Valentine's Day in Boston 2023

Valentine’s Day is back in all is delicious, romantical glory! So you can treat your better half to a truly romantic evening of culinary delights. Some of the best chefs in Boston, Cambridge and beyond will be whipping up all sorts of deliciousness designed for lovebirds. Scroll down for a slew of restaurants open for Valentine’s Day and see what they’ve got in store for you and the object of your affection.

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A la Carte

Choose between three of Row 34's locations to celebrate Valentine's Day over an a la carte menu of stellar seafood. The outposts in Boston, Burlington and Portsmouth are offering their regular menus as as well as festive holiday additions like the Raw Bar Platter for Two with six oysters, shrimp cocktail, littleneck clams, crab claws, lobster tail and spicy tuna tartare.

Availability: 5:00-9:00pm

Price: A la Carte

Row 34 – Burlington

300 District Avenue
Burlington, MA 01803
781-761-6500

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A la Carte

Choose between three of Row 34's locations to celebrate Valentine's Day over an a la carte menu of stellar seafood. The outposts in Boston, Burlington and Portsmouth are offering their regular menus as as well as festive holiday additions like the Raw Bar Platter for Two with six oysters, shrimp cocktail, littleneck clams, crab claws, lobster tail and spicy tuna tartare.

Availability: 5:00-9:00pm

Price: A la Carte

Row 34 – Portsmouth

5 Portwalk Place
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-319-5011

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Prix Fixe

Spend your Valentine's Day inside the former Charles Street Jail at Scampo, located within the Liberty Hotel in Beacon Hill. Chef-owner Lydia Shire will be serving up a not-to-be-missed three-course prix fixe. The menu is TBD, so make sure to keep an eye out so you can plan your evening.

Availability: 4:00-10:00pm

Price: $120 per person

Scampo

215 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-536-2100

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Prix Fixe Whiskey Dinner

If your other half is a whiskey lover and a big barbecue enthusiast, The Smoke Shop has the perfect night lined up with an in-depth whiskey tasting and a three course BBQ dinner. WhistlePig's whiskey expert, Chris Conroy will lead a tasting at Assembly Row where each couple will try a multi-functional sweet bourbon, a rye blend of 3 cask finishes, and their own exclusive private barrel. Make sure to get your ticket ASAP before they sell out.

Availability: 6:30-9:00pm

Price: $150 per couple

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The Smoke Shop – Assembly Row

325 Assembly Row
Somerville, 02145
617-623-7427

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Prix Fixe Whiskey Dinner

For a unique dinner and whiskey experience, get a ticket for the barbecue and whiskey dinner at the Smoke Shop in Seaport. Jefferson Bourbon's expert Lily Ritchie will be tasting a small batch whiskey plus two aged-at-sea whiskeys — a hyper-aged whiskey due to extreme climates, the constantly churning sea and the salty air. You and yours will get a cool overview of this unusual aging process while chowing down on a three course BBQ dinner.

Availability: 6:30-9:00pm

Price: $150 per couple

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The Smoke Shop – Seaport

343 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-261-7427

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Prix Fixe Whiskey Dinner

Head to the Smoke Shop in Harvard Square with your whiskey loving partner to enjoy three-course BBQ with Big Beef Rib and a whiskey tasting led by one of the most well-known distilleries, Buffalo Trace. Their whiskey expert, Aaron Johnson will lead you through three bourbon selections: Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon, Eagle Rare Bourbon and their flagship Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Whether you're a whiskey beginner, a huge enthusiast or just like some whiskey with your BBQ, make sure to grab a ticket.

Availability: 6:30-9:00pm

Price: $150 per couple

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The Smoke Shop – Harvard Sq.

8 Holyoke Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-547-7427

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Prix Fixe Whiskey Dinner

Give the gift of whiskey and barbecue to your better (BBQ-loving) half. The Smoke Shop in Kendall Square is hosting whiskey distiller Heaven Hill (known for brands like Larceny, Old Fitzgerald and Elijah Craig) for a special V-Day dinner. While you chow down on a three course barbecue dinner, Heaven Hill's Jay Giordano will lead you through a tasting of their Elijah Craig Small Batch, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 Years (a limited-release decanter series bottled in Spring 2021) and Larceny Barrel Proof. Get your tickets now for a night of award-winning whiskey and delicious barbecue.

Availability: 6:30-9:00pm

Price: $150 per couple

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The Smoke Shop – Kendall Sq.

1 Kendall Square #100
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-577-7427

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A la Carte

Toast to friends, family or that special someone with authentic Italian cuisine in the suburbs. Sogno's Jason Maynard is serving up specials like lobster stuffed sole and raw oysters with strawberry granita and Prosecco mignonette, so you can have a dreamy evening in this old school Italian atmosphere.

Availability: 5:00-9:00pm

Price: A la Carte

Sogno Italian

304 Cambridge Road
Woburn, MA 01801
781-625-1300

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A la Carte

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a spread at the newly renovated Sonsie. In addition to their a la carte menu, they'll be serving up some special dishes like herbed gnocchi with apple bechamel, parsnips, watercres and pear and sake vin cotto, beef tenderloin with pain roasted tomato and smoked bordelaise, and chocolate bread pudding. Book a table at this long-standing Back Bay fave for a glorious night out on Newbury Street.

Availability: 4:00pm-12:00am

Price: A la Carte

Sonsie

327 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-351-2500

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A la Carte & Prix Fixe

SRV, the award-winning Venetian bacaro in the South End, will be serving a multi-course arsenale menu featuring a selection of cicchetti (authentic Venetian-style small bites) followed by pasta and protein courses that embody the restaurant's Italy-meets-New England focus. For those seated at the counter or bar, the a la carte menu will be available as well.

Availability: 5:00-9:00pm

Price: $100 per person; $75 for vegetarian/vegan menu

SRV

569 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-536-9500

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A la Carte & Prix Fixe

Even if you're done playing the field, you can still keep your (dinner) options open at State Street Provisions. The harbor-adjacent spot will be offering Valentine's Day diners the full a la carte menu as well as curated selection of celebratory dishes like lobster mac and cheese and peppercorn-crusted filet mignon. They've even picked out some (optional) wine pairings and created a special Cupids Arrow cocktail with vodka, lavender simple, lemon and Prosecco - to help set the mood. You can also order take-out if you'd prefer to celebrate at home.

Availability: 11:00am-11:00pm

Price: A la Carte

State Street Provisions

255 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
617-863-8363

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Prix Fixe

Let Sarah Wade and her team at Stillwater take care of the cooking this Valentine's Day. The Leather District spot will be offering a special prix fixe for two so you can go all out for the holiday with specials like Oysters and Pearls, Cold Smoked Filet Mignon and Espresso Martinis.

Availability: 3:00-8:15pm

Price: $130 per couple

Stillwater

120 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111
617-936-3079

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