Deciding where to make dinner reservations on a date night as high stakes as Valentine's Day can be challenging. Let us help simplify things with this list of Lehigh Valley restaurants offering special menus this Valentine's Day. Whether you're looking for prix fixe options, an array of courses or a few love-themed features, we've got you covered. Just having drinks? Scroll down for a few cocktails worth considering.
The Other Fish
Bethlehem
This Valentine's Day, embark on an authentic Japanese culinary experience at The Other Fish, where each course is made for two. Reservation only, the cost is $120 per couple. The menu includes clear soup, glass noodle seafood soup, Deja Brew, Karaage chicken, sushi toast, Beef Negimaki, Sunomono, sushi and assorted Japanese desserts. The specialty menu will be the only one available on Wednesday, February 14.
Zest Bar + Grille
Bethlehem
Dine on the rooftop floor of 306 S. New Street this Valentine's Day. A vibey spot in Southside Bethlehem, Zest is offering a three-course dinner menu. Priced at $85 per person, it's the only menu available on Wednesday, February 14. Choose an appetizer from the impressive list, featuring beet salad, oyster stew, jumbo lump crab and prawn ceviche, grilled lamb tenderloin, duck duo and vegetarian ravioli. For entrées, there's filet mignon, cabbage-wrapped Chilean sea bass, duck breast, braised rabbit chausser and a vegetarian king trumpet “scallop.” The dessert duo includes both a blood orange hibiscus chess pie and a chocolate bread pudding.
Yianni's Taverna
Bethlehem
Go Greek this Valentine's Day and enjoy a special menu at Yianni's Taverna. The appetizer selection includes lobster bisque, mushroom kataifi, Cretan salad and filet souvlaki, while main courses range from surf n' turf, to grouper, to duck. For dessert, the chocolate pavlova comes in the form of chocolate meringue with chocolate mousse and fresh berries. The regular menu is also available on Wednesday, February 14.
The View at Morgan Hill
Easton
Choose from The View at Morgan Hill's many Valentine's Day specials on Wednesday, February 14. Their menu features starters like baked brie and clams casino; entrées like pan-roasted salmon and veal & shrimp Milanese; and a chocolate layer cake for dessert. Try their specialty cocktail, The Chocolate Covered Cherry, made with vanilla vodka, Bailey's, Kahlua, amaretto and cherry juice, garnished with a chocolate-covered cherry.
Kabinett Wine Bar
Easton
Kabinett Wine Bar believes that every night is date night, so they're serving up their full à la carte menu this Valentine's Day, including all the fancy favorites, the classics and a few brand-new gems. A $25 booking deposit is required to reserve your spot and goes toward glasses of fine French fizz upon arrival. Make the evening extra special by adding caviar and champagne service; the restaurant recommends booking these luxury add-ons in advance.
Daddy's Place
Easton
The Valentine's special at Daddy's Place lasts all month long! From the restaurant that specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine, enjoy a five-course dinner. For courses one through three, choose from menu favorites like Baba Ghannouj, Cucumber Labne, fried cauliflower, grape leaves, fatoush, tabouli and more. Course four is two six-ounce filet mignons, chicken kabobs and shrimp kabobs, served with rice, toasted almonds and vegetables. Save room for the baklava sundae dessert. This dinner for two is $90 and includes a bottle of wine.
Thyme Rooftop Grille
Easton
Have you checked out Downtown Easton's buzziest new restaurant? Thyme opened its doors in December and is the perfect date night restaurant for your Valentine's Day. Their special three-course dinner menu is $85 per person and is the only one available on Wednesday, February 14. For your first course, choose from oyster on the half shell, Cajun lobster chowder, Caprese salad, tempura mushroom, lamb tenderloin and crab agnolotti. Entrées range from Filet Mignon, to Lobster Gnudi, to Red Snapper and more. The dessert duo includes both Death by Chocolate (chocolate bon-bons, mini brownies, chocolate mousse, chocolate soil) and red velvet cake.
