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Chicago Restaurants That Are Turning Up the Romance for Valentine's Day 2024

Home Run Inn

Home Run Inn is offering specialty items for the month beginning on February 5, ranging from their chocolate swirled strawberry daiquiri to heart shaped pizzas to share  A-Pizza  your heart with your loved ones.  “Home Run Inn is always looking to celebrate holidays with a fun twist,” says Gina Perrino Bolger, Senior Vice President of Home Run Inn and fourth generation family member. 

Medi Kitchen & Cocktail

For Valentine's Day, the team has created a tasting menu priced at $150 per couple. Dinner includes an array of choices for appetizers, dinner, dessert and libations. Medi’s a la carte menu will also be available.

Lemon just opened in West Town and will launch their new "Lounge Menu" featuring classics with updates, as well as three specialty cocktails just for the holiday. Lemon will also host a performance with Dom L’Amour from Atlanta with a three piece band, and will offer table reservations near the stage (for $75-$150) that will include a bottle of wine.

Lounge Menu

Negroni: Gin, Campari, House Sweet Vermouth Blend, Orange Peel

Old Fashioned: Bourbon, Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters, Orange Peel

Manhattan: Rye Whiskey, House Sweet Vermouth Blend, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino Cherry

Gimlet: Vodka or Gin, House Sour Lime Cordial, Lime Juice

Sidecar: Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Gum Syrup, Sugar Rim

Daiquiri: Rum, Lime Juice, Cane Syrup

Espresso Martini: Vodka, Espresso Liqueur, Cold Brew, Demerara Sugar, Grated Dark Chocolate

V-Day Specialty Cocktails

Clover Club: Gin, Raspberry, Dry Vermouth, Lemon, Egg White

Kir Royale: Sparkling Wine, Creme de Cassis, Lemon Oils

Aviation: Gin, Maraschino, Lemon, Creme de Violette

Portrait of a Lady on Fire: zero alcohol option 

Mya by Medi

For Valentine’s Day, the team at Mya has created a tasting menu priced at $75 per person with available wine pairings for $25 per person. The courses include a New York strip, lobster agnolotti and more. There will also be entertainment for the evening. 

Amuse Bouche

Oysters on the Half Shell with mandarin rose mignonette, kaluga caviar, lemon

Lobster Agnolotti - sunchoke tahina, rose harissa, chives

Dry Aged Prime New York Strip - beet mutabal, black trumpet mushrooms, truffle jus

Chocolate Strawberry Love Cake - chocolate ganache, strawberry mousse, candied almond

Add fresh shaved black truffles: $40/8g

Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

Available February 9 through February 17, Heritage's V-Day Offering is for dine in only. Their tasting for two is $225 and includes short ribs, scallops, caviar supplements and more (gluten-free and pescatarian possible). Add on a beverage pairing for $65/per person. All regular menus, reserve list and raw bar will still be available. 

Mercadito offers a Valentine's Day tasting for two. Dinner is $50 per person and includes an array of choices from guacamole to tacos. Offerings also include special add-ons like the “LOVE-ster taco” made with butter poached lobster and the “La Vida Rosa” cocktail.

All of the Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day cocktail specials will be available Monday, 2.12-Saturday, 2.17.

To Pluto and Black  - Mezcal, Falernum, Orgeat, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Lemon 

U Got it Bad - A clarified Red Velvet cocktail with a red cream cheese frosting ice cube. 

I’m Not Going to Beg You To Stay - Highlife and Hot Pocket

Ladies Celebrating Ladies - Old Cuban (a mojito topped with Champagne) with our mint washed gin, fresh lime and topped with champagne. 

Alamo Drafthouse Chicago

"You are the chips to my queso" special Valentine's Day menu will be available 2.13-2.29, featuring a chips & queso + 2 beers bundle

Pilot Project Chicago

Buy a heart shaped bavarian salted pretzel and flight for $20 on Wednesday, 2.14. 

Virgin Hotels Chicago

• This limited-time pop-up experience by Bucketlisters is available throughout the month of February and includes cocktails/mocktails, plenty of photo-ops, and interactive elements including a tarot card reader. Each ticket includes a 90-minute reservation and an interactive welcome shot. Additional drinks and bites will be available for purchase on-site. Tickets are required and can be purchased on the Bucketlisters website.
• Celebrate the holiday with a five-course, curated menu that includes truffle-crusted scallops, king crab ravioli, and much more. Reservations are encouraged and priced at $95 per person ++. Book a table on OpenTable.

Dimo's is bringing back their heart-shaped pizzas again this year. Folks will be able to preorder a 12” heart-shaped pizza for pickup at all four locations. Any of Dimo's pies can be made into a heart; unfortunately, gluten-free crust is not an option. Prices range from $18 for heart-shaped cheese up to $25 for some specialty pies.

• Dimo's Cafe, 4647 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square • Dimo's Cafe at Revival Food Hall, 125 S. Clark St. in the Loop • Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park, 1615 N. Damen Ave. • Dimo's Pizza Wrigleyville, 3463 N. Clark St. Preorders open at dimospizza.com on Thursday, Feb. 1, and close at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

At the Logan Square location, it’s an All Night Happy Hour party with special pricing on taquitos, queso, guac, grande nachos and margaritas. You can also snag $15 beer buckets, red festive ice shots, décor and chocolates for cupids of all kinds. At the OG Fulton Market location, Federales is celebrating with a special Happy Hour party from 4pm – 8pm including special pricing on food, beverages, beer buckets and more, plus party décor, chocolates, and red ice shots.

The bar and restaurant will each also offer their roster of margaritas - both frozen and classic - including a spicy watermelon version and a frozen tequila rosé all night long. A shot of ultra-premium Clase Azul Ultra Ańejo tequila, available for $95 per shot. 

Indienne will be running an exclusive 5-course tasting menu for $175++ per person with a $75 per person optional wine pairing. Non-vegetarian, vegetarian, and vegan menus are available. Reservations are open and available via Tock.

Yogurt - Strawberry Chat • Potato • Mint

Oyster - Coconut • Chili • Cucumber Rasam

Tomato - Accapam • Tanburi • Gold

Chocolate - Raspberry Chutney • Black Rice • Nolen Gur

Smith & Wollensky Chicago

Smith & Wollensky’s American Wine & Wagyu offering allows guests Napa Valley wines paired with Snake River Farms American Wagyu.

Flight Club Chicago

Sip on Flight Club's Love Struck Cocktail - a floral blend of Gin, Grapefruit & Rose Vodka, Aperol, lemon juice, apple rose syrup and egg whites, garnished with candy wafer hearts.

Gordon Ramsay Burger Chicago

Guests can try their limited-time Chocolate Cherry shake, made with cherry custard with a dark chocolate drizzle, topped with whipped cream and finished with a maraschino cherry. Available through the month of February for $9. 

Ramsay's Kitchen Naperville

At Ramsay's Kitchen, a specially-crafted menu featuring an exclusive 3-course prix fixe dinner. Available for dine-in on February 14 only, try dishes such as Snapper Crudo, Lobster Risotto and Opera Cake. $95 per person, $140 with wine pairing.

Maxwells Trading

The restaurant will be offering their regular a la carte menu with the addition of a special lavender cocktail called the Queen Bee made with The Roof Crop's lavender honey, Skeptic Distillery gin, lemon, butterfly pea flower and lavender essence.

They will also be offering locally grown floral bouquets by The Roof Crop as a supplement to their a la carte Valentine’s Day menu offerings. The large hand-tied bouquets feature paperwhites, tulips and lilies. The bouquets will be available February 9th, 10th, 13th and 14th and are $75 each.

Bouquets by The Roof Crop can be added to reservations via Resy.

The Albert will have Valentine’s Day-inspired offerings throughout the month of February. Specials include a weeklong prix fixe dinner menu and a hands-on cooking class for couples.

VALENTINE’S DAY THREE-COURSE PRIX FIXE MENU

• Available nightly February 12-18, 2024
• $65 per person (or $75 with 1 glass of prosecco) excluding tax, gratuity and additional beverages
• 1st Course – Choice of Braised garlic mussel pot Grilled romaine lettuce, fried anchovies, creamy garlic dressing
• 2nd Course – Choice of Maine lobster ravioli, saffron cream sauce Grilled beef tenderloin, shrimp De Jonghe, butter polenta Mushroom risotto, pesto artichoke
• 3rd Course – Choice of Sticky butter rum cake Warm chocolate flourless cake, salted caramel sauce

Reservations are available on OpenTable.

COOKING CLASS FOR COUPLES

• Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the Emmy Noether Room (Loft Level)
• $60 per person
• Join Chef Steve Chiappetti and mixologist Patrick Santchi for an interactive cooking class that dives into dishes for couples, matched with the preparation of cocktails. Bites and drinks showcased on the evening’s class menu.

HOLU has announced a weekly opportunity for bottles of wine at rare pricing, launching on Valentine’s Day. Beginning Wednesday, February 14 and every Wednesday evening thereafter for a limited time, the modern Asian steakhouse will offer half-off bottles of wine across its entire portfolio.

Wake 'N Bacon

Wake ‘n Bacon in East Lakeview will offer an a la carte special in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Created by Executive Chef Will Silas, Wake ‘n Bacon will feature a Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Linguine available for the holiday. The al dente pasta is tossed in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, and topped with julian sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh chopped parsley, and chicken thighs marinated in fresh herbs, lemon, and minced garlic. The special dish will be available on Saturday, February 10, Sunday, February 11 as well as on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February 14).

The Rambler Kitchen + Tap

The Rambler Kitchen & Tap will host a Family Feud trivia night on Valentine’s Day. Games begin at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and are free to play with teams of two to eight players. Winners will receive prizes including a $50 Rambler gift card (first place), $25 Rambler gift card (second place) and High Noon bucket (third place). Valentine’s Day food and drink specials will include an $8 Skillet Cookie, $25 High Noon buckets, $5 Camarena Tequila shots, $15 select wine bottles and $12 Blackened Chicken Nachos. To reserve a table, email [email protected].

On Valentine’s Day, The Owl in Logan Square will play classic rom-com movies all evening while they invite guests to make DIY Valentine’s Day cards. The Owl will supply all the materials to craft a card for their significant other or for the cutie across the bar. The evening will kick off with half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Draft beers will also be on special for $4 from open to close along with $8 Four Roses. Perfect for a late night dance party to end the night, The Owl is open until 4 a.m. on Valentine’s Day.

The Graystone Tavern

Chicagoans who visit the Graystone Tavern in Wrigleyville will be offered a special Valentine’s Day drag show on Wednesday, February 14. The show will feature live performances from Chicago's favorite drag bubbie, Merriam Levkowitz, music, and dancing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Graystone Tavern's food menu will be available. Tickets are $12 per person.

Sweet Mandy B's

Sweet Mandy B’s in Lincoln Park and Streeterville will offer festive holiday treats available from Wednesday, February 7 to Wednesday, February 14 at both locations. Specialty Valentine’s Day items will include Chocolate Covered Strawberries, a Raspberry Iced Brownie, Sweetie Pies (iced sugar cookie sandwich filled with buttercream), Chocolate Ganache Hearts, and Heart Shaped Cut-out Cookies.

On Wednesday, February 14, Remedy’s half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. while creating DIY Valentine’s day cards for that special someone. Remedy will supply the card-making materials while supplies last. Guests can sip on new seasonal half-price cocktails like the Mentatellu with Fernet Menta, Ketel One Vodka, and Borghetti Espresso Liqueur ($13) or the Remedy Hot Toddy with Evan Williams White Label, Maplewood Bitter Orange, demerara, orange and spice tea, lemon ($11).

On Valentine’s Day, the bartenders at Estelle’s will be ready to lend an ear as they invite Chicagoans to cozy up to the bar for their annual “Wine About Your Love Life” night. Half-price glasses of wine will be available for $6.50 each (normally $13) with selections including Beckstoffer '75 Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon, Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, Nomadica Rosé and more. Estelle’s will also provide all the supplies for guests to make DIY Valentine’s Day cards for their sweetheart. 

Additional specials will include half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., $8 house cocktails, $8 Party Pockets and $5 Coors Banquet and Budweiser bottles. Patrons can also team up to play Estelle’s Reality Show Bingo for a chance to win prizes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Chicagoans with a beer-loving sweetheart can head to Easy Bar in Wicker Park on Valentine’s Day for an open mic comedy beginning at 10:30 p.m. Easy Bar will also provide all the supplies for guests to make DIY Valentine’s Day cards for that someone special. 

Specials will include $6 Bell’s Brewing drafts, $6 New Belgium drafts, $4 Malort shots,$6 Hard Seltzers and $9 mix and match beer and shot combos. Guests can kick off the evening with happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring half-price on everything. Free pool is also available all evening. 

Cody's Public House

Cody’s Public House in West Lakeview invites patrons and their furry friends to enjoy a free polaroid in Cody's dog kissing booth and free sweet treats on Valentine’s Day beginning at 7 p.m. Drink specials will include $5 House Wines, $12 premium wine half bottles, and $7 Cupid Kiss bombs. 

Central Park Bar

Chicagoans can visit Avondale's neighborhood bar, Central Park Bar, for half-price glasses of wine all evening. For $20, guests can also enjoy a glass of wine paired with a cheese plate from Logan Square specialty cheese shop, Beautiful Rind. Additional specials will include $6 shots of Four Roses, $10 Four Roses Old Fashioneds and $9 beer and shot combos as well as half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can also enjoy a special edition “Lover’s Karaoke Night” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

All Too Well

All Too Well will offer a “His and Hers” Valentine’s Day special featuring a pair of sandwiches. The $26 combo includes the Catching Kelce with steak, cheddar, garlic mayo, tabbouleh and jus paired with the Taylor’s Version, a Tuscan grill-pressed sandwich loaded with shaved turkey, thin-sliced ham, tomatoes, cucumber yogurt, smoked provolone, arugula, and artichoke and white bean hummus. The combo will be available Monday, February 12 through Friday, February 16.

On Valentine’s Day, guests will be offered aliveOne’s half-price happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All night drink specials will include $6 Half Acre beers, $4 Abita Purple Haze Beers, and $8 House Cocktails. As a special treat from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. aliveOne will host a special Valentine’s Day edition of the “Read Some Shit” open mic story series where writers, artists, and musicians share their “shit”. 

