Valentine’s Day restaurant options around Connecticut
These Connecticut restaurants offer plenty of ways to spoil your Valentines this year, whether it’s a romantic evening out or a relaxed takeout night at home.
Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport and Metro Kitchen and Bar in Fairfield offers Valentine’s specials Feb. 13 and 14, with entree choices like surf and turf with lobster tail and filet mignon; sesame-crusted ahi tuna and stuffed chicken breast ($26 to $50.) The menu also features special appetizers, dessert, wine and cocktail specials. Menu items are available for both dine-in and takeout. 203-612-4848, bocaoysterbar.com and 203-292-8080; metrokitchenandbar.com.
Spiga Wine Bar & Salumeria in New Canaan offers specials from Feb. 12 to 14, with entrees ($27.95 to $33.95) like osso buco, Chateaubriand for two ($35.95 per person), galletto al forno (brick oven roasted Cornish hen in black cherry-Grand Marnier reduction), and chupin di mare (clams, mussels, calamari, scallops and seafood in tomato white wine broth.) Other menu items include salad, salumi board for two, pasta padovana and desserts. 203-920-1351, eatatspiga.com.
The Cottage in Westport offers a $95 per person prix-fixe menu with seatings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Menu options include Maine lobster salad, black truffle croissant, wild stinging nettle sachetti, king salmon, Maine halibut and Wagyu beef tenderloin. 203-557-3701, thecottagewestport.com/valentine.
Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza in Norwalk offers a special $39 three-course takeout menu and heart-shaped pizzas with personalized pizza box messages. Order two three-course menus and get a bottle of select wine. 203-866-7444, facebook.com/ponzaitaliankitchen.
Bernard’s in Ridgefield offers a $110 prix-fixe menu Feb. 14 from noon to 7:30 p.m., with entree choices of sauteed filet of bronzini, pancetta-wrapped pheasant breast stuffed with foie gras, beef Wellington and lamb duo with roasted rack and braised shank. A children’s menu is available for $65. Credit card is required for reservations.
The Capital Grille, with locations in Stamford and Hartford, offers a three-course takeout menu for Valentine’s at home, with salad, rolls, surf and turf (butter-poached lobster tails and filet mignon), grilled asparagus, potatoes and desserts. Cost is $175; pick up on Feb. 13 or 14. thecapitalgrille.com.
L’Escale in Greenwich offers various Valentine’s weekend specials, with items like yellowtail crudo, jumbo scallop and caviar, fettuccine and Perigord truffle, Dover sole goujonettes, 11/2 lb. Maine lobster and prime porterhouse for two. 203-661-4600, lescalerestaurant.com/valentines.
Little Pub, with locations in Fairfield, Greenwich, Old Saybrook, Stratford and Wilton, offers Romanceboxes ($75 to $120) with entrees of baked stuffed lobster, beef tenderloin or surf and turf packaged with rolls, side of asparagus and dessert. Add on appetizers, sides or wine for an a la carte price. littlepub.com.
Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s in Darien offers Valentine’s specials Feb. 14 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., including Italian favorites like veal chop parmigiana and linguini with clam sauce; seafood entrees, steaks and chops and surf and turf. watersedgeatgiovannis.com.
Geronimo Southwest Grill and Tequila Bar, with locations in Fairfield and New Haven, offers dine-in and takeout specials Feb. 12 to 14. Special dishes include Santa Fe seafood stew ($20), wild black bass ($32), hibiscus margarita ($13) and a “Don Macho” dessert for two ($21.)
A $100 carryout package for two includes asado salad, shrimp quesadilla, choice of one entrée (wild black bass or dry rub prime NY Strip) and churros. All orders must be placed and fully paid by noon Feb. 10 via phone only (203-777-7700, New Haven; 203-955-1643, Fairfield.) The full takeout menu is also available, along with a hibiscus margarita single serving ($13); package for 8 drinks ($52) or party kit for 16 drinks ($99.) geronimobarandgrill.com.
Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill in New Haven offers both in-house dining and curbside takeout packages Feb. 12 to 14.
