Looking for a romantic spot for your Valentine’s Day dinner date? Maybe a fun dance party to enjoy with your Galentine? Or, do you just want some heart-shaped carbs? Keep reading to learn about our favorite Valentine’s Day dinners, drink specials, parties, and sweet treats happening this weekend on the Upper East Side.
Photo Ops
Valentine’s Day Stoop Pop-Up by Stoop and the City
- East 78th Street between 2nd & 3rd
- The cutest backdrop for your Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) photo
The Sweet Shop
- Friday at 2:00 PM: Meet artist Morelo Felix as he creates a “Kissing Spot” outside the shop.
Parties, Galentine’s & Fun Events
Les Vagabonds
- Feb 13: Anti-Valentine’s Dinner (share your breakup story for the chance to win a future free dinner!). Live guitar music.
Ethyl’s
- Saturday Glow Stick Dance Party (8:00 PM–late)
- Glow sticks: Red = Taken | Yellow = Complicated | Green = Single
Olde City
- Live music Friday at 7:00 PM
The UES Ice Cream Speakeasy
- My Furry Valentine’s (Sunday)
- Bring your pup + watch favorite furry-friend movies
Romantic Dinners and Prix Fixe Menus
David Burke Tavern
- $135 per person | 4-course prix fixe
Crave Fishbar
- $85 per person | 4-course prix fixe
La Goulue
- $140 per person | 4-course prix fixe (Main Dining Room)
- $180 per person | 4-course prix fixe with live music (Salle Privée)
Botte
- 4-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe
Maya
- $90 per person | Valentine’s prix fixe
Gazette
- Specialty cocktails, curated European wine list, and seasonal menu. Limited availability this weekend- call to make your reservation!
Adria
- $95 per person | 3-course prix fixe
Madame Bonte
- $75 per person | Welcome drink + appetizer trio + main + dessert
Cafe d’Alsace
- $115 per person | Prix fixe menu
The Milton
- $46 prix fixe (starter, main, dessert)
- Special cocktails: Strawberries & Cream + Love Potion #92
Mole Mexican Restaurant
- $69 PP prix fixe with choice of app (to share), main, dessert (to share) and spritzer or glass of wine.
- Featured cocktails also available separately, including “La Vida en Rosa” and “Lavender Garden”
Le Moulin
- Special Valentine’s menu with champagne + amuse bouche
San Babila
- Valentine’s pastries available, and reservations are available for Friday night dinner and Saturday brunch
The Barking Dog
- $50 per person Valentine’s menu
- Plus heart-shaped pancakes & themed cocktails all February
Les Vagabonds
- Feb 14: Love Story Contest (share your best love story when you visit for the chance to win a free future dinner)
Toloache
- Special Valentine’s dishes + cocktails (rose petal specialty cocktails! 🌹)
Keuka Wine Bar and Kitchen
- Valentine’s food specials + Chocolate Truffle Cake from Ladybaked
Finestra
- Valentine’s dinner with live guitar music
Plue Thai
- Valentine’s Week: French rosé & red wines for just $9/glass
Sweet Treats & Heart-Shaped Everything
Artara Coffee
- February drink specials:
- Pink Coconut Strawberry
- Double Pink Matcha
- Matcha Strawberry Cha Cha
- Phnom Penh Heart
Farina on 2nd
- Heart-shaped “Beet of Your Heart” pasta special (so good!)
Paletas Morelia
- Buy one, get one free paletas (Rewards members only – check their Instagram for details)
Aux Merveilleuxe de Fred
- Heart-shaped cakes (White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Rose)
Crumbly
- The best selection of Valentine’s cupcakes, cookies & more
Bagel Point
- Pink heart sprinkle bagels
H&H Bagels
- Chocolate-covered strawberry cream cheese (weekend special)
Padoca Bakery
- Valentine’s cookies, cupcakes & mini cakes
Butterfield
- Cakes, cookies, cupcakes & chocolate-dipped strawberries
Daily Provisions
- Buy one, get one free cruller on Valentine’s Day
EJ’s Luncheonette
- Heart-shaped red velvet pancakes
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