Wine and Dine on VALENTINES DAY at NYC Restaurants

Whether you are celebrating "Valentine's Day" or "Galentine's Day" here are some spots that are ready to help you feel the love. Enjoy meals and drinks with your sweetheart or gather a group of your favorite people and raise a glass to this month's cherished holiday. Some of the restaurants we are featuring also have specials and events before and after February 14th. We suggest you make advance reservations and confirm the specials.

Burger & Lobster (Theatre District and Flatiron) Because Valentine's Day is in the middle of the week, the "Lobster Lovers Combo for Two" will be featured the weekend before (Feb 10 and 11), as well as the weekend after (Feb 17 and Feb 18). The "Lobster Lovers Prix Fixe" will make its appearance on be Valentine's Day ONLY. Lobster Lovers Prix Fixe ($95) includes two glasses of sparkling rosé, 1/2 dozen oysters, lobster bisque intermezzo, two 1.5 lb. Nova Scotian lobsters, and a dessert tasting for two. The Lobster Lovers Combo for Two ($70) includes two glasses of sparkling rosé, two delicious 6-oz. original burgers, and the 1.5 lb. Nova Scotian lobster to share. Visit: https://www.burgerandlobster.com/en/.

P.S. Kitchen (Theatre District) The restaurant has delicious 100% plant based cuisine and they donate profits to charitable causes. On Valentine's Day, they are offering a vegan 5-course prix fixe menu ($85) with wine pairing ($40). Feel good about indulging in Spiced Roasted Parsnip Bisque with parsnip chips and shiitake bacon; Citrus Beet Salad with poached beets and cashew cheese; Marinated Cauliflower with saffron couscous, harissa Romesco, and za'atar chips; and Pistachio Semolina Cake with grenadine sorbet, rose foam, pistachio dust and olive oil. Visit: https://www.ps-kitchen.com/.

Green Fig (Theatre District) The Theater District's Green Fig is offering a four-course prix fixe menu ($45) of modern Mediterranean cuisine that starts with Baked Baby Turnips with beet and cocoa cream, passion fruit; followed by Shrimp with Rösti, burnt bell peppers and almond mash; fall-off-the-bone Short Rib with barley, carrots and beet jus; and for dessert, a decadent Jack Daniel's Chocolate Mousse with toffee and black pepper crumble. Visit: https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotel-new-york/eat-drink/green-fig-restaurant.

Geoffrey Zakarian's The Lambs Club (Theatre District) This Valentine's Day, enjoy a romantic meal in the heart of midtown at chef Geoffrey Zakarian's The Lambs Club. Three course menus ($115) and four course menus ($135) feature dishes such as Hamachi Crudo with Golden Ossetra Caviar, Meyer Lemon and Peppermint, Seared Foie Gras "Mont Blanc" with Caramelized Chestnut, Dark Chocolate and Burnt Orange Jus, Tagliolini Nero with Jumbo Lump Crab, Roasted Leek and Calabrian Chili, Butter Poached Nova Scotia Lobster with Celery Root, Trumpet Mushroom and Lobster Bordelaise, Roasted Turbot For Two with Pomme Puree, Roasted Carrots and Champagne Sauce, as well as Banoffee 'Pie' Baked Alaska with Banana Caramel. Visit: http://www.thelambsclub.com/valentines-day-2018.

Monarch Rooftop and Indoor Lounge - (Midtown) They are hosting a Galentine's Day event on Sunday, February 11the from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Instead of feeling pressured to celebrate with a significant other, patrons can enjoy a brunch to celebrate women, and for a great cause. 100% of the proceeds from the raffles for a number of prizes will be donated to Bethenny Frankel's B Strong Foundation: Find Your Yes to benefit "Dress for Success." It will include unlimited mimosas and sangria from 12pm to 4pm, a brunch buffet, manicures from the Polish Pit, and hair styling by Emily Landino. The event will will include unlimited mimosas and sangria and a brunch buffet. And on Valentine's Day, bring a pal or a date to enjoy a classic Valentine's Day movie on the rooftop (enclosed for the winter months) at 7pm. Cost is $10 and includes popcorn and a specialty cocktail. Visit: http://addisongroupnyc.com/venues/monarch/.

Sen Sakana (Midtown) Foodie couples can head over to this newly opened restaurant this Valentine's Day to experience Nikkei cuisine, which intertwines traditions of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine created by Japanese immigrants who moved to Peru in the 1900s to work on the country's railroads. In addition to its regular menu, Sen Sakana will be serving a variety of specials including Sea Scallops- sautéed in truffle butter and shrimp dashi; Maguro Tiradito- Japanese tuna served with Peruvian uni sauce and topped with purple daikon tsekemono; "Smoking" Lobster and Corvina Ceviche- mixed with aji amarillo and leche de tigre; and for those with a sweet tooth, Hazelnut Caramel Mouse- topped with tempura crispies and kobocha ice cream. Visit: https://sensakana.com/.

