried Steak with gravy and dessert. In addition to the Valentine’s Day special menus, guests can also take advantage of Dantanna’s extensive wine, cocktail, and beer list. Open to all ages, Dantanna’s regular menu will also be available.
Dantanna’s Buckhead is located at the Shops Around Lenox, 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE #304, Atlanta, GA 30326. Dantanna’s Downtown is located at 1 CNN Center #269, Atlanta, GA 30303. For more information or to make a reservation visit www.dantannas.com or call 404.760.8873. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @dantannas.
I hope this was a list that inspired you of places to go for a romantic dinner or something outside the box in the city. Don’t wait until the last minute to reserve your spot at some of these “lovely” spots!
Are you spending Valentines Coupled, Solo or with some Galentines?
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All these places look really nice places for a Valentine’s date. My husband and I have been staying home for the past 3 Valentine’s days. Once our health improves and my husband gets his mobility back to normal, we are going to start going out again and resuming our travels. If we get to travel to Atlanta, I will make sure we check out one or two of these places – even if it is no longer Valentine’s Day. 🙂
I love the term Galentine! I’ve never heard of it before! There’s nothing I like more on valentine’s day than a great steak and some chocolate lava cake!!
I would totally love to go out for Valentine’s Day dinner but I know it will be SLAMMED around here in LA so we will probably do take out. Maybe we will just celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 13th or 15th 😉
You just introduced me to a lot of restaurants I’d never heard of in Atlanta. We’re always looking for date night ideas. Unfortunately, my husband has to work Valentine’s Day this year, but we can visit these recommendations later!
Amazing pictures! Am hungry after reading this post :p
Keep up the good work!
Looks like some really good places, I wish i lived closer!! I don’t really go out on valentines day though
I’ve never been to Atlanta before but I keep on hearing all the amazing things about it! Soon I hope i will be able to check this awesome restaurant.
That dish from Golden Eagle looks delicious. I like dining out for Valentine’s Day
All of your pics are awesome. I personally love the smoothie. I would love to try it.
Your post is just in time! Thanks for the coolest ideas of the time
Seems like a great place 🙂
Am spending my Valentines’ Day alone….just like it has always been. For those commemorating it, I wish them all the best.
These are some amazing places to dine out on Valentine’s Day. After reading this article I am feeling hungry
I will definitely visit some of these places for Valentine’s. Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for sharing these awesome recommendations. I will be sending this post to my friends who live in Atlanta!
So many excellent restaurant choices in Atlanta to choose from! I love all of your suggestions!
Would you believe that I’ve never been to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day?! Not even with my husband. I’m not sure why.
So many awesome places to choose from. My brother and one of my best friends lives in Atlanta, I wonder if they are going to any of those places.
All the drinks and the dishes look amazing. Thank you for sharing this mouth watering post with us x
So many amazing restaurants! I´d love to check the menu at Golden Eagle and Marrakesh! Pinned to my Romantic Travel Board! Thanks for sharing
These look amazing, I wish I was near. They look like very nice romantic choices. Bocado is one I would like to visit.
All these places look really nice places for a Valentine’s date. My husband and I have been staying home for the past 3 Valentine’s days. Once our health improves and my husband gets his mobility back to normal, we are going to start going out again and resuming our travels. If we get to travel to Atlanta, I will make sure we check out one or two of these places – even if it is no longer Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Passing all of this on to my atlanta friends!
I haven’t been to all these places. I want to see Bocado! The drinks look so cool!
Okay, I am so hungry now! All of these places make me want to visit ATL soon!
This are some great restaurant options for Valentine’s Day.
Sounds so romantic in these places.. nice suggestions. So sad I am not on Atlanta. It could’ve been so great.
Great list and timely as I am celebrating in Atlanta. On the 14th my husband and I will be having dinner with some couple friends.
OMG all that food looks so good!
This is cool! Always looking for new places to try!
I love the term Galentine! I’ve never heard of it before! There’s nothing I like more on valentine’s day than a great steak and some chocolate lava cake!!
All of those options look so good, it would be hard to make a decision on which restaurant to visit.
Nice selection of restaurants! I wish not I would be in Atlanta for Valentine’s Day just to try some of them.
Awesome food, the milkshake looks pretty and would be nice to be served in such an occasion.
I would totally love to go out for Valentine’s Day dinner but I know it will be SLAMMED around here in LA so we will probably do take out. Maybe we will just celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 13th or 15th 😉
I am always ready to celebrate with my gals and absolutely forget about my boyfriend. Girls are more fun right?
Atlanta has so many fantastic restaurants. I would probably be likely to check out El Taco.
El taco seems like my kinda place. I’m so anti Valentine’s day! Besides, I love tacos. Lol
I personally like to cook a meal for my husband on Valentine’s day but these options look amazing.
All of these places look great but the Golden Eagle really looks like something me and my husband would enjoy.
I must go to one of these places next time I visit Atlanta. I will dream of those beautiful dishes and drinks meanwhile.
Wow, there are so many diverse restaurants and bars in the Atlanta metro area. There is so much great food for Valentine’s for couples!
I’d go to honey suckle any time! I’ll add this to my list when I visit to Atlanta one day
This is such a great guide. If the places are as good as the pictures, I’m all for it.
wow.. so many wonderful restaurants and such a great guide! perfect for the coming weekend!
You just introduced me to a lot of restaurants I’d never heard of in Atlanta. We’re always looking for date night ideas. Unfortunately, my husband has to work Valentine’s Day this year, but we can visit these recommendations later!