Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means it’s time to square away those reservations for an evening with that special someone in your life. Plenty of New Jersey restaurants (and bars!) are offering specials that you and yours are sure to adore.
And for even more dining ideas, check out our annual list of Jersey’s best restaurants!
NORTH JERSEY
Blu on the Hudson • Weehawken
While overlooking the Manhattan skyline, enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe Valentine’s dinner at $120 per person. The specialty menu includes a sushi tasting, tuna rice cakes, wagyu skirt steak and even large format entrees served for the whole table to enjoy, as well as sides and love-themed desserts. Cocktails and wine available at an additional cost. Blu on the Hudson will also be celebrating Galentine’s on February 13 from 5-10 pm with it’s a la carte menu.
1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken; 201-636-1200
Brook Hollow Winery • Columbia
On Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11 celebrate the season of love with a wine and truffle pairing. A special buffet-style menu is going to be available Valentine’s Day starting at 7 pm for $60 per person.
594 NJ-94, Columbia; 908-496-8200
Chevys • Clifton & Linden
Valentine’s Day calls for a fiesta. Enjoy a Galentine’s brunch on Saturday, February 10, with a special menu featuring breakfast burritos, churro pancakes and plenty of cocktails. For Valentine’s dinner, share a meal, tortilla chips and a “big a** margarita” with your special someone.
365 NJ-3, Clifton; 973-777-6277
1150 S Stiles Street, Linden; 908-862-9800
Esty Street • Park Ridge
This eclectic American restaurant is presenting a special 3-course Valentine’s Day menu. Dishes include surf and turf, seared scallops and porcini crusted roasted rack of Colorado lamb. Esty Street has a variety of desserts too, including sticky toffee pudding.
86 Spring Valley Road, Park Ridge; 201-307-1515
Grain & Cane • Berkeley Heights
Grain & Cane will have a $70 prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day. Photo: Courtesy of Grain & Cane
The $70 prix fixe menu at this cozy yet chic restaurant includes East Coast roasted oysters or casarecce, dry-aged crescent farm duck or seared Barnegat Bay scallop, and grilled chocolate cake or assorted pastries. Complete the meal with seasonal cocktails at an additional cost.
250 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights; 908-897-1920
Halifax • Hoboken
Catch a Hudson River waterfront view of New York City this Valentine’s Day. Halifax’s three-course menu includes dill smoked salmon, Prime NY strip, beet ravioli and more, plus a strawberry tiramisu for dessert. Dinner is $125 per person. An option beverage pairing and Ossetra caviar course can be added for an additional $55 per person.
225 River Street, Hoboken; 201-253-2500
Jarana • East Rutherford
Caviar is among the many dishes on the Valentine’s menu at Jarana. Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Acevedo
Spend the evening in American Dream! At this Peruvian restaurant, Court A, Level 3, enjoy a prix fixe menu made for you and your Valentine, at $190 per couple. On the menu is caviar, lobster, steak and a heart-shaped dessert. Try a pisco sour, a signature Peruvian cocktail.
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford; 201-340-0076
Kirshenbaum Baking Co. • Westfield
Tell your favorite people how loved they are with a conversation heart cookie. Kirshenbaum has customizable 6-packs of conversation heart cookies available for pre-order now, with pick-ups ranging from February 7-14.
62 Elm Street, Westfield; 908-228-5134
Little Bar • Hoboken
Although this is one of New Jersey’s smallest craft restaurants, there are big flavors found in all the small plates and cocktails. For $50 on Valentine’s Day, enjoy two glasses of G.H. Mumm champagne, strawberries and chocolate.
1401 Hudson St, Hoboken; 201-300-1113
Marcus Live! • East Rutherford
Pick up any last minute gifts at American Dream mall before indulging in a Valentine’s Dinner at world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant, located in Court A, Level 3. The special 3-course meal is $75 per person and features shrimp, filet and chocolate tres leches. The regular menu will also be available, including the cocktail menu.
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford; 201-340-0076
Rooftop at Exchange Place • Jersey City
Celebrate Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day at this rooftop bar. On Saturday, February 9 enjoy brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas and bellinis, an avocado toast station, chicken and waffles, fruit, pastries and more. $65 per person for 90 minutes. On Valentine’s Day, enjoy a prix fixed menu from 5-11 pm. Reservations required.
1 Exchange Place, Jersey City; 551-256-7850
Sátis Bistro • Jersey City
From 5-10 pm on Valentine’s Day, indulge in a 4-course prix fixe menu of European dishes like roasted eggplant, heirloom tomato & basil soup, grilled veal chop, peppercorn crusted duck breast and toasted almond gelato for $97.50. Love will still be in the air through February 18, with the regular a la carte menu and additional nightly specials. Reservations can be made on the website or OpenTable.
