Looking for a nice meal to celebrate this
Valentine\'s Day with someone
special? Check out WTOP Living\'s list of
restaurants offering Valentine\'s
Day menus. Just don\'t forget the reservation!
(WTOP/Alex Beall)
The Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
20006
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lovers can
order three courses of modern American cuisine
to celebrate this Valentine's Day for $85 per
person or $130 with wine pairings. Appetizer
options will include Kumamoto Oysters and Foie
Gras Terrine, while dinner will include Braised
Lamb Shoulder and Crispy Lobster. The dessert
menu will feature French Toast Brioche Souffle.
Reservations at 202-463-8700
(Photo Courtesy of Michael Colella)
Photo Courtesy of Michael Colella
Oyamel Cocina Mexicana
401 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20004
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This Mexican menu to share will consist of
two
starters, two appetizers, two tacos and entree
for two for $108 per couple. Featured dishes
will include Ceviche de Marlin Azul con Toronja
y Coriandro, Enmolada de Quajalote and Taco de
Mollejas con Xec. The special menu will also
include Valentine's Day-themed drinks.
Reservations at 202-628-1005
(Photo Courtesy of Powers and Crewe)
Photo Courtesy of Powers and Crewe
Passionfish Restaurant, Reston, VA Passion Fish
11960 Democracy Dr., Reston, Va.
20190
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A seafood
specialist, Passion Fish's set menu will
include
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tartare and Red Thai Curry
Lobster
"ClayPot." Diners can finish off the evening
with
Caramel Creme Brulee or Chocolate Mousse
Praline
Crunch for dessert. Prices vary per dish.
Reservations at 703-230-3474
(Photo Courtesy of Scott Suchman)
Photo Courtesy of Scott Suchman
Plume at The Jefferson DC
1200 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20036
Dates: Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Inspired by the harvests at Jefferson's
Monticello, Plume will offer guests a special
five course meal for $125 per person. The menu
includes Oysters en Gelee, Salad of Raw &
Cooked Artichokes and Filet of Prime Local
Beef. A special Love Letter Dessert with
Strawberry Marmalade and Raspberry Mousse in a
Bruleed Crepe will end the night.
Reservations at 202-448-2300
(Photo Courtesy of Stirling Elmendorf)
Photo Courtesy of Stirling Elmendorf
Tel'Veh Cafe & Wine Bar
401 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington,
D.C. 20001
Dates: Feb. 14 from 4:30 p.m. to midnight
This Mediterranean wine bar
will serve diners three oysters from the raw
bar, an appetizer, entree and dessert for $55
each or $80 each with wine pairings. Dishes
offered include Diver Scallops over Polenta,
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates, Chilean Sea Bass,
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops and Filet Mignon. The
dessert platter will include Baklava, Chocolate
Espresso Pot de Creme and Mixed Berries with
vanilla creme. Sweethearts can get a special
bottle of Champagne for $72 to $105 each.
Reservations at 202-758-2929
(Photo Courtesy of Dan Swartz)
Photo Courtesy of Dan Swartz
Zaytinya
701 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20001
Dates: Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
For $65 per person,
guests can dine off a preset menu of
Mediterranean specials. Dishes will include
Pharoah's Foie Gras, Caviar Salata Airbreads
and
Grilled Lamb Chop Moussaka. Zaytinya's A La
Carte menu will also be available.
Reservations at 202-638-0800
(Photo Courtesy of Greg Powers and Audrey
Crewe)
Zengo
781 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20001
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5 p.m to 10 p.m., Feb. 15-16 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For $65 per
person, couples can choose three of Zengo's
Latin-Asian fusion dishes from a pre-selected
menu. The menu will include Angry Zengo Roll,
Chipotle-Miso Black Cod, Seared Hudson Valley
Foie Gras, Thai Chicken Empanadas, Kobe Beef
New York Strip Carpaccio and Chocolate
Strawberry Shortcake for dessert.
Reservations available 202-393-2929
(Photo Courtesy of Paul Wagtouicz)
Photo Courtesy of Paul Wagtouicz
701 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
D.C.
20004
Dates: Feb. 14-16 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Serving up a prix-fixe menu of their take on
American cuisine, 701 offers happy couples a
three-course meal for $85 per person. Appetizer
options include Tuna Tartare and Kumomoto
Oyster Crudo, while the main dish list includes
Chatham Cod and Roasted Pheasant. To finish off
the evening, diners can choose dessert from
options such as Chocolate Cherry Dome, Passion
Fruit Vacherin and Champagne Cassis Terrine.
Reservations at 202-393-0701
(Photo Courtesy of Jen Galatioto)
Photo Courtesy of Jen Galatioto
Acadiana
901 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
20001
Dates: Feb. 14-17 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
This Louisiana-style restaurant will offer
an assortment of Southern favorites for $100
per couple. The menu will feature dishes like
Oysters and Pearls, Corn Meal Crusted Frog Legs
and Southern Fried Quail. The dinner will end with Chocolate Cake for
dessert.
Reservations at 202-408-8848
(Photo Courtesy of Chris Granger)
Photo Courtesy of Chris Granger
Agora
1527 17th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20036
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to midnight
Agora will serve Turkish and Greek
fare for couples this Valentine's Day. For $55
per person, each diner will receive a four-course meal and glass of
Champagne. The preset
menu will include Seared Scallops, Poached
Maine Lobster Salad, Grilled Petite Filet and
Pan Seared Turbot. For a sweet finish, guests
choose between Chocolate Fondant Cake or
Kadayif for dessert.
