Going out to dinner on Valentine’s Day is hardly unique (sorry guys). But, if you’re looking to spice up this weekend’s Valentine’s Day meal, we recommend making a reservation at one of these eight unique and romantic spots in the Hub. Good luck!
Brass Union’s Game of Love Menu
70 Union Square, Somerville
Head to Union Square’s Brass Union for their special Game of Love menu this Valentine’s Day. Executive Chef Jonathan Kopacz has designed a customizable three-course prix fixe menu laced with aphrodisiacs and accompanied with optional wine pairings. Dishes include Oysters on the Half Shell, Steak Tartare or Warm Mushroom Salad. For entrees, there is a choice of Steak Oscar, Surf & Turf or Fresh Ricotta and Egg Ravioli. The grand finale is a Chocolate Soufflé. After dinner, head to the restaurant’s game lounge with a vintage tabletop video game and a shuffleboard court.
Kitchensurfing
If you’re not up for the restaurant crowds or cooking this coming Saturday, let Kitchensurfing take care of Valentine’s Day for you. The company that brings personal chefs right to your own kitchen is offering a special multi-course dinner option for $300 per couple. The Kitchensurfing chefs will take care of everything – from shopping to cooking and cleaning – and will be serving their Valentine’s Day special starting Thursday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 15. For more information, check here.
Pauli’s Valentine’s Day Breakfast
65 Salem Street, Boston
Forget those candlelit dinners! This Valentine’s Day, surprise your special someone with a romantic breakfast instead. Pauli’s in the North End is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day Breakfast with their famous Red Pancakes accompanied with syrup, butter, blueberries or chocolate chips. The Red Pancakes special starts at $6.50 and is available this Saturday and Sunday. For more information, check here.
Met Back Bay’s Table for Two in Rome or Paris
279 Dartmouth Street, Boston
This Back Bay restaurant is transporting its guests to Paris and Rome this Valentine’s Day weekend. On Feb. 13 and 14, the restaurant will host an intimate dinner with a special “Table for Two in Rome or Paris” menu. Dishes will include Steak Tartare & Frites, Taleggio Risotto and more. Reservations are limited – call MET Back Bay at (617) 267-0451 for more details.
Red Lantern’s Sushi Class & Lunch
39 Stanhope Street, Boston
This Valentine’s Day, Red Lantern is hosting their own couple’s sushi-making class and lunch. The class will include hands-on sushi instruction, a miso soup demonstration, an assorted appetizer course, and sake and champagne pairings. The class and lunch costs $200 per couple. If you go, the class takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 14.
The Sinclair’s Dinner and a Show
52 Church Street, Cambridge
If you’re looking for both dinner and a show in the same place, we suggest heading to The Sinclair in Harvard Square. The restaurant will be serving up dishes like Oysters on the Half Shell, Duck Fois Gras, Prime Rib and more. Starting at 9 p.m. this Saturday, Brooke Fraser and opening act Dark Waves will also be performing at The Sinclair.
Sweet Cheeks’ Prom Night
1381 Boylston Street, Boston
[Update: We’ve been informed that the Meat Market party has been cancelled.]
The Fenway BBQ restaurant is featuring a special Valentine’s Day Meat Market this Saturday. Beginning at 8 p.m. Chef-Owner Tiffani Faison will transform her BBQ restaurant into a “prom night to remember” with plenty of old prom dresses, BBQ dinners, spiked punch bowls and of course, a prom photographer. To purchase tickets, check here.
Urban Art Bar’s Lovebirds Special
709 East Broadway, South Boston
Skip the big meal this Valentine’s Day and head to Urban Art Bar for some painting, brunch and a chocolate fountain buffet. On Sunday, Feb. 15, the Urban Art Bar will be featuring a Valentine’s Day “Lovebirds” special with a make-your-own bloody mary bar from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information about tickets, check here.
Image courtesy of Met Back Bay
