Last Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Did you forget to plan an elegant night out for your love on Valentine’s Day? That’s OK. We have you covered.

Here’s our list of Valentine’s Day restaurant events and specials. If we missed any, please post in the comments.

MAD Social
1140 W Madison St, Chicago
Available: Feb. 10-17
Price: $8
The MAD About You dessert sandwich has housemade red velvet gelato with a cream cheese swirl, topped with crushed candy hearts between a deep fried churro

Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
2700 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago
Available Feb. 10-18

• Caviar Tasting Menu: $95
• Course 1: Trout Belly Tartare, Kaviari Trout Roe, Quail Egg / Grapefruit, Trout Cracker, Endive
• Course 2: Polanco Siberian Reserve, White Asparagus, Country Ham, Egg Marmalade
• Course 3: Kuruma Ebi Tiger Prawn with Consommé / Maine Sea Urchin and Sweet Potato Pelmeni / Lobster Roe and Salmon Roe
• Tasting for Two: $125
• Cote du Boeuf with House Ash Baked Onions, Butternut Squash Kimchi, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Crab Seven Grain Risotto
• Large Format Caviar with a Bottle of Billecart Salmon
• Polanco Siberian Reserve (Acipenser Baerii) / Uruguay
• 125 Grams: $600
• 250 Grams: $1000
• "Rich, nutty, amazing pop"
• Osetra Malossol (Acipenser Schrenckii, Huso Dauricus Hybrid) / Germany
• 125 Grams: $700
• "House favorite, large green egg, nutty, clean, cheesy"
• North Carolina Osetra (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) / USA
• 30 Grams: $260
• "Dark amber brown, pleasingly nutty flavor"

Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago
I ❤️ Yusho Pop Up
Billy is showing the love for Yusho by bringing back the restaurant for one night only with decor, menu favorites and original cocktails.
Food: Steam Buns, Chicken Wings, Ramen, Twice Fried Chicken, Skin Trio, Pickles
Drinks: Bottled cocktails, Japanese Whiskey and Sake Flights, Yusho Funaguchi
Available: Feb 14

Baptiste & Bottle
101 E Erie St., 20th floor, Chicago
Cupid's Arrow Bourbon Flight
Available: Feb. 17-18
Price: $85 for two people
Three bourbons, three chocolates and a balloon filled with chocolate essence that is popped tableside

Valentine’s Day tasting menu (comes with Cupid’s Arrow Bourbon Flight)
Available: Feb. 14 only
Price: $85 per person
Amuse

• Kushi and Kumamoto Oysters – Burnt Grapefruit, Chicken Liver mousse, Chive
• Vegetarian Option: Oyster Mushroom Fricasse Madeira, Tarragon, Arugula

1st Course

• Veal Heart Empanada – Hazelnut Sofrito, Minus 8 Gastrique
• Vegetarian Option: Potato Empanada Castelvetrano, Pickled Raisin, Parsley

2nd Course

• Carpaccio – Puffed freekeh, Prairie Breeze, Blood Orange Conserva
• Vegetarian Option: Beet Carpaccio (V) Bohemian Blue, Blood Orange Conserva, Rye

3rd Course

• Chestnut Agnolotti – Celery , Sweet breads, Mustard Seeds
• Vegetarian Option: Chestnut Agnolotti- Celery, King Trumpet, Sarvecchio

4th Course

• Ribeye Deckle – Short Rib Jam, Parsnips, Bordelaise
• Vegetarian Option: Roasted Mushrooms – Sunchoke, Swiss Chard, Black Truffle (V)

Mignardise

• Chocolate Passion Fruit, Satsuma Pâte de fuit

Dessert

• Yuzu Custard, Coriander, Winter Citrus Sherbet

A10
1462 E 53rd St, Chicago
Available: Feb. 14
A Trio of Specials

• Duck Three Ways: house-cured duck ham, sunny side duck egg, crispy pig croquettes, foie gras hollandaise, pickled radishes
• Charred Shrimp: polenta cake, shrimp mousseline, shellfish nage, hackleback caviar
• Strawberry Champagne Shortcake: chocolate, hazelnuts, banana, sorrel

Cocktail specials

• Butterfly Kisses: Sweetheart candy, Peychaud's bitters, Cava, $10
• Pink Lady: London Dry Gin, Applejack, Grenadine, $10
• Cava glasses, $8

Mott St
1401 N Ashland Ave, Chicago
Available: Feb. 14 while ingredients last

• General Tso’s Tempura Lobster Tail for two
• Valentine’s Day Cocktail: “That Besk Love”: Letherbee Autumnal, Letherbee Besk infused with Cranberry, Lemon, Ginseng, Ginger Beer. "The Letherbee autumnal is very special limited edition gin. Not everyone gets it when they make it. It’s cute, pink, spicy and refreshing." -Mike Melazzo, Mott St Bar Boss