Eataly Chicago

Valentine’s Day Restaurant Specials   (February 9 - February 18): Eataly Chicago restaurants La Pizza & La Pasta and Vino &... will have special menu offerings for the holiday. Highlights include:

• Pizza Cupido ($29): Neapolitan-Style Pizza with a Heart-Shaped Crust, Slow-Cooked Cherry Tomato Sauce, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fresh Burrata, Basil, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Available only in La Pizza & La Pasta.
• Burrata con Funghi e Tartufo ($29): Liuzzi Burrata, Black Winter Truffle, Mushrooms, Housemade Rustic Bread
• Tonnarelli all’Astice ($42): Housemade Black Ink Pasta, Wild Canadian Lobster, Cherry Tomato, Lobster Sauce
• Lettera d'Amore ($22): Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Customizable Edible “Letter” for your Valentine, featuring Semisweet Chocolate Mousse, Apricot Gelee, Chantilly Cream Rice Biscuit, and a Chocolate Glaze. Available in both restaurants from February 10-14.

Levain Bakery

Starting Tuesday, February 6th, Levain Bakery will offer limited-edition Valentine’s cookie tins and cookie grams. Here's a sneak peek into the lineup:

Valentine’s Cookie Tins: For the first time, Levain has designed a Valentine’s Day exclusive tin that holds 8 of their 6-ounce cookies. Valentine’s Tin ($15) will be sold in all Chicago Levain bakery locations, for pick-up + local delivery exclusively through DoorDash, and available at levainbakery.com for national shipping.

Cookie Grams: Send your valentine a cookie gram, Levain’s limited-edition single cookie gift box. This customizable heart-themed box can be delivered straight to anyone’s doorstep. Sold at all Chicago Levain Bakery locations and exclusively through DoorDash. $1 per cookie gram (does not include price of the cookie). Use promo code, LOVECOOKIE for $5.00 off purchase, no minimum spend required. 

Girl & The Goat

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Girl & the Goat with a special prix fixe menu, priced at $95 per person. The full beverage menu will be available for a la carte purchase, including an optional wine pairing. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.

Duck Duck Goat

Ashareable menu progressing from dim sum to full dishes for $85 per person. Drinks will be offered a la carte. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable.

A shareable, Peruvian inspired menu featuring new bites, with the option to add on some classic Cabra faves. The food menu is $75 per person and libations will be available a la carte. Tickets can be purchased on OpenTable. 

Delightful Pastries

Delightful Pastries (5927 W Lawrence Ave.) is offering a sweet selection of housemade candies and pastries. Candy options include Passionfruit Truffles, Grand Marnier Truffles, Raspberry Brandy Truffles and Pecan Turtles. Seasonal pastry specials for the holiday include Raspberry Mousse with Berry Confit Minitorte, Chocolate Mousse Hearts, Sugar Cookie Hearts with Royal Icing and Linzer Hearts with raspberry, apricot or passion fruit jelly. 

In addition to the classics, the 25-year-old bakery will offer the sugar free Keto Almond Coconut Truffles and Vegan Chocolate Bark with pistachios and Michigan sour cherries, made with 70% Valrhona bittersweet chocolate. The Roasted Almond Pistachio Honey Nougat is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Spirit Elephant

Spirit Elephant in Winnetka (924 Green Bay Rd) will offer a Valentine’s Day dinner. The special meal is $32 and includes the tender Filet Mignon (mushroom based) with Sauce Diane, a Loaded Twice-Baked Potato and Creamed Spinach. For dessert, the restaurant will offer a Chocolate Mousse with berries ($9). The specials will be available Friday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18 for dinner. Reservations may be made online.

elephant + vine

elephant+vine, the vegan fast casual concept from Wild Thing Restaurant Group with locations in Lincoln Park and Evanston, will offer the Strawberry Oreo Shake ($8.95) during the entire month of February. The vegan shake is a blend of strawberry, chocolate and Oreo cookies with plant-based milk and ice cream.

Gene & Georgetti

Gene & Georgetti will offer a special Valentine’s Day menu with dishes such as the Burrata D’Amore ($29), imported Italian burrata with a slightly spicy ’nduja-marinated shrimp; Ravioli Valentino ($37), housemade, heart-shaped ricotta-filled ravioli, imported bottarga and lobster sauce; La Tagliata con Tartufi ($89), a 14-ounce prime NY strip steak from Northwest Meats, sliced and served with pecorino fonduta and Marinello Tartufi black truffle and served with mashed potatoes; and Dolci Tortino Cioccolato ($14), heart-shaped molten chocolate cake with a spiced chocolate. 

City Works Eatery & Pour House

City Works Eatery & Pour House, located in Vernon Hills & Schaumburg, has a new addition to the drink menu. The Raspberry Kiss, crafted with Baileys, Kahlua, Chambord and chocolate sauce, is only available for the month of February.

Roka Akor Old Orchard

Roka Akor Old Orchard (4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie) will have a special $120 tasting menu, available on Feb. 14 from 12 to 9 p.m. Diners will embark on a gastronomic journey starting with a first course featuring Yellowtail Sashimi, Grilled Diver Sea Scallop, and Prime Beef Tataki. The second course features Sashimi Platter and a Seared Salmon and Crispy Prawn Maki Roll. The third course offers a choice between Robata Grilled Lobster Tail and Prime New York Strip, accompanied by Grilled Broccolini, all infused with signature sauces and butters.

The evening concludes with a Honey Panna Cotta, providing a sweet finish with its combination of yuzu curd, red wine reduction, and chocolate tuile. For those looking to enhance their dining experience, Roka Akor offers upgrades to Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture and Certified Tajima Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture. An à la carte menu is also available. Reservations are required for this event, with a two-person minimum.

Roka Akor Oak Brook

Roka Akor Oak Brook (166 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook) offers a specially crafted $125 tasting menu available on Feb. 14 from 12  to 9 p.m. The journey begins with an array of starters including Prime Beef Tataki and Salmon Crudo, followed by a Deluxe Sushi Platter that features selections of sashimi and nigiri. The main courses feature Robata Grilled Lobster Tail and Prime New York Strip, each accompanied by grilled asparagus. The feast concludes on a sweet note with Honey Panna Cotta, complemented by yuzu curd, red wine reduction, and chocolate tuile. Guests can also opt for available upgrades like Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture, Certified Tajima Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture, and a Beverage Pairing that takes guests on a journey with selections matched to each course, including exclusive wines and a special Espresso Martini for dessert. An à la carte menu is also available. Reservations are required for this event, with a two-person minimum.

Roka Akor River North

Roka Akor River North offers a Valentine's Day dining experience on Feb. 14, from 5 to 10 p.m., with a specially curated $130 tasting menu. Begin the evening with a selection of starters, transition to a sashimi platter and nigiri that showcase fresh seafood, followed by a choice of signature main courses including Robata Grilled Lobster Tail and Snake River Farms Wagyu Filet. The meal concludes with a Chocolate and Strawberry Lava Cake paired with Honey-Lavender Ice Cream. For those looking to elevate their experience, optional upgrades include Japanese Grade A5-10+ Wagyu Beef from Miyazaki Prefecture, Certified Tajima Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture, and a Beverage Pairing. An à la carte menu is also available for personalized dining preferences. Reservations are required for this event, with a two-person minimum.

Godfrey Hotel

The I|O Rooftop’s Valentine's Day menu, available on Feb. 14, features a selection of dishes including Garlic Salmon, Hanger Steak, Mushroom & Saffron Risotto, Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert, accompanied by a variety of Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails including Angel’s Envy Old Fashioned, Heart’s Afiore Spritz,  French Kiss, Chocolate Raspberry Martini, and Espresso Martini. The rooftop igloos are available and each guest will be surprised with a special giveaway from Bacardi. Every couple making a reservation will also be welcomed with a rose and a mini taster portion of the Valentine's Day-themed cocktails.

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago

This Valentine's Day, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago hosts a special, limited-time menu, available Feb. 9 - 18. Guests can indulge in the Surf & Turf, priced at $47.99, featuring an 8 oz center-cut New York strip steak served with grilled shrimp, sides, and traditional Diane sauce. For a sweet treat, the Sweetheart Sundae will be available. Priced at $14.99, this dessert combines scoops of strawberry and vanilla ice cream with lemon pound cake, mixed berry compote, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. To complement these dishes, the Pure Passion Martini, offered at $15, blends passionfruit and mango puree, orange juice, fresh lime juice, and grenadine with Absolut Vanilla vodka, and is finished with Riondo Prosecco.

The Hampton Social

This Valentine's season, The Hampton Social is offering a Valentine's Special (Feb. 8th-14th): Discover "The Perfect Pair" exclusive offer which features two glasses of rosé paired with a full order of oysters for a special bundle price of $30. This combination is available all day during both brunch and dinner. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. The Valentine’s Day specials are available at all Hampton Social locations Chicago (River North and Streeterville), Burr Ridge, Skokie, and South Barrington.

Bar Siena West Loop

This Valentine’s Day, start with the Potato Croquette antipasti, followed by an Orecchiette pasta. The main for the evening is the Surf and Turf, featuring a tender filet and lobster tail. End on a sweet note with the Bombolato dessert.

Siena Tavern

This Valentine's Day, the evening's menu features a Hamachi Tuna Crudo, followed by Crab Ravioli. The main course, a Braised Short Rib, and the meal concludes with a Caramelized White Chocolate dessert. 

This February, LH Rooftop in LondonHouse Chicago offers a Valentine's Day experience with their themed igloos. Available from February 1st to 28th, Valentine’s Day-themed igloos are adorned for the occasion. For those interested in this exclusive rooftop igloo experience, reservations can be made by contacting [email protected], with limited availability. LondonHouse's LH21 offers "Coupled Up With Cupid," a gluten-free and vegetarian dessert available from Feb. 10-18. This creation features a symphony of Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Bean Gelato and Strawberry Sorbet Baked Alaska, Strawberry Shortcake crumble, Strawberry Sauce.

Sushi by Bou

Priced at $29, the Sashimi BouQuet is a fusion of art and flavor, features fresh slices of sashimi arranged in a bouquet style. Sushi by Bou also offers the Caviar and Bubbles Bliss. This combo includes an ounce of caviar paired with a bottle of fine bubbly for $150.

This Valentine's Day, guests can select a special Vanilla Shake with Red Velvet Cake, available throughout the month for just $10. Pair it with the Diplomat for a reduced price of $8. Make the shake boozy with vanilla vodka for $15. Share the Double Bandit Burger, priced at $18. This burger features American cheese, rad sauce, both charred and pickled onions, and dill pickles.

This Valentine’s Day, LYRA offers a special tasting menu at $125 per person, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $55. The first course features choices like Grilled Octopus, Charcoal Grilled Meatballs, or Spanakopitakia, enhanced by an optional Breads & Spreads addition. The second course includes Horiatiki Salata, Kale & Avocado Salad, or Grilled Halloumi. For the main course, diners can choose from Maine Lobster Linguini, Charcoal Grilled Lamb Chops, or Wagyu Beef Souvlaki, complemented by a selection of sides like Bouzoukia Potatoes, Charred Cauliflower, or Coal Roasted Brussels Sprouts. The meal concludes with a choice of Chocolate Tart or Orange Syrup Cake for dessert, accompanied by specially selected dessert wines. This Valentine's Day dining experience is available on Valentine’s Day only. LYRA will also have Valentine's Day specials throughout the weekend. 

Lure Fishbar

Lure Fishbar presents a Valentine's Day menu featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, each with a suggested wine pairing. Starters include Pan Seared Scallops, Fluke Ceviche, and Roasted Baby Beets. The highlight is "The Love Boat," a selection for two featuring sushi, sashimi, caviar, and more. Entrees range from Ravioli Menage a Trois to Braised Short Rib and Pan Seared Duck Breast. Desserts like Chocolate Cake with Tropical Mousse and Raspberry Dome offer a sweet end. Special offerings like Champagne Oysters Shooter and Deluxe Seafood Tower are also available.

Prime & Provisions

Prime & Provisions is celebrating Valentine's Day with a special tasting menu priced at $125 per person. The menu includes a selection of first courses like House-Flared Thick-Cut Bacon and Lump Blue Crab Cake, with options to add Shellfish Tower or Alaskan King Crab Legs. The second course offers choices such as Wedge Salad and Clam Chowder. For the main course, guests can choose Broiled Wild Salmon, Petite-Cut Filet Mignon, and other options like Kansas City Strip, Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye, Dover SOle and Surf & Turf for an additional fee. The meal concludes with desserts like Banana Cream Pie, Chocolate Caramel Cake, and Tres Leche Cake, alongside a selection of assorted sorbets.

Fioretta Valentine's Day celebration will include a 4-course tasting menu featuring house options and additions, priced at $125 per person. The menu begins with a choice of Meatballs, Shrimp Scampi, or the option of adding Caviar Service and Shellfish Tower as additions. The second course offers Burrata & Cherry Tomatoes and Caesar Salad. For the main course, indulge in Macaroni Alla Vodka, Hand-Cut Filet Mignon, Monkfish Picatta, or choose from substitutions like Kansas City Strip or King Crab Linguine. Dessert options include Olive Oil Cake, Lemon Meringue Pie, Tiramisu, or a selection of Sorbetti.

Geja's Cafe

Geja's Cafe's annual Valentine's Day celebration includes 3 seatings of their special dinner package for the holiday (4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.). Diners will be offered all three courses of their premier dinner (cheese fondue, entree fondue, and chocolate fondue), plus a glass of Pommeroy Rose for the occasion.

Kinzie Chophouse

Kinzie Chophouse will offer an 8-course tasting menu option for Valentine's Day on Wednesday, February 14th. The tasting menu is available for $150 per person, however the a la carte menu will also be available. 

FONDA Cantina

FONDA Cantina's Chef Miguel Escobar has assembled a menu filled with heritage Mexican preparations and flavors. The menu includes dishes such as Mole Risotto, Trout Pibil, and more. The three-course pre-fixe menu is available for $49 per person. The restaurant's a la carte menu is also available for the occasion. 

