It may only be January, but Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you want to get a dinner reservation somewhere good, the time to act is now (especially with Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year).
Thankfully, plenty of Vancouver restaurants are offering special romantic Valentine’s Day dinners to help woo your partner. Whether you’re looking for something special for your long-term partner or trying to impress that special someone you just met, we’ve got you covered.
From the first contemporary Cambodian restaurant in Canada to so many great set menus, these are some of the top Valentine’s Day dinners you can book in and around Vancouver this year.
Nothing impresses us more than someone taking us to one of the hottest new restaurants in the city, and you can do just that with Touk.
Prepare to enjoy a special four-course menu from none other than Top Chef Canada season 11 winner Chanthy Yen that is “designed for lingering bites, quiet conversations and stolen glances across the table.”
“Settle into the candle-lit warmth of our space and let us take care of you, making tonight a beautiful secret shared amongst the table,” writes Touk.
When: Feb. 13 and 14
Where: 1152 Alberni St., Vancouver
Cost: $99 per person
Folietta is offering a four-course dinner that features favourites like its house-made tagliatelle with rich duck ragu, its grilled branzino, and Chef Oliver’s renowned Tiramisu.
“Set in an intimate candlelit space, this is the perfect escape for you and your special someone. Let food, wine, and love mingle to create an unforgettable night,” writes Folietta.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 1480 Nanaimo St., Vancouver
Cost: $110 per person
The only thing more romantic than a candlelit three-course Italian dinner (paired with a couple of cocktails, of course) is discounted bottles of bubbly. But don’t worry, Nonna’s encourages everyone to attend, whether they’re couples, friends, groups, or anyone in between.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 1728 Commercial Dr., Vancouver
Cost: $85 per person
Head chefs Adrian Nate and Arish Dastoor are putting together a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu.
On the menu, you can find dishes like Scallop Crudo with pink peppercorn and blood orange vinaigrette, Lamb Kleftiko (a pressed lamb leg with roasted roots and barrel-aged feta), and Mahalepi (a fig-infused custard with macerated strawberries and brown sugar kaitafi).
Plus, they’re even taking care of the flowers for you as they promise that each table will have a bouquet of flowers from local supplier Athiana Acres.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 360 Penticton St., Vancouver
Cost: $95 per person
Song (By Kin Kao)
Song (By King Kao) invites Vancouverites to celebrate รัก (rak, or “love” in English) at their restaurant.
“Gather around the table and experience a menu designed to be enjoyed together, where confident flavours and thoughtful cooking set the tone for the evening. It’s a celebration of connection—between people, place, and plate. A night of big flavours, shared tables, and love felt in every detail,” writes Song.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 317 E. Broadway, Vancouver
Cost: $98 per person
Wildlight
Chef Warren Chow and his team are putting together a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner menu to treat your special someone. Expect menu items like a special Surf and Turf main, with wine pairings also available.
When: Feb. 13 to 15
Where: 5380 University Blvd., Vancouver
Cost: $190 per person
While details for Suyo’s Valentine’s Day dinner have yet to be shared, the restaurant is promising a “premium multi-course tasting menu” courtesy of Chef Ricardo Valverde (the same person behind Vancouver’s first true Peruvian cevicheria opening soon).
When: Feb. 14
Where: 3475 Main St., Vancouver
Cost: $229 per person
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For just $55 per person, Loam is offering a romantic dinner featuring two Beetroot and Burrata Risottos (made with roasted beetroot purée, sage butter, parmesan, burrata, and fresh dill), followed by Strawberry Tiramisu. You can also enjoy Loam’s special February featured drink, a luscious Strawberry Hot Chocolate.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 230 Esplanade W., North Vancouver
Cost: $55 per person
Alouette Bistro
Surf and Turf Cheese Fondue sounds like a dream come true, and you can get it this Valentine’s weekend at Alouette Bistro. Enjoy raclette cheese fondue with filet mignon, prosciutto, prawns, scallops, pickled and fresh vegetables, Creamer potatoes, and sourdough.
When: Available Valentine’s weekend
Where: 567 Hornby St. #1207, Vancouver
Cost: $190 for two
If a 10-course dinner from Mott 32 doesn’t impress your date, we don’t know what will. We’re talking Japanese Wagyu A5 with asparagus, homemade black bean sauce, and garlic chips; Nova Scotia Lobster Har Gow with caviar; Alaskan King Crab Meat Fried Rice; and so much more.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 1161 W Georgia St., Vancouver
Cost: $280 per person
Executive Chef Roger Ma and the Boulevard culinary team are preparing a special set menu to share with your special someone. You’ll enjoy Boulevard’s chilled shellfish platter for the table, a choice of second between many tasty options, a choice of main between charcoal grilled sablefish, Nova Scotia lobster fricassee, Charcoal grilled wagyu beef zabuton, A5 Miyazaki prefecture wagyu, and Five spice Thiessen farms quail, and then all finished up with a dessert platter for the table.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 845 Burrard St., Vancouver
Cost: $175 per person
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
Enjoy a chef-curated sharing menu, thoughtfully designed around seasonal ingredients and featuring bold, comforting flavours. Copperpenny is also partnering with Chez Christophe to offer a special handcrafted dessert. There are also special cocktail offerings for sale as well.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 288 Esplanade E., North Vancouver
Riley’s
Enjoy a $110 per person Valentine’s menu with bites including Riley’s House Brioche with garlic confit oil, gruyere, lobster oil, and whipped butter, followed by first courses including Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Steak Tartare, or Crispy Burrata Salad (each you can pair with select Okanagan wines).
