Wagyu, wine and chocolate: Valentine’s Day dinners, events to celebrate in Charlotte
Valentine’s Day — an occasion to show your love for partners, kids, friends and even yourself — is Feb. 14.
This year’s Friday date for the holiday also means reservations will likely be even tougher to come by in Charlotte, so planning ahead is crucial if you have something specific in mind. Dinners, special events and even picking up some takeout to enjoy at home are all possibilities.
There are a few Galentine’s Day events in the mix, as well.
To all those who celebrate, here’s where you can partake in Valentine’s Day offerings this year:
Angeline’s
Location: Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, 303 S. Church St., Charlotte NC 28202
Angelien’s Galentine’s celebration will include a special prix-fixe menu on Feb. 13, from 5-11 p.m. that was created by the women of the Merchant & Trade team. Expect classic Girl Dinner bites and music by DJ Des $. (And, yes, boys are allowed.)
Guests can select two dishes from the special menu including:
- Oven-roasted Caesar Brussels coated with Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, toasted bread crumbs and lemon zest
- Crispy Truffle Fries tossed in truffle rosemary salt and shaved Parmesan, served with truffle aioli
- Shrimp Tempura paired with sweet potato, green beans, zucchini and grapefruit nuoc cham
- Avocado Toast with whole grain bread, fresh avocado, fried egg, toasted pumpkin seeds and arugula with an apricot mustard vinaigrette.
The Girl Dinner menu also offers a build-your-own martini experience known as the Business Women Special (and a zero-proof option is also available):
Espresso Martini, shaken with local cold brew and the choice of Titos Vodka or Lalo Blanco Tequila; Caffee Borghetti or Southern Star Double Shot Bourbon Cream; and M&T Demerara Syrup or Chai Syrup.
Dirty Martini with freezer-stored Tito’s Vodka, shaken with the choice of olive brine or pickle juice; garnished with a choice of blue cheese olives, Spanish queen olives, Texas Pete, mini gherkins or pepperoncini.
Angeline’s is also offering a special a la carte menu Feb 14-16 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The menu features:
- Burrata Bruschetta with roasted Campari tomatoes, fresh basil and a micro salad with an aged balsamic and olive oil powder
- Broiled Oysters (5) with speck, pecorino sardo, braised leeks, lemon and spiced breadcrumbs
- Capellini Pasta paired with pesto, blue crab, grilled artichoke and a delicate Parmigiano Reggiano foam
- Beef Tenderloin Mosaic wrapped in pancetta with fondant potatoes, truffle jus and baby vegetables.
- Valentine’s Chocolate Torte,with a house-made macaroon, hazelnut cake, chocolate mousse and raspberries
Price: $36 per person for the Galentine’s Dinner, with $20 for the drink special. The Valentine’s Dinner varies, as items are a la carte.
Reservations: Online
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
Location: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
Guests can join the Ballantyne’s Gallery Restaurant on Feb. 14, for a four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner.
Over the weekend on Feb. 15-16, from 1-4 p.m., there will also be a Galentine’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Ryal Bar. Think: heart-shaped treats, dainty finger sandwiches and sweets, paired with tea or sparkling wine.
Price: Prixe fixe dinner is $125 per person, with optional wine pairing for $52 per person, plus tax and service fees. The Gallentine’s tea is $70 for adults and $35 for children.
Reservations: Dinner can be made online at opentable.com or by calling (704) 248-4330. Reservations for tea are required and can be made via OpenTable.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Location: 4001 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is offering Valentine’s specials Feb. 10-14 that can be paired with regular menu items. The specials include:
- Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin with a demi sauce and roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Caprese-stuffed Frenched chicken breast with rosemary-Parmesan fingerlings
- Grilled mahi filet with fused chimichurri and toasted pearl couscous
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.
Order: Online via the website.
El Puro
Location: 5033 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
El Puro is holding a Galentine’s Day celebration on Feb. 12, from 6-10 p.m. Expect live music and a four-course tasting menu from chef Carlos Nevarez that will include palmito salad, gambas coco con fruta, bistec balsero and dulce de leche cake
For Valentine’s Day, the festivities will run Feb. 14- 16 with a special holiday menu of appetizers and house specials including croquetas and empanadas, arroz con pollo and ropa vieja.
Price: $75 per person for the Galentine’s event. Valentine’s specials are a la carte.
Reservations: Online via OpenTable.
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 Feb. 14-15. The menu includes:
- Choice of lobster bisque, shrimp and avocado salad or poached pear salad.
- Choice of baked eggplant Napoleon, blackened sea scallops or beef short rib cannelloni.
- Choice of grilled filet mignon and lobster tail, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, grilled herb-glazed lamb chops or roasted honey-glazed pork tenderloin.