212 Washington St, Jersey City, 201-435-5151
Shannon Rose • Clifton & Ramsey
There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season of love at each Irish pub location. On Saturday, February 10, take the whole family to a kids’ Valentine’s brunch, featuring activities like cookie decorating and card making. The next morning, celebrate with your besties at a Galentine’s brunch, with cocktail flights and trees, breakfast shareables like lemon ricotta donuts, an Irish breakfast platter and more. Lastly, enjoy the Celebrate Love Valentine’s menu, available February 14-18, including strip steak, cheesecake and chocolate martinis. Reservations recommended for all events.
Kingsland Road, Clifton; 973-284-0200
1200 New Jersey 17, Ramsey; 201-962-7602
Spuntino • Clifton
This wine bar and Italian restaurant is offering a Valentine’s five-course tasting menu for $70 February 14-18. On the menu is endive salad, crab cake, beet campanelle, filet mignon and merlot poached pear for dessert. A wine pairing can be added for an extra $30.
70 Kingsland Road, Clifton; 973-661-2435
The Table: Kitchen & Bar • Jersey City
This wine bar and Italian restaurant is offering a Valentine’s 5-course tasting menu for $70 February 14-18. On the menu is endive salad, crab cake, beet campanelle, filet mignon and merlot poached pear for dessert. A wine pairing can be added for an extra $30.
400 Claremont at 3 Acres, Jersey City; 201-365-3333
Vine & Oak • Cranford
A special three-course Valentine’s dinner menu includes sesame ginger calamari and lollipop wings for appetizers, local day scallops, mushroom tagliatelle pasta and Mediterranean branzino. NY cheesecake is among the desserts. Dinner is $95 per adult and $19.95 for kids.
100 S Avenue East, Cranford; 908-967-6058
CENTRAL JERSEY
801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits • Belmar
Now through February 14, you can try 801’s Valentine’s speciality cocktail, the La Vie En Rose, with tequila blanco, rose, strawberry, citrus and vegan foam. However, the celebration doesn’t end there. On Tuesday, February 20, look into the future at “Galentine’s Tarot & Tequila Night.” For $45, you’ll get one Tarot reading from a local psychic and one Espolon Tequila cocktail.
801 Main Street, Belmar; 732-202-7783
Cree Wine Company • Hampton
With seatings from 5-9 pm, Cree Wine is offering a prix fixe menu. With beef carpaccio, ricotta gnocchi, angus sirloin, mushroom risotto and more, the menu includes a wine recommendation with each dish. $125 per person.
167 Perryville Road, Hampton; 908-200-7772
The Frog and the Peach • New Brunswick
A Valentine’s Day menu will be available from 4-10:30 pm at $97 per person. Some dishes include New Orleans gumbo, wagyu flat iron steak, NJ sea scallops and peach sorbet, to honor the name of the restaurant.
29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick; 732-846-3216
Osteria Morini • Bernardsville
A four-course, pre-fixe menu will be offered between 4-9 pm on Valentine’s Day. It includes dishes such as tuna tartare, surf and turf, halibut, desserts and more. Dinner is $70 per person; reservations are recommended.
107 Morristown Road, Bernardsville; 908-221-0040
Paulo’s BBQ Steakhouse • South Plainfield
Go prix-fixe on Valentine’s Day at this lovely BBQ spot. Shrimp in garlic sauce, Picanha steak, grilled salmon, flan and more are on the menu.
2341 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield; 908-753-5252
Piccola Italia • Ocean
Enjoy three courses of Valentine’s Day specials. The menu includes caramelized pear and Brie strudel, oysters, truffle-and-duck pate, slow-braised veal, filet mignon, burrata ravioli, and lemon cheesecake. Reservations are required and can be made by phone.
837 West Park Avenue, Ocean; 732-493-3090
Rat’s Restaurant • Hamilton
At this romantic destination, Valentine’s specials include a variety of French delights. After dinner, stroll through the Grounds for Sculpture campus, on which Rat’s is located, for sound and light installations. Make reservations now.
16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton; 609-584-7800
Saffron • Red Bank
Go with Indian food this Valentine’s Day at Saffron. Photo: Courtesy of Saffron
At this new Indian restaurant, which opened in December, diners can enjoy a 3-course Valentine’s dinner for $65 per guest. Some dishes include gilafi seekh kebab, saffron butter chicken, kashmiri lamb rack and milk cake. Many dishes are gluten free, vegetarian, and Saffron uses certified Halal/Kosher meat.