Aboyer, Chef Michael Lachowicz's French Brasserie, is offering two days of wine and culinary celebrations surrounding Valentine's Day.

• Saturday, February 10th - Valentine's Chocolate & Wine Discovery

This limited seating event celebrates chocolate and its companion wines in a tasting format. From 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. taste chocolate desserts from Chef Lachowicz, chocolates from The Naked Truffle, and a variety of wines from Aboyer Wine Director Brian Duncan. Tickets are $88 per person, and are available now

• Wednesday, February 14th - Valentine's Day Dinner

Chef Lachowicz has created a three-course dinner menu for all those celebrating, featuring French preparations and flavors. The menu includes Chilled Shrimp and Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail with Tomato-Garlic Dijonnaise Dipping Sauce, Roast Filet of Beef Tenderloin and Truffle Mousse En Croute with Perigord Truffle Sauce, and a Classic Chocolate Soufflé with Raspberry Creme Anglaise. Reservations are now available for $88 per person

Bronzeville Winery

Bronzeville Winery is offering a Valentine's Day pre-fixe menu option for those celebrating, from Chef Lamar Moore. For the Love of Jazz: A Valentine's Day Candlelit Dinner will celebrate with Moore's menu, along with a Jazz soundtrack. Moore's menu features preparations for the amuse bouche and all four courses, including a choice of three entrees. Bronzeville Winery's extensive wine list featuring 60% female and minority-owned winemakers, offers an opportunity to select varietals (and explore some new ones) with each course. Available on Wednesday, February 14th from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., the experience is priced at $125 per person. Reservations are now available on Tock.

Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink

Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink is hosting a lineup of Valentine's Day events, offerings and pink drinks. Their in-house flower shop, The Florist at Machine, will have Valentine's Day bouquets available for pre-order, plus a VDay Wines & Bouquet Workshop on February 8th. 

Preorder Valentine's Day Bouquets for pick up as early as noon on Valentine's Day (Wednesday 2/14). The bouquets will also be available without pre-order.

Available on Friday 2/9 through Sunday, 2/11 plus Wednesday 2/14, Machine will have the following a la carte menu specials: 

• Strawberry Bruschetta: Balsamic Reduction - Whipped Sunflower Cheese - Balsamic Reduction -  Micro Basil - Crostini - Pink Peppercorn
• Filet Mignon: Red Wine Demi - Potato Robuchon - Braised Kale - Mushroom Duxelle - Charred Onion Butter
• Shrimp Risotto: Corn Espuma - Sofrito Oil - Corn Risotto - Cherry Tomato - Pepitas - Amaranth
• Mushroom Tagliatelle: Trumpet Mushroom - Mushroom Blend - Truffle Butter - Tagliatelle - Crispy - Taleggio - Micro Basil
• Salted Chocolate Torte: Condensed Milk Caramel - Hazelnut - White Chocolate Mousse - Chocolate Crunch

In addition to the Valentine's Day menu specials, guests can imbibe in pink drinks like:

• Breakfast at Tiffanys: tenjaku gin, watermelon, berry and lemon that serves 2-6
• Crystal Sage: black cherry ginger balsamic shrub, skeptic vodka, lo-fi gentian amaro, lemon, egg white and candied beet
• Eternal Sunshine: creyente mezcal, dolin blanc, creme de peche, mint perfume and peychaud's that serves 2-6

Vinny's Clam Bar

February 9th through Valentine's Day, Vinny’s Clam Bar in Tinley Park offers their specials for the love holiday which include: 

• Oyster & Bubbles - two oysters and glass of bubbles -  $20
• Crab Cake - grilled romaine, remoulade - $28
• Scallops - asparagus tips, spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes, prosecco butter - $52
• Chocolate Budino - mousse, italian shortbread, whipped cream, raspberries - $10

From February 9th through the 14th, Vasili’s in Naperville will offer guests these Valentine's specials:

• Grilled Octopus Salad - arugula, Marcona almonds, blood orange, radicchio, citrus vinaigrette - $24
• Ember Seared Skate Wing - black beluga lentils, chermoula, baby carrots, labneh - $34
• Braised Lamb Shank - orzo, tomato sauces, grilled red onion, zucchini, eggplant, oregano - $38

Davanti Enoteca and Disotto

Davanti Enoteca (Lincolnwood, Naperville and Western Springs) and Disotto in Highwood will be offering the below specials for Valentine's Day week (2/9-2/14):

• Shrimp Scampi - pan roasted shrimp, lemon, white wine, garlic, oven roasted tomatoes - $18
• Lobster Agnolotti - lobster claw, fresno chili, ricotta, leeks, fennel, cherry tomatoes - $35
• Branzino - European sea bass, lemon caper butter, artichokes, roasted lemon - $37
• Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwich - red velvet donut, coconut gelato, cream cheese icing, candied pecans - $12

Francesca's

Available February 9th-14th, the Gold Coast, Lakeview, Naperville, Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Frankfort and Oak Lawn locations will have the following specials:

• Winter Salad - mixed greens, champagne-honey vinaigrette, pecorino Romano, pistachio, oven roasted grapes - $15
• Lobster Agnolottil - lobster claw, fresno chili, ricotta, leeks, fennel, cherry tomatoes  - $35
• Braised Short Rib - creamy polenta, fried shallots, root vegetables, espresso jus 32

Valentine's specials like $5 Bud and Bud Light Drafts, $5 Glasses of Four Good Times Wine, $20 Bottles of Four Good Times Wine, $25 Buckets of Nutrl, $5 Fireball and Lemondrop Shots, $12 Select Casamigos Margaritas, $6 Casamigos Shots and Half-off all apps from 4 pm-8 pm.

The Old Town bar will host Tipsy Tringo & Tacos: Valentine's Day edition from 7pm to 9pm. The $35 package includes Tringo, Call Drinks, Taco Bar and a Boozy Hot Chocolate Station.

Ranalli's Lincoln Park and West Loop

For Valentine's Day, both locations will offer $12 Heart Shaped Pizzas (two toppings) as well as $6 Skillet Cookies. 

The Langham, Chicago

This Valentine’s Day, Travelle Bar at The Langham, Chicago will have limited-edition, love-inspired libations crafted by mixologist Joy Rivas:

• Make My Heart: Rieger Gin, coconut rum, Pisco, lemon, Cocchi Americano, strawberry cinnamon syrup, garnished with white chocolate covered strawberry.
• Skip A Beet: Beet-infused Vida Mezcal, Hibiscus, Yellow Chartreuse, lime, garnished with a slice of raw beet.
• Love Story: Grapefruit Cordial, lime juice, pineapple, egg whites, berry soda, garnished with a raspberry dust rose petal.

This special menu will be available this February and reservations for Travelle Bar can be made via Tock.

Truluck's Rosemont

In addition to their regular menu, Truluck's Rosemont will offer two variations on a surf & turf in celebration of Valentine's Day. From Saturday, February 10 through Thursday, February 15, customers can select from an 8 oz. filet mignon and cold-water lobster tail for $99, or a 16 oz. prime ribeye and 1/2-pound of prime king crab legs combo for $130. Both entrees will be served with parmesan mashed potatoes and asparagus and come with a béarnaise sauce. Throughout the entire month of February, sip on Truluck's TRU Love Cocktail made with vodka, cava, Chambord, pineapple juice, raspberries and served over dry ice. Lastly, enjoy a Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake made with Callebaut belgian chocolate mousse, chocolate cookie crust, chocolate sauce, luxardo cherries, & topped with chocolate shavings (available by the slice or whole cake). Reservations can be made through OpenTable.

Big Star Wrigleyville

A free order of Queso Fundido or Big Star Nachos with proof that you and your +1 met on a dating app. Don’t have the app on your phone anymore? No worries, just show your server your first DMs/texts and tell them your story. 

Big Star Wrigley salutes those still in search for love. Hang out with the company of $15 buckets of Lone Star Beer + free chips & salsa. Show your server you’re actively looking with a peek at your dating profile, and they’ll bring over that bucket of beers with a complimentary basket of chips & salsa. 

Maple & Ash

Couples can settle into the evening with a glass of bubbles from the restaurant’s Champagne cart that’ll be roaming around the room. Along with their standard lineup of steak and seafood dishes, guests can treat their significant other to a special Frutti di Mare Risotto dish available beginning February 9 through February 14. Plus for Valentine’s Day only, flowers will be handed out to guests as they arrive.

Executive Chef Marcel Heiduk & the kitchen team will be offering dinner specials such as the Surf & Turf for Two, featuring an 18 oz prime dry-aged NY strip and a tasty Maine lobster, or the Wagyu Filet served “Oscar Style”, with tender asparagus and stone crab. To pair with these dishes, the bar team has come up with themed cocktails, including Loves Me, crafted with Bombay Gin and fresh strawberries, and Loves Me Not, with Maguey Mezcal and pineapple; but guests can also pair their dinner with their pick from Venteux’s selection of vintage wines or Champagnes.

The Graceful Ordinary

This Valentine’s Day, the riverside restaurant in St. Charles is gearing up to celebrate the season of love. Executive Chef Chris Curren and the team will offer specials featuring grilled Oysters Rockefeller topped with creamed spinach and herbed breadcrumbs, Lobster Tortellini with butter poached lobster and salmon roe, and a Tomahawk Ribeye for Two, served with creamed spinach, au gratin potatoes and spicy horseradish cream sauce. 

The Whistler

On February 14, the musical stylings of the Drew Hansen quintet will be offered while sipping on craft cocktails from the bar’s rotating drinks menu. 

If you’re a weekend-only Valentine’s celebrator, Bar Pendry's Sunday boozy tea service is an option, with an array of teas from Rare Tree Cellars, a curated menu of boozy (and spirit-free) tea cocktails, and a rotating selection of seasonal light bites. The entire experience is set to live jazz music from Chicago vocalist, Myles Hayes. Bar Pendry’s boozy tea service includes your choice of one tea plus a tea tower, packed with sweet and savory bites like the Smoked Sherry Onion Jam Bouche topped with crispy prosciutto, an indulgent S’mores Macaron, made with toasted marshmallow and chocolate. Patrons can also sample from the bar’s selection of a la carte tea cocktails, such as the Sunday Morning Sour, an earl-grey infused sipper made with Gentleman Jack whiskey, coconut milk and a soft egg white foam, or the nonalcoholic You’ve Met Your Matcha, crafted with Seedlip Grove #42 infused with Rare Tea Cellar’s Sweet Seoul Matcha and Mallorca Melon Shrubbery blends. 

Outside of boozy tea, guests will be able to select exclusive dining specials crafted just for the holiday, and on 2/14, a complimentary treat from the chef team. Alongside the cocktail menu, patrons will find a selection of sparkling and vintage bottles. 

Dove's Luncheonette

For the whiskey-loving couple, an early Valentine’s Day celebration on February 8th at Dove’s Luncheonette where a special evening centered around Pappy Van Winkle whiskey awaits. Featuring exclusive pours of the Pappy selection paired with chef-inspired dishes, five courses from a Buttermilk Biscuit opener with pimento cheese and pepper jelly to the fourth-course: a Whole Suckling Pig from Slagel Farms, stuffed with cajun boudin and served with golden berry salsa, charred corn relish, pickled cucumbers and PQB bread. In addition to a Gold Rush welcome cocktail, a Sazerac brand ambassador will guide guests through the nuances of Pappy 10, Pappy 12, Pappy 15, Pappy 20 and Pappy 23 with each course. Pours of Pappy's 13-Year-Old Family Reserve Rye and other Van Winkle rarities will be available for purchase any time throughout the evening. 

Cinnaholic Wicker Park

Cinnaholic in Wicker Park offers a lineup of over-the-top cinnamon rolls like the Cherry Cheesecake Roll or the Campfire Smores Roll. The Build-Your-Own Cinnamon Rolls lets you pile all the toppings and frostings of your choosing. 

The Cauldron

Tucked away in a former bank vault, the Cauldron team will have their Valentine’s edition potion-making experience where guests can concoct their very own cocktails. Each experience comes with a magic wand, a welcome drink poured by a magic wand, and two molecular cocktails brewed yourself. Experiences can be booked on their website.

The Violet Hour

Start or end your evening with The Violet Hour’s "Fireside Experience", where your seating at the bar’s hearth and be guided through a flight of three bartender-selected favorites from The Violet Hour’s archive of cocktails - complete with the lore behind their creation. Reservations are available on Friday and Saturdays with seatings at 5pm, 7:30pm, and 10pm at $100/person for those celebrating V-Day the weekend before or after the mid-week holiday. If you’re planning to swing by for a night cap on Valentine’s Day itself - look out for a handful of specialty cocktails like the  "Rabu Rabu” , meaning lovey-dovey in Japanese, which pairs Awai 45 Japanese Whiskey with Mugi Hoku Barley Sochu, orange, black walnut, and lemon for a complex take on an Old Fashioned.

Daisies   is teaming up with a Chicago chocolatier for the newest installment of their Crossover Croissant series. Executive Pastry Chef Leigh Omilinsky and Meg Galus of Good Ambler are doling out a chocolate croissant in time for Valentine’s Day. Aptly named The Chocolate Bar Croissant,   the latest Crossover Croissant is a throwback tribute from when Omilinsky and Galus worked together at TRU back in 2007. Available for a limited time only (February 10-18).

On Valentine's Day, Daisies will also have a shareable four-course, prix-fixe dinner filled with Chef Joe Frillman’s signature vegetable-focused pasta dishes. Couples can settle into Daisies' dining room while digging into an appetizer platter with dishes like Smoked Sturgeon Rillette and Butter Poached Turnip Tart. For the main courses, couples can choose two pasta dishes and two entrees to share such as the Pappardelle with beef cheek sugo, Tajarin with lobster amatriciana, Grilled Trout with sunchokes and more. Round it all out with one of Chef Leigh Omilinsky’s signature desserts. And of course, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without a little vino, so wine pairings are also available. 

Just opened last month in the former Brass Heart space, Cariño takes you on a culinary journey through some of Latin America’s flavors from the comfort of their green and velvet-clad space. Opt for the 12-14 course tasting menu in the dining room or give your sweetheart a front row seat to the action with a 14-16 course tasting menu at the chef’s counter. Look out for menu options like the aguachile with white soy-cured Ora King salmon and kanpachi from Baja California, served in an aromatic cloud of jalapeño and serrano chili vapor and optional wine pairings selected by sommelier Richie Ribando. 