- Choice of Romeo and Juliet (lavender creme brulee and red velvet cake with chocolate dipped strawberries), chocolate truffle dome, chocolate raspberry mousse torte or pistachio gelato bread pudding.
Price: $195 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Online via OpenTable.
Habibi Lebanon
Location: 408 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Habibi Lebanon is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a four-course prix fixe menu that includes:
- Choice of stuffed grape leaves, beef kibbeh, sambousik cheese or garlic cilantro shrimp
- Choice of lobster bisque, tabbouleh or lentil soup
- Choice of Habibi Grill platter with lamb, Mixed Grill with chicken and beef or Seafood Grill with salmon, scallops, shrimp and Ahi tuna — each with rice and grilled tomato and onion
- Choice of Banoffee Pie or baklava
Price: $85 per person, plus taxes and gratuity.
Reservations: Online via Resy.
L’Ostrica
Location: 4701 Park Rd D, Charlotte, NC 28209
L’Ostrica is already booked up for Feb. 14, but its Signature Tasting Menu with 10+ courses will have the same offerings on Feb. 13 and Feb. 15, plus celebratory wine options, cocktails and other items.
Price: $175 per person, prepaid.
Reservations: Online via Tock.
Napa
Location: 1310 Broadcloth St., Fort Mill, SC, 29715
Location: 110 Perrin Pl, Charlotte, NC 28207
Location: 7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
All locations of Napa will offer a three-course prix fixe menu. The choices include:
- First course: baked oysters, Napa salad, roasted root vegetable salad, Wagyu beef carpaccio or lobster bisque.
- Second course: pan-seared scallops, Saikyo miso-glazed salmon, herb-crusted rack of lamb, filet a la Moutarde or wild mushroom risotto.
- Third course: raspberries and chocolate or passion fruit cheesecake.
Price: $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Online via OpenTable.
Roots Cafe
Location: 2135 Southend Dr., Suite 109, Charlotte, NC 28203
Roots Cafe is celebrating Galentine’s & Valentines Day on Feb. 13-14 with a four-course menu:
- Gems: Little gem lettuce, local radish, toasted almond, crispy farro, local goat cheese, dried cherry and fig balsamic
- Lobster Campanelle: Poached lobster, fennel cream, micro basil and harissa-spiced brioche crumb
- Butter Bean Hummus: with local miso, topped with crispy local mushrooms, warm sesame oil and scallions, served with grilled bread
- Reverse Seared Ribeye: With asado-spiced butter and whipped local sweet potato
- Burrata Plate: With local citrus oleo, fried artichoke, smoked sea salt and fresh chillies
- Dessert: Coconut almond chiffon cake with raspberry
Price: $58 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations: Online via the Roots Cafe website.
Sixty Vines
Location: 1415 Vantage Pk Dr #100, Charlotte, NC 28203
Sixty Vines is throwing a Galentine’s Party on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6-9 p.m., with festivities including a rosé flight, a No Strings Spritz cocktail and a Carajillo tasting station.
Pop-up vendors offering jewelry, build-your-own bouquets and more will also be available.
Price: A la carte.
Reservations: Online via OpenTable.
The Social Cork
Location: 887 Gold Hill Rd, Fort Mill SC 29708
The Social Cork is setting up a Valentine’s jazz dinner on Feb. 14 from 4-9 p.m. that includes a bottle of prosecco, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon and a four-course meal. Selections include:
- Tuscan salad or caprese
- Shrimp cocktail or bruschetta
- Italian meatballs, colossal lump crab cakes or vegetarian stuffed mushrooms
- Assorted macarons.
Price: $150 per couple, plus tax and tip.
Reservations: Via Eventbrite.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Location: Steel Yard, 1928 South Blvd #200, Charlotte, NC 28203
From Feb. 10-16, guests at Sullivan’s Steakhouse can indulge in its Tomahawk Trio for Two special, featuring:
- A 32 oz. Australian Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye
- Two North Atlantic Cold Water Lobster Tails
- A bottle of Gruet Brut Sparkling Wine
Seasonal cocktail offerings will be:
- Love Bug: raspberry vodka, chambord, crème de cocoa and Frangelico, topped with half & half and chocolate shavings
- Burning Love: Basil Hayden bourbon, muddled bordeaux cherry and chocolate bitters
Price: $199 for Tomahawk Trio. The specialty cocktails are $15 each.
Reservations: Online via the Sullivan’s website.
Tosco Music’s Love Notes
Location: Booth Playhouse, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Ahead of Valentine’s day, Tosco Loves Notes takes place on Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. 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.
Reservations: Get tickets online via CarolinaTix.org.
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, starting at 4 p.m. 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: $90 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Reservations: (704) 864-8385 or online via Resy.
This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM.
