Dozens of metro Detroit restaurants have Valentine's Day specials
Oh, Valentine's Day celebrants. Love is in the air with the annual day for celebrating sweeties fast approaching. It's on a Friday this year!
If dining out is your plan, make a reservation — and soon. Metro Detroit hot spots known for special occasions are already slammed or booked with reservations for Valentine's Day.
Restaurants and chefs are front and center with specially curated experiences, menu specials and special touches for Valentine's Day. Some are also offering Galentine's Day specials on Feb. 13. Galentine's Day, which is a way to honor female friendships, got its start with hit sitcom 'Parks and Recreation" more than a decade ago. Whether dress-up fancy dining or an intimate or casual spot is what you're after with your sweetie, here's a sampling of dinners and special events around metro Detroit. Be sure to check restaurant websites for hours, specials and reservations as many use online reservation companies such as OpenTable or Resy.
Adelina chefs Gabriel Botezan and Marco Dalla Fontana's preset Valentine's Day menu is offered Friday-Saturday. The four-course meal is $100 per person that features Wagyu meatballs, salads, entrée choices of pasta, branzino or lamb chops plus dessert.
1040 Woodward Ave.; adelinadetroit.com
This modern Italian spot is offering a three-course plus dessert menu with several choices. It's $85 per person and features appetizers such as shrimp diavolo, pasta and entrée choices of branzino, filet or lamb chops. The meal includes live music and a complimentary rose.
6199 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248-782-3000 or auroraitaliana.com
The standard menu plus chef specials and specialty cocktails will be offered Friday and Saturday. Heart-shaped ravioli, oyster and shrimp platters are on the menu. There will be live entertainment and a complimentary rose.
2323 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township; 248-360-6650 or auroraitaliana.com
Four-course prix-fixe dinner is $69 per person and offered Monday through Feb. 16. Courses include choice of appetizers, entrees, salad and dessert.
Multiple metro Detroit locations; barlouie.com
From Friday through Sunday, the restaurants are featuring $30 lunch and dinner specials for two. Choose two entrees plus a dessert to share and two Pepsi products. On Saturday and Sunday, a two-for-$30 breakfast buffet special includes coffee. Those choosing the two-for-$30 special can enter to win a Royal Caribbean cruise for two on the Liberty of the Seas. For location info, visit bigboy.com.
Inside the historic Book Tower at 1265 Washington Blvd., here's what several eateries are offering for Valentine's Day.
● Hiroki-San: Specials at the lower-level spot include a Hiramasa crudo with strawberry ponzu and, fresno oroshi for $16 and a marinated lamb chop ($74) served with Japanese potato purée and miso mustard.
● Kamper's Rooftop Lounge: The Valentine's Day menu features a tapas trio of Hamachi crudo, ribeye carpaccio and lobster croquettes with Jamon aioli for $35. The cocktail feature is sans flowers with Patron Cristalino additive-free tequila, mezcal foam, passion fruit and watermelon radish for $19.
● Le Suprême: Noted for honoring Deroit's French roots and for being a Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurant, Le Suprême features a beef Wellington special with wild mushroom duxelles, Bordelaise and pommes Robuchon for $58. Croquembouche for two ($22) is on the dessert menu.Wine pairings available at various bottle and glass prices.
Looking to celebrate Valentine's or Galentine's Day at a dive bar? Look no further than Carbon Athletic Club. Typically a members-only venue, the club will open its doors for a special ticketed dinner and paint event on Wednesday. Enjoy a four-course bar snack menu, with drinks available for purchase (cash only). Dinner is $45. Make it a full experience with dinner and supplies to paint who you came with for $75.
111 Gates St. Detroit; tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com. To avoid fees, you can Venmo the club's president for tickets at @marybethbeaudry.
JoJo's Fond-of-U experience, available through Feb. 16, is $28 per person. Couples can enjoy their choice of entrée, a shareable fondue setup and a complimentary Polaroid photo to capture the moment.
88 W Columbia St., Detroit; tickets through opentable.com.
Two Valentine's Day events are planned, one at the Whiskey Factory and another at the Tasting Room. A single ticket to each event is $10, with food and drinks available for purchase. At the Whiskey Factory, the upstairs space will be transformed into a candlelit lounge, with separate seatings available at 5 and 9 p.m. At the Tasting Room, tickets include a cocktail. Seatings are available at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
The Whiskey Factory is at 1000 Maple St., Detroit, and the Tasting Room is at 2462 Riopelle St., Detroit; for ticket info go to detroitcitydistillery.com
Macray's annual Valentine's Day Murder Mystery Dinner is set for 7 p.m. on Valentine's Day. This year's theme is 'Death of a Gangster' and takes couples back to the roaring 1920s and a high-profile wedding. The evening includes suspense and drama paired with dinner and cash bar. Guests are asked to dress in keeping with the theme.
General admission tickets are $58.30 plus a $2 fee for the dinner and show. A premiere ticket is $68.90 plus a $2 fee for dinner, show and one drink ticket.