31 West Front Street, Red Bank; 732-230-6700
SOUTH JERSEY
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery • Pilesgrove
Enjoy a FOUR-course farm-to-table Valentine’s Dinner in the Vineyard on Friday, February 16 at 6 pm for $151.95 per person, featuring dishes from Haddon Culinary. Starting February 8, the winery will be offering a Valentine Dessert Box with four treats from Swedesboro’s Tesoro Macaron Company paired with four wine selections.
117 Sharptown-Auburn Road, Pilesgrove; 856-769-9463
Chubby’s Steakhouse • Gloucester City
At this nine-decades-old South Jersey staple, enjoy a special Valentine’s menu with steakhouse classics. The a la carte menu is available on February 13 and 14, featuring a specialty cocktail, prime steaks and chops, seafood and a selection of sides. Seating is limited, reserve online now.
239 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City; 856-456-2482
DiPaolo’s Restaurant & Bar • Penns Grove
A 5-course Valentine’s Wine Dinner begins at 6:30 pm. The menu includes a cheese board, lobster bisque, burrata ravioli, filet mignon and chocolate cake. Each course comes with a paired wine. Tickets are $99 per person, plus tax.
28 South Broad Street, Penns Grove; 856-299-4645
Exit Zero Filling Station • Cape May
Valentine cocktails at the Filling Station include the Swipe Right, Hanky Panky and Stupid Cupid, which are available all month. You can reserve dining trailers for a private experience year-round, which are a great asset for a romantic and intimate meal with your Valentine. The Filling Station is open Thursdays-Sundays 12-9 pm.
110 Sunset Boulevard, Cape May; 609-770-8479
Girasole • Atlantic City
Girasole is celebrating Valentine’s evening with a three-course dinner menu. Dishes include calamari, pollo girasole (Chicken breast, mozzarella, fontina, Italian bacon, roasted vegetables), lasagna Bolognese and chef’s selection of a three dessert tasting. Dinner is $65 per person.
3108 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City; 609-345-5554
Golden Nugget Hotel • Atlantic City
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse has a $75 prix fixe menu February 12-14, which is accompanied by wine, champagne and cocktails. Michael Patrick’s Brasserie has a 3-course dinner for $58 on Valentine’s Day. The Chart House is celebrating February 9-18 with a 3-course menu for two at $160 per couple, as well as a meal for two to go at $130.
600 Huron Avenue, Atlantic City; 609-441-2000
Harbor Pines Golf Club • Egg Harbor Township
Grab the gals for a Galentine’s Day celebration all day on Tuesday, February 13 at Harbor Pines’ Roost Pub & Grill. Enjoy special lunch, happy hour and dinner menus, as well as live entertainment 5-8 pm.
500 Saint Andrews Drive, Egg Harbor Township; 609-927-0006
Monterey Grill • Mount Laurel
Dinner for two is served February 14-18 for $150 per couple. A 4-course prix-fixe menu includes a selection of meat and seafood dishes and ends with a three layer chocolate cake. A menu of dinner additions is also available.
558 Fellowship Road, Mount Laurel Township; 856-242-9050
MudHen Brewing Company • Wildwood
At this Jersey Shore brewery, spend Valentine’s evening (5-9 pm) trying strawberry chocolate martinis, craft beers–including Captain Doug’s In Love Raspberry Porter–and a special menu featuring sauerkraut balls, lollipop lamb chops, lobster and shrimp pasta and gooey lava cake. There will be live music by Camille Peruto and complimentary Laura’s Fudge chocolate (while supplies last). From 6:30-8 pm, there will be a paint and sip, where individual and couples tickets are available for purchase now.
127 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood; 609-846-7918
Nunzio by Chef Michael DeLone • Collingswood
The BYO is offering a four-course menu this holiday. The limited menu includes potato croquette, chilled seafood, black and white truffle gnocchi, butternut squash ravioli, 32oz bone-in ribeye, and Millefoglie for dessert. Dinner is $150 per person. Reservations required.
706 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood; 856-858-9840
Resorts Casino Hotel • Atlantic City
Inside the hotel, Bar One is hosting a special pop-up through the end of the month. The XO Bar, decked out in Valentine’s Day décor, is offering drink specials like the Love Bug, Red Velvet Flirtini and Spicy Hot Shot, plus XO Bar happy hour Monday-Friday 4-8 pm. At 6 pm on February 6, enjoy drinks and bites in a Galentine’s Day Queen Cabaret by AC drag queen Brittany Lynn.
