12 Places in Vancouver to Dine Out this Valentine's Day
In a pinch to figure out your Valentine’s Day dinner plans?
We’ve gone through all of the available options and handpicked 12 options from romantic dine out menus to easy and comfortable takeout dinners. Whether you want to head out or stay home in your pajamas, there will be an option for you in the curated list of tasty menus below!
Classic Steak and Lobster at Gotham’s Steakhouse
GOTHAM’S STEAKHOUSE AND BAR
A visit to the regal steakhouse dining room is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
If Steak and Lobster and a decadent Chocolate’s Devil Food Cake sounds like the perfect dinner outing, make sure to reserve your spot for this special 3-course menu today. Available exclusively from Tuesday, February 9 to Monday, February 16, the multi-course feature menus will showcase a range of premium dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and top-quality suppliers, including fresh seafood, Alberta Prime beef, and Atlantic lobster. Gotham’s limited-edition menu can be ordered for take-out or enjoyed on-site.
FIVE SAILS
The beautiful view of the harbour and the twinkling city lights of the North Shore never gets old. Enjoy a romantic evening out with your significant other at Five Sails. Enjoy Chef Pascal Georges’ special Valentine’s Day Menu with scrumptious creations such as Scallops with Cacao Butter, Lobster served in matcha and ginger broth, and Éclair with fresh strawberries basil, and strawberry ice cream. The menu is available from February 12th to 14th and is $135 per person.
ANCORA WATERFRONT DINING AND PATIO
Enjoy spectacular views with an equally impressive five-course menu ($95 per person) created by Head Chef Jorge Alberto Kim for this year’s Valentine’s Weekend. Guests will begin with a duo of Scallop and Lime Shooters and Sushi Pizza, Mussels with garlic butter to follow. Next is a tasty Shrimp Risotto, followed by a choice of Aji Panca Glazed Sablefish or 5 oz Boneless Ribeye with smoked pomme purée and winter truffles. End the meal with a decadent Chocolate Pionono, which will truly set an amorous tone for the rest of the evening.
Reservations can be made by calling 604-602-9570 or booking online.
SEQUOIA (Seasons in The Park, Cardero’s, The Sandbar)
Planning on spending a quiet evening at home this Valentine’s Day? The Sequoia Company of Restaurants, Seasons in The Park, Cardero’s, and The Sandbar, are offering a one-night-only takeout menu for 2 ($99) on Valentine’s Day. The three-course Date Night at Home dinner for two includes an array of sumptuous dishes inspired by the season of love, including a signature ravioli in rose sauce, Lobster Thermidor, and rich chocolate lava cake for dessert. All dishes are elegantly packaged and ready to reheat and serve for a delicious and stress-free date night.
THE VICTOR
Executive Chef Garett Blundell has prepared Valentine’s Day features, guests can order the appetizers, entrees, and dessert a-la-carte style, or enjoy the three-course menu including amuse bouche for $90 per person. This Valentine’s Day offering is available on Sunday, February 14th. Guests can also enjoy an unique cocktail feature: EROS with rose and lavender-infused pisco, crown royal rye, berry tea syrup, lemon and egg white the evening of 14th. Reservations are recommended.
Italian Kitchen
ITALIAN KITCHEN
Feeling like getting your fill of comfort food this Valentine’s Day? If risotto, burrata, and creamy lobster bisque sound like exactly what you need, check out the menu here and make sure to reserve your spot today!
B HOUSE
Chef Hung has put together a special 3-course Valentine’s Day Menu for 2 ($49 per person). Think truffle mushroom pâte, surf and turf, and the eatery’s signature molten chocolate brownie. This special menu is available from February 12th to 14th.
Fable Diner
FABLE DINER
Enjoy the 3-course Valentine’s Day menu available for dine-in only and at $45 per person. Mussels with White Wine, Grilled Sirloin Steak, and the Strawberry Shortcake Roll would be our choices for the evening. View the full menu and reserve your table on the website.
OPHELIA
Chef Francisco Higareda and Beverage Manager Tim Cole have created a very special three-course menu with a welcome cocktail and optional wine pairings this Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s Day menu available on February 14th is $55 per person and an additional $25 for wine pairings and dessert cocktail. Reservations are recommended. We’re not sure about you but we are eying the lingcod and rib eye tacos!
Railtown Catering Valentine’s To Go Menu
RAILTOWN CATERING
Chef and Co-owner of Railtown Catering, Dan Olson curates a lavish Valentine's Day to-go offering that's an ode to French cuisine and old-school romance. To start, indulge in Foie Gras, Duck & Chicken Terrine complete with a vibrant green apple salad dressed with Vin Jaune, one of France's rarest wines, which provides a nutty aroma and notes of pine, citrus, and anis and is served with Pain Poilane, the French country-style sourdough.
Other highlights include: Lobster Bisque, spiked with cognac cream and sprinkled with truffles; a surf n’ turf course of Seared Jumbo Scallops with a light yet lively Sauce Vierge and rich Beef Short Rib “Daube de Boeuf”. To finish, savor a decadent duo of mousse with dark chocolate and lightly sweetened white chocolate mousse with tart raspberry jelly and almond crumb.
If this sounds like an amazing dinner to enjoy at home, reserve your meal today on the website.
