Valentine’s Day looks different this year. The most popular holiday to dine out has people looking for new ways to celebrate: 39 percent of Americans plan to order in for the first time ever this Valentine’s Day, according to an OpenTable survey of more than 2,700 Americans in relationships.
Luckily, restaurants are rising to the occasion: There are tons of special Valentine’s Day takeout offerings across the United States and Canada, from shuck-your-own oysters in Seattle to truffle and caviar supplements in Los Angeles to Champagne pairings in Ottawa. Three of the U.S.’s most romantic restaurants illustrate how places are going especially above and beyond. And if you’re looking for ways to uplevel your takeout game at home, follow these tips.
But first, order the best takeout there is. These takeout options rise above the rest.
United States
Morimoto in Philadelphia
Sushi and wagyu in a set feast for two
Angelini Osteria in Los Angeles
An Italian feast with lasagna, short ribs, chocolate hazelnut cake, and more
The Terrace at The Langham in Pasadena, CA
Afternoon tea with sweet and savory snacks
Providence in Los Angeles
A luxury set menu including caviar, oysters, Wagyu beef, and more
Avec Nous in Beverly Hills, CA
Brunch or dinner for two with Champagne pairings and truffles
Tapas Valencia in Chicago
A spread of tapas to share
Poor Calvin’s in Atlanta
A three-course menu with a custom cocktail kit
Connie and Ted’s in West Hollywood, CA
Surf and turf with wine pairings
Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle
A prix fixe menu starting with shuck-your-own oysters
The Pink Grouse – Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville, VA
A DIY meal kit with lobster bisque, strawberry cheesecake, and more
La Goulue in New York City
Prix fixe menu of luxe offerings including lobster and tarte tatin
Reve in Lafayette, CA
Beef wellington for two with a caviar add-on
Marcel in Atlanta
Ready-to-cook meal kit options including burgers and porterhouse steak
Old Vinings Inn in Atlanta
Surf and turf with Champagne and flower arrangement add-ons
ROOH in San Francisco and Palo Alto
A three-course Indian feast for one or two
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse in Pittsburgh; Westlake, OH; Beachwood, OH; Birmingham, MI
Butcher boxes to cook at home with filets, ribeyes, and more
La Panetiere in Rye, NY
A global set menu with ravioli, curry seafood, filet mignon, and more
The Lobby Bar in Richmond, VA
Three decadent courses including oysters on the half shell and chocolate truffles
Golf Club at Newcastle in Newcastle, WA
Set menu options including tapas, with roses as add-ons
Chophouse 47 in Greenville, SC
A classic steakhouse meal with raw bar and all the sides
ML Tavern in Moreland Hills, OH
Surf and turf for two with Prosecco
Canada
The Green Bean Restaurant & Catering in Calgary
A charcuterie and wine boxed sourced from local businesses
Zoe’s at Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa
Dinner for two with a Champagne pairing
La Latina in Toronto
Dinner packages for two with meat lover and vegetarian options
Aiāna Restaurant Collective in Ottawa
A luxe set menu with truffles, caviar, and Champagne
Miller Tavern in Toronto
Set menus built around beef or celeriac Wellingtons with wine pairings
Harbour Estates Winery in Ontario
A four-course meal with extras including roses, candles, and bath bombs
Shook Kitchen in Toronto
A truffle-filled Mediterranean set menu
Barnsteiner’s in Toronto
A three-course menu built around veal tenderloin and lobster risotto
Von Der Fels in Calgary
Steak dinners for two with caviar service
AG Inspired Cuisine in Niagara Falls, ON
A global four-course meal with inspired by Asia, the Mediterranean, and Europe
Common Good Cafe in Barrie, ON
A retro meal with shrimp cocktail, ratatouille, and chicken supreme
