Washington, DC Valentine’s Day Dining

Are you looking to enjoy a romantic meal in Washington, DC this Valentine's Day? Here are some restaurants that offer specials to impress your sweetheart. Make your reservation now to be sure to get a nice table. All fixed prices do not include tax and gratuity.

701
701 Pennsylvania Ave. (202)393-0701. Three-course pre-fixed Valentine’s Day menu priced at $85 per person. Live jazz in a romantic setting. Valentine specials also on February 12 and 13.

2941 Restaurant
2941 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, VA. (703) 270-1500. Special tasting menu available from February 12-15, 2009. Five-course menu will feature a selection of elegant dishes, such as Yellow Fin tuna tartar with pine nuts, black truffle vinaigrette and celery, Butter poached lobster with razor clams and smoked chowder emulsion and Parsley-crusted lamb rack with red peppers, rosemary jus and baby leek. $130 per person, or $205 per person with wine pairing. Five-course vegetarian tasting menu $85 per person

Art and Soul
The Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Ave. NW. A special menu will feature a complimentary Amuse-bouche, “his and hers” hoecakes, a “surf and turf” entrée of rib eye steak and lobster and a dessert to share. Available February 12-14. $130 or $65 per person.

Bangkok Joe’s
3000 K Street NW, in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour (202) 333-4422. Four-course dinner featuring traditional Thai dishes with a Valentine’s twist. Prix fixe menu $45 per person. A la carte menu also available.

Blue Duck Tavern
Park Hyatt Washington, 24 and M Streets, NW. (202) 419-6755. Romantic Menu for Two available February 13-15, 2009. Four-course dinner for $85 per person. A la carte menu also available with prices ranging from $11-17 for appetizers and $15-$27 for entrées.

Bourbon Steak
Fours Season Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (202) 944-2026. Valentine's Day menu includes ahi tuna tartare with toasted sesame oil, ancho chili, asian pear and mint; Maine lobster risotto with acquerello carnaroli rice and black truffles; chateaubriande for two as well as passion fruit panna cotta and warm milk chocolate fondant for dessert. $199 per couple.

Café Atlantico
405 8th St. NW (202) 393-0812. A culinary tour of the tastes of Havana, Cuba, $85.00 per person. Menu includes items Love Potion 2008, Oysters–Mojito Style, Pumpkin Soup with ‘Cuban guacamole’ and caviar, Foie gras with plantains four ways, Cuban Style Jerk Red Snapper and ‘Ajiaco’–traditional Cuban stew.

Café du Parc
1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (202) 942-7000. Three-course romantic French meal at $40.00 per person, a la carte options also available.

Coeur de Lion
Henley Park Hotel, 926 Massachusetts Ave., NW. (202)638-5200. Four course romantic dinner, $85 per person.

Dino
3435 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 686-2966. Three-course tasting menu $59 per person. Wine match available for $21. Specials on February 13th & 15th.

The Grille at Morrison House
116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria, VA (703) 838-8000. Offering a special prix-fixe menu of 6 courses for $65 per person.

Jaleo
480 7th St. NW Washington, DC (202) 628-7949; 7271 Woodmont Ave. Bethesda, MD (301) 913-0003 and 2250-A Crystal Dr. Crystal City, VA (703) 413-8181. Valentine’s Day inspired menu of Spanish tapas. A la carte menu ranging in price from $7 to $14. Tapas choices include Raw oysters with olives and capers, Scallops and blood orange salad, Foie gras terrine, Porcini mushroom soup, Roasted leeks with morel mushrooms, Grilled lamb chops with cauliflower “cous-cous and more. The full menu is available.

Morrison-Clark Inn
Massachusetts Ave. and 11th St. NW (202) 898-1200. Elegant five course dinner at a historic inn in the heart of Washington, DC. $75 per person.

Mrs. K’s Restaurant
9201 Colesville Road. Silver Spring, MD. With its romantic Wine Press dining cellar and three working fireplaces, this historic restaurant offers a four-course romantic menu for $60 per person. Menu includes choices such as Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Roquefort Cheese & Raspberry Vinaigrette, Smoked Salmon Sliders with Crème Fraiche, Petite Filet Mignon with Béarnaise & Lobster tail topped with Crab Imperial & Beurre Blanc, Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp & Lobster in Champagne Cream Sauce and Seared Atlantic Salmon with Orange-Honey Peppercorn Sauce.

Nirvana
1810 K St. NW. (202)223-5034. Indian cuisine. Five course vegetarian menu (can be made vegan). $75.00 per couple, including a bottle of wine and a special gift. February 13-15, 2009. Also a limited a la carte menu will be available.

Odyssey Cruise
Enjoy the romance of a dinner/brunch cruise along the Potomac River with Odyssey this Valentine's Day and see spectacular views of Washington DC's monuments. From Washington, DC February 14-16, 2009, Brunch cruise from National Harbor on February 14 only. Includes fine dining, glass of champagne, live entertainment and dancing. Prices: Fri. $109.90, Sat. $149.90, Sun. $92.90, Brunch $62.90.

Old Hickory Steakhouse
Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD. (301) 965-2000. Four-course Prix-Fixe menu includes House Champagne Toast, Duo plate of warm lobster on fennel salad and chilled potato vichyssoise, Heart-shaped Braised Beef Ravioli with black truffle cream, Petit Grass-Fed Filet with sweet water langoustines, Baked Alaska with rose petal ice cream. $130 per couple.

Oval Room
800 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 463-8700. Three-course menu $85 per person. Special Valentine’s Day tasting menu with uniquely inspired dishes such as Scallops and Roses with rose petals incorporated in the dish. Complimentary champagne.

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For more ideas for romance in the nation's capital, see Valentine's Day in Washington, DC