Washington, DC Valentine’s Day Dining - Page 3

Rasika
633 D Street, NW, Washington DC. (202) 637-1222. Enjoy a four-course Valentines Day menu, $85 per person. Wine pairings for an additional $45 per person. A three-course $55 per person menu will also be available in the 16-seat lounge area. Valet parking is available for $8.

Ristorante Piccolo
1068 31 St NW, Washington DC (202) 342-7414. Four-course menu, champagne toast, strolling guitarist and a fresh rose for the ladies, $60 per person. Guests can also cozy up to one of Ristorante Piccolo’s three fireplaces on Sunday February 12, 2012 for a special brunch.

Smith Commons
1245 H St. NE Washington DC. (202) 396-0038. The three-course prix-fixe menu includes highlights such as Smoked Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp Ragout and Celery Paper; Squab with Foie Gras and French Green Lentils; King Salmon with Smoked Salmon, Sorrel and Caviar; and Banana Panna Cotta with Coconut Air, as well as a complimentary glass of champagne. $60 per person.

Sou’Wester
Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington DC. Special a la Carte menu including several items that will be served “to share.” Menu highlights include an Oyster selection, prepared in three signature methods, Smoked Salmon Carpaccio and New England “Lobster Roll” appetizers, and entrees ranging from Grilled North Carolina Shrimp and Cornbread-stuffed Duck Breast Shrimp to shared items such as Crispy Whole Flounder and Whole, Roasted Amish Chicken. Not to be overlooked, desserts include Vanilla-Lemon Cheesecake, Chocolate Soufflé Cake and Green Apple Charlotte and Chocolate Brioche En Cocotte for sharing. Couples will go home with a gift of freshly baked cookies!

Spirit of Washington
February 11 and 14, 2012. Valentine's Dinner and Lunch Cruises. Dinner $99.90, Lunch $49.90 per person. Wine and dine your valentine and enjoy a deluxe buffet, live entertainment and beautiful views of the Potomac River.

Station 4
1101 4th Street, SW Washington DC. (202) 488-0987. Three-course, pre-fixe menu, $75 per person. Select from a variety of seasonal appetizers and entrées, which include Crab Tartar with Maryland Crab Meat, Lemon Aioli, Wasabi Foam and Chive Oil; Seared Muscovy Duck Breast with Smoked Strawberry Jus, Sous Vide Style Brussels Sprouts and Infused Cardamom-Dill Carrots; Beef Short Rib Ravioli with Bone Marrow Butter, Pecorino Foam and Syrah Syrup, as well as Ginger Infused Salmon with Fried Rice and Preserved Pineapple-Sour Cubes. For dessert, options include Golden Profiteroles with Vanilla Gelato; Trio of Chocolate Truffles, or Chocolate Lava Cake with Coconut Crème Anglaise and French Vanilla Ice Cream. Wine pairings are also available for $95 per person. Valet parking is available for $10 per car.

Tuscana West
1350 I St. NW Washington DC. (202) 289-8843. Valentine’s Day Tuscan Escape: A four-course menu, champagne toast, fresh rose for the ladies, and romantic piano accompaniment, $65 per person.

Watershed
Hilton Garden Inn, 1225 First Street NE Washington DC. (202) 534-1350. Enjoy a four-course, Valentine's Day tasting menu, with the option of wine pairings. Highlights include a Winter Salad of Maine Lobster with Cara Cara Orange Mizzuna Lettuce and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette; Thirty-Six Hour Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Fondue, Port Wine Cabbage and Crispy Onions; and a Baked Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Fleur de Sel. $55 per person ($80 with wine pairings).

Zaytinya
701 9th St. NW Washington DC. (202) 638-0800. Valentine’s Day specials include Stone Oven Oysters with pork belly, red peppers, caper and sultan; Roasted Duck Santorini with liquorices scented honey and red lentil stew; Lobster Makaronada with fresh elbow spinach pasta lobster mushrooms and mizithra cheese and Urfa Pepper Rib Eye marinated in yogurt and spiced roasted baby onions. Prices range from $6.50-$15 for each dish.

Zentan
1155 14th Street NW, Washington, DC (202) 379-4366. Four-course, prix fixe Valentine’s Day offering, featuring global Asian cuisine. $75 per person The menu features standouts such as Beausoleil Oysters with Caviar, Dill, Seaweed and Sudashi; Red Snapper with Rose Essence, Beet Root, Balsamic and Fennel, as well as Creek Stone Farm Short Ribs with Chicory, Truffles and Horseradish. For the perfect ending, guests will enjoy a variety of House-made Truffles.

Zola
800 F Street, NW Washington DC. (202) 654-0999. The 4-course Valentine’s Day menu includes Caviar and Oysters, Mizuna Salad, a choice of entrée (Maple Braised Beef Short Ribs or Red Snapper) and Red Velvet Cake. $75 per person (also available a la carte) Sommelier Selection Wine Pairing $35.