A la carte food and cocktail specials (in addition to the regular menu) include Shells & Bubbles ($139) with a seafood tower and a bottle of Nicolas Feuillate Champagne Brut, Lonely Hearts Club cocktail ($10), lobster cassoulet ($22), cinnamon smoked double cut pork chop ($35) and chocolate dipped long stem strawberries ($18).
For takeout, a carryout package is available for two ($125), which includes roses, candles, appetizer, choice of one entrée for two (potato wrapped Icelandic cod, cinnamon smoked double cut pork chop or Moroccan stuffed portobellos) and dessert. Cocktail kits ($8) and a special wine feature ($5) are available for add-on. All orders must be placed and fully paid by noon Feb. 10 via phone only at 203-787-3466. The full a la carte takeout menu will also be available, as well as the restaurant’s new Marketplace option, offering seafood and shellfish, pantry staples and wine selections. shellandbones.com.
Camacho Garage in New Haven offers both in-house dining and curbside takeout packages Feb. 12 to 14. A la carte food and cocktail specials (in addition to the regular menu) include ceviche duo ($21), Oaxacan style lamb barbacoa ($29), pibil adobo branzino ($32) and impossible chocolate lava cake for two ($19).
For takeout, a carryout package is available for two is available for $89, including a ceviche duo, choice of two entrees (Oaxacan syle lamb barbacoa, enchiladas de mole, pibil adobo branzino) and impossible cake for two. Add guacamole and tostadas for $12. All orders must be placed and fully paid by noon Feb.10 via phone only: 203-691-1969. The full a la carte takeout menu will also be available. camachogarage.com.
Sherkaan in New Haven offers a “Tiffin Full of Love,” with kachumbar salad, moong masoor dal, aromatic basmati rice, tandoori roti, two curries and one dessert of your choice. The meal is presented in tiffin — a traditional Indian lunchbox, as a keepsake. Each order will include a Sherkaan candle, in your choice of scent. The package is $100, to be picked up on Feb. 14. 203-405-5808, sherkaan.com/valentines-day.
Griswold Inn in Essex offers a Valentine’s menu Feb. 12 to 14, available for dine-in and takeout. The three-course menu features appetizers of grilled prawns or goose liver pate; entree of pan-seared scallops or filet of beef, and a chef’s chocolate tasting for dessert. Courses are also available a la carte. 860-767-1776, griswoldinn.com.
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook offers a special Valentine’s Day menu in its Fresh Salt restaurant from Feb. 12 to 14, and a Valentine’s-themed brunch Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brunch is also available for takeout, with entrees like Angus sirloin eggs Benedict, lobster mac and cheese and apple brandy smoked ham, baked stuffed shrimp and Angus sirloin, Greek lamb meatballs and spanakopita, and sweet Italian sausage lasagna ($32.95 to $38.95.) 860-395-2000, saybrook.com.
Foxwoods Resort Casino’s restaurants offer special Valentine’s menus, including David Burke Prime, Caputo Trattoria and High Rollers Luxury Lanes. Red Lantern also hosts a sushi-making class. foxwoods.com.
Mohegan Sun restaurants offer special Valentine’s menus, including BALLO Italian Restaurant, Jasper White’s Summer Shack, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill, SolToro and Comix Roadhouse, Quick pickup options, including cookies and heart-shaped ravioli, are available at Skyrise Food Court, Southside Cheesesteaks and Pasta Vita. mohegansun.com.
The Wharf at Madison Beach Hotel in Madison will be open for Valentine’s Day weekend Feb. 12 to 14 from noon to 9 p.m. featuring the regular menu along with specials like filet mignon, shrimp and scallop scampi over linguine and rack of lamb ($36 to $42.) thewharfmadison.com.
Whistle Stop Cafe in Deep River offers Valentine’s Day breakfast and brunch specials Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with various special Benedicts, chocolate wild berry stuffed French toast, and a berries and Brie omelet. 860-526-4122, facebook.com/whistlestopcafect.