Chef Fenton also offers a late night taco omakase   at the chef’s counter on Wednesday - Saturday beginning at 10pm. The service, complete with an after-hours soundtrack, features 8-12 courses that center around Cariño’s in house masa program with drink pairings included.

Avli on The Park at Lakeshore East

Avli on The Park in Lakeshore East, will offer a special Poached Halibut ($40) during dinner service with butter lemon sauce, vanilla risotto, parmesan touille, and confit grape tomatoes--by Executive Chef Nikos Kapernaros.

Dinner reservations are encouraged and can be booked on Tock.

Avli River North

On Wednesday, February 14th join Avli River North for a 5-course dinner menu ($99 per couple) crafted by Executive Chef Panos Chalikiopoulos featuring:

• Welcome glass of Champagne
• Tomato & Basil Soup
• Aegean Tomato Salad
• Roasted Cauliflower
• Choose Two Mains:
• Shrimp Souvlaki; Breaded Chicken; Portobello Mushroom "Yiouvetsi"; Taverna-Style Lamb Chops (+$10)
• Ravani, a Greek semolina cake with hibiscus syrup, berries, and vanilla gelato.

For the first time, the restaurant announces The Honeymoon Suite in Hush Money. Now available through March 2nd, the pop-up takes a poke at classic 70s motel vibes with mirrors, hearts, and more. The pop-up features a special cocktail menu and Valentine's Day-inspired food specials, plus, keep an eye out for special events to receive a reading from one of their resident palm or tarot card readers! The Honeymoon Suite is only open on Fridays & Saturdays from 5pm - 10pm so book now before there's No Vacancy!

Taureaux Tavern

Taureaux Tavern's Valentine’s Day menu will include a 32 oz porterhouse bordelaise for two with a choice of 2 sides for $99 and a 4pc Oyster Special for $10. You can drink Taureaux’s love potion called L'amour a Paris (Love in Paris) for $16 which includes Cranberry Gin, Vodka, Orange Curacao, Lime, Egg White, Peychaud's Bitters and Simple Syrup.

Reservations can be made via TOCK

Celebrate Valentine’s Day all week long at West Town’s Frontier. Starting on Friday, February 9 through Saturday, February 17, Frontier will be offering a tomahawk steak dinner and dessert for two ($125). Guests will also have the option to add a bottle of bubbly. 

For more information and to make reservations, please visit Frontier’s website. 

Lottie's Pub

From 7:00 - 10:00 pm on Wednesday, February 14, Bucktown’s Lottie’s Pub will be hosting a Valentine’s Day happy hour offering $14 heart-shaped pizza, $7 house wine, $7 Ketel Dirty Shirley, and $7 Don Julio. Don Julio and Ketel samplings and giveaways will also be happening on-site.

On Wednesday, February 14, Tanta will be offering a Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu for $86 per person. Featuring four courses, guests will have the opportunity to partake in Peruvian dishes such as sliced petite striploin served with beet gnocchi and pesto, seared salmon with clams and squid, cebiche, crispy pork belly, lobster and shrimp salad, gulf shrimp, and chocolate cake. Vegetarian options will also be available for each course in addition to a limited à la carte dinner menu available at the bar. 

Tanta will also be offering a Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktail, Pisco Sour Catedral (not included with prix fixe menu pricing). The “Catedral” is a Peruvian tradition, served with two straws for the ultimate couple’s cocktail. A portion of sales from this cocktail will be donated to Peru's Pachacútec Culinary Institute.

Sushi | Bar Chicago 

Sushi | Bar Chicago will be offering an Omakase experience. For $255 a person, guests will start the night with a champagne toast before being seated at the rose petal covered, candled adorned sushi bar. The menu will include Valentine’s Day-inspired nigiri bites, seasonal supplements like caviar and truffles on select bites, and dessert. Special wine or sake pairings will also be available for purchase. Lastly, roses will be handed out to all of the ladies at the end of the experience to commemorate the occasion and keep the romance going. 

Reservations can be made via TOCK.

Begin your meal with Oysters, with cucumber lime serrano raspado, then dive into Amerikas’ Scallops, comprised of pink peppercorn-passion fruit butter, black rice, and Chinese green beans. The main entrée is Surf and Turf, a 5oz filet and shrimp, accompanied by Peruvian potatoes purée and lobster chupe. Sweeten the evening with Pastel de Chocolate, or chocolate lava cake, strawberry champagne salsa, and Mexican vanilla gelato. Amerikas will also have three Valentine’s cocktails available: My First Love with hibiscus-infused gin, orange blossom water, apricot liqueur, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup, The Fallen Heart, made with Etsu Gin, amara, triple sec, lime juice, Peychaud bitters, house-made grenadine, and Topo Chio, and Amargo Adios – mezcal, coconut-infused Campari, pineapple juice, orgeat, lime juice, banana liqueur, and triple sec.

Marina's Bistro

Marina’s Bistro, in Uptown, is toasting to February 14th with a special Pre-fix dinner menu, available for $60. Savor the flavors of either Queso Frito con salsa de Tamarindo, fried cheese with Tamarind sauce, or Ensalada de Mariscos (shrimp/octopus salad) for your first course. Next, select between the Arroz con Pollo, rice with chicken topped with guava bbq sauce, or Arroz con Camarones, shrimp rice topped with garlic shrimp, both served with an arugula salad. Be sure to save room for dessert, as diners can choose between Flan de Fresa strawberry custard, or Coctel de Frutas – a bowl of seasonal fruits drizzled with lavender honey. Each dinner includes a cocktail. Reservations can be made on Marina’s website.

Cesar's Killer Margaritas

The Lakeview family-owned eatery will be offering two specialty margaritas – the Mezcalita made with Hibicous and mezcal, and a chamoy rim, and El Amor. Cesars’ dessert options include Choco-Galleta, a chocolate chip cookie skillet with fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate Abuelita, Volcan Lava Cake with vanilla bean ice cream, or the Fresh Donas, made-to-order beignets sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla anglaise and caramel pecan dipping sauces.

Adobo Grill

Adobo Grill will be offering a special Feliz Dia del Amor y la Amistad menu, on Wednesday, February 14th. Guests can select from menu items that include Crepa con Camaron, Epazote crepe stuffed with shrimp, cheese, and tomatillo-cilantro salsa, Filete con Chilaquiles, or Filet, red chilaquiles, jalapeno with goat cheese, and mole poblano, and Tuna en Salsa – marinated tuna, roasted herb fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms, cream chilaca salsa. Adobo will be offering three Antojitos (appetizers), three main dishes, and two desserts – a Tamal de Chocolate with raspberries, and Pay de queso, or Galleta Maria crusted café de olla cheesecake, strawberry sauce, and candied almonds.

City Cruises Chicago

Views of the city while cruising on Lake Michigan while dining with City Cruises’ Chicago Premier Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise. This dining experience includes cocktails and a three-course meal served to your table. Their DJ will create the ambiance as you and your significant other take in the sights of Chicago's skyline, including the Adler Planetarium and The Willis Tower. You can partake in the views from both an enclosed interior and open-air rooftop decks. 

Diners can try the special Valentine’s Day menu on February 14th oran all-day, all-you-can-eat Cupid’s Brunch on Sunday, February 11th from 11am-6pm. Reservations can be made on their Tock.

Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

Treat your sweet to a 4-course Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook’s Piazza restaurant pop-up (2815 Jorie Blvd) on Sunday, February 10th at 6pm. At $120 per person, loved ones can choose from a butler-passed cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, a paired 4-course meal crafted by Executive Chef Leonard, a selection of wines, alongside a live string duo to fill the air for the evening. For reservations, visit OpenTable.

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

A 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant (1401 S Michigan Ave) on February 14th. At $95 per person, diners may select an array of dishes per course starting from a Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo with papaya, basil, aged soy, chili crunch trout roe to their Signature Lobster Bisque baked with puff pastry. As the main event, diners may select an 8 oz Prime Filet Mignon with black truffle & cauliflower mousseline, crispy shallots, Armagnac jus, or Pan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut with olive oil-confit artichokes, castelvetrano olives and preserved Meyer lemon ‘salsa verde’. To complete the meal, diners can choose from a Warm Chocolate Cake with Chambord, fresh raspberries, Key Lime Pie with graham cracker crust, candied lime, whipped cream, and Bhaba Au Rhum, a brioche cake with rum syrup and caramelized bananas. 

Oaken Bistro + Bar

End your Valentine’s Day celebration on a sweet note with Oaken Bistro + Bar’s buy any two entrées, and get a chef’s special dessert for free from February 14th through February 18th.  Their globally influenced menu inspired by the flavors of Latin America, Italy and Creole curated by Executive Chef Christian Alejandro. 

Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop

Specially curated cocktails and bites in their in-house restaurant, Depot. 

Chicago Waffles

Chicago Waffles presents their Red Velvet Waffle for $14.49 and Pancakes for $12.29 this Valentine’s Day. The Red Velvet Waffles and Pancakes are available at their four locations: Willowbrook (10S642 Kingery Hwy), Oak Park (726 Lake St.), West Loop (1104 W. Madison St.) and South Loop (1400 S. Michigan Ave). 

Olio e Più draws inspiration from La Dolce Vita, or “the sweet life,” emphasizing the shared meal at the heart of Italian culture. Their Valentine's Day specials include: 

Carpaccio di Polipo $34 - Octopus carpaccio, taggiasca olives tapenade, crispy capers, chive oil, cherry tomato  

Beets Gnocchi, Shrimps, Lobster Ragù $56 - Red beets gnocchi, shellfish ragù, parsley, garlic chili flakes 

Red Snapper, Pancetta e Cavolofiori $49 - Pan seared red snapper wrapped in pancetta,  cauliflower purée, Carnival cauliflower 

Amore Mio $19 - Caramelized pastry puff, vanilla Malagasy crème légère, fresh raspberries,  raspberry gel and pistachio ice cream on the side 

Sfera Sicilian Street Food

Sfera Sicilian Street Food is bringing back their Scaccia just for Valentine’s Day. Scaccia (pronounced "Ska-Cha") is a folded semolina "pizza", crisp on the outside and lasagna like in the center. The Celebratory Night for Two is a prepaid package via Tock, $79 per to-go package (serves 2). Your special meal includes:

Your choice of a pair of specialty Arancini ("Are-an-chee-knee”) aka stuffed risotto balls with signature fillings and cheese. Served with dipping sauces. 

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi (Selection of Italian Salumi and Cheese)

House Focaccia

Marinated Olives

Fennel and Citrus Salad

Roasted Beet and Couscous Salad

Your choice of a signature Scaccia, branded with a heart 

Ragusana - Sfera Marinara, Mozzarella Parmesan and Wild Garlic Ricotta with Fresh Basil Leaf Served with a side of house marinara

Funghi - Garlic sauteed mushroom, our porcini mushroom mix, parmesan sauce and ricotta cheese. Served with a side of house marinara.

Alla Norma - Sfera Marinara, grilled roasted zucchini, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes with mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of our house marinara

Chicago Style - Sfera Mariana, mild Italian sausage, green pepper and mushrooms with mozzarella cheese.

Two Cannoli, one Raspberry-Lemon and One Pistachio

Saffron Sour Cocktail Base to make a signature cocktail or mocktail at home

Goddess and The Grocer

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweet treats and gift baskets from The Goddess and Grocer - pick up available at multiple locations & delivery is available as well. Select items sold in stores. 

Dessert Box - Strawberry éclair, brownie bites, cake pops, shortbread cookies and macarons 

Heart shaped tarts for 2 - Dark Cherry Mascarpone Tart & Blackberry White chocolate

Cherry Vanilla Cake - Layers of cherry chip sponge with vanilla buttercream filling and pink buttercream icing 

Strawberry Shortbread Cake - Layers of vanilla cake, strawberry mousse and jam, strawberry buttercream icing, pink and vanilla shortbread crumbles

Red Velvet Twix Cupcake - Red Velvet Cupcake with cream cheese icing, Twix candy crunch, caramel caramel drizzle

Strawberry Rice Krispie - Strawberry Rice Krispie with dark chocolate drizzle

Heart-Shaped Cherry Mascarpone Tart - Heart shaped tart sized for sharing with a rich lemon mascarpone cream and dark cherries

Strawberry Pop Tart - Flaky pie dough with strawberry jam filling and strawberry icing

GODDESS SPA KIT ($125.00) - Featuring a handmade Mosser Glass Lady Soap Dish, Self Goddess Crystal Bath Bomb, Eat Gold Stay Sane Chocolate Bar, Self Goddess Aura Mist, best selling Anecdote Candle, two ESW Beauty Face Masks and two Kin Euphoric's Sparkling Beverages

Malört is working on a new flavor for February. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the February Malört flavor will be Valentine Malört, a chocolate rose flavor. Like the others, it will be available at CH Bar & Table during the month of February. Bottles (375ml) will be priced at $75 and will come with their very own cheeky Malört-themed valentine so you can gift them to people you “love” (or the ones you pretend to). As with past flavors, Valentine Malört will also be available by the shot ($8).

This month’s charity will be AIDS/LifeCycle, a ride that takes place annually through the California countryside (from San Francisco to LA) and raises funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and The Los Angeles LGBT Center.

This Valentine’s Day, Yardbird is serving up a lineup of specials for those lovebirds looking to celebrate outside of the steakhouse sphere.

The River North restaurant’s a la carte V-Day menu is designed to pair with the ambiance of their floating second-floor bourbon room adorned with bottles of dark liquor. Reservations for Valentine’s Day are available on OpenTable.