Lehigh Valley BBQ
Easton
Dubbed the next best thing to Texas barbecue, Lehigh Valley BBQ has a special dine-in-only menu this Valentine's Day. Available Wednesday, February 14 through Sunday, February 18, reservations are required. The menu's starters include bacon-wrapped feta stuffed dates, mushroom arancini balls, shrimp cocktail and classic bruschetta. The main entrées are braised beef short ribs, crab cakes, Marry Me Chicken and eggplant manicotti. For dessert, enjoy a red velvet mixed berry trifle, Strawberry “Sweetheart” Cake and A Valentine's Slice of Brooklyn (NY-style cheesecake served with sweet strawberry drizzle and fresh whipped cream).
Two Rivers Brewing Company
Easton
The Valentine's Day prix fixe menu is available at Two Rivers starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14. For $40, guests can choose an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Appetizers include lobster bisque, house salad, Caesar salad, soup du jour and duck fat frites. Entrées are the Nola crab cake, pan-seared sole, filet mignon, chicken piccata and Berkshire pork chop. Enjoy a Two Rivers candy bar, chocolate cake or double scoop of ice cream for dessert. Specialty cocktails, available for $14, include the Strawberry Shortcake Martini, Cherry Bourbon Smash, Pomegranate Jalapeño Margarita, The Whisper and The Tootie.
The Club at Twin Lakes
Allentown
While The Club at Twin Lakes is offering its regular menu on the 14th, they're serving something special on Saturday, February 10. With seatings from 5–8:30 p.m. and live music by Dan Mies on the keys, The Club at Twin Lakes' Valentine's dinner is one to behold. Priced at $180 per couple, the evening kicks off with a cranberry prosecco cocktail greeting and charcuterie display. Appetizer selections include a shrimp cocktail and a roasted beet & potato soup. Choose from filet mignon, stuffed chicken breast and pasta with grilled vegetables for your main course. Delight in a petit fours sampler, crème brûlée or A-Treat orange cream soda Bundt cake for dessert.
Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar
Allentown
A “notch above” Asian fusion, Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar craftfully combines Asian flavors and modern American comfort foods. The restaurant's Valentine's Day features include starters like the Pan Seared Rice Dumpling and Coconut Curry Mussels. Their large format entrées are the Duck Confit Pasta and Pomegranate Braised Short Rib. Read why Notch made our list of date night restaurants here.
The BeamYard at Steel Club
Hellertown
The BeamYard at Steel Club has a menu full of Valentine's Day specials to choose from this Wednesday, February 14. Available from 4–9 p.m., guests can start with a soup, salad or appetizer (or all three). The latter ranges from an artisan charcuterie board, to bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp, to beef tartar. Entrées consist of NY Strip, stuffed chicken, halibut and the Perfect Pair, which is, you guessed it, lobster tail and filet. There's also a vegetarian option of zoodles with lentil Bolognese. For dessert, try the vanilla and espresso panna cotta or the chocolate hazelnut cake and blackberry sorbet duo. Become a no-fee dining member here.
V-Day Drink Specials
Looking to stick with drinks this Valentine's Day? Here are a few that caught our eye from some of the Valley's best in booze.
Birthright Brewing Co.
Nazareth
Who says beer can't be festive? Birthright Brewing Co. is proving otherwise with its bright red “Love Burns” special, a strawberry jalapeño kettle sour that's 5.5 percent ABV. Now on tap, strawberries give the drink its sweet and tart flavors while jalapeños pack a light and spicy heat.
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery
New Tripoli
Eight Oaks has added several seasonal cocktails to its February and March menu, but the Love Potion #8 is perfect for Valentine's Day. Made with Old Tom gin, alpine berry syrup, cranberry, pomegranate and elderberry tonic, the bright red drink is as colorful as it is tasty. Staying in this holiday? Learn to make the cocktail at home here!
Social Still Distillery
Bethlehem
Social Still's Huckleberry Ginn might just be the prettiest Valentine's Day cocktail on our list. Made with Social Still gin, lemon, huckleberry/blackberry syrup and aquafaba, the drink is topped with a rosemary sprig.
Count Seat Spirits
Easton
County Seat Spirits is offering an entire cocktail pairing menu for couples this Valentine's Day! Available Thursday, February 9 through Sunday, February 18, guests can enjoy the pairing of two coffee cocktails (Coffee Lovers), two spirit-forward libations (Old Fashioned Romance) or two of County Seat's favorite riffs on a classic sour (Little Sweet, Little Sour).
