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, D.C.)
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
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
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
Tuesday, February 14
1099 New York Avenue NW
Sfoglina will have an elegant Valentine’s menu for the day.
$25 deposit per person
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Tonari
Tuesday, February 14
707 6th Street NW
Hole in the Wall Dessert Bar, on the second floor of Tonari, will have a special menu for Valentine’s Day.
$75 per person
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Tosca
Tuesday, February 14
1112 F Street NW
Tosca will have a four-course menu for Valentine’s Day. Expect the likes of a duck salad with foie gras ganache, tagliatelle with black truffle, wagyu strip loin, and a dessert tasting.
$125 per person
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Truluck’s
Friday, February 10, through Tuesday, February 14
700 K Street NW
In addition to the regular menu, Truluck’s will have Valentine’s Day specials: From Friday, February 10, to Tuesday, February 14, indulge in the king crab ravioli, and for the full month of February you can try the chocolate-strawberry cake and the “Tru Love” cocktail.
Reservations
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Via Sophia
Tuesday, February 14
1001 14th Street NW (Hamilton Hotel)
Via Sophia will offer a prix-fixe menu for Valentine’s Day.
$69 per person
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Events
Afternoon Tea
Friday, February 10, through Tuesday, February 14
The St. Regis Washington, D.C., 923 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW
The St. Regis afternoon tea with a luxurious selection of fine tea and fresh homemade scones will include festive Valentine’s Day-themed pastries and desserts.
$89
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Truffle Making Class
Saturday, February 11 | 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Figleaf Bar & Lounge, 1155 14th Street (Hotel Zena)
It’s the season of chocolate, and now is the time for you and your friends and loved ones to learn how to make chocolate truffles. Chef William Ham will lead the class, where you’ll learn the craft and enjoy some sparkling wine.
$45
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Love Songs: The Beatles Vol. 10
Saturday, February 11 | 8:00 p.m.
The Hamilton Live, 600 14th Street NW
Hear the best love songs by the Beatles in the 10th year of this Valentine’s week concert. The District’s vocal talents take on the Fab Four’s catalog of songs celebrating love in its many splendors and guises.
$25 – $150
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Drink the District Wine Academy: Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 14 | 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
National Union Building, 918 F Street NW
This class will offer six tantalizing and romantic wines that put an emphasis on taste and fun.
$45
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Jessica Vosk Performance
Tuesday, February 14 | 7:00 p.m.
Sixth & I, 600 I Street NW
Renowned for her star turn as Elphaba in Wicked, both on Broadway and in the hit musical’s national touring company, vocalist Jessica Vosk brings a taste of the Great White Way in this fun-filled Valentine’s Day show, her D.C. debut.
$45
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Lover’s Rock
Tuesday, February 14 | 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Wild Days, 1201 K Street NW (Eaton DC hotel)
This special lineup of DMV women artists will celebrate love all around, including the love of great music. Guests are encouraged to wear red and pink.
Free
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