Valentine’s Day dining guide

There’s little over a week left before Valentine’s Day, and if you and your special someone still haven’t made plans, we’ve curated a list of special deals and menus that area restaurants are offering in the spirit of true love.

February 6, 2012; 12:31 PM • by RVANews staff

Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest dining days of the year, and Richmond’s restaurants are coming on strong with the prix fixe menus. Take a look below at some options available for the 14th and the weekend before. Remember to check back, because we will add menus as they pop-up over the week. If you work for a restaurant and we don’t have your Valentine’s Day special included, send it our way (editor@rvanews.com) so we can add it to the list!

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Amour Wine Bistro in Carytown is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for just $59 per person. Wine pairing options include an additional $29 per person for the first level of wine pairing or add $49 per person for the excellence pairing. First seating option is from 5:30pm to 8:00pm with the second option beginning at 8:30pm. They are amenable to food allergies and dietary restrictions, just let them know when you make your reservation.

Bistro Bobette is offering a three-course menu with intermezzo offerings for $59 per person.

Cafe Rusitca is offering a four-course menu for just $80 per couple.

C’est Le Vin will have four courses of authentic Spanish tapas and sommelier, and a flight of three wines for a great food and wine pairing experience. A performance of Argentine Tango will dress the floor for elegant entertainment, live music will serenade dinner guest and a rose will be offered to every lady attending. The cost is only $30 per person plus wine. It’s by reservation only, so hurry and make them because space is limited.

Chez Foushee is open for Valentine’s Day dinner and offering a three-course prix fixe menu at $40 per person. Seating times are at 6pm and 8pm. Chez Foushee is only open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays during a normal week, so seats could go fast on this one.

The Empress is offering a three-course menu for $40 per person without booze, $60 per person for first tier wine pairing, $75 per person for reserve wine pairing.

Europa has a special Valentine’s Day menu (pdf) which includes a dessert on the house with the order of a starter and an entree.

Morton’s The Steakhouse will be offering a special steak and seafood dinner for two for $109.99. Full dinner menu also available.

Mosaic is also offering both dine-in and takeout options this year. There are three and four-course (pdf) options available. Three courses will cost you $44.50 per guest and four courses will cost you $50 per guest.

Olio is offering both dine-in and carryout options for Valentine’s Day.

Pescados is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for just $49 per person.

Secco is offering two different Valentine’s menus: one for omnivores and one for vegetarians ($50 and $45 respectively). Optional wine pairing available for just $20 per person. For reservations, email info@seccowinebar.com with your party size, menu preferences and phone number.

The Robins Tea House at Lewis Ginter is offering a Valentine’s Dinner on the 14th from 5pm to 9pm that includes garden admission. If brunch is more your thing, they will also have brunch available Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th that also includes garden admission.

Strawberry Street Cafe is offering unlimited bathtub and the choice of two entree options for just $39 per couple. This deal is available from February 10th – 14th beginning at 4pm each day.

Tastebuds American Bistro is offering up a four-course pre-fixed dinner that is just $75 per couple and also includes two glasses of sparkling cava. For just an additional $15 per person, you can add a wine pairing to your meal. Tax and tip are not included.

Tobacco Company is offering a four-course dinner for two, with two glasses of sparkling wine and two entries to the Tobacco Company club (Friday and Saturday nights only) for $100. If you place reservations in advance, you will receive a $20 gift card to use on a future visit and personalized keepsake menus.