This Valentine’s Day, Boston’s best chefs and restaurants are planning all sorts of fun for lovebirds. Flowers and chocolates are all well and good, but how about treating your sweetie to a truly romantic evening of culinary delights? Scroll down to see what they’ve got in store for you and the object of your affection.
Field & Vine's intimate atmosphere and made-from-scratch dishes will have you feeling right at home. This Union Square spot is serving up a four-course prix-fixe menu that's sure to give you some major heart-eyes. If you're seeking a nightcap afterwards, just head to the back of the building to find BackBar, and you can keep the night going.
Availability: 5:00-9:30pm
Price: $65 per person
9 Sanborn Court
Somerville, MA 2143
617-718-2333
Find your way down to the Financial District for Valentine's Day dinner at Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grill. The elegant restaurant on the ground floor of the Downtown Boston Hilton is serving a three-course prix fixe throughout the evening.
Availability: 4:00-11:30pm
Price: $65 per person
89 Broad Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-348-1234
Have yourself a mellow little Valentine's Day at either of the Five Horses locations. Both the South End and Somerville outposts will be offering their a la carte menus from the day itself right on through the weekend (including brunch) so you can do something festive without making it into a whole big thing.
Availability: 11:30am-12:00am Thursday & Friday; 10:00am-12:00am on Saturday; 10:00am-11:00pm on Sunday
Price: A la Carte
400 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02155
617-764-1655
Have yourself a mellow little Valentine's Day at either of the Five Horses locations. Both the South End and Somerville outposts will be offering their a la carte menus from the day itself right on through the weekend (including brunch) so you can do something festive without making it into a whole big thing.
Availability: 11:30am-11:30pm Thursday & Friday; 10:00am-11:30pm Saturday & Sunday
Price: A la Carte
535 Columbus Avenue
Boston, 02118
617-936-3930
Forage, a farm-to-table-focused Cambridge restaurant helmed by chef Eric Cooper, has put together a special, one-night-only three-course prix-fixe for V-Day. Keep the good vibes going and enjoy a postprandial stroll into Harvard Square for a fun night out on the town.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: $79 per person; $114 with wine pairings
5 Craigie Circle
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-576-5444
Savor the flavors of the season (with an added dash of romance) over the regular menu and a la carte specials from the team at Gaslight Lynnfield. The North Shore outpost of the popular Aquitaine Group restaurant will be adding specialty items like oysters Rockefeller and roasted Colorado rack of lamb. Save room for a decadent souffle for dessert.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1100 Market Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940
781-334-3433
Get a table at Glass House to show your significant other — and the world, through their floor-to-ceiling windows — just how much you care. Chef Ben Hennemuth is putting together some a la carte specials that are definitely worth a look, with deliciousness like roasted oysters with melted leek and lobster butter, and nutella beignets.
Availability: 4:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
450 Kendall Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-945-9450
Staying at home and whipping up some comfort food this Valentine's may sound tempting, but Grafton Street's refined take on home-cooking is sure to woo your special someone. This Harvard Square spot will be adding a tempting, one-night only prix-fixe menu with options alongside their regular dinner menu.
Availability: 5:00-11:00pm
Price: A la Carte
1230 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-497-0400
Don't play games with your significant other — unless it involves tournament shuffleboards, in which case, have at it! Find tabletop entertainment and standout food at Great Road Kitchen, a Littleton spot serving up fresh oysters and American cuisine. They'll be offering their normal dinner menu alongside some specials just for two. Book a table soon to get in on the fun this V-Day.
Availability: 5:00-9:00pm
Price: A la Carte
812 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
978-952-7333
If your sweetie's a meat eater, book a table at Grill 23 & Bar. The revered steakhouse, right in the heart of the Back Bay, will be serving its regular menu with the addition of some elegant and swoon-inducing specials.
Availability: 5:00-10:00pm
Price: A la Carte
161 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-542-2255
Get all cozy and couple-y at a Harvard Square mainstay. Harvest, which celebrated its fortieth anniversary in 2015, will be serving a swoon-worthy three-course menu from chef Tyler Kinnett, complete with optional wine pairing. Reserve a table and see what's been keeping people coming back for more than four decades.
Availability: 5:30-10:00pm
Price: $75 per person, $105 with wine pairing
44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255
If you're looking to plan a night to remember, the peeps from Hojoko can help and they've got a few tricks up their sleeves. You and yours are sure to be in awe with the Pacman table and projected films on the wall at this Japanese izakaya serving modern grub. Get a seat ASAP (reservations will fill up fast!) to charm whoever you're courting.
Availability: 5:00pm-2:00am
Price: A la Carte
1271 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-670-0507