Cacio e Pepe Ricotta Gnocchi: A stick-to-your-bones plate designed for sharing, combining the two Italian comfort staples. $22

Yardbird Marry Me Chicken: Yardbird’s signature fried chicken gets a makeover with the “marry me chicken” build of sundried tomatoes, basil and bucatini. $36

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin: this  savory plate is served with wild mushrooms, spinach, duck fat steak frites and au poivre sauce. $34

Frozen Strawberry S’mores Souffle: With a caramelized exterior, this sweet strawberry treat is a shareable (or not) dessert to round out the night. $16

Ruby Slipper: A house specialty, this Vodka-based cocktail has notes of lemon and pomegranate rounded out with a dash of spicy bitters. $18

Stan's Donuts & Coffee

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee Heart Shaped Gift Boxes are filled with 12 mini donuts – 6 Birthday Cake and 6 Chocolate Dipped– and available for pre-order and pickup on February 13 and 14 at all Stan’s Chicagoland locations.

Kimpton Gray Hotel + Boleo

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Boleo will feature a special three-course menu featuring lobster bisque with chive crème fraîche and butter-poached lobster, 7 oz. grilled filet with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach and red wine demi, and raspberry swirl cheesecake with raspberry coulis. Enjoy à la carte or a three-course dinner for $65 per person, which includes a glass of bubbles or wine. 

Bubbles + Roses Package is available for stays from Feb. 9-18. Enjoy a bottle of prosecco, a bouquet of roses, truffles (chef’s choice), bath salts, and a flameless candle display. 

Tabú offers a special made menu for Valentine’s Day priced at $69 per person. Appetizers include Chilled Lobster & Prawns, Steak Kebab Frites and Tostones with slow cooked root vegetables, jalapeñoes, lime, mint and cilantro. Diners can choose between Salmon, Lamb Loin and Enchiladas for a main course, and can split a Chocolate Fondue for two for dessert. Make your reservation on OpenTable.

Untitled Supper Club

At Untitled in River North, diners can take part in a specially made prix fixe menu which will be served on Feb. 9-10 and again on Feb. 14. The menu is packed with dishes like Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Coffee Rubbed Grilled Filet Mignon, Crab Cakes, Pork Belly and way more. 

Untitled will also have live music by Lili K filled with classic burlesque sets between setlists. Untitled will also host a special Valentine’s Day themed Unbridled. Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

Farm Bar Lakeview

Farm Bar Lakeview is offering a number of dinner specials on the Friday and Saturday before Valentine's Day (February 10 and 11) as well as on Wednesday the 14th. To start, couples can share the whipped hummus served with pita before diving into the specialty Scallops with a celery root puree, broiled broccolini, mint oil and crispy prosciutto. To finish the evening, enjoy a slice of Red Velvet cake while sipping on their specialty wine menu and cocktails. Farm Bar Ravenswood will also be open for Valentine's Day with additional dinner specials as well. Reservations are available on OpenTable. 

Offshore Rooftop

Their Sweethearts Specials, running from February 14th - 17th, starts at $65 per person and welcomes guests with a round of bubbles and chips + dip for the table. The main course offers a choice between the Faroe Island Salmon with roasted seasonal vegetables, roasted red potatoes, lemongrass cream sauce and charred lemon or the Slow Roasted Short Rib with mashed potatoes, roasted carrots and a demi glaze. Finish on a sweet note with mini cheesecakes for the table. Reservations can be made on their website.

For $95 per person, start your evening with three appetizers; the Scallop Aguachile, the Duet made with red wine bosc pear, burrata mousse, pepito crumble, baby mustard greens,and a red wine glaze and the Petit Cup with cream of white truffle mushroom and grissini. For the main course, choose from a selection of Butter Roasted Chicken, Branzino or 18oz Cowgirl Steak with potato tartlet, blue crab butter, and bordelaise (for an additional $20). Save room for their Guava Cheesecake or Chocolate Mousse Cake to finish off the meal. Additionally, a wine pairing option is available. for $25 the team has selected sips to go along with this menu. You can make reservations on OpenTable.

The Dearborn

For dinner service on February 14, Executive Chef Aaron Cuschieri is serving up three specials meant for sharing between loved ones. A Canadian Lobster and Winter Truffle Risotto with cherry tomato, poached lobster, shaved winter black truffle and watercress, a Maryland Blue Crab “scotch egg”, a soft boiled egg wrapped in Maryland style crab cake, or the Ox Heart & Beet Salad made with marinated ox heart, red and golden beets and a red wine-mustard dressing. Reservations are available on Tock.

Bar Mar by José Andrés

For Valentine’s Day the restaurant will be having specialty a la carte offerings, in addition to the full dinner and beverage menus. Menu details below:

Japanese Sea Urchin Cone ($22 ea): Yuzu-kosho mayo, shiso, nori, wasabi

Oyster and Caviar  ($15 ea): Champagne, green apple, Ossetra caviar

Salmon Causa ($7 ea): jicama, ora king salmon, red onion, yuzu mayo

King Crab Croquetas & Smoked Trout Caviar ($16/5pc): Crab-béchamel fritters

Tropical Tart ($6 ea): Caramelized banana-passion fruit curd, mango, sumac

S'mores Tart ($6 ea): chocolate ganache, marshmallow, graham cracker

Strawberry Champagne ($6 ea): Ivoire chocolate, Champagne, strawberry confit

Terra e Mare

Terra e Mare celebrates Valentine’s Day this year with $120 dinner for two. All dishes from Chef Zamler are made completely from scratch and feature ingredients of the land and the sea. 

Chef Noah has packed the menu with twists like a Rose Ravioli with pink rose apple, ricotta, roasted beets, pecans and rose water, or his Beet Cured Salmon with buttered leeks and turnips. He’s also cooking up a Hibiscus Panna Cotta with dried cherries and litchi noir, or diners can choose a Seafood Platter with poached lobster, stuffed clams, scallop crudo and more. For dessert, Terra e Mare will serve a Tiramisu with savoiardi, cocoa and mascarpone.   

Reservations are available now when you visit OpenTable.

Anelya offers Valentine’s Day specials February 9-17, and Chef Clark has assembled a sampling including Eggplant Ikra Caviar, Varenyky with lingonberries, Chicken Kiev and a White Chocolate Piana Vyshnia Cake. Anelya will also offer optional beverage pairings, including non-alcoholic libations. Reservations can be made now by visiting OpenTable.  

Parachute’s Valentine’s Day specials run February 13-17 and offer Korean food from the heart. Parachute will offer dishes like Kaennip Mari Twigim, Saewoo Saengchae, Kimchi Pajeon, 30-day Dry Aged Bulgogi and a Goguma Brûlée for dessert. Diners can also add on Sool, wine or non-alcoholic pairings to their dinner. Reservations are available via OpenTable. 

Hannah's Bretzel

Each Hannah’s location features an entire wall with more than 24 local, national, and European speciality chocolate brands. Guests can stop by to see the chocolate wall in person or add a bar on to any delivery order. Chocolates include:

Amedei (Tuscany, Italy)

Vosges (Barcelona, Spain)

Original Beans (Netherlands)

Chocolove (Colorado, USA)

Bazaar Meat

For Valentine’s Day the restaurant will be offering a four-course tasting menu to commemorate your love for $165. Menu highlights include a caviar cone, sea scallops, and Manhattan Wagyu Steak. Additionally, the a la carte menu will be available. 

Adorn Restaurant & Bar

Adorn Bar & Restaurant offers a shared five-course tasting menu that guides you through the stages of a relationship one dish at a time. For those who choose not to participate in the shared experience, an a la carte menu will be available alongside the tasting menu. The shared experience will be available exclusively for Valentine’s Day for $300 per couple. 

Good First Date: Giant Salad

I Think I'm Falling For You: Crispy Rice Tuna Tartar

What's Our Love Language (Choice of 1):

Huge Scallops

Bone-In Ribeye

We Need To Take A Break

Sweet Surrender : Raspberry Chocolate Pinata

The Smith will offer a Valentine's Day feast featuring dishes like Spicy Salmon Tartare, Ricotta Gnocchi with white truffle cream, Braised Short Ribs infused with red wine, and Jalapeno Cheddar Grits. Share the dessert experience of the Honeycrisp Apple Pie or S'mores in a Jar. Or treat yourself to the Sticky Toffee Pudding. 

Mercat a la Planxa

Travel to Spain this Valentine's Day without leaving the city through the flavors of Mercat a la Planxa’s special menu, serving Spanish tapas crafted in the spirit of Barcelona. To begin your dining experience, start with a welcome bite of Beausoleil Oysters topped with green apple, caviar, and mignonette. For starters, choose three plates from a variety of options including Pulpa a la Planxa, an octopus dish with peruvian potato and escabeche. For entrees, each diner can choose from a 14OZ Ribeye or the Atlantic Halibut with roasted carrot, rose harissa yogurt, coriander vinaigrette, puffed garbanzo. Finally, two sweet desserts of Raspberry Flan, Basque Cheesecake or Homemade Sorbet. $149 for two includes a welcome bite, three starters, two entrees, two desserts and complimentary chocolate covered strawberries for the table.

Rose Mary is offering a pre-fixe menu for two this Valentine’s Day from Chef Joe Flamm. For $105 per person, each table of two will be offered the Tuna Crudo with veal aioli and Grilled Oysters to start, followed by the Mezzaluna with duck ragu and the Mushroom risotto with the addition of black truffle. As a main course, couples will share the Lamb Saddle served with Roasted Baby Carrots and a shallot vinaigrette as well as the Sweet Potato with a prosciutto vinaigrette. For dessert, the Chocolate and Honey Madarica served with a rum soaked biscuit and crispy chocolate crunch. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

BLVD Steakhouse

For $125 per person, start your dining experience with the choice of BLVD’s Wedge Salad, Onion Soup Fondue, Tuna Crudo or Steak Tartare. For the second course, the Mushroom Risotto with black truffles, Salmon topped with salmon caviar and stone ground white grits or the 8oz Prime Filet with 50/50 mashed potatoes and roasted mushrooms. BLVD has a number of additions to their pre-fixe menu for February 14, including their A5 Wagyu, Westholme Wagyu Strip, Surf & Turf and a speciality Seafood Tower for two for $95. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Staytion Market & Bar

Valentine’s Day menu specials include oysters on the half shell with beet mignonette ($4); hamachi crudo with prickly pear, avocado mousse, serrano and jicama ($19); osso buco with risotto and citrus and fennel slaw ($38); and strawberry panna cotta with buttermilk biscuit and caramelized cocoa nibs ($15). Sips include Red Letter (aperol, OGD, lemon, raspberry syrup) and more. Specials available from Feb. 9-17. 

Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar

Three menu specials, starting with prosecco shrimp with tobiko and micro chervil ($17); meeting in the middle with double-cut bone-in pork chop with apple and endive salad and thyme potato puree ($32); and ending with yuzu cremeux with hibiscus sauce, raspberry chip, vanilla gelato and rosemary streusel ($16). Special Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails ($18) such as Two Hearts on Their Quest (Tanqueray Gin, Giffard Rhubarbe, Cointreau, strawberry-orange peel syrup, lemon-lime, half & half, egg white), They Were in the Thick of It (Old Grand Dad Bourbon, Cynar, Tattersall Sour Cherry, Campari, Luxardo Liqueur) and Then Bridges Were Burned (Cimarron Blanco, Fruitlab Hibiscus Liqueur, lemon, Suze Liqueur, simple syrup). Specials available from Feb. 9-17. 

Diners can select a four-course choose-your-own-adventure menu. For wine lovers, the list, inspired by all of the regions Zach has lived and worked in.

Guests can partake in Tacombi options such as Tacos al Pastor, Baja Crispy Fish Tacos, Burritos, Beef Birria Tacos with Consomé, Quesadillas Gringas with al Pastor Pork, and more. Mexican cocktails will also be served like the classic Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Paloma, and Spiked Sandia featuring tequila, watermelon, and lime. Diners can expect a selection of spirit-free options like Aguas Frescas made fresh daily in a variety of flavors such as Agua de Sandia, Agua de Piña, Agua de Jamaica, and more.

Located at the Sable Hotel on the East End of Navy Pier, Lirica is offering a special menu on February 14. After receiving a glass of champagne upon arrival, guests will have the option to choose from Lirica’s normal menu of Spanish and Iberian plates, but with special starters and entrees to choose from as well. Specials include Braised Short Rib and Blue Cheese Tarts over an arugula, chicory and fennel salad, Surf n Turf served with brown butter asparagus, roasted corn mashed potatoes and a chili bearnaise or a House Made Langoustine Ravioli with wild mushrooms and shaved black truffles. To finish the meal, guests can choose a Strawberry and Pistachio layer cake with candied rose petals and fresh whipped cream. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Pigtail by José Andrés

A 5-course tasting menu for $100 featuring tapas to share, including Ostra con aire de remolacha y naranja, Manitas con Gambas, and Chicharron con Chocolate. Guests can upgrade select courses to include truffles or trout roe.

Jaleo by José Andrés

For Valentine’s Day, Jaleo will offer a 5-course tasting menu for $105, each course consisting of 2-4 tapas to share with your partner. Tapas include a Cone Salmon trucha, Croqueta duo and Chorizo con Patatas. Guests can upgrade select courses to include truffles or trout roe. Following dinner, head downstairs to the speakeasy Pigtail to cap the night off with a drink. 

Michael Jordan's Steakhouse

For $195, dive into a Lobster Bisque and Beet Salad to start, followed by Two Petite Filets with Lobster Butter. Savor the Chocolate Extravagance for dessert, a trio of chocolate bites prepared three ways. 

El Che Steakhouse & Bar

Dinner and a live-fire show from Chef John Manion. El Che pays homage to Argentina's asados. The wine list at El Che is 100% sourced from South America. Book the Chef’s Counter for a special multi-course experience.

