Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Atlanta, GA

With all of the fabulous dining options Atlanta has to offer, it’s no doubt you’ll have a hard time choosing where to spend Valentine’s Day. Hopefully this guide of some of the best will help you make that divine decision. Indulge in incredible prix-fixe menus, wine pairings, and delectable desserts. Grab your love, your friend, or yourself – and enjoy!

Biltong Bar – Buckhead

306 Buckhead Ave NE

For those looking for an alternative to the typical Valentine’s Day festivities, Biltong Bar’s Buckhead location will be hosting an evening for the “Bitter and Jaded”. Featuring cocktails like the Angostura Phosphate and the Bizzare Love Triangle along with Absinthe fountain service, Biltong Bar – Buckhead has something to help take the edge off for even their most bitter of guests. The evening will also include “3rd Wheel Specials” perfect for sharing amongst friends such as the Whole Lobster “Poutine”, Veal Shank, Wood Grilled Whole Snapper and Whole Roasted Peri Peri Cauliflower. No pre-set menu and no reservations required. Specials offered in addition to regular menu on Thursday, February 14th from 5 p.m. – 1 a.m. For more information on Biltong-Bar, please visit biltong-bar.com.

Restaurant 356

One Porsche Dr

Treat your special someone to a decadent four-course dinner with optional sommelier wine pairings. Before or after dinner, take a romantic stroll through the Porsche Experience Center’s Heritage Gallery. Dinner $100 per person. Wine pairings $25 per person. For more information or to book your ticket, visit restaurant356.com. Reservations are required.

American Cut

3035 Peachtree Rd NE #140

Enjoy a special menu at American Cut this Valentine’s Day! American Cut is offering a prix-fixe menu as well as their a la carte menu for Valentine’s Day: Thursday, Feb. 14 – Saturday, Feb. 16. Make your reservation today at americancutsteakhouse.com

Atlas

88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW

SCelebrate the most romantic time of year at Atlas this Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2019. Whether lovebirds or friends, diners are invited to enjoy a spectacular four-course prix fixe menu for $150 per person created by Executive Chef Christopher Grossman and Pastry Chef Christian Castillo. Showcasing the freshest, seasonal ingredients, the Valentine’s Day menu will feature unforgettable options for all tastes that promise not to disappoint. Wine pairings, the Classic for $75 and Legendary for $150 per person, will also be available from Atlas’ wide, yet carefully curated selection from vineyards around the world. Located within the St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlas celebrates the very best in seasonal American cuisine combined with European influences. With a focus on curating fresh ingredients from local farms, this chef-driven restaurant brings unparalleled culinary experiences to the capital of the South. The full dinner menu, which changes daily, will also be available. For more information, visit atlasrestaurant.com or call (404) 600-6471.

Photo Credit: Tomas Espinoza

Yebo Ski Haus

11 West Paces Ferry Rd NW

Guests can cozy up with their date and enjoy a three-course prix-fixe dinner from Yebo Ski Haus. First-course menu options include lighter fare such as the Crab Cake, Spinach Salad and Wild Mushroom Soup. For the main course, guests can choose from menu specialties including the Arctic Char, Ostrich Bolognese or Ribeye. Finish the evening on a sweeter note with Yebo’s Chocolate Mousse or Amarula Cheesecake. $50 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Special wine pairings will be available with each course for an additional $25 per person. Offer available Thursday, February 14th from 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Regular menu will be offered in addition to the prix-fixe menu. To make reservations, please visithttp://yebobeachhaus.com yebobeachhaus.com or call 404.869.1992.

BeetleCat

299 N. Highland Avenue NE

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at BeetleCat with a four-course, fish camp-inspired menu by executive chef Andrew Isabella. $65 per person, with cocktails, beer & wine available for purchase.

