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Valentine’s Day 2023 in DowntownDC

Sfoglina

Tuesday, February 14

1099 New York Avenue NW

Sfoglina will have an elegant Valentine’s menu for the day.

$25 deposit per per

Love is in the air in DowntownDC. If you’re seeking the perfect meal to celebrate with your significant other or to woo a new crush, or if a fun night out with friends is what you desire, there’s plenty coming up this Valentine’s Day.



Dinners

Alhambra

Tuesday, February 14

923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW (St. Regis Washington, DC)

Alhambra has a decadent four-course dinner with dishes such as black truffle tagliatelle and wagyu beef rib-eye steak au poivre. Romantic, semi-private booths with roses, candles, balloons, and a bottle of Champagne are available for $395 per couple. (To reserve a booth, call 202-509-8000.)

$135 per person

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Bobby Van’s Grill

Tuesday, February 14

1201 New York Avenue NW

This beloved steakhouse will have a special Valentine’s Day menu.

$99 per person

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Dirty Habit

Tuesday, February 14

555 8th Street NW (Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC)

Chef Edgar Escalante has an elegant dinner planned, featuring seasonal oysters, A5 wagyu, deconstructed tiramisu, and more.

$138.60 per person

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Estuary
The dining room of Estuary is a lovely setting for Valentine’s Day. / CREDIT: Estuary

Estuary

Tuesday, February 14

950 New York Avenue NW (Conrad Washington DC hotel)

Chef Ria Montes has curated a three-course meal including roasted bone marrow onion jam with grilled bread, poached apples, grilled bavette, and dessert.

$125 per person

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Fig & Olive

Tuesday, February 14

934 Palmer Alley NW

In celebration of love, Chef Alain Allegretti has created a special five-course sharing menu. Guests can enjoy dishes such as citrus lamb arancini, steak shashlik and herbs, spicy butter-roasted prawns, and pan-seared scallops.

$85 per person

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Fiola

Tuesday, February 14

601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Share an elegant Valentine’s Day menu at Michelin-starred Fiola. A five-course celebration of Valentine’s Day menu or a five-course La Tradizione menu will be available.

$150 – $285 per person (waitlist)

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Flight Wine Bar
Fried chicken at Flight Wine Bar is good enough to share (or not). / CREDIT: Flight Wine Bar

Flight Wine Bar

Tuesday, February 14

777 6th Street NW

A three-course meal starts with herb-marinated olives and a cheese and charcuterie plate before favorites such as garlic butter shrimp or fried chicken and a final plate of chocolate-covered strawberries. An optional wine pairing is available ($45 per person).

$45 per person

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Hard Rock Café

Thursday, February 9, through Thursday, February 16

999 E Street NW

While the full menu will be available, on select days you can also get a New York strip steak with shrimp scampi for $40.99 and the “flirtini” for $15.

Reservations

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The Henri

Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 to 8:30 p.m.

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

The Henri will have a special three-course menu with decadent options for any palate. Expect options such as king crab, branzino, oxtail, and miniature desserts.

$90 per person

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Lima Twist

Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 p.m. to midnight

1411 K Street NW

A prix-fixe menu and cocktails complement live music and entertainment that begins at 8 p.m.

$85 per person

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Modena

Tuesday, February 14

1199 H Street NW

Modena has a four-course tasting menu with plenty to choose from, including smoked hamachi crudo, wood-grilled octopus, roasted New Zealand king salmon, spice-crusted duck breast, and amaro crème brûlée.

$95 per person

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Opaline Bar and Brasserie

Tuesday, February 14 | 4:00 to 9:30 p.m.

806 15th Street NW (Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square hotel)

Executive Chef Kevin Lalli will prepare a three-course dinner designed to bring out the romance in all who dine the French way this V-Day. The meal will begin with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, and DJ David Dupree will play French love songs throughout the evening.

$95 per person

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Sfoglina
Whatever Sfoglina may have on the menu, it’s sure to be delicious. / CREDIT: Sfoglina

Sfoglina

Tuesday, February 14

1099 New York Avenue NW

Sfoglina will have an elegant Valentine’s menu for the day.

$25 deposit per per