A $95 three-course dinner this Valentine’s Day at Proxi in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. Chef Andrew Zimmerman's Valentine's menu is adorned with culinary creations like Fanny Bay Oysters, Thai-style beef Tartare, Lamb Kofta Kabob, Lobster Dumplings, Aged Rohan Duck Breast, Paneer and Vegetable Kofta, Dark Chocolate Marquis plus Kaluga Caviar. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

For $175, couples can select heart-shaped cheese ravioli and coconut shrimp as appetizers, followed by entree options such as filet & lobster, filet & seabass, or filet & crabcake. In addition to the multi-course meal, diners can choose between two bottles of wine. Don't forget to sweeten the night with the Valentino Tronchetto served with mixed berries for dessert. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Sepia with a special menu crafted by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman and Chef de Cuisine Kyle Cottle. Dishes like potato and gruyere tortellini made with caramelized onion consommé, sherry, and sourdougho or sablefish misoyaki with charred cabbage, smoked cream cheese, sesame and furikake. Finish dinner with a few sweet bits from Pastry Chef Erin Kobler featuring apple pave made with malted sunchoke cremeux, sour apple sorbet, cajeta or chocolate torte with roasted banana, white coffee ice cream, candied cocoa nib. Wines will be specially selected by Wine Director Alex Ring. Price is $150 per guest and $75 for the wine pairing. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

West Town Bakery

West Town Bakery and OKAY Dispensaries in Chicago have teamed up to create cannabis cake mixes using fast-acting THC for euphoria in every bite. Created by Chef Chris Teixeria, these at-home cake mixes take the hassle out of baking a cake from scratch, each box contains everything you need for a quick and easy baking process. Cake Mixes are available for pickup at OKAY Dispensary locations in Chicago through their website.

Chef Jonathon Sawyer is offering Valentine’s Day menu specials in the restaurant on the ground floor of Willis Tower, straight from the live-fire hearth. Menu specials include recipes such as Wood Fired Oysters Royale with preserved lemon hollandaise and caviar, a Heart Puttanesca Pasta with potato gnocchi, Olive Oil Poached Sea Sturgeon or the Petit Filet with pomme puree, finished with a Molten Chocolate Cake or Fennel Pollen Flan. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

At Bar Esmé, Chef Jenner Tomaska and team offer a special four-course menu at $75.00 per person and will be available February 10th-11th. Reservations are available via Tock.

This Valentine’s Day, experience a tasting menu experience from Chef Tomaska and his wife/partner, Katrina Bravo. At Esmé, diners will be offered a tasting menu inspired by the artwork of Raspy Rivera. A selection of supplements will be available to add on. These offerings will proceed at $310 per person and will be available February 10th-11th, in addition to Valentine’s Day. 

Or, gift your loved ones Esmé’s Elite Dining Pass that invites diners to three exclusive dining experiences and access into a world of privileges, from preferential booking to insider access to their culinary team. 

The program is available in three tiers, starting at $650.00 per person. In addition to the tasting menu and beverage pairings, members will also have exclusive access to:

Direct booking with their team

Artist studio visits

Gifting discounts

Cooking classes taught by Chef Jenner in the Esmé Kitchen

Private tastings

Field Trips

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Toast to the most romantic day of the year on an elegant Valentine's Day Premier Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River. Treat your Valentine to a special day on the water with delicious cocktails, chef-designed menus, and Chicago's most stunning views.

Includes : 2-hour brunch cruise on the Chicago River, delicious brunch buffet with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts, complimentary mimosas, spectacular views of the city skyline and local landmarks, onboard entertainment, unlimited coffee, hot tea, and iced tea

Extras & Upgrades: Creative cocktails, wine, and beer from our well-stocked cash bar. Window table reservations for the best available view. Additional upgrades to customize your experience.

Schedule: 2/12/2023 Board: 12:00pm | Cruise: 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Where to Meet: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza DriveChicago, IL 60611 (Chicago River Esplanade, right in front of the NBC Tower on the River- north side)

Dress Code:  Casual. Come aboard for a good time! We encourage casual attire that is informal, comfortable, and professional (khakis, nice jeans, dresses, casual button-ups/blouses) for your day on the water.

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The Most Swoon-Worthy Ways To Spend Valentine’s Day In Chicago

From dining in the dark to a romantic candlelit concert, show your partner how much you care with a surreal experience they won't forget.

Valentine’s Day is approaching, so it’s important to lock down plans for the perfect night of romance . Luckily, Chicago is teeming with heart-fluttering activities, and there are many ways to celebrate your relationship this year. Keep scrolling for some of the most romantic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago.

1. Have a Valentine’s dinner date

While taking the time to configure an at-home meal can be romantic—an aromatic kitchen, a picnic on the ground, candles lit around your home—there’s just something appealing about heading to a restaurant that has laid out a beautiful meal for you. Whether you want one of the prettiest restaurants or one that breathes romance , there are numerous ones around the city.

One breathtaking option is taking your partner to Sushi | Bar, an Omakase experience that will enrapture your senses. For $255 per person, guests will start the night with a champagne toast before seated at the rose-petal-covered, candle-adorned sushi bar. The menu will include Valentine’s Day-inspired nigiri bites , seasonal supplements like caviar and truffles on select bites, and an indulgent dessert.

2. Stop by the Loews Chicago for Random Acts of Kindness on Valentine’s Day in Chicago

The Loews Hotel is spreading the love on Valentine’s Day to the entire community in the following ways: Grab free Coffee from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM at For Five Coffee located inside Loews Hotel; 3 lucky recipients with a gold sticker on the bottom of their cup will also receive a free overnight stay good for 2024. Because Loews Loves Pets, they will also be handing out free dog treats in the nearby dog park at Bennet Park. Last, free Firecake Donuts will be outside the hotel from 2-3 PM.

3. Enjoy a meal blind-folded at Dining in the Dark

Take your date night to the next level, tempting your senses with dark surroundings to focus on more important things like the delicious three-course meal or an extravagant 12-course sushi omakase experience you’re about to have at Fulton Market Kitchen and at Sushi By Bou.

Upon arrival, guests are provided with disposable blindfolds, and a guide will lead guests over to the dining environment. Lit by the gentle glow of candlelight, you and your date will enjoy your meal in an exciting atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else.

4. Relax and unwind at AIRE’s Ancient Baths

There is simply no better place in Chicago for some rest and relaxation than AIRE’s Ancient Baths and this Valentine’s Day, they are offering exclusive Couples Specials  that are perfect for the most romantic day of the year.

Located in a restored historic River West factory dating back to 1902, the baths are inspired by the traditional Roman, Greek, and Ottoman ancient bathing experience. This preserved structure has been restored to its original splendor, and you can now find optimum relaxation within the building’s exposed brick, wooden beams, and industrial columns.

The unique body and mind experience offers baths of different temperatures, relaxing massages , and couples experiences. It’s almost impossible for anything to go wrong at a place where all stress and pressure evaporates into thin air!

5. Discover Fever’s most romantic Valentine’s Day plans

Surprise your sweetheart with unique experiences right here in Chicago. Luckily, our friends at Fever, the global live entertainment discovery platform, are making choosing a V-Day plan much easier with a wide range of romantic events. From a risqué cirque cabaret to immersive exhibitions and culinary experiences , there’s something to suit every taste.

Uncover these Cupid-approved events and experiences here .

6. Go for a classic date night with dinner and a movie

The age-old recipe for romance doesn’t fail. A meal and movie nigh t is always a winner, and there has never been a better time to go to the movies than for Valentine’s Day in Chicago. Book tickets to a showing, watch that screen light up, filling you both with excitement, and snuggle up for a cinematic experience like the days of old.

You can find an array of wonderful flicks at exclusively low prices by downloading the Fever app .

7. Glide through the ribbon at Maggie Daley Park

Ice skating in Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago’s most beloved winter-time activities . Still, it can also offer a guaranteed night of romance for long-term couples and blossoming romances in equal measure. There is something extra special about gliding around the quarter-mile winding ribbon of ice with the city skyline in the backdrop and the stars above. Whether you’re showing off your skills or struggling to stay on your feet, you can be sure you and your special someone will be having fun.

8. Head to the rooftops for a snazzy drink and dinner

Of all the social spots and watering holes across Chicago , it’s up among the rooftops where the most romantic nights can be had. When indoor dining was off the table, many hotels, bars, and restaurants winterized their outdoor spaces, providing wonderful winter wonderland setups among the Chicago skyline. Many of these inaugural experiences are returning this year, and you’ll struggle to find a more memorable Chicago evening than one spent sipping cocktails under the stars.

You’ll find rentable igloos and winter decor at both River North’s verdant Joy District rooftop and the lavish Godfey Hotel rooftop . Meanwhile, London House Chicago offers stunning vistas of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue, and Cindy’s Rooftop in the Loop has sweeping panoramic views of Millennium Park.

9. Share a heart-shaped pizza with the one you love

If you’re at that stage where you can happily tuck into some fast food without a care in the world, these famous heart-shaped, deep dish pizzas are the perfect way to eat your heart out. You can find delicious heart-shaped pizzas in Chicago at Giordano’s , Lou Malnati’s, My Pi Pizza , Eataly, and many other pizza restaurants.

At Giordano’s, from February 5 to February 14, they are offering heart-shaped pizzas for dine-in, carryout, and delivery to celebrate  Valentine ’s  Day in Chicago . The heart-shaped  pizza pricing is the same as Giordano’s medium deep-dish pricing, with exact prices varying based on customized toppings.  Celebrate Chicago Valentine’s Day the right way by slicing into cheesy heaven!

10. Enjoy the Teatro ZinZanni’s “Love, Chaos, and Dinner”

Experience the magic of Teatro ZinZanni on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel in the vibrant Loop this Chicago Valentine’s Day. This one-of-a-kind entertainment experience promises a world-class extravaganza of love, chaos, and dinner inside the velvet walls of Speigeltent ZaZou. Delight in premium cuisine, mesmerizing circus acts , and unparalleled entertainment unlike you’ve ever seen.

11. Head on a Cupid-inspired City Cruise

12. Grab florals for your lover

While there are many places to grab florals for your companion, we have one favorite spot: Southside Blooms. The farm-to-vase florist  provides unique and  fashion-forward arrangements while maintaining a dedication to the environment and surrounding communities.

Southside Blooms is one of the places where your  purchase gives back . Southside Bloom’s mission is to use sustainability to  alleviate poverty . One hundred percent of their money goes directly towards creating jobs for at-risk youth, converting vacant lots into safe and productive community assets, and actively contributing to the health and resilience of the environment through regenerative farming practices.

13. Wander through a museum hand in hand

Chicago is home to some of  the best museums and exhibit in the world , offering an eclectic mix of exciting exhibitions throughout the year. Share your passion for history and art with a loved one and gaze upon the magnificent pieces created by celebrated artists.

14. Plan a romantic winter getaway

Are you thinking that Valentine’s Day in Chicago is your only option? It’s not. Known as a unique vacation spot with an old-timey atmosphere, Mackinac Island is a national treasure and a perfect getaway . It’s home to historic Fort Mackinac , world-famous Mackinac Island fudge, and  car-free streets  full of horse-drawn carriages.

This ideal vacation spot and winter getaway from Chicago is a paradise of exploration with incredible natural landmarks, awe-inspiring sunrises, and unforgettable sunsets. In winter, you can head on the Mackinac Island Turtle Trek, a beautiful  lantern-lit ski  and  snowshoeing trek . You’ll head through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.

14. A Coupled Up With Cupid Experience at LondonHouse

This February, LH Rooftop in LondonHouse offers a unique Valentine ‘s  Day in Chicago experience with its Valentine ’s  Day -themed igloos . Available from February 1st to 28th , the igloos provide a romantic and intimate setting against the city skyline, perfect for couples or a Galentine’s  Day  celebration with friends.

And don’t forget to order the “ Coupled Up With Cupid,” a gluten-free and vegetarian dessert available from Feb. 10-18. This delectable creation features a symphony of strawberry cake, strawberry compote, vanilla bean gelato, strawberry sorbet baked Alaska, strawberry shortcake crumble, and strawberry sauce.

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15. Marvel at the magic of a candlelit concert

Few things pull at the heartstrings with more power than a string quartet—combined with the tender flicker of one hundred candles and the charm of the iconic spellbinding music. Take your partner to a romantic Candlelight Valentine’s Day special for a perfect night of romance.

Enjoy some of history’s greatest love songs played masterfully in front of your eyes as the gentle flicker of flames dance around you and the strings soothe and swoon you. Worry not; the candles are fireproof, so the only sparks flying will be the metaphorical sparks between you and that special someone. These romantic concerts might not fall on Valentine’s Day, but they are the perfect gift.

16. Walk through a luscious garden

Lincoln Park Conservatory is a greenhouse dome  featuring hundreds of  tropical palms, exotic plants , and  ancient ferns stretched along the designated pathway. Perfume scent whispers throughout the greenhouse, and you’ll breathe in an earthy, fruity fragrance with your partner. It’s the perfect outdoorsy Valentine’s escape in the midst of winter.

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- On this Valentine's Day, if you're looking for a romantic dinner with a view, we have just the spot for you.

Digital journalist Jamaica Ponder shares a unique date idea that will take you right through the heart of the city.

"Our Valentine's Day cruises are just a super-unique way to experience Valentine's Day," said City Cruises general manager Grace Fuller.

City Cruises' glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled boat is the only vessel of its type available for city tours and cruises on the Chicago River, and they're setting sail for Valentine's Day, taking passengers through the city and back again.

"You really go through the Grand Canyon of the Midwest when you're going through the skyscrapers and all the buildings, you're going down the river," Fuller said.

While the skyline passes by, guests are served a four-course meal, made fresh in the boat's kitchen, which is comparable to any kitchen in the city.

Chef Francesco Simone gave a tour of the kitchen while prepping some dishes guests can expect to have on the cruise this year.

"Usually two cooks over here, two or three line cooks, one person at the pass expediting, and then usually a sous chef walking around. I'm here. It's about 140 and 150 plated, usually for service," Simone said. "We're getting trucks every day. We're getting fresh meat every day, fresh fish every day. And, you know, prepping the entire menu on a daily basis."

Upstairs, drink specialist Trae Womack is mixing up themed cocktails for the voyage, to keep the party going all night long.

"On the spirit of Valentine's, I created a strawberry chocolate strawberry margarita," Womack said.

From Valentine's Day through Father's Day, and into the summer, "We want our guests, you know, and our city to remember that City Cruises is open all year round," Fuller said.

"We do not close for operation. We are open on holidays here, open for our guests. We love our waterways. We want people to experience drinks, dancing. It's everything on the water," Fuller said.

City Cruises isn't only for Chicagoans looking to relax. Fuller said they are hiring, and have several positions available.