Dishes include selection of (*subject to change based on ingredient availability):
- First: caviar bugle bite, mushroom arancini
- Second: walnut tartare, Caesar salad, charred foie gras terrine, crispy oyster
- Third: sweet potato noodle, duck fat-poached swordfish, Porchetta pork loin, 72-hour short rib
- Fourth: selection of desserts by pastry chef Chrysta Poulos

Call 678.732.0360 or visit www.beetlecatatl.com to make a reservation.

Star Provisions Market + Cafe

1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW

Staying in on Valentine’s Day? Star Provisions Market + Café has you covered with its mise en place “evening at home” offering. The menu is $150 and includes dinner for two – beginning with a lobster bisque, lobster salad and grapefruit emulsion followed by a selection of thyme cured tenderloin of beef or slow cooked steelhead trout with filet beans, truffle vinaigrette and roasted fingerling potatoes. Third course includes Coeur du bray Neufchatel heart with dried fruit and marcona almonds, savannah bee honey and demi baguette. End the evening on a sweet note with chocolate + pecan heart tart and rose macaron. To place an order for dinner for two, please call 404.365.0410, ext. 131. All orders must be placed by Saturday, February 10, at 5 p.m. In addition to your complete Valentine’s Day dinner, Star Provisions is stocked up on holiday-inspired gifts, cards and chocolates for your loved ones – think paper heart placemats, illustrated cards, xocolatl chocolates, Farmhouse pottery heart dishes, Russell Wright pink + white pitchers and cups/saucers, “like” heart shaped dishes and more. For more information, please visit www.starprovisions.com.

Cape Dutch

1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE

Cape Dutch invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with appetizer, entree and dessert specials that will be offered in addition to their main menu on Thursday, February 14th and Friday, February 15th. Appetizer specials include the Lobster and Crab Meat Salad with avocados, radishes and a lemon cream vinaigrette and Seared Scottish Salmon with baby vegetables and a truffle broth. For the main course, guests can choose from the wood-fired grilled Veal Tomahawk featuring truffles and a foie gras veal reduction or the Oregon Morel Mushroom and Baby Carrot Casserole with thyme. No Valentine’s Day meal would be complete without Chocolate Cake featuring a Grand Marnier chocolate mousse and raspberry glaze. To make reservations, please visit capedutchrestaurant.com or call 404.343.0313.

City Winery

Ponce City Market, 650 North Ave NE

WThis Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019, couples and singles alike are invited to visit City Winery Atlanta at Ponce City Market for an unforgettable experience celebrating the sweetest day of the year, including a three-course prix fixe dinner created by Executive Chef Mario Manzini, available for $35 per person, and as if that wasn’t enough, guests can also take advantage of a special wine pairing by resident winemaker Travis Green, for an additional $20. The popular urban winery, restaurant and live music venue is also hosting an acoustic evening with celebrated American singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter and Brett Bigelow in the concert venue in addition to the special three-course prix fixe dinner in the Barrel Room Restaurant and Wine Bar. Tickets are on sale now for the Donavon Frankenreiter show starting at $22, plus applicable fees. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Revelers can also kick Valentine’s Day up a notch and treat their wine lover to an ideal gift for the season, a City Winery customized Valentine’s Day 2016 Ponce Pinot Noir wine bottle. Rich with unique coastal influences, the Pinot Noir not only warms the body, but also offers a silky sensation with aromas of cherry coke and smoke to draw you in, and is topped off with pomegranate, black cherry, and raspberry flavors, draped in bright velvet tannins. The City Winery Valentine’s Day bottle is available for $25 in The Barrel Room Restaurant. To make a reservation, or for more information, visit  citywinery.com/atlanta or call 404.946.3791.

Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar – Loews Atlanta Hotel

1065 Peachtree St NE

Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or your Galentine, make Valentine’s Day special this year by indulging in a $45, 3-course prix fixe at Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar located at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. On Thursday, February 14 from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm, diners will be treated to a sophisticated meal prepared by our very own award-winning Maitres Cuisiniers de France, Executive Chef (and Loews Hotels & Co. Corporate Chef), Olivier Gaupin. Start with your choice of Heirloom Roasted Baby Carrots (cumin chickpea puree, ahi roasted tuna, cumin tuile) or Sunchoke Soup (black truffle vinaigrette, fennel flan). For entrée, choose from Crispy Duck Confit (roasted fingerling potatoes, frisee, bacon, perfect egg) or Pan Roasted Tile Fish (lobster curry broth, potato gnocchi with garlic confit, anchovy chervil butter, parmesan cheese). Finally, end your meal on a sweet note with Red Velvet which features raspberry gelee, cream cheese mousse, red velvet cake, and gianduja milk chocolate gelato.

King + Duke

33060 Peachtree Road NW

Your night is sure to heat up with a four-course menu prepared on the 24-foot hearth by executive chef EJ Hodgkinson. $75 per person, coursed wine pairings available for an additional $35 per person.

Sample dishes* include:
- First – smoked American caviar
- Second – a selection of hamachi tartar, roasted oysters, wagyu beef carpaccio, fig & mushroom tart, crispy Tennessee rabbit
- Third – a selection of Georges Bank scallops, Hudson Valley duck, lamb shank, beef shortrib, wood grilled lobster, smoked mushroom + dumplings
- Fourth – a selection of tres leches, black forest cheesecake, passion fruit champagne sorbet by pastry chef Chrysta Poulos

Call 404-477-3500 or visit http://www.kinganddukeatl.com/ to make a reservation.

The Brasserie at Bazati

550 Somerset Terrace NE
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Cozy up with your loved one at The Brasserie at Bazati and enjoy a five-course menu from Executive Chef Remi Granger on Valentine’s Day. Wine pairings will be available, and the menu costs $90 per person, including a glass of bubbly and dessert.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

236 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE

Elevate your Valentine’s Day beyond expectations at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. Celebrate with rare wines, exquisite shared plates, hand-cut steaks, and seafood, or enjoy one of two featured offerings only available Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, February 17. It all comes perfectly paired with an experience that is second to none. In addition to full menu availability, Double Eagle’s executive chef Matt Townley will offer two hand-sold items including an 8oz filet mignon with butter-poached lobster tail, seared jumbo sea scallop and grilled asparagus with yuzu hollandaise for $49 and a special dark chocolate cheesecake with chocolate dipped strawberries, white chocolate curls and warm Godiva chocolate sauce available for $12.50. For more information & to make a reservation, please visit https://delfriscos.com/reservation/.

Photo Credit: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Holmes 50 S. Main Street (Alpharetta)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your lovers at Holmes! Executive Chef Taylor Neary will be dishing up a four-course special menu that won’t disappoint. The menu is $75 per person, plus $25 for house wine pairings or $50 for reserve wine pairings. Guests can make reservations by calling the restaurant at (678) 691-8320.

STK Atlanta

1075 Peachtree StreetE

Guests yearning for a night on the town this Valentine’s Day can head to STK Atlanta in the heart of the Midtown for an unforgettable evening on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Lovebirds are invited to celebrate with a special menu created by Executive Chef Thomas Mikesell along with STK’s hand-selected champagnes. STK’s full dinner menu featuring reimagined classic American  cuisine with signature dishes like bite-sized Lil’ BRGs made with Wagyu beef,  Lobster Mac & Cheese and, of course, and the highest quality steak, will also be available. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.stkhouse.com or call 404-793-0144.

Photo Credit: STK Atlanta

10 Degrees South

4183 Roswell Rd NE

Guests can visit 10 Degrees South this Valentine’s Day for a taste of South Africa with a four-course prix-fixe meal. The menu is filled with favorites including Peri-Peri Chicken Rolls, Sosaties, Chicken Curry and of course, Di’s Delight for a sweet finish to the evening. $70 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Offer available Thursday, February 14th from 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. To make reservations, please visit 10degreessouth.com or call 404.705.8870.

