15 dinner destinations to celebrate Valentine's Day in metro Detroit

Feb 12, 2019 at 4:05 pm
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La Musique
3071 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit
Located in the lobby of Hotel St. Regis, La Musique is celebrating Valentine’s all weekend long (Feb. 14 through Feb. 16) with a three-course dinner for two, including a glass of champagne for $80, plus tax and gratuity.

Chartreuse
15 E. Kirby St. Detroit
Named Yelp’s Detroit Restaurant of the Year in 2017, Chartreuse is the perfect place to dine with your date after a tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Tempt your taste buds with the restaurant's namesake yellow or green chartreuse liqueur, or stick your fork into the twice cooked egg or dry-aged prime strip steak entrees.

Make a reservation online or call 313-818-3915.

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Hazel, Ravines and Downtown
34977 Woodward Ave. Birmingham
After you enjoy dinner for two, celebrate Valentine’s Day with the special red velvet pink peppercorn trifle dessert, which combines a red velvet cake, cheesecake mousse, and pink peppercorn raspberry jam.

Vertical Wine Bar
1538 Centre St. Detroit
Tucked away in a quiet corner of downtown Detroit, Vertical Wine Bar offers some of the best wine and cocktails that the city has to offer. In addition to specialty drinks, it offers thoughtfully curated small plates including foie gras, tenderloin tartare, and a Thai chili lavender braised duck "confit."

Reservations are available on their website at verticaldetroit.com.

220 Merrill
220 E. Merrill St. Birmingham
This Valentine's Day, treat yourself with 220 Merrill's 'Baller Tower' which features two chilled lobster tails, six jumbo shrimp, eight oysters, ceviche, and a selection of homemade sauces for $89.

Make a reservation by calling 248-646-2220 .

Cliff Bell’s
2030 Park Ave. Detroit
This classic art-deco destination for jazz is sure to keep you and your lover entertained. Join Cliff Bell’s on Valentine’s Day for the Dave Vessella Quartet for a $20 cover charge.

Granite City Food & Brewery
100 Renaissance Center Ste. 1101 Detroit
Located in the Renaissance Center, Granite City Food & Brewery will host a Valentine’s dinner special from Feb. 14 through Feb. 16. You and your partner will each get a three-course meal for $44.99 that includes one appetizer, two entrées, and a choice of two mini desserts. Add a bottle of sparkling wine for only $10. The restaurant also has locations in Northville and Troy.

Make a reservation by calling 313-309-9120.

The Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave. Detroit
Spend a romantic evening at The Whitney mansion located in Midtown where you can drink and dine your way through some of the finest food in the city. For $44, try the beef Wellington made from "Creekstone" beef tenderloin, duxelles of foie gras, caramelized garlic and shallots, mushroom and truffle oil, glazed baby carrots, and cognac cream.

Make a reservation by calling 313-832-5700.

Iridescence
2901 Grand River Ave. Detroit
See the view of Detroit with your sweetie before or after a night of gambling at the top of the Motor City Casino. Iridescence is hosting a Valentine's Day special which includes a four-course dinner for $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Make a reservation online or call 313-237-6732.

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Imperial
22828 Woodward Ave. Ferndale
At Imperial, you won't have to worry about Valentine's Day breaking your budget. On Thursday, you can try the popular taco restaurant's special Valentine's Day menu, which includes lobster ceviche, taco de pez Espada, Mexican chocolate mousse, tequila oyster shooter, and a strawberry margarita.

London Chop House
155 W. Congress Detroit
As one of downtown Detroit's classic steakhouses, you can spend Valentine's Day by indulging yourself with the 10 oz. filet mignon, or satisfying your sweet tooth with the Gold Brick sundae. London Chop House will also feature a jazz performance by the Paul Keller Trio at 6 p.m.

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Firebird Tavern
419 Monroe St. Detroit
There's no reason to fly solo this Valentine's Day when Firebird Tavern is hosting a “Three’s a Party” special to celebrate the friends in your life. Get a pitcher of St. Germain spritzer, a charcuterie board and chocolate covered strawberries for $33.33 total.

Empire Kitchen & Cocktails
3148 Woodward Ave. Detroit
This Valentine’s Day at Empire Kitchen & Cocktails you can enjoy a special holiday meal special for two that includes two glasses of 2015 Avinyo Reserva sparkling cava, appetizers, entrées and desserts for $100. Add a specialty cocktail for an additional $12 or a specialty beer for $6 dollars.

Make reservations online or call 313-315-3131.

Grey Ghost
47 Watson St. Detroit
For $75 per person, enjoy a five-course menu featuring special dishes like mushroom stroganoff raviolo, filet mignon and a chocolate candy bar. Optional drink pairings are available.

Email [email protected] for reservations.

Gold Cash Gold
2100 Michigan Ave. Detroit
On Thursday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 16, enjoy a four-course meal from Gold Cash Gold's specially curated Valentine's menu. The price is $65 per person with an optional $30 hand-selected wine pairing.

Email [email protected] for reservations.

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