Reservations at 202-332-6767
(Photo Courtesy of Kim Maxwell Vu)
Photo Courtesy of Kim Maxwell Vu
Ardeo+Bardeo
3311 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington,
D.C. 20008
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Specializing in American fare, Ardeo +
Bardeo will prepare lovers a four-course meal
for $65 per person. Menu items will consist of
Rock Shrimp Risotto, Duo of Beef: Barrel Cut
Ribeye and Pan Roast Duck Breast.
Reservations at 202-244-6750
(Photo Courtesy of Andrew Lightman)
Photo Courtesy of Andrew Lightman
BIBIANA - Osteria Enoteca, Washington DC Bibiana
1100 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
20005
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
At $85 a person, this Valentine's Day
special will give diners their choice of
appetizer, first and second courses and
dessert. The pre-planned menu will include
Italian recipes such as Carciofi Artichoke
Soup, Canneloini and Branzino Poached
Mediterranean Sea Bass. The dessert menu will
feature Tiramisu Gelato, Moscato D'Asti
Sorbetto and Gorgonzola Dolce Artigianale.
Reservations at 202-216-9550
(Photo Courtesy of Greg Powers)
Photo Courtesy of Greg Powers
Bombay Club Restaurant located in Washington DC Bombay Club
815 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
For $85 per guest, sweethearts can have an
Indian-themed Valentine's Day with a five
course meal. The evening will start with
Asparagus Dhokla, followed by a Chaat Course
and choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.
The appetizer and dinner menus will include
Kokum Scallopand Venison Chop, Anjeeri Duck and
Goat Ka Rarra. Dessert options are Raspberry
Chocolate Cake and Honey Ginger Ice Cream.
Reservations at 202-659-3727
(Photo Courtesy of Powers and Crewe
Photography)
Ceiba
701 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20005
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This Valentine's Day, Ceiba will offer
couples three Latin American-inspired courses
for $65 per person. The prix-fixe menu will
feature Peruvian Ceviche and Pan-Seared
Atlantic Salmon. Dessert options consist
of Chocolate Fundido, Red Velvet Cake or
Passionfruit Sorbet.
Reservations at 202-393-3983
(Photo Courtesy of Chris Granger)
Photo Courtesy of Chris Granger
DC Coast
1401 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Dates: Feb. 14-17 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Featuring specialties of the American
coastal regions, DC Coast offers lovers a
dinner for two for $150 per couple. The meal
includes glasses of champagne for toasting, a
raw bar for two and Deconstructed Bouillabaisse
or Grilled N.Y. Strip for the second course.
Cocoa Nib provides a sugary end to the night.
Reservations at 202-216-5988
(Photo Courtesy of Chris Granger)
Photo Courtesy of Chris Granger
El Centro D.F.
1819 14th St. NW, Washington,
D.C. 20009
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
A home for Mexican comfort food, El Centro
will offer an appetizer, entree and dessert for
two for $35.12 per couple. Appetizer choices
include Shrimp Huarache, Picadillo Empanadas
and Huitlacoche Tamales. Dinner dishes
include Pipian Enchiladas, Vegetable Chile
Relleno, Shrimp Alambre and Chicken Mole
Poblano. The dessert sampler consists of
Churros and Tres Leches.
Reservations at 202-328-3131
(Photo Courtesy of Richard Sandoval
Restaurants)
Jaleo Tapas Bar by Jose Andres Jaleo
Bethesda: 7271 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda,
Md. 20814
D.C.: 480 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Crystal City: 2250 Crystal Dr., Arlington, Va.
22202
Dates: Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Jaleo's Valentine's menu will feature their
signature Spanish tapas and paella, already
perfect for sharing. Dishes range from $12-$18.
Jaleo Bethesda will offer Ostras con Aceitunas
y Picadillo, Paella de Bogavante (lobster) and
Sorbet de Cava con Blackberry Jam with Brioche
Torrijas for dessert. Jaleo D.C. will have Crab
Cannelones, Lobster Rice and Lamb Chops as well
as an array of cocktails. Jaleo Crystal City
will serve Vieiras con Pastel Crujiente de
Patata y Salsa de Caviar and Mousse de
Chocolate Blanco con Frambuesas for dessert.
Reservations at 301-913-0003 (Bethesda),
202-628-7949 (D.C.) or 703-413-8181 (Crystal
City)
(Photo Courtesy of Greg Powers and Audrey
Crewe)
Marcel's
2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, D.C. 20037
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Marcel's will serve couples a French and
Belgian-inspired meal for $140 per person. The
prix-fixe menu will include Lobster Egg with Osetra
Caviar, Pan Seared American Red Snapper, a
choice of dessert and a friandise course. The
restaurant will also provide each duo with a
guide to choosing the perfect bottle of
Champagne.
Reservations at 202-296-1166
(Photo Courtesy of Marcel's)
Photo Courtesy of Marcel's
Masa 14
1825 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20009
Dates: Feb. 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
At $60 per person, guests can experience
Masa 14's menu with its blend of Latin and
Asian flavors. Each couple will receive a
serving of edamame with a choice of three
dinner plates, a dessert and complimentary
glasses of Champagne. Plates offered include
Spicy Tuna Temaki, Roasted Beet Salad, Tuna
Sashimi Flatbread, Hoisin & Chipotle Glazed
Salmon and Duck Confit Enchiladas. The dessert
options are Salted Caramel Chocolate Flan and
Buttermilk Pana Cotta.
Reservations at 202-328-1414
(Photo Courtesy of Peter Stepanek
Photography)