Valentine's Day in the District 2020
Food scene
Curated from https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/01/29/10-romantic-restaurants-for-valentines-day-around-dc/
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1734 N St., NW
The historic Dupont space, previously a private mansion, offers a variety of chances for romance over Valentine’s weekend. On February 14, chef Tony Chittum will serve a five-course modern Mediterranean tasting menu ($145 per person) plus an optional $95 wine pairing. For those looking for something more casual, try the atmospheric carriageway bar, cozy all-weather patio, or a “forget-me-not” three-course menu ($49 per person) served February 1 through 13.
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Iron Gate Restaurant
1734 N St NW1734 N St., NW
The historic Dupont space, previously a private mansion, offers a variety of chances for romance over Valentine’s weekend. On February 14, chef Tony Chittum will serve a five-course modern Mediterranean tasting menu ($145 per person) plus an optional $95 wine pairing. For those looking for something more casual, try the atmospheric carriageway bar, cozy all-weather patio, or a “forget-me-not” three-course menu ($49 per person) served February 1 through 13.
309 Middle St., Washington VA
Caviar and lobster? Check. Wood-burning fireplaces, plush banquettes, and gorgeous country setting? Check. The Inn is an obvious romantic choice, but it checks all the heart-shaped boxes. Reservations are currently waitlist-only for Valentine’s Day itself but there are still openings surrounding the date. Three prix-fixe menus are available, include a special Valentine’s option starting at $248 per person. Score all the V-Day points by booking a room there or nearby.
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The Inn at Little Washington
309 Middle St309 Middle St., Washington VA
Caviar and lobster? Check. Wood-burning fireplaces, plush banquettes, and gorgeous country setting? Check. The Inn is an obvious romantic choice, but it checks all the heart-shaped boxes. Reservations are currently waitlist-only for Valentine’s Day itself but there are still openings surrounding the date. Three prix-fixe menus are available, include a special Valentine’s option starting at $248 per person. Score all the V-Day points by booking a room there or nearby.
1401 Okie St., NE
Cozy up with a prix-fixe fondue dinner at the rooftop lounge of chef Matt Baker’s Ivy City restaurant (the $100 per person ticket also includes caviar and two glasses of bubbly). In the main restaurant, late Valentine’s Day prix-fixe reservations are still up for grabs (starting at $98), but if your heart isn’t set on February 14 dining, we’d go for a primetime spot during Valentine’s Day week.
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Gravitas
1401 Okie St NE1401 Okie St., NE
Cozy up with a prix-fixe fondue dinner at the rooftop lounge of chef Matt Baker’s Ivy City restaurant (the $100 per person ticket also includes caviar and two glasses of bubbly). In the main restaurant, late Valentine’s Day prix-fixe reservations are still up for grabs (starting at $98), but if your heart isn’t set on February 14 dining, we’d go for a primetime spot during Valentine’s Day week.
122 Blagden Alley, NW
The wood-burning hearth at the center of this rustic Shaw restaurant seals the deal in terms of atmosphere. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is serving a five-course meal for $115 per person. Reservations go online January 31 at noon, and if it’s like their normal system, will be snapped up in minutes. Don’t have one? Try the first-come, first-serve candlelit Dabney Cellar wine bar around the corner for natural vino and light bites.
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The Dabney
122 Blagden Alley NW122 Blagden Alley, NW
The wood-burning hearth at the center of this rustic Shaw restaurant seals the deal in terms of atmosphere. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant is serving a five-course meal for $115 per person. Reservations go online January 31 at noon, and if it’s like their normal system, will be snapped up in minutes. Don’t have one? Try the first-come, first-serve candlelit Dabney Cellar wine bar around the corner for natural vino and light bites.
1337 11th St., NW
We’ve become enchanted with this Logan Circle newcomer, which doesn’t break the bank but dishes up plenty of creative, hyper-local dishes alongside good drinks and pleasant service. On February 14 and 15 chef Colin McClimans offers a family-style $59 prix-fixe with nine plates that include oysters, fennel-spiced duck, and beet agnolotti.
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Nina May
1337 11th St NW1337 11th St., NW
We’ve become enchanted with this Logan Circle newcomer, which doesn’t break the bank but dishes up plenty of creative, hyper-local dishes alongside good drinks and pleasant service. On February 14 and 15 chef Colin McClimans offers a family-style $59 prix-fixe with nine plates that include oysters, fennel-spiced duck, and beet agnolotti.
717 Eighth St., SE
Looking for a lovely ambiance without an insanely expensive set menu? Rose’s is our bet (and a new same-day reservation policy means you don’t need to wait at the door). Menus change frequently and often include a mix of new dishes and greatest hits like smoked brisket or lychee salad. It’s also worth checking out sister Little Pearl wine bar, which serves a delicious nightly $49 prix-fixe.
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Rose's Luxury
717 8th St SE717 Eighth St., SE
Looking for a lovely ambiance without an insanely expensive set menu? Rose’s is our bet (and a new same-day reservation policy means you don’t need to wait at the door). Menus change frequently and often include a mix of new dishes and greatest hits like smoked brisket or lychee salad. It’s also worth checking out sister Little Pearl wine bar, which serves a delicious nightly $49 prix-fixe.
Chef Ryan Ratino is embracing the idea of Valentine’s Day weekend, offering a six-course menu, Friday, February 14 through Sunday ($145 per person plus $75 optional wine pairings). Expect modern twists on classic indulgences like foie gras waffles and beef tenderloin with sherry and shiitakes. The dining room can get a bit noisy at peak times—all the more reason to book Sunday when reservations are still fairly plentiful.
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BRESCA
1906 14th St NWChef Ryan Ratino is embracing the idea of Valentine’s Day weekend, offering a six-course menu, Friday, February 14 through Sunday ($145 per person plus $75 optional wine pairings). Expect modern twists on classic indulgences like foie gras waffles and beef tenderloin with sherry and shiitakes. The dining room can get a bit noisy at peak times—all the more reason to book Sunday when reservations are still fairly plentiful.
1511 17th St., NW
Sure, spicy food might be a Valentine’s Day cliche, but we’d be thrilled if our date took us to chef Johnny Monis’s candlelit Thai spot below Komi (and also, to Komi, but only 9 PM-and-later spots are still available). Tables for the $54 prix-fixe here are first-come, first-serve, but it’s a good idea to line up early.
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Little Serow
1511 17th St NW1511 17th St., NW
Sure, spicy food might be a Valentine’s Day cliche, but we’d be thrilled if our date took us to chef Johnny Monis’s candlelit Thai spot below Komi (and also, to Komi, but only 9 PM-and-later spots are still available). Tables for the $54 prix-fixe here are first-come, first-serve, but it’s a good idea to line up early.