Make your sweetie swoon with these Charlotte Valentine’s Day date night dinners, events
One of the biggest date nights of the year, Valentine’s Day, is coming up quickly, and it’s time to make plans.
Choose from a variety of prix fixe fine dining dinners featuring luxurious options such as duck, Wagyu beef, lobster and lamb to treat someone special. (And don’t forget dessert, of course.) Or make yourself a priority, pre-order a meal and treat yourself with tickets for a Galentine’s Day event or singles pop-up.
Listed below are some ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Charlotte area. The events are taking place on Feb. 14, unless otherwise noted.
Angeline’s
Location: Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, 303 S. Church St., Charlotte NC 28202
Angeline’s is offering a special tasting menu Feb 9-17 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The menu features:
- Warm burrata salad with roasted squash, confit heirloom tomatoes, pistachio gremolata, ciabatta
- Jumbo lump crab cakes with creamy basil pistou, pickled tiny vegetables, lemon caviar
- White cioppino for two with day boat white fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster, gnocchi, dino kale, Calabrian chili oil, ciabatta
- Amaretto panna cotta with cherry consomme, crushed pistachio, spiced cherry chutney, dark chocolate shavings, vanilla tuil.e
Price: $125 per couple, but items are also available a la carte.
Reservations: Online
The Asbury
Location: The Dunhill Hotel, 235 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
The Asbury is offering a three-course prix fix meal with a modern Southern theme, which you can pair with an overnight stay at The Dunhill Hotel iin a package that includes a bottle of sparkling wine, chocolate truffles, a dozen roses, a $75 food and beverage credit to be used at The Asbury or at The Dunhill Bar and more.
The prix fixe meal menu offers:
Choice of Crème de Parma Agnolotti with sunchoke à la nage; Blue Crab and Smoked Seafood Salad with pickled collards and sweet potato; or beef tartare and beef pâté with focaccia crostini and winter chow chow
Choice of Double Rib Lamb Chop with lamb shank picadillo and root vegetable barley pilaf; coastal catch and low country shellfish stew; or Harmony Ridge duck breast with rice congee, carrot chip and buttered carrots; or five mushroom pan roast with winter squash spoonbread and local greens
Choice of heirloom chocolate chess pie for two with smoky bourbon ice cream; Bavarian strawberry cream puff; or lemon posset with fruit pearls.
Price: $50/person, not including beverages, tax or tip
Reservations: Online
Barcelona Wine Bar
Location: 101 W Worthington Ave Ste 110, Charlotte, NC 28203
Barcelona Wine Bar is offering experience-oriented options for foodies this Valentine’s Day:
- Apertivo Experience: designed for two, with one glass of Cava per guest, paired with an aperitivo board, two chef-created tapas, and a bottle of Barcava to take home.
- Barcelona Wine Bar Experience: designed for two, with two flights of three hand selected Spanish wines, paired with six chef-created tapas, a half paella and a bottle of Barcava to take home.
Price: $65 for the apertivo experience and $130 for the wine bar experience.
Reservations: Order online: apertivo experience or Barcelona Wine Bar experience.
BAR ONE Lounge
Location: 6815 Phillips Pl Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210
Bar One’s Love Me Tender event will offer you the chance to watch a live concert of Elvis music, plus dinner and cocktails. There are two dinner seatings: 5:30 p.m. with the performance starting at 6 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. with the performance starting at 8 p.m.
Price: $25 per person, which doesn’t include a required food and drink purchase
Reservations: Online
Bottle Tree
Location: 102 Davis St, Belmont, NC 28012
Bottle Tree is offering a four-course prix fixe on Valentine’s Day. The menu includes:
Choice of: Hamachi crudo with goldenberry gremolata and shallot cream or pork belly with blueberry and kimchi powder
Choice of: Pan-fried crab cake with kefir bay cream or Wagyu wonton with heather caramel broth
Choice of: Louisiana fried shrimp with panisse, creamed collards and hot sauce or yakisoba noodles with ginger scallion demi glace, served with short rib or mushrooms
Choice of: Dueling chocolate and strawberry or sunflower baklava.
Price: $75 per person, plus tax and tip
Reservations: Online
Bulla Gastrobar
Location: 4310 Sharon Road, Suite W01, Charlotte, NC 28211
Bulla Gastrobar’s four-course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day running from Monday, Feb. 12 to Friday, Feb. 16. The dinner will include:
- A glass of sparkling wine
- First course: Chef’s Board
- Second course: Salmon Carpaccio, Fresh Mozzarella Spread, Ham Croquettes, Montaditos, Tuna Tartare, Albondigas, Grilled Octopus, Crispy Calamari, Pintxo Moruno
- Third course: Grilled Steak, Branzino A La Catalana, Caldoso de Bogavante Con Mariscos
- Dessert: Chocolate Tres Leches, Churros Con Chocolate, Flan De Coco.
