Dine Your Heart Out: Celebrate Valentine's Day at Atlanta Restaurants
Valentine’s Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s an invitation to connect with loved ones over extraordinary dining experiences. Whether you’re toasting to romance, friendship or family, Atlanta’s vibrant dining scene is serving up a variety of options for unforgettable celebrations. From prix-fixe menus to playful experiences, here’s how to dine your heart out this Valentine’s season. Reservations are highly recommended as spaces are limited.
Multiple Locations
From Feb. 13-16, all HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern locations invite guests to "Let’s Dine My Valentine" with festive offerings that include Champagne flight specials, $5 Sweetheart shots, chocolate-covered strawberries and a variety of food and drink specials. It’s the ideal spot for a cheerful, laid-back Valentine’s celebration. Make reservations online.
Marlow’s Tavern locations are celebrating Valentine’s with a special prix-fixe menu available all weekend, Feb. 14-16. Priced at $80 per couple, with optional wine pairings for $20 per person or zero-proof pairings for $15 per person, this menu is designed to create an unforgettable dining experience. Guests can start with a shared appetizer, such as firecracker shrimp with a cracklin’ spicy and sweet chili sauce, Parmesan crab dip served with buttered Southern saltines or the unique beet tartare featuring roasted beets, horseradish aioli and house-made wheat thins. Main course highlights include a bistro steak with potatoes Anna and garlic buttered Brussels sprouts, grilled Atlantic salmon with melting leeks and sunchoke chips, grilled chicken stack with duck and sweet potato hash or vegetable lasagna with roasted sweet potato and basil ricotta. A decadent chocolate truffle cheesecake for sharing completes the evening. Reservations can be made online.
Buckhead
For an intimate evening of fine dining, Aria offers a three-course prix-fixe menu with a choice of dishes for $110 per person. Known for its refined cuisine and elegant ambiance, Aria promises a memorable Valentine’s celebration. Reservations can be made via Resy.
Gypsy Kitchen offers a Valentine’s Day celebration infused with bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors. In addition to its regular menu, guests will enjoy special features like fried baby artichokes with za’atar tahini dressing and peppadew chiles ($14), baharat-spiced lamb shank served with cinnamon turmeric rice and smoked eggplant puree ($39) and for dessert an indulgent Valrhona chocolate flan pot de crème finished with a Champagne raspberry coulis ($10). Make reservations via OpenTable.
Celebrate the season of love at Nan Thai Buckhead with a luxurious four-course prix-fixe menu curated by chef DeeDee Niyomkul. Available Feb. 14 and 15 for $125 per person, this exquisite dining experience is crafted to delight the senses and create an unforgettable evening. Begin with a delicate starter of jumbo shrimp wrapped in crispy noodles, perfectly paired with chef Nan’s savory kaffir lime chili sauce. Next, savor the warmth of roasted red curry butternut squash soup, a dish as comforting as it is flavorful. For the main course, choose between creamy Thai basil linguine topped with a crispy lobster tail or tender braised short rib served with turmeric mashed potatoes and asparagus. Finally, conclude your evening with a decadent mango chocolate tart with shaved coconut, the perfect sweet ending to a romantic night. Reserve your table online and make this Valentine’s celebration truly extraordinary.
Valentine’s Day takes on a coastal twist at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill. Specials for the evening include bacon-wrapped scallops served with jasmine rice, grilled asparagus and herbed lemon butter sauce ($34) or grilled hanger steak with french fries ($30). Guests can finish the meal with the Lovers double chocolate brownie sundae, a luscious treat featuring vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate caramel sauce and whipped cream ($10). Reservations can be made online.
Sparks fly as The Blind Pig Parlour Bar transforms into The Blind Cupid, bringing its signature Valentine’s-themed pop-up back to Atlanta. Through early March, guests can fall under Cupid’s spell in this charming venue adorned with dazzling pink and floral décor, where every detail is designed to ignite romance and fun. The menu features shareable plates, indulgent desserts and a creative cocktail list brimming with festive cold and hot options, including mocktail adaptations. Open seven days a week in February and March, The Blind Cupid is hosting special events on Galentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 13) and Valentine’s Day (Friday, Feb. 14). Make reservations online.
