Valentine’s Day (on Saturday, February 14) and the surrounding weekend is serving up plenty of sweet (and savory) ways to indulge in the Philadelphia region. From award-winning restaurants and iconic institutions to lively bars and one-of-a-kind dining spots, local favorites are rolling out special prix fixe menus and curated experiences, including Alice, Bolo, Fond, Keating’s Rope and Anchor, Little Walter’s, Restaurant Aleksandar, Seaview Hotel, and Square 1682, along with themed cocktails and festive treats at Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Flight Club, and Front Street Café.
WHERE TO DINE VALENTINE’S DAY + VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND
Alice, Chef Dave Conn’s seasonal American restaurant located in the heart of the Italian Market,
will mark Valentine’s Day weekend with an exclusive tasting menu offered Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15. Priced at $165 per person, the multi-course experience showcases refined technique and seasonal ingredients, with highlights including Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with stinging nettles and black garlic, Dungeness Crab Agnolotti finished with Meyer lemon and brown butter, and Duck Confit paired with sunchokes, sesame, and dark chocolate.
An optional four-course wine pairing is available for an additional $85, featuring selections exclusively from Pray Tell and curated by winemakers Sydney and Tom Adams. Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
901 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.798.6766 | Website | Instagram
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Bolo, Chef Yun Fuentes’ Latin American dining room and rum bar nestled in bustling Rittenhouse Square, is offering a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15, priced at $150 per couple. The menu begins with Pan de Bono with guava butter and a Ceviche Trio, featuring scallop in mojito aguachile, tuna with passion fruit, and oysters in strawberry escabeche. Second-course options include Pulpo à la Brasa, grilled octopus with ensalada de habas, and Empanada de Plátano, a green plantain dough empanada filled with pork carnitas, salsa verde, and avocado. For the main course, guests can enjoy Asopao de Coco con Langosta, a coconut rice stew with poached lobster, achiote, and sofrito, or Filete à la Palomilla, filet mignon with veal jus and grilled onions. The evening concludes with Chocolate Cigar and Raspberry Tart.
Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 5pm – 10pm for dinner, Saturday 10pm – 12am for late night, and Monday through Friday, 5pm – 7pm for happy hour
2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Website Instagram
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Fond, the refined contemporary French BYOB from celebrated chefs Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki-Styer, is offering a thoughtfully curated five-course Valentine’s Day dinner priced at $135 per person. To start, guests have the option to add a Half Dozen Oysters for $21. The menu opens with Butternut Squash Velouté accented with crab, green curry, and fresh herbs, followed by second-course options such as Baby Beet Salad with goat cheese and sherry vinaigrette or Tuna Tartare with Asian pear, white miso, and charred avocado, with optional indulgent additions available. The third course features Seared Scallops with garlic purée, melted fennel and leek, and pancetta, followed by fourth-course selections including Pork Belly paired with duck-fat cabbage, farro, frisée, and Dijon jus, or Scottish Salmon with braised Belgian endive, saffron sauce, and fennel salad. The evening concludes with Flourless Chocolate Cake accented by citrus and caramel.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday 5pm—9pm (dinner); Wednesday through Friday 11am—2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am—2:30pm (brunch)
21 N. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA | 484.445.2108 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Keating’s Rope & Anchor, a contemporary riverside American restaurant and bar at the Hilton Penn’s Landing, is presenting a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday, February 14, from 5 to 10pm. Priced at $45 per person, the evening begins with an appetizer course, featuring a choice of Truffle Mushroom Arancini with Pecorino Romano cream sauce or Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with pineapple chunks and brown sugar butter. Guests then select from two fresh salads: Caramelized Pear Salad with mixed baby lettuce, blue cheese, toasted walnuts, red onion, and honey vinaigrette, or a Classic Caesar Salad. For the main course, options include Prime Rib with roasted Yukon gold herb potatoes, grilled broccolini, au jus, and horseradish sauce; Chicken Roulade with spinach, sun-dried tomato, smoked mozzarella, cauliflower purée, and balsamic glaze; Miso-Glazed Salmon with stir-fried broccolini, Fresno peppers, and basmati rice; and Cavatelli Porcini featuring hand-rolled pasta shells tossed in a rich wild mushroom cream sauce. The meal concludes with a dessert course, with a choice of Crème Brûlée, Red Velvet Cake, or Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at (215)521-6508.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 6:30am—10pm; Saturday and Sunday 7am—10pm
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA | 215.521.6509 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Little Walter’s, Philadelphia’s acclaimed contemporary Polish restaurant and bar from Chef Michael Brenfleck, is offering an exclusive four-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu priced at $150 per couple. The menu puts a modern spin on Polish culinary traditions, beginning with Surowka i Chleb, a selection of breads and vegetable salads, Herbata z Grzybami a mushroom broth with beet uszka, Paszteciki z Homaremi, lobster yeast buns with mustard cream, and Pierogi Leniwe, cardoon dumplings with black truffle rillette. For the main course, guests can enjoy Rolada z Kapłona, a capon kiełbasa roulade with chanterelle mushrooms and cippolini onion jus, or Grillowany Okoń Czarny, grilled black bass with upstate pierogi, caviar, and dill butter. The meal concludes with Kanapka Lodowa, a chocolate ice cream sandwich with poppy seed cookie and sour cherry preserve.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Thursday from 4pm—9pm, Friday from 4pm—10pm, Saturday from 5pm—10pm, Sunday from 12pm—8pm
2049 E. Hagert St., Philadelphia, PA | 267.239.2228 | Website | Instagram
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Restaurant Aleksandar, a contemporary Eastern European restaurant located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, will offer a special multi-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu priced at $125 per person. The experience begins with a choice of first courses such as Citrus Roasted Beet Salad with fresh orange, blue cheese, and house granola; Cucumber & Strawberry Salad with spring greens, feta, and creamy dill dressing; Wild Mushroom Soup finished with sour cream and chives; or Butternut Squash Soup accented with warm winter spices and crème fraîche. All guests will then enjoy a Caviar Intermezzo featuring hand-cut beef tenderloin tartare with caramelized onion and paddlefish caviar. For the second course, selections include Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin with seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, and red wine demi-glace; Golden Seared Halibut with lime leaf rice, carrot purée, and mustard dill sauce; Risotto Milanese with saffron, green beans, and Parmigiano-Reggiano; Seared Hokkaido Scallops with spring risotto, crispy kale, and turnip crema; or Roasted Duck Breast with root vegetables and cherry reduction.