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-340-6300
Rhythm & Spirits • Atlantic City
Diners can celebrate with pre-fixe menus February 14-18 with a $100 dinner for two or pick from the a la carte menu. There are plenty of cocktails and liquid pairings to indulge in with your meal, as well. Reservations are required.
129 South Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City; 609-350-6852
Seaview Hotel & Golf Club • Galloway
Book a stay at the Seaview Hotel or just head over for dinner on Valentine’s Day. Photo: Courtesy of Seaview Hotel
Choices in the multi-course Valentine’s Day dinner prix-fixe include she crab bisque, filet mignon, berry and mascarpone cake and more for $75 per person. Valentine’s dinner here is great for locals or those taking a romantic getaway at the hotel.
401 South New York Road, Galloway; 609-652-1800
Sugar Factory • Cherry Hill & Atlantic City
“Love is in the Air” at both Sugar Factory locations this February. Nearly all the food (sweet and savory options) and drinks are pink, red and decked in Valentine’s embellishments. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with innovative cocktails, “insane” milkshakes and hot cocoa. Many items are perfect for sharing with your Valentine or a group of loved ones.
923 Haddonfield Road Suite A, Cherry Hill; 856-336-0101
1000 Boardwalk Avenue (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino), Atlantic City; 609-428-7283
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
B2 Bistro + Bar • Multiple locations
This bistro is offering V-Day specials from throughout the week of Valentine’s Day at all of its locations. Surf and turf for two, marry me chicken, sensual-themed desserts and lovely cocktails are found across the menus. A full menu will be available at all locations as well.
230 Washington Place, North Brunswick; 732-297-3803
125 Bayview Avenue, Bayville; 732-269-3000
1250 Hooper Avenue, Toms River; 732-797-2570
141 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank; 732-268-8555
709 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant; 732-295-0709
David Burke’s restaurants • Multiple locations
There are 10 restaurants by David Burke to consider this Valentine’s season. Photo: Courtesy of David Burke Hospitality Management
Chef David Burke is ready to honor amour. Three course, prix fixe menus are being offered at Drifthouse in Sea Bright ($95 per person), Red Horse in Bernards Inn ($120), Orchard Park in East Brunswick ($115), Ventanas in Fort Lee ($125), Son Cubano in West New York ($95), the Fox & Falcon in South Orange ($75). A Galentine’s Happy Hour will be at Red Horse in Rumson from 4 pm to close, a Galentine’s Day Rom-Com Trivia night with a 3-course meal special ($39) will be at The GOAT in Union beach, and a Cupid’s Cocktail Party will be at 1776 in Morristown on February 7. For sweets, Dixie Lee Bakery in Keansburg has heart shaped cakes, pink and white cookies, pastries, bread and more.
1776, 67 E Park Place, Morristown; 973-829-1776
Dixie Lee Bakery, 303 Main Street, Keansburg; 732-787-0674
Drifthouse, 1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright; 732-530-9760
The Fox & Falcon, 19 Valley St, South Orange; 973-419-6773
The GOAT, 1411 NJ-36, Union Beach; 732-264-5222
Orchard Park, 670 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick; 732-554-5714
Red Horse, 26 Ridge Road, Rumson; 732-576-3400
Red Horse, 27 Minebrook Road, Bernardsville; 908-766-0002
Son Cubano, 40-4 Riverwalk Place, West New York; 201-399-2020
Ventanas, 200 Park Avenue, Fort Lee; 201-583-4777
Garden State Wine Growers Association Wine & Chocolate Trails and Tastings • Multiple locations
Chocolate and wine make perfect V-Day buddies. Throughout February, wineries around the state are offering chocolate and wine samplings. For example, Bellview Winery in Landisville is offering tastings of four specialty chocolate treats and four wines, as well as wine cocktails, red wine hot chocolate, a food truck and live music at this first come, first served weekend event.
Salt Creek Grille • Princeton & Rumson
Whether in Mercer or Monmouth County, love is on the menu at each Salt Creek Grille location. In Rumson, there is an extensive Vday á la carte menu, featuring stuffed jumbo shrimp, coffee-encrusted NY strip and a wide sushi selection. Princeton, with a smaller yet plentiful menu, is introducing its Valentine’s Day Bubbles, Charcuterie & Three Course Meal special. This is an interactive evening with Executive Chef Erica Hernandez and Operating Partner Hugh Preece. Reservations can be made online or by phone call.
1 Rockingham Row, Princeton; 609-419-4200
4 Bingham Avenue, Rumson; 732-933-9272
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