Make Your Valentine’s Day Reservations Now

Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, so that’s tricky, but we encourage you to celebrate it a few times over the weekend and then cap it off with a lovely dinner out on the actual 14th.

One thing for certain, don’t dawdle on making the reservations as local restaurants continue to book up quickly. Here are our picks for a romantic Valentine’s meal in the QC:

Take the Valentine’s Quiz and Win Free Cocktails at Bar One at 800° Woodfired Kitchen

Stop by Bar One in Phillips Place for pre-dinner at 800° drinks on Valentine’s evening, Take the 800° relationship quiz, and if you pass, unlimited complimentary cocktails. If you fail, all the milk and cookies you can eat & drink. 🙂 Make your reservation at 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen now via open table, link here. 

When you’re there, you’ll enjoy craft pizzas made with scratch dough, fresh produce and artisan-quality meats and cheeses placed into specially designed woodfired stone hearth ovens. Their entire menu is woodfired or rotisserie’d, infusing each item and dish with just the right amount of smokiness.

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Enjoy the View at Mariposa

One of Charlotte’s most beautiful restaurants serving some of Charlotte’s most beautiful preparations, Mariposa, Uptown in the Mint building, has a special Valentine’s Day Experience with a 5 Course, Prix Fixe Menu. $90 per person, prix fixe menu only.

• First Course
  Ahi Tuna Crudo- citrus broth, sesame, toagarashi
• Second Course Choice of:
  • 100 Gardens Saladlocal greens, torn croutons, local radishes, lemon & shallot vinaigrette
  • Roasted Fig Toastbrie, coppa americano, fig jam
• Third Course Choice of:
  • Roasted Oysterschorizo, herbed bread crumbs, lime
  • Mushroom Cioppinolocal trumpet, maitake, oyster and beech mushrooms, roasted garlic crostini
• Fourth Course Choice of:
  • Braised Short Rib,aji sweet potatoes, chimichurri
  • Pan Roasted Groupercharred broccolini, lobster bisque, creme fraiche
  • Pan Seared Duck Breastceleraic puree, citrus braised kale, roasted apple, jus
• Fifth Course
  • Heart Shaped Box
    strawberry mousse, raspberry cremeux, ruby chocolate

Brunch or Dinner at Angeline’s

Angeline’s Valentine’s Brunch 
February 12^th and 13^th from 10 am – 2 pm. For $65 per couple – enjoy a Valentine’s inspired four course offering.

• STARTER RED VELVET LOX
  Grilled Ciabatta, Avocado, Arugula, Basil Mascarpone, Salmon Caviar

• MID COURSE BLOOD ORANGE FRENCH TOAST BAKE
  Nutella, White Chocolate Espuma, Hazelnut

• MAINS Choice of:
  • LOBSTER BENEDICT English Muffin, Poached Egg, Truffle Hollandaise
  • CHICKEN & WAFFLE Ricotta Malt Waffle, Buttermilk Fried Drumstick, Honey Butter 

• SWEET STRAWBERRY CREAM DOUGHNUTS
  Strawberry Glaze, Vanilla Cream

Angeline’s Valentine’s Dinner
Angeline’s will offer a five-course sharable tasting dinner menu for $120 per couple, with an option to add beverage pairing for $35 perp person February 11 – 14.

• FIRST COURSE HAM & CHEESE
  Stracciatella, Benton’s Country Ham, Apricot-Pear Mostarda, Focaccia 

• SECOND COURSE CHARRED OCTOPUS
  Carrot Romesco, Chicories, Meyer Lemon, Chili Oil 

• THIRD COURSE RED BEET AGNOLOTTI
  Parmesan Brodo, Pickled Golden Beet, Bottarga, Smoked Walnut 

• FOURTH COURSE Choice of:
  • DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOP Spiced Pistachio, Charred Carrots, Sweet Pickled Garlic, Crispy Salumi 
  • WOOD GRILLED BONE-IN RIBEYE Cherry Pepper Bagna Cauda, Shishito Peppers, Balsamic Cotto + ($22 supplement) 
  • WHOLE GRILLED LOBSTER Braised Heirloom Beans, Bacon Lardons, Fennel Agrodolce 

• FIFTH COURSE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHAMPAGNE FONDUTA
  Assorted Italian Cookies, Candies, Fruits

Fine & Fettle on Barclay Downs

If you haven’t given Fine & Fettle, the newish restaurant on Barclay Downs in the Canopy SouthPark, V-Day is a great opportunity to try them out. Maybe even book a room and make a staycation get-away of it, we don’t judge.

Fine & Fettle’s Valentine’s Day Pre Fixe Dinner will be offered Monday, February 14^th from 5pm to 9pm. Four Delicious courses of your choosing, carefully paired with a stunning cocktail. 

Serve It Up Chez Vous with Something Classic’s Home Delivery for Two (or More)

Order by Midnight on Tuesday, February 8th for Saturday, February 12th Delivery between 10 am and 3 pm.
Brought to you by Chef John Cornely & Chef Michael Rosen

Something Classic’s Breakfast in Bed Package for Two – $49.95

Includes Free Delivery in Charlotte and:

• Bloody Marys or Mimosas,
• Farmhouse Strata with White Cheddar, Sausage & Caramelized Onions
• Fresh Fruit Salad,
• Berry Yogurt Parfaits,
• Strawberry-Basil Scones &
• A Romantic Rose by Pastry Chef Megan Goldman

Something Classic Valentine’s Day Dinner Package for Two – $135.00

Includes Free Delivery in Charlotte and :

• Bottle of Chateau Moncontour Sparkling Vouvray
• A Romantic Rose 
• CHOICE OF APPETIZER FOR TWO
  • Shrimp and Artichoke Stuffed Oysters (4 Oysters)
  •  Beef Short Rib and Wild Mushroom Strudel Vegetable Terrine with Herbed Baguette Toast Points 
• CHOICE OF SOUP OR SALAD FOR TWO
  • Local Sweet Potato Bisque Tart Apple Compote, Cardamom Cream or
  • 100 Gardens Salad with Chevre Buttons Garden Radish, Oranges, Wildflower Honey-Cranberry Vinaigrette 
• CHOICE OF ENTREE FOR TWO
  • Filet of Beef and Lobster-Crab Cake ($15.00 Supplement) Rainbow Heirloom Carrots, Boursin and Leek Twice Baked Potato or
  • Cast Iron Seared Scottish Salmon Roasted Beet Cous Cous, Lemon Shallot Haricot Vert, Walnut-Goat Cheese Dressingor
  • Artichoke, Ricotta and Caramelized Shallot Tart Kalamata “Caramel” & Wilted Winter Greens 
• DESSERT FOR TWO Coconut Flan with Kahlúa Chocolate Sauce

Escape It All with a Stay at The Morehead Inn

The Morehead Inn Valentine’s Package: Stay. Romance. Linger

What better way to celebrate the one you love than an evening at the Historic Morehead Inn?

The Morehead Inn Valentines Day package offers guests a romantic evening of relaxation and creating memories. Guests are treated to an evening of live acoustic music with Wine and Charcuterie for Two, Keepsake Candle Making, Champagne and Chocolate-Covered Strawberries, and a Something Classic Breakfast in Bed.

After all of this, we won’t blame you if you need to sleep in a little longer. No worries, a late check-out is also included in the experience.

Rates start at $245 per night plus tax and can be customized to fit your specific needs. Contact us at (704) 376-3357 to reserve today!