Dantanna’s – Buckhead & Downtown

Dantanna’s, a landmark Atlanta dining and drinking destination, is offering special options for both couples and singles alike this Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Lovebirds are invited to get cozy in the dining room and indulge in a four-course Valentine’s Day menu. Pricing will be based off the main course selection for two, which includes a 40 oz. porterhouse for $120, filet and lobster surf n’ turf for $125, and cioppino for $90. The four-course dinner also includes choice of appetizer, signature soups or salads, and a sharable dessert. Singles can also belly up to the bar and take advantage of Dantanna’s options including: 

“Lonely Cowboy — grilled bone-in cowboy ribeye, coffee rub, fried red potatoes, pepper hash, tobacco fried green beans; “Plenty of Fish in the Sea” — pot pie served with fresh fish, parmesan-thyme cream, carrots, corn, peas, biscuit crust; “Your Bleeding Heart” — red velvet waffle sundae, topped with ice cream flavor to be determined, candied pecans, bordeaux cherries, and butterscotch infused whipped cream; “Tears on My Pillow” — chicken and ricotta stuffed ravioli with sage and sea salt brown butter; “Cup of Sorrow” — Ramen noodles in beef bone broth with sirloin, mushrooms and scallions. In addition to the Valentine’s Day special menus, guests can also take advantage of Dantanna’s extensive wine, cocktail and beer list. Open to all ages, Dantanna’s regular menu will also be available.

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Marcel

198 Howell Mill Rd

Celebrate love at Marcel this Valentine’s Day with special additions to the regular menu by executive chef Scott Bevis. Specials include (*subject to change based on ingredient availability):

Royal selection: seared foie gras and seared scallops

Classic addition: grilled crispy duck breast

Beef addition: Kobe beef

Bully Boy

828 W10 Ralph McGill Blvd

Bully Boy, the newest BeltLine restaurant from Concentrics Restaurants and acclaimed Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi, is offering an a la carte dinner menu on Valentine’s Day, February 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Offering Eastern seaboard fare from its farms, rivers and coastal waters with an approach that has far reaching influences, guests can also enjoy a nostalgic cocktail list, local and coastal craft brews, and curated wine list created by Advanced Sommelier Justin Amick of Painted Hospitality. Reservations are recommended, and a credit card is required to secure each reservation. Bully Boy is a destination restaurant located in the Old Fourth Ward next to TWO urban licks, in between The Telephone Factory and Common Grounds, right down the BeltLine from Ponce City Market. For more information on Bully Boy and Concentrics Restaurants, visit www.bullyboyatl.com and www.concentricsrestaurants.com or call 678.904.5607.

The White Bull

23 East Court Square (Decatur)T

This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Pat Pascarella will be serving a four-course prix-fixe menu, with wine pairings available for $55 per person. The menu costs $85 per person and includes a toast of Prosecco.

Park Tavern

500 10th St NEC

Music lovers can celebration Valentine’s Day all weekend long with Yacht Rock Schooner and an evening of silly love songs at Park Tavern in The Piedmont Room on Friday, February 15, 2019. Performing a selection of their favorite love songs from the 70s and 80s, lovebirds and singletons alike are invited to enjoy a fun-filled night featuring cocktails and great tunes overlooking the Midtown skyline and Piedmont Park. Of course, Park Tavern will also be open for dinner, cold brews, libations and more prior to the concert. This annual show always sells out. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are for ages 21 and up only, and $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and $125 for a VIP Table for 6. Park Tavern is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. For more information, visit www.parktavern.com or call 404.249.0001.

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The Optimist

914 Howell Mill Road

Transport seaside at the Optimist this Valentine’s Day with a four-course, coastal menu by executive chef Josh Coker. $80 per person, coursed wine pairings available for an additional $30 per person.Dishes include selection of (*subject to change based on ingredient availability). Call 404-477-6260 or visit www.theoptimistrestaurant.com to make a reservation.