Gideon Sweet
841 W. Randolph St, Chicago
Four course prix-fixe menu with “naschen” add ons and beverage pairings
Price: $65 per person, $45 for beverage pairings per person
First course (choose one dish)

• Heirloom roasted cauliflower with smoked dates and marcona almonds
• Okinawan sweet potato stack with coconut curry sauce and thai basil
• Wild mushroom risotto with grilled zucchini, parmigiano reggiano, roasted garlic and thyme
• Beverage: Gideon Sweet Passionfruit Daquiri: sparkling cocktail wrapped in as a gift with a bow

Second course (choose one)

• Steamed mussels with ciabatta toast and togarashi butter
• Hofgut Falkenstein Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2016
• Warm king crab with sea urchin and smoked trout roe
• Orleans Borbón Manzanilla Fina Sherry
• Bone marrow croquette with salted crab aioli and bonito flake
• Brasserie De Rochefort Trappistes #6 Trappist Ale

Third course (choose one)

• Smoked and seared sea scallops with crayfish butter, garlic potato puree, braised leeks and sturgeon caviar
• Domaine Gilles Noblet ‘Macon-Fuissé’ Chardonnay 2015
• Braised boneless short rib with grilled ciabatta, braising jus, baby turnips, bacon and horseradish
• Fabien Jouves ‘You F*ck My Wine?!’ Jurançon Noir 2016
• Pancetta wrapped lamb loin with black-truffled celery root, barolo wine reduction and roasted shallots
• Casarena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2015

Fourth course (choose one)

• Caramel apple tart with prairie breeze cheddar ice cream and oat crumble
• Hirschbach Rheinhessen Beerenauslese
• Japanese cheesecake with chestnut creme and honey-glazed pears
• Chateau d’Orignac Pineau des Charentes
• Warm beignets with parsnip cream and fleur de cao
• Noval black port
• Persimmons Profiterole with kabocha cremeux and banana ice cream
• Tirecul-al-Graviere Monbaziliac Les Pin

“Naschen” Add Ons

• Butter Poached Spanish Red Prawns (2) with lemon, sea salt and sherry shooter: $26
• Black Truffle Foie Gras with cocoa macaroon and vanilla bourbon gastric: $24
• Whole Roasted 2.5lb. Maine Lobster with fresh saffron fettuccine and sturgeon caviar: $90
• Dry-aged 30oz. tomahawk ribeye with truffle yukon gold potatoes and bone marrow bordelaise sauce: $130

Beverage Features

• Champagne Lanson Black Label Split (375ml): $48
• Gideon Sweet Passionfruit Daiquiri - Bottled Cocktail Wrapped as Valentine’s Day Gift with a Bow: $13
• Vintage Old Fashioned : Table-Side Cart Service: price TBD

Morton’s The Steakhouse
Locations in Chicago, Naperville, Schaumburg, Northbrook and Rosemont

• Regular menu will be offered, highlights include Chicago style prime bone in ribeye, Jumbo lump crab cakes, Alaskan king crab legs, lobster mac & cheese.
• Special Cocktail: The Blushing Ladies - Evan Williams, Black Bourbon, PAMA, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, topped with Prosecco, Cinnamon Sugar Rim: $17

Antico Posto
118 Oakbrook Center, Oakbrook
Available: Feb. 14
Specials:

• Seafood Salad with lobster, shrimp and crab salad
• Seared Salmon with black lentils and melted leeks and to complete the meal
• White Chocolate Cheesecake with fresh raspberries

Beatrix
Locations in Fulton Market, River North and Streeterville
Available: Feb. 10-21
Special for the holiday, Executive Chef John Chiakulas is serving up Bay Scallop Ceviche with jalapeño, blood orange, dehydrated strawberry and tortilla chips. Enjoy Chef Yasmin Gutierrez’s Tall, Dark, and Handsome Berry Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Big Bowl
60 E Ohio St, Chicago; 215 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire; 1950 East Higgins Rd.
Schaumburg
Available: Friday, February 9 - Wednesday, February 14
Price: $49.95 per couple
Special three-course Valentine’s Menu for Two including an appetizer to share, your choice of main courses such as Kung Pao Chicken, Teriyaki Shrimp Fried Rice or Ginger Beef Chow Fun Noodles, with choice of dessert to share. Regular menu will also be available.

Booth One
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Desserts offered such as Chocolate Coconut Cake or Double Chocolate Mousse Pie, plus all guests will leave with Heart-Shaped Macaroons as a take-home gift.

Bub City
435 N Clark St, Chicago; 5441 Park Pl, Rosemont
Available: Feb 14
Seafood Boil and Rib Dinner specials on Valentine’s Day.

Ema
74 W Illinois St, Chicago
Available: Feb 9-17
Chef CJ has specials for the romantic holiday including Grilled King Crab with lemongrass, rosemary, and yuzu butter and Black Truffled Stracciatella. Check out the brand new after dinner wine menu.