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Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago

There are plenty of romantic things to do in Chicago. Valentine’s day is around the corner, it’s time to start planning your Valentine’s Day to make your loved one special. Do not miss the chance to plan a perfect date with your lover or friends this Valentine’s Day in Chicago. Here are few ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruises in Chicago

It’s time to make a romantic memory by planning a date on dinner cruise. Aboard the vibrant one of the cruise ships – Odyssey or Spirit of Chicago to treat your beloved one. These dinner cruises feature entertainment, dancing and lot more fun activities. Your significant other will have a great time watching Chicago skyline from the Lake Michigan. Do not worry about the cold winter, it’s one of the best romantic things to do this Valentine’s Day in Chicago.

Find out deals on Valentine’s day dinner cruise with Spirit of Chicago and Odyssey Cruise Lines in Chicago .

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Chicago Romantic Restaurants

Chicago city is well known for fine dining and nightlife. There are plenty of romantic dinner places in Chicago. Plan a Valentine’s day dinner at one of the best romantic restaurants in Chicago to impress your Valentine.

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Chicago Carriage Rides

Horse drawn carriage ride is one of the best romantic things to do in Chicago. Carriage rides are scheduled to run throughout the year on Magnificent Mile except sever weather conditions. Snuggle under the blanket with your Valentine.

Chicago Luxury Hotels

Treat your Valentine with luxury hotel room. There many luxurious hotels in downtown Chicago. I bet your significant other will be impressed with the service and luxurious amenities at hotel. I would recommend you to check out all luxurious hotels in Chicago for romance package deals including Silversmith Hotel and Suites, The Fairmont Chicago and Sofitel Chicago Water Tower .

Listen & Get Lost with Chicago Jazz Tunes – Home of Blues

Chicago is the home of blues – plan a night out for a dinner to listen and get lost with jazz music or blues performance. There are many top Jazz Club and Restaurants in Chicago including the Green Mill, Andy’s Jazz Club and Elate Restaurant. The Green Mill has been offering live jazz music since the 1930s.

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Spending Valentine’s Day in Chicago and looking for unique things to do instead of the usual dinner and drinks? Here are the most romantic things to do in Chicago for Valentine’s Day.

Things to Do in Chicago on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2025)

Love Struck – AirOtic Soirée

Take your significant other to Love Struck – AirOtic Soirée , a new Valentine’s themed burlesque-style cirque cabaret where sultry performances blend with dazzling cirque acts featuring world-class acrobats. Only for adults 21+ with valid ID.

When: February 12, 14 and 17

Where: Joy District, 112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654

Cost: Price varies. Click here for full prices and to purchase tickets in advance.

Attend a Candlelight Concert

Chicago’s Candlelight Concerts is a series of special classical music concerts that take place in beautiful venues bathed in candlelight. Some of the concerts taking place on or around Valentine’s Day include:

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and More – February 14 at 6:30pm

You can find the full list of candlelight concerts in Chicago here .

Disney100: The Exhibition

Celebrate the magic of Disney at the Disney100: The Exhibition which is only in Chicago for a limited time. Wonder at more than 250 artifacts and props from the Walt Disney Archives, see costumes from some of your favorite Disney classics, and explore enchanting galleries that bring the magic of Disney to life. Featuring the latest members of the Disney family (Pixar, Star Wars, and MARVEL) along with renowned classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and recent releases such as Encanto.

Where: Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago, 2367 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

Stroll through the Tunnel of Love and Ride the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier

Couples can ride the Centennial ferris wheel for amazing skyline views.

Go Outdoor Ice Skating

Looking for a fun outdoor activity in Chicago ? There are many places to go outdoor ice skating in the city on Valentine’s Day.

One of the best and instaworthy places to go ice skating in downtown Chicago is the  McCormick Tribune Ice Rink right in front of The Bean (a must on any Chicago bucket list ).  Online ticketed reservations are required.

Another picture perfect spot is the nearby  skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park which has a path twice the length of a lap around a traditional skating rink.

You can find more places outdoor ice skating in Chicago here .

Take a Helicopter Tour

If you are able to splurge, a  helicopter tour is one of the most romantic activities you can do for Valentine’s Day.

Visit the Field Museum

The Field Museum is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. Inside the museum you will see Maximo, the Titanosaur, the largest dinosaur that ever lived. (Click here to purchase an Early Access VIP Tour if you want to avoid crowds).

Where: Chicago’s Museum Campus, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605

Hours: Open 9am to 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Cost:   Admission varies. Entry is free for Illinois residents on Valentine’s Day.

See the Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

The Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the US. Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the conservatory showcases thousands of plant species from around the world throughout eight indoor display gardens. Reservations are required.

Starting February 14, visitors can see this year’s Spring Flower Show, What’s in a Name? , which explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature alongside a beautiful flower show full of blooms.

Hours: Open from 10am-8pm on Valentine’s Day

Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624

Cost: Admission is FREE but donations suggested

See the Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory

Although not as large as the Garfield Park Conservatory, the Lincoln Park Conservatory is worth a visit and is more conveniently located for visitors. Advance online reservations are strongly recommended.

Starting February 14, visitors can see this year’s “Sweet Gnome Chicago” Spring Flower Show .

Hours: Open 10am-5pm on Valentine’s Day

Where: 2391 N Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL 60614

Enjoy the Views from 360 CHICAGO

Enjoy amazing views of the Chicago skyline from 360 CHICAGO (former John Hancock Building).

The 360 Chicago observation deck on the 94th floor is home to TILT , an enclosed moving platform that literally tilts you out over Michigan Avenue from the 94th Floor.

Where: 875 North Michigan Avenue, 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611

Cost:   Price varies. Click here to buy a skip the line ticket ).

Visit the Shedd Aquarium

Visiting the Shedd Aquarium is a fun and relaxing daytime activity for couples.

Where: 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Hours: Open 9 am – 5 pm. Advance purchase of timed tickets is required.

Cost: Price varies depending on day. Admission is FREE for Illinois residents on Valentine’s Day (must be reserved online in advance).

Tip:   If you are visiting a few museums and indoor attractions, consider purchasing a Chicago CityPASS or Go Chicago Card to save money on entrance fees.

Hearts & Daggers Live

Hearts & Daggers Live is a unique 21+ and over show playing for two (2) weekends only in February. Immerse into a dazzling narrative of love with the spellbinding saga of a young couple filled with interactive enchantment, surprising delights, circus feats, dance and themed cocktails.

When: February 9-11 & 16-18

Where: MSA & Circus Arts, 1934 North Campbell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

Hold and Feed a Bunny

Looking for a unique thing to do in Chicago with your Valentine? Visit the Cuddle Bunny to snuggle with their cuddly bunnies (and each other) by candlelight.

On Valentine’s Day, Cuddle Bunny is hosting a Bunnies by Candlelight special evening event exclusively for couples with romantic music, chocolates and roses. Limited spaces are available.

Where: Cuddle Bunny, 2901 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

When: February 14 from 3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Cost:   Admission is $22.50 per person ($45 per couple).

Color Factory’s 21+ Night

Spend Valentine’s evening in color at the Color Factory , an interactive art museum with brightly colored installations. The colorful venue will be 21+ only from 5 – 8pm on Valentine’s Day. Don’t miss their Colors In Bloom activation.

When: 21+ only from 5 – 8pm on February 14.

Where: Willis Tower, 320 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606

Relax in Thermal Baths at AIRE Ancient Baths

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Relax and enjoy thermal baths, massages and exclusive rituals with your loved one at AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago . Inspired by the tradition of baths from ancient Roman, Greek and Ottoman civilizations, AIRE Chicago is located in a restored historical building lit by candlelight in River West.

Discover Velvet Garden , an exclusive Valentine’s Day Event inspired by love tales that will set the scene for a romantic experience. With floral decorations and calming tunes, you will feel how the stress melts away to let relaxation soothe you. Enjoy this curated and romantic event and take home a special farewell gift.

Where: AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago, 800 West Superior St., Chicago, IL 60642

Cost: Price varies.

Take a Cooking Class

Looking for a fun activity with your loved one? You can take a hands on cooking class at The Chopping Block. You can find their class schedule here .

Where: Lincoln Square, 4747 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Cost:   Price varies.

Take Instagram Photos at the Museum of Illusions Chicago

The Museum of Illusions Chicago offers an interactive, immersive and fun experience for both adults and kids with exhibits that will teach you about vision, perception, the human brain and science.

Where: 25 E Washington St., Chicago, Illinois

Go Outdoor Curling

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Below is a list of places offering outdoor curling (along with drinks) on Valentine’s Day weekend:

Upstairs at The Gwen , 521 North Rush Street Harry Caray’s Tavern – Navy Pier , 700 E. Grand Ave Kaiser Tiger , 1415 West Randolph St

Have Drinks in an Igloo

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Kennedy Rooftop , 1551 W North Ave I|O at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago , 127 West Huron Street

The Orchid Show of Wonders at the Chicago Botanic Garden

If you are willing to go to the northern suburbs , you can soak up the color and fresh blooms of thousands of orchids and other tropical plants at this year’s Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden . The Orchid Show of Wonders whisks you away to a whimsical world of 10,000 fresh, vibrant blooms. See your favorite carnival and circus attractions come to life in new ways featuring a flying trapeze of orchids, a reimagined ring of fire, and other gravity-defying surprises under the big top.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On February 14, the show is open between 5 and 8 p.m. for Orchids After Hours, featuring cocktails and light bites for purchase; separate ticket required.

Where: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 (24 miles north of downtown Chicago)

Cost: Price varies. See website for prices and to purchase tickets in advance.

Looking more romantic things to do in Chicago? Here are more of the Best Date Ideas in Chicago .

Chicago Valentine’s Day Events

In addition to the activities mentioned above, other events on and around Valentine’s Day include: Valentine Fireworks at Navy Pier (new!) (February 10), Galentine’s Just Wanna Have Fun at Teatro ZinZanni (February 13), Rachael & Vilray with May Erlewine concert (February 14), Dan Navarro concert (February 14), Crying At The Shed-Little Fish & Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (February 14), Provocateur’s Valentine’s Day Pole Show (February 16), Chicago Theatre Week (February 8-18), Chicago Auto Show (February 10-19) and Chicago Black Restaurant Week (February 11-25).

As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago on Valentine’s Day weekend . If you are spending the weekend in Chicago, here are more things to do in Chicago in February .

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Valentine’s Day is almost here. If you’re still finishing up planning, check out our fool-proof V-Day gift guide from our editor’s favorites for all kinds of Valentines. Meanwhile, here is the only list you’ll need to plan a romantic dinner in Chicago on Valentine’s Day! After all, it’s never a good celebration until you wrap the night up with some of the best food Chicago has to offer and a few craft cocktails — don’t you agree?

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Osteria Langhe

2824 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

This Valentine’s Day, grab your lover to embark on a journey through the cuisine of Northern Italy at Logan Square’s beloved neighborhood restaurant, Osteria Langhe. Guests can start their evening at this notably romantic spot with a toast from Osteria Langhe’s selection of wines exclusive to the Piemonte region curated by experienced Wine Director Aldo Zaninotto before diving into a delectable four-course prix fixe menu.

With up to three options per course, the menu highlights signature dishes and traditional fare including the hearty Pansotti with crab, ricotta, pepper ragu and chives and the Coniglio, a prosciutto wrapped rabbit loin with pork belly, mushrooms, creamy polenta and Fontina Val d’Aosta cheese. For dessert, guests can opt to indulge in the Panna Cotta made with cherry red wine reduction, whole cherries, hazelnuts, and topped with a chocolate straw or an Eclair with white chocolate pastry cream, and garnished with pink chocolate crispy pearls.

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Maple & Ash

8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610

This Valentine’s Day, couples aiming to spoil can kick off their evening flirting over a bottle of bubbles selected from the restaurant’s robust, expertly-crafted list, while indulging in Chef Danny Grant’s signature, show-stopping Fire-Roasted Seafood Tower or selections of premium caviar sourced from across the globe. Along with a curation of high-quality steak and seafood dishes, including several large format options meant for lovebirds to share, guests can treat their significant other to the evening’s exclusive special plate— a Risotto Frutti de Mare, featuring all notches of luxury like buttery Maine lobster, king crab, scallops and saffron emulsion. Whether you dine upstairs, on the patio, or at the bar, for a good time this Valentine’s Day… call Maple & Ash.

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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

2700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Treat your Valentine to an upscale dining experience! Available February 10th through February 15th, Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar is ready to pamper you and your date to a unique tasting experience for two at $225. Their regular menus, reserve list and their famous raw bar will also be available. Add on beverage pairing for $65 per person if you’re looking for the ultimate Valentine’s Day dinner to finish the night.

224 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Start your evening off with a few seafood selections from the raw bar and a complimentary glass of Moet Champagne before diving into the evening’s specials which include a colorful Bouillabaisse overflowing with salmon, shrimp, scallops, and lobster and a 22oz Dry Aged NY Strip for two served with a trio of sauces such as sauce Périgueux made with madeira wine and truffles. Cap off the night with a classic French dessert like Creme Brûlée and a pour of dessert wine before stepping out of France and back into the heart of the city.

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118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

On Tuesday, February 14th, guests can celebrate Valentine ’s Day by transporting themselves to the beautiful mountains of Peru with Tanta ’s 4-course menu experience. For $65/person, guests can indulge in Peruvian favorites such as their Tiradito Lujurioso (White Fish Sea Urchin), Smoked Salmon, and more! One of Tanta’s expert servers will help you navigate the menu, detailing the inspiration and background behind each dish. Reservations can be made via OpenTable .

Geja’s Cafe

340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Geja’s will be hosting three romantic seatings for  Valentine ’s Day dining on Tuesday, February 14 th . Reservations are now available for seatings at 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. $100 per person includes all three premier courses from Geja’s – their incredible Swiss Gruyere fondue, Main fondue (beef, lobster, and shrimp), and their always-decadent Belgium Chocolate fondue with all the fixings. The dinner comes complete with a crisp glass of Gruet Sauvage Rose.

Sushi Hoshi

2009 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60608

The beloved Pilsen sushi outpost – which isn’t normally open on Tuesdays – is opening for  Valentine ’s Day on Tuesday, February 14 th , offering a sushi dinner for two for $50, which includes 2 drinks per person (choice of beer/wine/or “love potion” cocktail (grapefruit, peach snchapps, choice of vodka or mezcal). Additionally, they are doing their own take on the Sushi Heart, which can be tailored with your choice of three specialty rolls and 2 favorite rolls from the Sushi Hoshi menu, available for $40.

