Tis the season for romance in the Queen City. If your sweetie needs a nudge in the right direction for where to dine out this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered. Scoop’s top picks:
~ Featured Valentine’s Dinners ~
McNinch House Restaurant
511 N. Church Street
Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember with McNinch House Restaurant’s six-course Chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings. $175 per person. Offered February 10-11 and February 13-14. Book online here.
Vivace
1100 Metropolitan Ave
Dine with a skyline view from the mezzanine at Vivace, where the Metropolitan staple will be serving a three-course, all-inclusive menu for two. Under direction of new Executive Chef Travis Hearne, the menu features stuffed lobster, dry aged tomahawk ribeye, tempered chocolate & Grand Marnier cake, drink pairings and other tempting choices. Take a sneak peek at the full menu here and reserve your table on their website. Offered Friday, Feb. 10, Saturday, Feb. 11 and Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 5pm-close. $175 per couple.
Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar
4905 Ashley Park Ln
Corkbuzz has all the ingredients for a romantic (and indulgent) night out. Their four-course menu offers a bit of everything, from roasted oysters to lamb shoulder and even sugar pie. Each served alongside an optional wine pairing. See the full menu here. Menu is $65 per person with an additional $45 per person for wine pairings. Price does not include tax or 18% gratuity. Reserve here. If dining out on Tuesday isn’t an option for you, Corkbuzz is hosting a Wine & Chocolate class on Saturday, Feb 11th 1pm – 2:30pm featuring 6 wines, 8 chocolates for $75 per person. Register for that HERE.
JP Charlotte at The Westin
601 S. College Street
Three courses for $45, validated parking and a special Valentine’s Day gift highlight the romantic Valentine’s dinner menu that will be offered on Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12th as well as on Tuesday, Feb 14. Reserve HERE on their website or via opentable.com.
~ Valentine’s Day Menus ~
Stagioni
715 Providence Rd
A special four-course menu and a prosecco toast? You can’t go wrong at Stagioni. Make your reservations on OpenTable or call 704.372.8110.
Stoke Charlotte
100 W Trade Street
Charlotte’s favorite open kitchen is welcoming lovebirds for a special Valentine’s Day dinner for two ($100) with the option to add wine pairings ($150). Reserve your table here.
Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell St
If you’re looking for the best backdrop to your Valentine’s Day meal, you can’t beat Fahrenheit. Enjoy their special three-course menu created by Chef Dave Feimster. Book on OpenTable or call 980.237.6718.
The Pump House
575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill
Dine on starters, entrees and desserts along the Catawba River. Look at their Valentine’s Day special menu online and reserve here.
The Asbury
235 N Tryon Street
Have an Uptown evening out with a five-course tasting menu at The Asbury February 10-11 as well as February 14. $75 per person with wine pairings for an additional $40 per person. Use OpenTable to book.
~ Always Romantic Spots ~
Fig Tree
1601 E 7th Street
There’s nothing quite as romantic as exquisite cuisine in a cozy historic home. Try the Elk Chop or Grouper with Lobster. Book here.
Barrington’s
7822 Fairview Road
Menu highlights include rigatoni tossed with Italian sausage, braised beef short rib and pan seared scallops. Make reservations on OpenTable here.
Carpe Diem
1535 Elizabeth Ave
One of the most romantic restaurants in Charlotte is sure to be packed with lovebirds ordering their famous fried chicken entree. Reserve online here.
Customshop
1601 Elizabeth Ave
What’s more romantic than sharing a plate of charcuterie? Before digging into your main course, connect over a board or shared plate. Reserve your table here.