Price: $130 per couple
Reservations: Online
Charlotte Knights
Location: In person delivery within a 25-mile radius of Truist Field, 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
The Charlotte Knights are offering a choice of two packages, with delivery by team mascot Homer The Dragon on Feb. 12-14.
Package one includes:
- A flower bouquet from Lovingly Flower Market
- Choice of a Charlotte Knights ‘47 Brand Hat or Homer the Dragon stuffed toy
- Box of candy
- Autographed and personalized Homer Valentine’s Day card
- Song request.
Package two includes:
- Two Field Box ticket vouchers for a 2024 Charlotte Knights game (good for any Monday-Thursday game, excluding Opening Knight and July 4th)
- A flower bouquet from Lovingly Flower Market
- Choice of a Charlotte Knights ‘47 Brand Hat or Homer the Dragon stuffed toy
- Box of candy
- Autographed and personalized Homer Valentine’s Day card
- Song request.
- Price: $75 for package one, or $125 for package two
Reservations: Online. Place your order by 5 p.m. Feb. 9.
DTR South Park
Location: 4905 Ashley Park Lane Suite J, Charlotte, NC 28210
Join DTR South Park for a Galentine’s Day celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The evening will include two Valentine’s-themed cocktails plus a toast to kick off the night, and a charcuterie workshop filled with tips and tricks.
Price: $75 per person
Reservations: Online
The Fifth Fork
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, 201 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
The Fifth Fork’s Valentines dinner menu is a three-course prix fixe with an amuse bouche, with optional drink pairings, which you can get Feb. 14-17. After dinner Feb. 14, you can also take part in the “That’s Amore!” event, with a champagne and oyster pairing and a live jazz trio from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The menu offers:
- Amuse of Topsail oyster, watermelon mignonette and caviar
- Choice of shrimp cocktail or burrata salad
- Choice of seared scallops with carrot puree, pomegranate gastrique and citrus vierge; Wagyu skirt steak with truffled mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and red wine demi glace; or Joyce Farms chicken with Champagne morel sauce and Southern green beans
- Choice of red velvet heart cheesecake or an assortment of macarons and chocolate covered strawberries.
Price: $80 per person. Drink pairings for each course are $18 each or $45 for all three. That’s Amore will cost $140-$150, which includes a bottle of Tattinger champagne and 6 or 12 oysters.
Reservations: Online or call (704) 972-4380.
Forchetta
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center, 230 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Forchetta has created a four-course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day celebrations on Saturday, Feb. 1, or Wednesday, Feb. 14. The menu includes:
- Choice of lobster bisque, poached pear salad or baby Bibb lettuce salad
- Choice of fresh oyster tagine, duet of honey-glazed pork tenderloin and crispy pork belly, grilled Colorado lamb chops or blackened sea scallops
- Choice of grilled Wagyu beef filet and half lobster tail, pan-seared duck and pistachio-crusted baby halibut or sauteed Chilean sea bass and stuffed free-range chicken roulade
- Choice of chocolate truffle dome, strawberry cake, key lime cheesecake or chocolate hazelnut torte.
Price: $160 per couple, with an option for a $40 wine pairing per couple.
Reservations: Online
The Fox & Falcon
Location: 4905 Ashley Park Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210
The Fox & Falcon by David Burke is offering a three-course prix fixe menu for Valentines Day. Selections include:
- Choice of: Lobster bisque, sweet beet salad, oysters Rockefeller or DB clothesline bacon.
- Choice of: Wild mushroom gnocchi, pan seared salmon, five spice duck, OBX scallops (+$5), filet mignon (+$10) or tomahawk for two (+$80).
- Choice of: Bag of doughnuts, flourless chocolate torte or raspberry tarte.
Price: $95/person plus tax, gratuity
Reservations: Online
Haberdish
Location: 3106 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Haberdish Executive Chef Vincent Giancarlo and his team will offer a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner. The final menu hasn’t been released yet, but look for a soup/salad course, an appetizer, an entrée and dessert.
Price: $70/person, which includes tax and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages, including holiday-themed cocktails, will be sold separately.
Reservations: Purchase tickets online. Reservations are available for parties of up to 8 guests, and a limited number of walk-in seats will be available at the bar.