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Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

540 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Go all out for your sweetheart with the Mad About the Magnificent Mile package featuring a 1-night stay in the Marriott Mag Mile’s exclusive Presidential Suite with floor-to-ceiling windows, a wet bar, a kitchen, and a pool table. The package includes a decadent 6-course meal at our Chef’s table in Reviver, exclusive couples robes, breakfast for two at Harvest, early check-in and late check-out, plus, VIP tickets for a private gondola ride on the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier.

The Signature Room

875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

This year, tables are available from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14. Reservations can be booked on Open Table and are required. The cost is $125 per person, not including tax and 20% gratuity. A $50 per person deposit is required. The four-course menu includes starters like Charred Octopus, Millionaire’s Bacon Skewers and Roasted Sunchoke Bruschetta; Lobster Bisque and Caesar Salad for second course; and for main course, Filet of Beef, Lemon Pepper Roasted Lamb Chops, Miso Honey Glazed Salmon, Roasted Chicken and Roasted Wild Mushrooms.

CheSa’s Bistro

3235 W Addison St Suite C, Chicago, IL 60618

The new CheSa’s Bistro & Bar is celebrating true love with a special 3-course prix fixe Creole and Cajun Valentine’s menu that will be available Tuesday February 14 through Thursday, February 16. The price is $59 per person excluding tax, gratuity, and beverage. Everything is delicious and 100 percent gluten-free! Enhance your delectable celebration of love with specialty cocktails, wine, or beer from CheSa’s full-service bar.

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1436 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

In Mexico, Valentine’s Day is also celebrated on February 14 but is officially titled El Día del Amor y la Amistad (The Day of Love and Friendship). Guanajuato Restaurant & Tequila Bar, a Northshore favorite, is featuring a special cocktail – Passion Bubble Margarita, love potion with strawberry and raspberry, champagne, tequila, orange liquor and “lots and lots of love.” In addition to Guanajuato’s special heart shaped churros, it offers rich gluten-free flourless brownies and other yummy house-made desserts.

1726 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

La Luna, the beautiful and colorful Mexican restaurant with artsy takes on traditional Mexican recipes, will surpass its always excellent Mexican fare with a special six-course prix fixe Private Chef Dinner for Día de San Valentín on Tuesday, February 14. The Dinner will be hosted upstairs in the beautiful second-floor party room. In the main dining room the regular menu along with Valentine’s Day specials will be available.

Curated by Chef Marco Colin, the Private Chef Dinner menu will feature five savory courses and a surprise dessert. The price of this special dinner is $95 per person plus tax and tip. Wine and cocktail pairings, curated by Karla Maria, will be available for an additional $40 per person.

Café Bionda

The recently reopened (summer 2022) neighborhood favorite Café Bionda, features an intimate dining space for diners to celebrate their love this Valentine’s Day. The special Valentines Week menu offers a 6-course classic Italian dinner, with optional wine pairing, and is available Friday, February 10 thru Sunday, February 19.

Gene & Georgetti

Chicago’s most beloved and iconic 81-year-old steakhouse is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu for two, featuring a fennel, orange, and arugula salad; Risotto with fresh blue oyster mushrooms and asparagus, homemade heart-shaped ravioli with stuffed crab, and shrimp bisque sauce; surf & turf served a center cut filet with lobster tail with real asparagus and mashed potatoes; homemade white chocolate mousse, and two glasses of champagne.

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LIVA at Chicago Winery

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

This Valentine ’s Day , take a seat at LIVA at Chicago Winery for a fine wining-and- dining experience, Wine is for Lovers. The experience includes a five-course dinner from Executive Chef Andrew Graves for $160 per person, plus specialty cocktails and Chicago Winery wine pairings for an additional $55. The menu will feature shareable plates, including Oysters on the Half Shell, Duo of Ribeye and Wild Mushroom Stuffed Eggplant Involtini. After, guests can drift over to Chicago Winery’s Tasting Room for one of the most tried and true romances – wine and chocolate! This experience is an additional $49 per person. Bookings can be made on OpenTable .

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1133 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Add an Italian twist to your Valentine’s Day celebrations this year. Gioia in West Loop is offering a set, three-course menu for $110 per person featuring a selection from its regular menu and specials for each course. The antipasto special is Aragosta, featuring lobster terrine, smoked cauliflower, Oscetra caviar, watercress and cured organic egg.

For the pasta or secondo course, the specials include Tagliolini featuring squid ink tagliolini, crustacean and seafood medley with tomato Datterini sauce and artichokes, as well as Tonno Tonnato, a seared ahi tuna with creamy tonnato sauce and roasted baby winter vegetables. And leave room for the dolci special – Tonito al Cioccolato, a chocolate soufflé with pink grapefruit, Campari granita and Moscato mousse. There will be three available seating times at 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30 PM, lasting for two hours each.

The Press Room

1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Celebrate Valentine ‘s Day with an intimate sushi dinner in the heart of West Loop. The Press Room is inviting Chef Jordan Dominguez into its kitchen to prepare a 15 course Omakase Experience for $150 per person with an optional $60 per person beverage pairing, including two glasses of wine, one specialty cocktail, and one sake. There will be two seating times at 5:30PM and 7:30PM for an hour and a half each. Only 30 people can reserve spots for each seating, so grab tickets for this one-of-a-kind experience for you and your love bird (or your galentine) fast! Tickets are available for purchase here .

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Indulge in a four-course dining experience curated by Culinary Director Chef Joe Flamm and team. Valentine ’s Day dinner begins with the fan-favorite tuna crudo and progresses to decadent black truffle cappelletti and 45 day dry-aged New York Strip. Reservations are available on Tock.

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This Valentine ’s Day , experience a one-of-a-kind tasting menu experience from Chef Tomaska and his wife/partner, Katrina Bravo. At Esmé, diners can enjoy an evening of romance and indulge in a whimsical Michelin-starred tasting menu inspired by the artwork of Amanda Love. To enhance your date night experience, a selection of luxury supplements will be available to add-on.

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Jaleo by José Andrés

Celebrate Valentine ‘s Day at Jaleo Chicago with a special tasting menu for two at $125 per person featuring Spanish classics and Chef José Andrés signature dishes like the Caviar Cone with Osetra caviar, Ferran Adria liquid olives, Jamon Iberico, Head on Prawns with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, and Pan con Chocolate. This year, the tasting menu will run from February 10-14, giving guests a few extra days to savor in the Spanish romance.

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This Valentine ’s Day , enjoy a special multi-course dinner from Chef Andrew Zimmerman at the Michelin-starred restaurant. To start, diners will  enjoy a series of amusements such as Char Siu Foie Gras Dumpling, Golden Kaluga Caviar Pommes Souffle, and more. To follow, diner’s will enjoy a four-course menu that include classics such as the Roasted Crab Chawanmushi, Sourdough Cavatelli, Hay Grilled Beef Striploin, and more. When making a reservation, guests can also pre-select wine pairings ($59pp) or pre-order Champagne (both by the glass and by the bottle) that will be poured immediately on guests’ arrival.

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Travel around the world without leaving the city of Chicago this V- Day ! At Proxi, Chef Andrew Zimmerman combines two of his great loves: travel and cooking. Inspired by street food but not restrained by it, his menu wanders freely through Asia, India, Mexico and beyond but still feels completely at home in Chicago. This Valentine ’s Day , enjoy the four-course Chef’s Menu featuring dishes such as Tater Tot Chaat, Coal Roasted Scallops, Grilled Lamb Satay, Foie Gras Steamed Bun, and more.

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Raised An Urban Rooftop Bar

This Valentine’s Day, sip and savor with the ones you love at Raised located at Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. This hip, urban rooftop is a romantic place to celebrate the day of love, offering year round indoor and outdoor seating with fire pits, heaters, and cozy outdoor couches. Raised will serve a three course menu featuring aphrodisiac favorites like Grilled Oysters, entrees such as Scallops and Sumac Glazed Duck Breast, and a decadent dessert of Fragnosa Tart.

Featured Valentine’s Day cocktails will also be served like the They Love Me made with Bombay Bramble Gin, Giffard Banane du Brésil and Pineapple Puree as well as the They Love Me Not made with Rhine Hall Cherry Brandy, Greenbar Poppy Amaro, Licor 43, Lemon and Honey Syrup. Raised provides guests with the flexibility of open seating so your date night can be spontaneous!

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Chicago’s Sweetest Dining & Entertainment Spots

Jan 24, 2024 | 0 comments

As Valentine’s Day plans are underway, it’s time to find the best food and activities to treat your loved ones. Below, we’ve rounded up a few of our top places to dine, stay and explore all over Chicago to make Valentine’s Day 2024, one to remember!

Eat Your Heart Out

Love always wins at Carnivale (702 W Fulton Market), making it the ideal spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Delight in a special Valentine’s Day menu on February 14th or enjoy an all-day, all-you-can-eat Cupid’s Brunch on Sunday, February 11th from 11am-6pm. Delight in Latin-centric dishes and traditional brunch classics with your loved ones. Reservations can be made on their Tock . 

Treat your sweet to a 4-course Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook ’s Piazza restaurant pop-up (2815 Jorie Blvd) on Sunday, February 10th at 6pm. At $120 per person, loved ones can enjoy a butler-passed cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, a meticulously paired 4-course meal crafted by Execute Chef Leonard to divine palettes with an exclusive selection of wines, alongside a live string duo to fill the air for the evening. For reservations, please click here .  

Enjoy a delicious 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner at South Loop’s Iconic Steakhouse, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant (1401 S Michigan Ave) on February 14th! At $95 per person, diners may select an array of dishes per course starting from a refreshing Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo with papaya, basil, aged soy, chili crunch trout roe to their Signature Lobster Bisque baked with puff pastry. As the main event, diners may select an 8 oz Prime Filet Mignon with black truffle & cauliflower mousseline, crispy shallots, Armagnac jus, or Pan-Roasted Alaskan Halibut with olive oil-confit artichokes, castelvetrano olives and preserved Meyer lemon ‘salsa verde’. To complete the meal, diners can choose from a Warm Chocolate Cake with Chambord, fresh raspberries, Key Lime Pie with graham cracker crust, candied lime, whipped cream, and Bhaba Au Rhum, a brioche cake with rum syrup and caramelized bananas. For reservations, please click here . 

Experience luxury this Valentine’s Day at Komo , the hottest dining destination in West Loop. Indulge in their exceptional Valentine’s Day menu, crafted with love for the perfect romantic evening. Begin with a delicious and spicy miso soup, followed by an exquisite selection of seafood dishes including salmon sashimi for the 2nd course, tuna tartare for the 3rd, and Chef’s seasonal nigiri for the 4th. Savor the rich udon noodles for the 5th course and finish off with the indulgent chocolate caviar dessert. Don’t miss out on this romantic experience and reserve your spot now at Komo .

End your Valentine’s Day celebration on a sweet note with Oaken Bistro + Bar ’s buy any two entrées, and get a chef’s special dessert for free from February 14th through February 18th. Try their globally influenced menu inspired by the flavors of Latin America, Italy and Creole curated by Executive Chef Christian Alejandro. For reservations please visit www.oakenbistro.com . 

Color me red! Chicago Waffles presents their Red Velvet Waffle for $14.49 and Pancakes for $12.29 this Valentine’s Day! The Red Velvet Waffles and Pancakes are available at their four locations: Willowbrook (10S642 Kingery Hwy), Oak Park (726 Lake St.), West Loop (1104 W. Madison St.) and South Loop (1400 S. Michigan Ave). For more information visit their website .

A Romantic Staycation Awaits

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a relaxing staycation at the Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop (226 WJackson Blvd)! Just steps away from iconic Chicago spots from the Willis Tower to Cloud Gate, take your loved ones or your best gal pals for a trip to the Chicago Loop and book a room and enjoy specially curated cocktails and bites in their in-house restaurant, Depot so the Valentine’s Day fun never ends! For reservations and bookin g, please visit their website . 

For a Unique Experience Celebrating Love

Cruise and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with City Cruises Chicago ! Enjoy stunning views of the city while cruising on Lake Michigan while you indulge in a romantic evening of fine dining with City Cruises’ Chicago Premier Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise. This exceptional dining experience includes delectable cocktails, a three-course meal served to your table, and exceptional service. Their expert DJ will create the perfect ambiance as you and your significant other take in the breathtaking sights of Chicago’s skyline, including the Adler Planetarium and The Willis Tower. You can enjoy the stunning views from both an enclosed interior and open-air rooftop decks. Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a memorable cruise on the water! Make your reservation now and check out their other cruise options for the day of love here .

Don’t limit the romance to just one day! Get treated to “Love, Chaos, and Dinner” this Valentine’s Day week, with special performances from February 14 to February 18. Teatro ZinZanni , tucked up high inside a mirrored Spiegeltent within the historic Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St., invites all to celebrate love and romance with an incredibly unique celebration of cirque, comedy, and cabaret. Starring a group of talents at the top of their craft and featuring a gourmet multicourse feast included with every seat, Teatro ZinZanni presents an unparalleled entertainment experience with some of Chicago’s finest live musicians accompanying the entire evening. Teatro has put on a show for Valentine’s Day as a special treat and a nod to love, with special additions of an exclusive Valentine’s Day menu, a romantic slow dance under their mesmerizing mirrored and crescent moon, plus a decadent chocolate-covered strawberry. Be sure to impress this Valentine’s Day and snap your tickets here . 

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Revel in an unparalleled evening with your special someone set to the backdrop of Navy Pier’s awe-inspiring fireworks show on our Fireworks Valentine’s Day Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan! There’s no better way to marvel at Navy Pier’s dazzling fireworks display than from an unobstructed vantage point on the water. This upscale evening features a chef-prepared plated meal, craft cocktails, and exceptional service. You’ll soak in sweeping views of the glittering city skyline from the open-air decks and climate -controlled indoor spaces while our live DJ creates a most romantic atmosphere. Make life-long memories with your loved one aboard a spectacular Valentine’s Day celebration as you dine and dance on Lake Michigan.

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