Everest
440 S. LaSalle St, 40th floor, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Price: $145 and $195 per person
Visit one of the top ten most romantic restaurants in the country as named by Gayot, for Valentine’s Day 40 stories above the Chicago skyline. A multi-course Chef’s Tasting Menu will be offered at $145 per person from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM and for $195 per person from 6-10 PM, plus tax (gratuity not included). Complimentary valet parking will be available for our guests.


Foodease Market
835 N. Michigan Ave, Water Tower Place, Chicago
Available: Feb 13-16
Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Swing by Foodease and pick up our Sip & Sweet Valentine’s Day package which includes a bottle of Doña Paula Rosé Malbec and Indulgence Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Bar for $15.95 (not including tax). Snag a signed cookbook for $10, or two for $15.

il Porcellino
59 W. Hubbard St, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Indulge in holiday specials, like Lobster Fra Diavolo, alongside the regular menu. Save room for dessert with Butterscotch Pie or the Double Chocolate Cake.

Mity Nice
835 N. Michigan Ave, Water Tower Place, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Special three-course prix-fixe menu alongside a glass of Giuliana Prosecco.
Price: $45 per person
First course (choose one):

• Baked Brie, Mini Crabcakes, or the Raspberry Fields Salad

Second course (choose one):

• Macadamia Crusted Halibut or Steakhouse Filet Medallions

Dessert (choose one):

• Butterscotch Crème Brûlée or Dark Velvet Chocolate Mousse

Mon Ami Gabi - Chicago
2300 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Mon Ami Gabi is bringing the romance to you this Valentine's Day with a multi-course candle lit dinner for two, including our signature baguette, Shrimp Cocktail, Steak Frites, Trout Almondine, Chocolate Mousse and more – available for carryout or delivery through GrubHub. The dinner package for two is priced at $68, the the option to add a bottle of house wine for $32. Full menu and more information.

Nacional 27
325 W Huron, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Spice Valentine’s Day with dinner and dancing. Chef Chico Vilchez will feature a four-course menu of Latin specialties alongside a Moet toast. The menu is $69.99, plus tax (gratuity not included). After dinner, hit the dance floor with your date and enjoy live music by Jugo de Mango from 5-8 PM and complimentary salsa lessons from 8PM-9PM.

Naoki
2300 N Lincoln Park West Suite N, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Price: $79 per person
Special six-course menu created by Chef Naoki for $79. The a la carte menu of will also be available.

Osteria Via Stato
620 N State St, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Price: $59.95
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a candle-lit dining room with a four-course Italian menu prepared by Chef David DiGregorio, with a sparkling rosé toast. The a la carte menu will also be available.

Oyster Bah
1962 N. Halsted, Chicago
Available: Feb 14, 5-10 PM
Price: $32.95
One night only surf and turf special of braised short rib and lobster tail with herb butter.
Oyster Bah’s menu has a variety of appetizers to share as well. Living the single life? Cheers with your friends during happy hour from 5PM to 6PM.

RPM Italian
52 W Illinois St, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Start off with the new M Spritz, a cocktail made with Fords gin, rose syrup, Dom Perignon and edible gold leaf. Opt for shareable dishes such as Whole Grilled Branzino for two and any of our signature handmade pastas. The Bellini Float, made with Giuliana Prosecco and white peach, makes for a Valentine finale.

RPM Steak
66 W Kinzie, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
Opt for a steak for two, such as 36 ounces of the RPM Private Reserve 90-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye or the 60-Day Long-Bone Ribeye. To finish your special meal, order the luxurious Platinum Carrot Cake or the 14K Gold Chocolate Cake layered with chocolate ganache, glazed with dark chocolate and adorned with 14 karat gold leaf.

Saranello's
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling
Available: Feb 14, 6-10 PM
Price: $68 per person
Three-course menu from Chef Partner Mychael Bonner and Executive Chef Michael Brownell, followed by dancing in in the Grand Salon.

Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted, Chicago
Available: Feb 13-14
The restaurant is selling signature sugar cookies decorated for Valentine's Day in the market for $4.95.

Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St, Chicago
Available: Feb 14
The Strip and Go Naked. Beverage director Kevin Beary’s take on this classic tiki cocktail recipe (Dean Short, 1958) is the drink to make both couples and singles alike feel as if they are celebrating the holiday in the tropics, featuring passionfruit Kona Brewing Hanalei Island IPA with gin, a mix of fresh juices, cane sugar syrup and passion fruit puree.

Wildfire
Locations in Chicago, Glenview, Lincolnshire, Oak Brook and Schaumburg
Available: Feb 13-18
Price: $95 per couple
The restaurants will be offering a special four-course Valentine’s Menu for Two. The menu includes a starter and salad to share, your choice of Wildfire signatures such as Cedar Planked Salmon, Feta Crusted New York Strip Steak or Gruyere Crusted Pork Chops, with choice of side, and dessert to share.