Haymaker
Location: 225 S Poplar St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Haymaker is offering a prix-fixe date night offering for Valentine’s Day, along with a limited-time specialty cocktail, The Hibiddy Dibiddy, with light notes of lime, sweet and tangy notes of hibiscus and a splash of prosecco. The dinner menu includes:
- Choice of: Chicken liver mousse, bourbon gelee, macerated pear, “Lots of Chives” and fried Saltines; lobster bisque with champagne “caviar” and black truffle or radicchio, Cara Cara orange, shaved local root vegetables, ricotta and Derby dressing.
- Choice of: Buttermilk-fried quail stuffed with shrimp mousseline, Carolina Gold “dirty rice” risotto and apple chow chow; diver scallops, greens and grits, Cava beurre blanc, tarragon and caviar; mushroom and walnut bolognese with paccheri, torn basil, collard green pesto and Fontina; or Short rib with duchess potatoes, glazed carrots and fried leeks.
- Dessert.
Price: $200 per couple for dinner
Reservations: Online
Metro Diner
Location: 8334 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: 14211 Reese Boulevard, Huntersville, NC 28078
Location: 10412 E Independence Blvd #400, Matthews, NC 28105
Metro Diner is going pink this Valentine’s Day, with a lineup of sweet specials:
- Strawberry Shortcake Bread Pudding: Strawberry-infused bread pudding with strawberry cream cheese icing, fresh strawberries, cobbler crumble and powdered sugar
- Strawberry Shortcake Waffle: Belgian waffle with strawberry cream cheese icing, fresh strawberries, cobbler crumble and powdered sugar
- Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes: Two pancakes with strawberry cream cheese icing, fresh strawberries, cobbler crumble and powdered sugar
- Pretty in Pink Mimosa: Classic mimosa with a splash of cranberry .
Price: Varies, as Items are a la carte.
Reservations: None needed
Napa at Kingsley/Napa on Providence
Location: 1310 Broadcloth St., Fort Mill, SC, 29715
Location: 110 Perrin Pl, Charlotte, NC 28207
Both locations of Napa will offer a three-course prix fixe menu. The choices include:
- First course: baked oysters, green curry mussels, Napa salad, goat cheese fritter salad or carrot ginger bisque
- Second course: confit duck leg, pan-roasted scallops, crispy skin salmon, filet Diane, slow-braised lamb shank or cauliflower steak.
- Third course: lemon lavender gateu beateu or flourless chocolate cake.
Price: $75 per person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: Online
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North Corner Haven
Location: 3454 Activity Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
North Corner Haven Farm is hosting two nights of intimate Valentine’s Day celebrations on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and Friday, Feb. 16 from 6-9:30 p.m.
Sip a cocktail or glass of wine by the fire pits, then dine on a four-course meal with live music in the The Cedar Barn for dinner, curated by executive chef Joy Turner. A vegetarian option is available upon request, and a selection non-alcoholic beverages will be offered.
Price: $395 per couple or $790 for two couples, with tax and gratuity included.
Reservations: Online
Piada Italian Street Food
Location: 282 S Sharon Amity Rd Unit 337, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 8932 J M Keynes Dr #120, Charlotte, NC 28262
If you’re looking for an affordable way to celebrate the day, pre-order half a dozen pepperoni or Parmesan Piada Sticks from Piada Italian Street food, paired with dipping sauces. The arrangement can be ordered for pickup or delivery on Feb. 13-14. You’ll also find $5 pasta specials on the holiday.
Price: $20
Reservations: Order online by location.
Protagonist — LoSo
Location: 227 Southside Dr Unit A, Charlotte, NC 28217
Purpose CLT is hosting Galentine’s | Y2K Edition at Protagonist Beer - LoSo on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. You can expect a night of storytelling and activities including nostalgic games and throwback music.
Cost: $10 early bird, $15 that week or $20 that day
Reservations: Online
Puttery Charlotte
Location: 210 Rampart Street Charlotte, NC 28203
From Feb. 12-18, Puttery Charlotte is offering a three-course Valentine’s Day menu that includes pesto gnocchi and a s’mores skillet, plus a champagne toast and unlimited game play.
Price: $40 per person
Reservations: Online
Restaurant X Bistro
Location: 408 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Restaurant X Bistro will be offering a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu at its Lake Norman restaurant, along with half off on selected bottles of wine. The menu is:
- Choice of: Stuffed mushrooms, beef kibbeh, goat cheese smoked salmon. stuffed grape leaves or calamari
- Choice of: Lobster bisque, lentil soup, tabbouleh or house salad
- Choice of: filet mignon Oscar, mixed grill trio, New Zealand lamb chop au jus or seafood mixed grill trio.