Experience Southern charm this Valentine’s Day with a prix-fixe menu at The Southern Gentleman for $85 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Begin with fried green tomatoes topped with crab meat and peach jam or a rich seafood bisque. Entrée options include lamb chops with pomegranate reduction, Low Country lobster over creamy rice or Creole-spiced redfish with crab-stuffed potato puree. Guests can end the meal with a decadent red velvet cheesecake draped in white chocolate ganache. Special Valentine’s Day cocktails include Cupid’s Arrow ($16) and Chocolate Hearts ($17). Make reservations via OpenTable.
Old Fourth Ward
Embrace the spirit of love all week long at Buena Vida Tapas Bar. On Valentine’s Day, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s regular menu alongside special featured items. The celebration doesn’t end there—Valentine’s specials continue throughout the weekend, and a festive Galentine’s Day Brunch awaits on Feb. 16. Make reservations via OpenTable.
Upper Westside & West Midtown
Kick off Valentine’s celebrations early with “A Visit to Mexico,” a four-course cocktail dinner at Chichería Mexican Kitchen on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Renowned chef Juan Hormiga has designed an exclusive menu inspired by the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico City. Each course will be expertly paired with a unique cocktail, offering guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience. With only 32 seats available, this intimate pre-Valentine’s event is perfect for food and cocktail enthusiasts looking for a special night out. Tickets are $85 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and can be purchased online.
Rediscover the magic of a first date with Your 3rd Spot’s “First Date Magic: Two Hearts, One Spot.” On Valentine’s Day from 5 p.m.-1 a.m., guests will enjoy award-winning small plates, handcrafted cocktails and over 165 curated experiences. Choose from three immersive packages starting at $50 per person ($33 for members), each featuring unique touches like unlimited access to games and experiences, a digital scavenger hunt, astrologer compatibility readings and keepsakes. Guests can elevate the experience with premium options such as bowling, elevated menu enhancements and romantic cocktails. Book an experience online.
For a refined and indulgent Valentine’s Day dining experience, the Woodall presents a menu of elegant specials designed to impress. Guests can begin with the foie gras torchon ($16), complemented by strawberry balsamic and brioche, or the beef tartare ($18), featuring traditional garnishes, bone marrow mousse and a crispy potato chip for the perfect bite. For the main course, guests can savor the seared duck ($43) served with crispy fingerlings, rutabaga purée and smoked poblano mustard and end the evening on a sweet note with the chocolate date cake ($13) accompanied by orange creamsicle ice cream and candied citrus. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Outside the Perimeter
Love birds can indulge in a romantic evening at Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar with the eatery’s Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menu from 4-10 p.m. For $110 per person, plus an optional wine pairing for $39, the carefully curated menu features Gorgonzola-stuffed dates, classic beef tartare, miso-glazed halibut, truffle and mushroom risotto, “Steak for Two,” and lavender crème brûlée. Special Valentine’s-themed cocktails ($15) include French Rose made with Empress gin, fresh lemon juice, honey and Champagne and Love at First Sip mixing blackberry- and lemon-infused Belvedere vodka, fresh lemon juice, agave and Peychaud’s bitters. Make reservations via OpenTable.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy farmhouse dining experience at Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails. For $95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), guests will enjoy a special prix-fixe menu featuring thoughtfully crafted dishes. Menu highlights include fried oysters Rockefeller, Share-Two-Turie board, braised beef short rib with herb grit cake and broccolini, an eight-ounce filet with fingerling potatoes and truffle butter and seared scallop paired with fava and corn succotash. End on a sweet note with a decadent dark chocolate fondue, complete with berries, brownie and pound cake. View more details and make reservations online.
Dive into romance at Ocean & Acre with menu highlights and festive cocktails designed to impress. Start with a strawberry and Champagne martini, Roséberry sangria or the Pretty in Pink cocktail ($15 each). For entrées, savor the pan-seared wild stripe bass with brown butter celery root puree and tangerine supremes ($38) or indulge in the "Call Me Baby" lamb chops paired with garlic Parmesan risotto and grilled asparagus ($42). Conclude the evening with a rich chocolate ganache tartlet topped with Champagne-macerated strawberries and whipped cream ($10). Make reservations via OpenTable.