St. Cecilia

3455 Peachtree Road NE

Love is in the air at St. Cecilia. Celebrate with a four-course, coastal European dinner created by chef de cuisine Brandon Chavannes. $85 per person, coursed wine pairings available for an additional $45 per person.Dishes include selection of (*subject to change based on ingredient availability). Call 404-554-9995 or visit www.stceciliaatl.com to make a reservation.

Star Provisions Market + Cafe

1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW

BeetleCat

299 N. Highland Avenue NE

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at BeetleCat with a four-course, fish camp-inspired menu by executive chef Andrew Isabella. $65 per person, with cocktails, beer & wine available for purchase.Dishes include selection of (*subject to change based on ingredient availability):

Call 678.732.0360 or visit www.beetlecatatl.com to make a reservation.

Bistro Off Broad

16 E  Candler St, Winder, GA 30680

A chef-inspired dining experience located in historic downtown Winder, Georgia, Bistro Off Broad  combines casual chic and historic elegance, and serves fresh, local, and affordable  food, and great wine and spirits in a beautiful setting. Serving a wide selection of traditional French and Contemporary American  cuisine in an intimate setting, Executive Chef Alex Friedman has whipped up a charming, yet tasteful four-course prix fixe menu for diners this Valentine’s Day Weekend. Available from Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, February 16, and à la carte, or for $65 per person, or $85 with wine pairings, guests can take advantage of: West Coast Oysters — Pomegranate, Chili, Ginger, Kaffir, Lime, paired with Louis Pommery Brut; Arugula Salad — Asparagus, Feta, Marcona Almonds, Basil, and Cardamom Vinaigrette, paired with Huge Genitl; Filet and Scallops — Fois Gras, Baby Rainbow Carrots, Sweet Potato Puree, paired with Spoken Barrel #42 Red Meritage; and finally, Pot de Crème Trio — Chocolate, Raspberry, Vanilla Pot de Crèmes, Sugared Raspberries, Candied Rose Petals, Chocolate Straws, paired with Dow’s 2011 LBV Porto. To make a reservation, or for more information, visit h ttp://www.bistrooffbroad.com or call 678.963.5517.

TWO Urban Licks

820 Ralph McGill Blvd.

CThis Valentine’s Day, friends and lovers can enjoy libations, along with Executive Chef Michael Bertozzi’s seasonal à la carte menu, in addition to seasonal specials meant for sharing created just for the occasion. From 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., guests can nosh on Chef Bertozzi’s mouth-watering dishes, and cozy up while taking in TWO’s exceptional skyline views. A credit card is required to secure each reservation. To make a reservation, visit twourbanlicks.com or call 404.522.4622.

Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate

99 Krog Street

This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a variety of chocolate treats from Xocolatl Small Batch Chocolate, the Atlanta, GA-based bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker. The following will be available for online ordering at www.xocolatlchocolate.com and in Xocolatl’s Krog Street Market shop.

Berries & Cream Hearts ($18) – Made with all organic and vegan ingredients, these white chocolate hearts are crafted with almond milk instead of dairy and swirled with dried raspberries and strawberries.
Love & Happiness Hearts ($18) – Featuring Xocolatl’s award-winning Love & Happiness dark chocolate, these decadent chocolate hearts feature all organic and vegan ingredients. They’re crafted with blood orange-infused olive oil and topped with freeze-dried raspberries for a pop of color.

Valentine’s Day Trio ($25) – This trio includes Xocolatl’s three most popular dark chocolate bars: Kissed Mermaids (made with coconut milk dark chocolate, vanilla-infused sea salt and roasted cacao nibs), Love & Happiness (made with blood orange-infused olive oil and dried raspberries) and Single Origin Madagascar 73% (a single-estate dark chocolate with tasting notes of red berries and caramel).