- Choice of: Banoffee pie, baklava or sweet Lebanon.
Price: $80 per person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: Online
The Salty Donut
Location: 1515 S Tryon St #105, Charlotte, NC 28203
The Salty Donut is offering Strawberry White Chocolate Hearts for Valentines Day, plus heart-shaped Traditional Glazed donuts from Feb. 13-15 at all shops for in-person ordering or same-day online ordering. A specialty “I <3 U” doughnut letter pack will be available exclusively through The Salty App for Rewards Members to order, as well.
Price: $4.50 for Strawberry White Chocolate Hearts and $3.50 for heart-shaped glazed; $25 for member-only doughnut letter packs.
Reservations: Pick up in person, or order online or via the Salty app.
Sante
Location: 165 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
- Sante is offering a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu all weekend long. The options include:
- Choice of lobster bisque or truffle-scented wild mushroom soup
- Choice of French hearts salad, Deep Red Salad or Mediterranean salad
- Choice of Broiled Chilean sea bass, seared filet mignon, seared and butter-basted jumbo scallops or pecan-crusted roasted lamb chops au jus.
- Choice of almond raspberry cake with white chocolate frosting; pear, blackberry and marscapone crepes with rum sauce; or rose ganache crunch brownie bar.
Price: $85 per person
Reservations: Call 704-845-1899
Sixty Vines
Location: 1415 Vantage Park Drive #100, Charlotte, NC 28203
Sixty Vines is holding an Ultimate Galentine’s Party on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. While you’re there, you can sip on a rosé flight, build a bouquet, play with jewelry, paint a canvas tote and snap photos.
Price: Entrées range from $13 to $21, with the option to add-on experiences.
Reservations: Online
The Social Cork
Location: 887 Gold Hill Rd, Fort Mill SC 29708
The Social Cork is setting up a Valentine’s-themed singles pop-up on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 7-11 p.m. Bring your single friends to sip cocktails such as Devil in a Dress (a spin on an espresso martini) and Loves Me Not (a glittery tequila drink).
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
Reservations: Call 803-802-5916.
Supperland
Location: 1212 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Supperland will serve its regular food and drink menu for Valentine’s Day, with the addition of a few celebratory specials that haven’t been finalized yet. Pastry chef Savannah Foltz will also offer several sweet features Feb. 13-18.
- Guests can pre-order a heart-shaped cake (chocolate strawberry or cherry vanilla) for $65 to be enjoyed during their dinner visit.
- The specials menu will feature a “Valentine’s Creme Brûlée for 2” with ruby chocolate creme brûlée, milk chocolate chantilly and fresh berries.
- Diners can also purchase a box of 6 royal icing-decorated heart-shaped sugar cookies to-go.
Price: $65 for heart-shaped cake; $18 for creme brulee or $22 for cookies to go.
Reservations: Online. For the cake, a pre-order link will be offered to those with reservations in advance of their dinner on Feb. 14.
Table & Twine
Location: 2600 Youngblood St., Charlotte, NC 28203
Table & Twine, a local meal delivery service, is offering Valentine’s Day packages for pre-order including Cupid’s Arrow Cocktail Mix, a Valentine’s Cookie Kit and a 4-Course Dinner for Two. The package for two includes:
- First course: Fruit and cheese
- Second course: Lobster carbonara
- Third course: 2 filet mignon, whipped potatoes and haricot verts with truffle butter
- Fourth course: 2 dark chocolate tortes
Price: $149.99 for dinner for two; $11.99 for cocktail mix; $19.99 for cookie kit
Reservations: Order online.
Tosco Music’s Love Notes
Location: Booth Playhouse, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Grab your partner or your bestie and head to Love Notes, Tosco Music’s annual fundraiser. Musicians will perform a variety of love songs in this concert that supports the music organization’s programs.
Price: $50-$125+, and VIP options are available.
Reservations: Get tickets online
Webb Custom Kitchen
Location: 182 S South St, Gastonia, NC 28052
Webb Custom Kitchen is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. The selections are:
- First course: Cheesy bread, shrimp scampi, chili lime taco or sweet brown sugar BBQ meatballs
- Second course: Roasted cauliflower bisque, beef and barley soup, balsamic roasted beet salad or the Famed Wedge
- Third course: Charbroiled ribeye, pork osso bucco, lamb ragu pappardelle, caprese salmon. or butternut squash ravioli
- Fourth course: Double chocolate bread pudding, mixed berry crisp or red velvet cake.
Price: $85 per person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations: Online
This story was originally published January 22, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
