Love is in the air–and bubbly and oysters are on the table. Book one of these ultra-romantic, elevated holiday feasts this Valentine’s Day in Seattle.
Goldfinch Tavern
Indulge at Goldfinch Tavern this Valentine’s Day in Seattle with a three-course dinner from Chef Jeffrey Hunter. Truffle arancini, sablefish, dry-aged duck, wagyu short ribs and a strawberry “tira-miss-u” are all on the menu, which is paired with stunning views of Elliott Bay and the Seattle Great Wheel from this Ethan Stowell restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle.
Cost: $140 per person. Add $95 for wine pairing.
To book: OpenTable.
Metropolitan Grill
From Feb. 9 to Feb. 18, Metropolitan Grill dishes up a spectacular Valentine’s Day dinner for two at its iconic Downtown Seattle locale. The meal features an 8-oz. Prime Double R Ranch filet mignon with 12-oz. lobster tail, followed by a slice of The Met’s nine-layer chocolate cake, as well as diner’s choice of wine (Nicolas Feuillatte or EFESTE, Final-Final).
Cost: $240 per couple.
To book: www.themetropolitangrill.com.
Otium Grill & Greens
Indulge in an inspired three-course holiday dinner experience at Otium Grill & Greens at Seattle’s Astra Hotel. The menu is expertly crafted by Chef Gerald Gutierrez utilizing the best in-season ingredients, and guests can enjoy delightful dishes like serrano-wrapped dates, white truffle potato leek soup and Kasuzuke black cod.
Cost: $115 per person. Add $35 for wine pairing and $35 for Tomahawk steak.
To book: exploretock.com.
The George and Founders Club
February is chock-full of lovey dovey dining options at Fairmont Olympic Hotel. On Feb. 14, The George dishes up a romantic three-course feast, plus a take-home gift of chocolate and a couples portrait of you and your beloved. Also on Valentine’s Day in Seattle, the hotel’s Founders Club hosts a night of sophisticated His & Hers smoked cocktails–with the option to pair drinks with crafted confections. Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s Shuckers will also be hosting a holiday special, while guests can settle in at the Olympic Bar for an Oysters & Bubbles special from Feb. 9 to Feb. 18.
Cost: $120 per person (The George).
To book: OpenTable.
Elliott’s Oyster House
From Feb. 9 to Feb. 18, indulge in a curated three-course tasting menu at Elliott’s Oyster House, paired with phenomenal waterfront views from Pier 56. The main entree features diner’s choice of sea scallop risotto, king salmon or ribeye steak. And to top off your Valentine’s Day in Seattle: chocolate-covered strawberries and truffles, of course.
Cost: $89 per person. Add $30 for wine pairing.
To book: www.elliottsoysterhouse.com.
TIDAL+
The four-course Valentine’s Day dinner menu at TIDAL+ at Hyatt at Olive 8 pulls its inspiration directly from the Pacific Northwest’s fresh waters. The menu is offered Feb. 10 to Feb. 17, with a main course feature of filet mignon and lobster tail.
Cost: $95 per person.
To book: www.tidalplusseattle.com.
Conversation
Conversation at Thompson Seattle is offering a four-course menu to celebrate love and life on Valentine’s Day–plus a smoked salmon canapé amuse. The third course is a decadent Surf and Turf with dry-aged New York steak, butter-poached lobster, whipped purple potatoes, shaved truffle and citrus butter. The Valentine’s Day menu is gluten-free, to boot.
Cost: $95 per person.
To book: www.conversationseattle.com.
Vendemmia, Autumn, Raccolto and Haymaker
Chef Brian Clevenger’s General Harvest Restaurants–Vendemmia, Autumn, Raccolto and Haymaker–are each dishing up specialty three-course menus (plus a supplemental option, like oysters or bread service) in honor of Valentine’s Day in Seattle. For the main course, each restaurant has an option for the meat, pasta or seafood lover at the table.
Cost: $80 to $90 per person.
To book: www.generalharvestseattle.com.
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, found 31 floors above Downtown Bellevue, exudes romance always–but particularly with its special, supplemental menu that will be available Feb. 14 to Feb. 17. Guests can enhance reservations with a floral arrangement, pre-order a bottle of Champagne and reserve limited premium-view tables while enjoying eats like “Cheers to Us” handrolls with sweet crab, Kaluga caviar, bitter cocoa and smoked salt, smoked vichyssoise and more.
To book: ascendprime.com