Entrées include a choice of Steak Rossini (with an optional butter-poached lobster tail), Coast to Coast Cioppino, or Porcini Mushroom Risotto (also with wine pairings available). The meal concludes choice of Banana Foster or Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 200 Burrard St., Vancouver
Cost: $110 per person
Set in Botanist’s intimate dining room, Botanist is serving its six-course “We’ll Take it From Here” tasting menu. Each dish is said to be an exploration of flavour, texture, and artistry.
When: Feb. 13 to 14
Where: 1038 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: $285 per person with wine pairings
The Teahouse
At $98 per person, you’ll enjoy an evening that begins with Dungeness Crab Arancini with lemon aioli, followed by a selection of refined appetizers such as Beef Tartare, Lobster Bisque, Teahouse Stuffed Mushrooms, or Zucchini Carpaccio.
For the main course, expect choices from standout entrées including Surf & Turf with New York striploin and garlic butter lobster tail, Salmon Wellington, Five Spice Pan-Seared Duck Breast, or Heart-Shaped Ravioli with rosé cream sauce. The experience concludes with indulgent desserts like White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake or the Chocolate Raspberry Heart Duo.
“The French are no strangers to the language of Love, and Chef Jean-Francis is an expert at communicating with food, so what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a meal at Provence Marinaside?” wrote the restaurant.
This special seven-course prix fixe menu features bites like dungeness crab tagliatelle, beef tenderloin Rossini, rose champagne granite, and a dessert platter “for lovers to share.”
When: Feb. 14
Where: 1177 Marinaside Cres., Vancouver
Cost: $145 per person
Stock & Supply
Stock & Supply is offering a special Valentine’s 3-Course Affair for Two, a curated dinner featuring its signature Stock Board (with artisan sourdough, beetroot hummus, house pickles, and a choice of three elevated provisions), alongside a choice of two entrées per couple, such as King Salmon, Beef Bavette, or Lemongrass Chicken. Then, the meal is concluded with a shared dessert with options like its Coconut Cream Mousse or Black Forest Bombe.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 550 Hastings St., Vancouver
Cost: $150 per couple
Five Sails
Five Sails
Five Sails is offering a luxurious five-course menu with courses including a Bluefin Tuna “Rose” with citrus arbequina vinaigrette and gel, kohlrabi, Comté Cheese Spaetzle with foie gras, caramelized onion, black truffle, pickled kohlrabi, and Charcoal Grilled A5 Wagyu Striploin with Madeira jus. Plus, enjoy its special Love Letter dessert, which features strawberry sorbet, mascarpone cream, kasama chocolate almond, and vanilla sponge.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 999 Canada Pl., Vancouver
Cost: $195 per person
C|Prime
Highlights from C|Prime’s Valentine’s Day menu include Beef Wellington with herb crepe, mushroom duxelles, rosemary mashed potatoes, and truffle demi-glace; Surf and Turf featuring an 8 oz Canadian Prime tenderloin with Dungeness crab ravioli and bisque reduction; and Tortellini of Dungeness Crab with squid ink dough, bisque reduction, and olive oil powder. The menu concludes with a decadent dessert, Pliable Chocolate, served with pistachio, strawberry pearls, and sorbet.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 1015 Burrard St., Unit 501, Vancouver
The Victor
In addition to The Victor’s Valentine’s set menu (with bites like Lobster Bisque, Foie Gras Torchon, Chilean Seabass, Snake River Farms Wagyu Flat Iron, and Basque Cheesecake), guests also have the option to pre-order Sweet Treats and Bubbles Packages by emailing victorbookings@parqvancouver.com.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 39 Smithe St., Vancouver
Cost: $130 per person
Diva at the Met
Indulge in a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner featuring refined dishes perfectly crafted for a romantic evening. Highlights include an amuse-bouche of Dungeness crab, a choice of Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallop or Beetroot Carpaccio, and mains like its Rack of Lamb or Wild-Caught Shrimp Ravioli. And don’t worry, dessert is also included with a choice between a Strawberry Opera Cake or Chocolate Indulgence.
When: Feb. 14
Where: 645 Howe St., Vancouver
Cost: $110 per person
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