The evening concludes with a dessert choice of Crème Brûlée or Chocolate Cake. An optional wine pairing is available for an additional $65 per person. Reservations are recommended and are available via OpenTable.
Hours of Operation: Dinner Tues-Thurs | 5-9pm; Dinner Fri & Sat | 5-10pm; Brunch/Lunch Sat & Sun | 11-3pm; Happy Hour Tues-Sat | 4:30-7pm; Late Night Happy Hour every Friday 9-11pm
126 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.279.7738 | Instagram | Facebook | Website
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Seaview Hotel, the New Jersey Shore’s quintessential seaside resort located just outside Atlantic City and an hour drive from Philadelphia,
is offering a special multi-course Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday, February 14, from 5 to 9pm. Set in the hotel’s grand Main Dining Room, the evening opens with Charcuterie and Lobster Bisque, followed by a refreshing intermezzo of champagne sorbet and a Salad featuring day-roasted beets, strawberries, blue cheese, sunflower seeds, arugula, and aged balsamic.
For the main course, guests can choose from Crab Cakes ($90) with au gratin potatoes, haricot verts, and lemon beurre blanc; Center Cut 8oz Filet Mignon ($99) with au gratin potatoes, haricot verts, and peppercorn-brandy sauce; Seafood Risotto ($94) brimming with lobster tail, scallops, shrimp, and clams; Roasted French Breast of Chicken ($80)with saffron rice, haricot verts, and armagnac velouté; or a combination of 6oz Filet and 4oz Crab Cake ($110) with au gratin potatoes, haricot verts, and both peppercorn brandy sauce and lemon beurre blanc. The evening concludes with a Strawberry Fondue for two.
Romantic touches, including a strolling violinist serenading each table and a complimentary rose for each guest, complete the intimate Valentine’s Day experience. Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made by calling (609)748-7624 or via OpenTable.
401 South New York Rd, Galloway, NJ | 609.652.1800 | Website | Instagram
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Square 1682, the modern American restaurant and award-winning bar located on the first floor of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, will offer a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, with service from 4 to 10:30pm. The menu features a range of shareable starters and indulgent plates, including Burrata, East Coast Oysters, Seafood Bisque with crawfish, lobster, and shrimp, Octopus, Steak Tartare with caviar and house-made potato chips, Charcuterie and Cheese, and Harissa-marinated Lamb Chops with eggplant caponata and mint chimichurri. Entrée highlights include Pan-Seared Sea Bass with squash purée, beurre blanc, and trout roe; Lobster Risotto finished with saffron and roasted tomato; Rigatoni Vodka Bolognese topped with burrata; Salmon; Half Chicken with thyme lemon jus and grilled broccolini; and a Bone-In New York Strip for two, with the option to add garlic shrimp.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 7am—9:30pm; Friday 7am—11pm; Saturday 8am—11pm; Sunday 8am—2pm 121 S. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215-563-5008 | Website | Instagram
VALENTINE’S DAY COCKTAILS + SWEET TREATS
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen, Philadelphia’s legendary Jewish deli since 1923, is celebratingValentine’s Daywith sweet, heart-shaped desserts available for dine-in and to-go. The special offerings include Linzer Cookies filled with apricot and raspberry, as well as Strawberry Shortcake and Cheesecake, adding a festive touch to the restaurant’s classic dessert selection.
These limited-time treats will be available at the dessert counter throughout the week and can also be pre-ordered for pickup. Walk-ins are welcome for dine-in, and orders for pickup or delivery can be placed
Hours of operation: Daily from 9am – 8pm 700 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.922.3274 | Website | Instagram
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Flight Club, the world’s first Social Darts® experience in the heart of Center City Philadelphia,
will celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend from Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15 with festive offerings for couples and groups. Guests can book an oche for a round of social darts and enjoy the Lover’s Club, a sweet twist on the classic Clover Club made with London dry gin, raspberry purée, lemon juice, and egg white, finished with cocoa and chocolate bitters and served with pink and blue cotton candy. Those who order two Lover’s Club cocktails will receive a complimentary small plate throughout the weekend.
Guests booking an oche on Saturday, February 14, will also receive complimentary cotton candy during their visit. Reservations for Flight Club are encouraged and can be made HERE, but walk-ins are welcome.
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 3 PM—11 PM, Friday from 12 PM—1 AM, Saturday from 11 AM—1 AM, Sunday from 11 AM—10 PM.
1417 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram
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Front Street Café, the all-day café, restaurant, and bar known for its fresh, farm-to-table approach, will offer two Valentine’s Day–themed cocktails available for the occasion. The Love at First Flight ($14 / NA $13) features gin, crème de violette, Luxardo, pomegranate, lavender simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice, while Love Me, Love Me Not ($13 / NA $11)combines elderflower liqueur, honey simple syrup, fresh lemon, pomegranate, and Prosecco.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Breakfast/Brunch from 8am—4pm; Dinner served on Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm—9pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm—10pm; Happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm—7pm. 1253 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA | 215-515-3073 | Website | Instagram | Facebook