Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re wracking your brain with where to go or what to do, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of dining deals and events going on across the Queen City to add a little love to your evening.
For the foodies
Sullivan’s Steakhouse | Through Saturday, Feb. 15 | 1928 South Blvd. | $199 | Savor an exclusive Tomahawk steak and lobster + a bottle of sparkling wine. Reservations are recommended.
Editor’s note: Feast your eyes on our Instagram, we got a sneak peek of this delicious deal.
Roots Cafe | Thursday, Feb. 13-Friday, Feb. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | $58 per person | The cafe will debut a special “Cafe After Hours” prix fixe shared plate menu.
El Puro | Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Cost of purchase | Savor an exclusive dinner menu, featuring lapicadera apertivios and house specials.
STIR Charlotte | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Cost of purchase | Book your table to sample an artfully crafted Chef’s Board and fresh oysters + champagne mignonette or sip on chic pink cocktail specials.
State of Confusion | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Cost of purchase | Bring a special someone to a dinner under the lights inside a winter igloo on the patio + savor fresh ceviche or dive straight into dessert with a bag of beignets.
Haberdish | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 16 | $75+ per person | Sip three featured cocktails before savoring a prix fixe menu crafted by Chef Alexandre Falardeau.
Supperland | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Cost of purchase | Savor dinner and dessert like a 22 oz T-Bone steak for two, whole lobster, or chocolate raspberry crème brûlée.
Editor’s note: If brunch is more your style, Supperland is planning a special pastry selection over the weekend with chocolate strawberry macarons, brownies, tarts, and mousse cups.
Ever Andalo | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Cost of purchase | In addition to the regular menu, consider ordering Striped Bass or Lobster Tonnarelli before sinking your teeth into a strawberry dark chocolate gelato.
Valentine’s Dinner | Thursday, Feb. 13-Friday, Feb. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | Founders Dairy Barn, Fort Mill, SC | $200 per couple | Reserve your spot for a luxurious four-course dinner + a complimentary glass of champagne, professional photographs, and a table-side dessert.
Topsail Steamer | Through Sunday, Feb. 16 | 1600 East Woodlawn Rd. | No need to make a reservation to share The Queen Cupid Pot for two, featuring crab, shrimp, and lobster tails.
Cocktail Connoisseurs
Spindle Bar | Through Friday, Feb. 14 | Optimist Hall | Cost of purchase | Choose from two special cocktails — a frozen lemonade or a chocolate caramel espresso martini.
Moulin Rouge Pop-Up | Through Saturday, Feb. 15 | Billy Sunday | Cost of purchase | Sip romantic cocktails surrounded by themed decor.
Folia | Through Friday, Feb. 14 | Cost of purchase | The new South End cocktail bar will serve three special cocktails celebrating love, with floral and fruity notes. Reservations are recommended.
Blue Door Valentine’s Dinner | Friday, Feb. 14 | $175 per couple | Reservations are limited to savor a special dinner for two + champagne, handcrafted cocktails, and a surprise gift.
Thinking out of the box
(Un)Valentines Science on the Rocks | Friday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | Discovery Place Science | $22+ | Experience science after dark with your special someone + dance to live music, sip themed cocktails, and spark curiosity.
Love in Bloom: A Valentine’s Day Paint, Plant, & Sip Night | Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Hobbyist | $30+ | Decorate a handmade pot to best reflect your personality or relationship.
Couples Candle Making Workshop | Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | PlantHouse | $41+ | Tickets are BOGO 50% off to roll those sleeves up and create a personalized candle.
Mint Museum Uptown | Friday, Feb. 14 | 11 a.m.–9 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Savor a dinner at Mariposa before checking out the museum’s extensive collection with buy one, get one FREE admission.
With the family
Valentine’s Day Soirée | Friday, Feb. 14 | 2-5 p.m. | Phillips Place | Cost of purchase | Visit the shops for special promotions + jam to live music, savor sweet treats, and take portraits with your Valentine.
Reigning Doughnuts | Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Cost of purchase | Take a stroll through NoDa while satisfying you sweet tooth on a special chocolate covered strawberry doughnut.
Valentine’s Day Sip, Shop & Stroll | Friday, Feb. 14-Saturday, Feb. 15 | Main Street, Rock Hill, SC | Cost of purchase | Stroll along Main Street to visit and dine at local shops.
For the gal pals
Galentines Day | Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 6-10 p.m. | El Puro | $75 per person | Dance to live music while sampling an exclusive tasting menu with salad, gambas coco con fruta, and dulce de leche cake.
Anti Valentines Day | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 4-10 p.m. | Town Brewing Company | Mend that broken heart by getting crafty sewing voodoo dolls of an ex or burning old pictures and letters.
Galentine’s Night Out | Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 5 p.m. | Vaulted Oak | Cost of purchase | Gather your group for a night out filled with local vendors, special wine flights, beers, and door prizes.
Galentine’s Day Celebration | Sunday, Feb. 16 | 12-2 p.m. | Rosie’s Wine Garden | Cost of purchase | Sip mimosas while taking part in a tarot reading or building your own floral bouquet.
Pro tip: Rosie’s also sells Valentine’s Day gift boxes, packed with a bottle of wine, cheese, and flowers.
Galentine’s Day Tea | Available daily | Chez Marie Cafe | $30 per person | Gather your group for afternoon tea or champagne + seasonal pastries and finger sandwiches. Reservations are recommended.
Conversations Over Cocktails: Galentine’s Day | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | MacFly Fresh Printing Co. | $10 | Network with other women who inspire and uplift + take part in a live screen-printing activity.