30675 N. River Road, Harrison Township; macray.com.
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On Friday and Saturday, chef specials include a 28-ounce tomahawk steak for two with a yakiniku sauce and sides; surf and turf featuring a 5-ounce filet mignon and South African lobster tail with garlic whipped potatoes; or grilled swordfish served with coconut rice and orange citrus salad. Diners also receive a complimentary rose.114 W. Adams Ave., Detroit; 313-816-0000 or paodetroit.com
One-Eyed Betty's hosts its annual Lonely Heart's Dinner with a prix fixe Valentine's Day menu that's $50 per person and includes an appetizer, one of three entrees, dessert and a Valentine's Day cocktail.
175 W. Troy Street, Ferndale; 248-808-6633 or oneeyedbettys.com
A limited menu for Valentine's Day includes an 8-ounce beef filet with Boursin sauce or seafood cannelloni filled with lobster, scallops and shrimp. There are also drink and dessert specials. Galentine's Day drink specials include $5 off all martinis and select bottles of wine at half price.
280 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale; 248-268-4806 or tinyurl.com/yzt2xurj
A special menu includes an appetizer, soup or salad, entrées with a side and dessert. It's $100 per person plus tax and gratuity. There also will be live entertainment.
6545 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield Township; prime29steakhouse.com
This steakhouse on the ground floor of the GAR building will offer its regular menu plus offer a special four-course menu ($100) from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday. Diners get a complimentary rose.
1942 Grand River Avenue, Detroit; sexysteakdetroit.com
This lounge next to Mootz Pizzeria + Bar has a fixed-price Valentine's Day special available Friday-Sunday. It's $65 for two and includes garlic knots, two 10-inch build-your-own pizzas, a slice of red velvet cake and a bottle of house red or white wine.
1226 Library St., Detroit; mootzpizzeria.com
From Monday through Feb. 16, Sullivan's is offering its $199 Tomahawk Trio for Two, featuring a 32-ounce Australian Wagyu tomahawk ribeye with two lobster tails plus a bottle of Gruet Brut sparkling wine. The steakhouse is also introducing two seasonal cocktails: Love Bug and Burning Love.
1128 Washington Blvd., Detroit; sullivanssteakhouse.com
Several events are happening during the week of Valentine's Day at this downtown Detroit club at 712 Cass Ave. For club information, visit thedetroitclub.com. Reservations and tickets through resy.com.
● Charcuterie workshop: Set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, the workshop is $45 and includes a charcuterie board to take home.
● PJ party: Revelers get a glass of champagne, strolling charcuterie, board games, Valentine's Day cocktails, DJ entertainment and club tours. PJ's are encouraged. Tickets are $1 per person. 7 p.m. Thursday.Bohemia: Valentine's Day dinner is $42 per person and includes rainbow trout with champagne beurre blanc, smoked trout roe, broccoli rabe, pomme purée.
A chef's curated dinner for two features several courses, including a vegetarian option. There are soup and salad choices, fondue for two, filet mignon or pan-seared scallops plus desserts. $165 for two.
15 S. Main, Clarkston; 248-297-5833 or thefedcommunity.com
On Friday and Saturday, this cafe at Leon & Lulu offers a Valentine's Day dinner ($50) with a choice of three entrees. On Thursday, the cafe will have Galentine's Day specials.
116 W. Fourteen Mile Road, Clawson; threecatscafe.com
A four-course dinner (appetizer to dessert) and cocktail pairing is $250 per couple. The restaurants is also offering its regular menu. Also available are Bacon Bouquets featuring deep-fried bacon crafted to look like a bouquet of roses. Bouquets of six ($15) or 12 ($28) are connected to long-stem arrangements. Go to tigerlilyferndale.com for reservations or to order Bacon Bouquests. For VIP menu tickets, go to brownpapertickets.com/event/6544521.
231 W. 9 Mile, Ferndale; 248-733-4905 or tigerlilyferndale.com
From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, guests will be greeted with a drink and served a family-style dinner featuring a mix of savory and sweet bites. The evening, $40 per person, will also include a opportunity to make friendship bracelets, a fondue station and favorite romantic comedies playing in the background.
88 W Columbia St., Detroit; for tickets, eventbrite.com
Detroit City Distillery's Whiskey Factory in Eastern Market is serving up cocktails, flowers and friendship for Galentine's Day, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Tickets include a cocktail and a small DIY flower bouquet. Guests can purchase craft drinks and select from several menu items from Two Unique Catering.
1000 Maple St., Detroit; for tickets, click here.
A curated menu designed for sharing and available only on Thursday includes an artisanal cheeseboard, corn bread with shrimp butter and Spanish mussels. The dinner serves three to six guests and is priced at $100, or $130 with wine.
1500 Woodward Ave., second floor, Detroit; reservations at explorestock.com or 313-962-7711.
On Thursday, guests can enjoy 40% off all food, 30% off wine and 50% off Espresso Martinis, the Color Red cocktails and Belvedere Vodka drinks. The night kicks off with live piano and vocals from Drew Berries from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by DJ Boji until 1 a.m. Prizes from local businesses will add to the fun.
117 Willits St., Birmingham; reservations at shiftkitchencocktails.com/reservations or 248-452-1355.
Wear your best shades of pink or red for a Galentine's Day tea party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. A variety of pink-themed sandwiches, desserts and drinks will be served in the hotel's elegant setting, mixing traditional tea fare with a festive atmosphere. Tickets are $70 per person.
100 Townsend St., Birmingham; for tickets explorestock.com
Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press.
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