Adjusting your plans to stay safe during the pandemic may not sound romantic, but with our picks for luxe takeout and the extended option to mix up your own cocktails at home, you’re sure to find ways to feel the love from the safety of home this year.
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Our top picks for Valentine’s Weekend take-out:
(be sure to check to see if they have Sunday hours or if you will need to take out for Saturday evening)
The Fig Tree
1601 E 7th St.
This classically romantic dining destination will offer their full menu for take out this Valentine’s Day, including some to-be-determined Chef’s specials. Menu favorites include the Elk Chop (Coffee-Crusted Grilled New Zealand Elk Chop over Sautéed Root Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, and Boursin-Dijon Sauce) and NC White Pheasant (pictured) over Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Roasted Chestnuts, Portobello Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts and Pumpkin Cream Sauce. For more information call The Fig Tree at 704.332.3322.
Bernardin’s Restaurant
435 S Tryon St Ste 100
An Uptown favorite, Bernardin’s will offer their regular menu for pick-up. Don’t miss the Seared Hudson Valley Fois Gras served with peach compote, honey fig sauce and candied pecans, or the Grilled Emu with cranberry-madeira, Murisaki sweet potato puree, zucchini, asparagus, heirloom carrot and Chantrelle mushrooms. Call 704.332.3188 to start your order.
Peppervine (Sunday brunch only)
4620 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 170B
Switch it up this year and get a fancy brunch to-go this Valentine’s Day. For curbside pickup, please call 980-283-2333 to place your order.
Haymaker
225 S Poplar St.
Enjoy a three-course prix fixe menu from Haymaker. Special Valentine’s Day menu highlights include: Rye Tagliatelle (pictured) Pasta red wine braised oyster mushrooms, swiss chard, kabocha squash, shaved providence aged tomme, black truffle and chive. $85 per person.
The Palm
6705-B, Phillips Pl Ct.
In Phillips Place, The Palm will offer their full menu for pick-up. Highlights perfect for the big night: anything from their steaks and chops menu. Expect corn-fed, hand-selected prime beef aged a minimum of 35 days. All Prime steaks, filets and chops are seasoned with olive oil, Palm Signature Blend of spices and topped with parsley butter. Available 5-9 pm. Order online.
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts #100
Available February 12-14, Fin & Fino’s Valentine’s Day to-go menu features four options including oysters and bubbles, filets and red wine, a “love cocktail” kit to-go and more. Want to go all out? Opt for the “Great, Big, Love-Making, Extravaganza Kit complete with 24 oysters, two filets with local carrots/mushroom demiglace/truffles, bottle of Aimery Cremant Blanc, bottle of Italics 16 Appellations Cabernet Blend and BK’s Dessert Cocktail Kit for Two (vanilla infused vodka, dolin blanc, lemon cordial, cocoa bitters, shaved chocolate). Order online.
Indaco
2046 South Blvd.
Head to South End to pick up dishes from new hotspot Indaco. Ideas from their to-go menu: Spaghetti Nero (pictured) with alla puttanesca, east coast shrimp, calabrian chiles or Black Pepper Fettuccine with pastrami spiced pork tesa, chives, parmesan, egg. Order online.
Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell St.
In Uptown, Fahrenheit will be impressing guests with Valentine’s Day to-go options including baked Chilean sea bass and seared Hokkaido scallops Feb. 11-14. Order online.
Barrington’s
7822 Fairview Rd.
This SouthPark favorite will offer a prix fixe menu this Valentine’s Day for $85 per person. Menu highlights include: the East Coast Halibut with Butternut Squash Puree, Brussel Sprout slaw, Roasted Local Butternut Squash and Arkansas Black Apples as well as the BBQ Snake River Farms Pork Short Ribs with Baked Sea Isle Red Peas, Kimchi Collard Greens and Corn Bread Croutons. Call 704-364-5755 to place your order.
Sea Level NC
129 E 5th St.
Order through Feb. 11 to enjoy a surf n’ turf dinner for two, available for pick-up on Feb. 13. This take-home meal features local products, creative dishes, and complimentary bubbles. Packages are $150. Optional oyster and wine add-ons.
Good Food on Montford
1701 Montford Drive
Enjoy your favorite Good Food dishes at home, including Larry’s Buns with five spice pork belly, hoisin, carrot and daikon or mussels with green curry, coconut milk and cilantro. Be sure to check ahead of time to see if specials or availability has changed. Order online.
VANA
1440 S Tryon St Suite 100
Haven’t been to VANA yet? This may be the perfect opportunity to enjoy their menu from home. Try the scallops with squash puree, puffed quinoa and brown butter or opt for the pork Cheeks with squash, garlic double cream and chimichurri. Order online.
Angeline’s
303 S Church St.
Angeline’s will offer a special sharable tasting menu available from 5-9 pm. Highlights include Braised Bone-In Short Rib, Seared Scallops and Red Velvet Cheesecake. $95 for Two. Call 704 445 2540 or more information.
The Capital Grille
201 N Tryon St.
The Capital Grille will offer a special Valentine’s Day dinner to enjoy at home. The surf and turf menu includes a hand-cut 20 ox filet mignon and four butter-poached lobster tails. Available Feb. 13 and 14. $175. Order online.
The Goodyear House
3032 N Davidson St.
At The Goodyear House, Valentine’s Day special include a Grilled Little Gem Caesar, Bucatini with meatballs for two, and baguette garlic bread. Available until 9 pm on Valentine’s Day. Call or order online.
Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N Tryon St.
Aria will offer their full menu for takeout this Valentine’s Day, including their 12 oz. grilled New York strip with Roman Style Semolina Gnocchi, Cippolini Onion Agrodolce (pictured). Don’t forget cocktails to-go like the “Instant Crush” with El Jimador Silver Tequila, Aperol, Strawberry Simple syrup and Lime. Order online.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
4725 Piedmont Row Dr, Suite 170
Del Frisco’s at-home menu offers Teapressa Cocktail cubes (add your alcohol to enjoy a Manhattan, Moscow Mule or Old Fashioned), a duo of prime New York strip steaks and lobster tails paired with white truffle butter and a selection of Sugarfina gummy roses. Order online.
AQUA e VINO
4219 Providence Rd.
The special four-course tasting menu at Aqua e Vino will be available all weekend (Feb. 12-14) for take out in addition to their regular menu. $65 per person, served family style. Call 704.364.4445 to place your order.
Volo Ristorante
1039 Providence Rd.
Head to Myers Park for takeout from Volo Ristorante, where they’ll be serving their regular menu with highlights like the Veal Pappardelle (pictured): Homemade pappardelle pasta and slow braised veal and tomato. Don’t forget the tiramisu for dessert. Place orders by phone for pick up or for delivery online.
Little Mama’s
4521 Sharon Rd.
Little Mama’s will be offering the following specials for a to-go Valentine’s Day at home Feb. 13 and 14.
- Lobster Ravioli (ravioli filled with fresh lobster, with caramelized fennel and roasted cherry tomatoes and finished with Italian butter)
- Veal Cannelloni (braised veal and spinach stuffed cannelloni with mama’s tomato basil sauce and creamy béchamel)
- Dark Chocolate cake with a white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate ganache and chocolate curls (pictured)
- Castillo d’Albolo Chianti Classico will be offered at the special price of $35 per bottle, in house and to go