Blue Water Grill (Union Square) Valentine's Day Specials are available at the stylish seafood restaurant on Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14. Appetizers include Tuna Hearts with endive, grapefruit and avocado. Entrees like the "Wild About" Carabineros Shrimp Risotto will delight guests and top off the meal with a dessert choice like the "My Darling" Banana Cream Pie. Visit: http://www.bluewatergrillnyc.com/.

HandCraft Kitchen & Cocktails (Murray Hill) -Industry chic meets rustic warmth at the popular craft bar and restaurant. Relax at candle-lit tables while enjoying a $60 prix fixe (plus tax and gratuity) dinner that includes a shared appetizer, a shared dessert, and two entrees of their choice. Dinner dishes include the Seared Duck Breast (brown rice, quinoa, Brussels sprouts, peas, cauliflower, sage, apple gastrique) and Seared Salmon (oyster mushrooms, bell peppers, snow peas, ginger soy glaze, wasabi mash, roasted seaweed, chili oil). Try a few of their cocktails. To heat things up on Valentine's Day, they have the Harvest Moon (mezcal, ancho reyes, blood orange cayenne pepper, jalapeno, egg white and lime) or the Spiced Wine (red wine, cognac, pineapple, apples, all spice, cloves). Visit: http://handcraftnyc.com/.

Gemma at The Bowery Hotel (East Village) Those looking for a romantic yet chic spot to celebrate Valentine's Day, can head to Gemma at The Bowery Hotel. The Italian trattoria serves authentic Italian fare by recently appointed Executive Chef Carlo Bigi. The restaurant's warm color palate, rustic wooden tables, romantic lighting and decorative candles create an inviting atmosphere, making it a favorite with couples. For Valentine's Day 2018, Chef Bigi has created a special menu available from 5 p.m. until midnight, which includes appetizers, pastas, fish dishes, sharing plates and desserts. Visit: http://theboweryhotel.com/dining.php.

Benares (Tribeca) On Valentine's Day, the stylish Indian restaurant will be presenting a special menu from 11AM-3PM for lunch and 5 PM to 10:30 PM for dinner. Guests are offered three options - Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian and Seafood. Each option comes with a selection of appetizers and entrees from which you can choose one of each. Highlights include dishes like Khasti Gobhi, lightly battered crisp cauliflower with garlic and crushed pepper, Salmon Tikka, Salmon fish cubes marinated in tandoori masala and cooked in tandoor, and Aamiya Jhinga, jumbo prawns marinated in mango, chili, rice vinegar, ginger, molasses and cooked in tandoor. For the full menu, please find it attached below. All meals are served with Yellow or Makhani Daal, Basmati Pulao Rice, Naan, Raita and Papadum. Dessert is also included. Visit: http://www.benaresnyc.com/tribeca.

The Capital Grille (Multiple NYC Locations) On Valentine's Eve, February 13, The Capital Grille is offering guests an evening meal to remember with complimentary Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé NV, Champagne and hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries. They will thrill guests with hand-cut, dry aged steaks, artisanal ingredients and their award-winning wine list of over 350 selections. Reservations are open for both Valentine's Day eve and Valentine's Day. For guests looking for a last-minute reservation, The Capital Grille's Concierge app offers #ReservationRescue, whereby one lucky procrastinator will have the chance to secure a table for two at 7 p.m. on Valentine's Day. To enter, guests are simply required to download the app and select their favorite restaurant. Visit: https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/home.

Dos Caminos (Multiple NYC Locations) The popular Mexican restaurant is presenting "All Day Happy Hour Specials" on Valentine's Day from 11:30 am to 11:00 pm. Enjoy $6 bites, $4 Tecate cans, $5 Coronas $6 Red or White Sangria, $8 El Camino Margarita and an $8 Traditional Frozen or Prickly Pear. There will be a live DJ from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Visit: http://www.doscaminos.com/.

Strip House (Midtown and Downtown) Their Valentine's Day Specials are available on Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14. In the Midtown location, indulge in an appetizer of Oysters Rockefeller (5 pcs), Chateaubriand for Two with roasted baby carrots & creamy Asian dressing along with a dessert of Chocolate Fondue with vanilla sponge cake, brownie bites, mini cheesecakes, strawberries & bananas. Downtown, you can enjoy their appetizer of Long Island Fluke Crudo, an entrée of Petit Wagyu Filet, Roasted Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Black Winter Perigord Truffle, Kohlrabi Gratin, Nickel & Nickel Cabernet reduction and a luscious dessert of Flourless Molten Dark Chocolate Cake. Visit: http://www.striphouse.com/.

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