For Valentine’s Day, Bonefish Grill is serving the special scallop and shrimp scampi filet Feb. 3-16.
Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, many suburban restaurants are opting to celebrate the day of love all weekend. The dining options range from a virtual couples cooking class led by recent “Chopped” contestant and Scratchboard Kitchen executive chef Grace Goudie to uber upscale dinners to affordable specials (everyone likes ice cream, right?) and everything in between. Make reservations soon so you don’t miss out.
Aboyer
64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, (847) 441-3100, georgetroisgroup.com/aboyer. Make reservations now for Aboyer’s $109 per person Valentine’s Day dinner on Feb. 14. Dine on a duo of smoked Scottish salmon roulade and warm blini with Kaluga caviar; bouillabaisse-style soup de poisson, duo of roasted foie gras stuffed quail and saddle of New Zealand venison or duo of braised beef short ribs raviolo and roasted tenderloin; and warm apple cider doughnuts or citrus-chocolate pavé, plus Grand Marnier chocolate truffles.
For Valentine’s Day, the Strawberry Sweetheart Shake is on the menu at Andy’s Frozen Custard. – Courtesy of Andy’s Frozen Custard Andy’s Frozen Custard
Locations across the suburbs; eatandys.com/. For Valentine’s Day, Andy’s Frozen Custard is serving up the Strawberry Sweetheart Shake, LoveMonster Concrete (frozen custard blended with strawberries and melted chocolate chips) and Cupid’s Cookie Casanova Sundae.
Antico Posto
118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9200, antico-posto.com/. The Italian cafe will be offering Valentine’s Day specials — branzino peperonata with toasted fregula ($27.95), truffle crusted beef risotto with cremini mushrooms ($27.95), strawberry cheesecake with Oreo crust and strawberry coulis ($8.95) — from Thursday through Monday, Feb. 10-14, for dine-in (reservations required), carryout and delivery.
Atwater’s
In the Herrington Inn & Spa, 15 S. River Lane, Geneva, (630) 208-8920, herringtoninn.com/dining. Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14, Valentine’s specials include jumbo sea scallops and triple chocolate cherry cheesecake. Reservations are required.
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Baskin-Robbins
Locations across the suburbs; baskinrobbins.com/en. The February flavor of the month is the Secret Admirer (pink cake flavored ice cream with rose ice cream and a strawberry-flavored ribbon). Or give your love the Box of Chocolates Cake, which looks like a classic heart-shaped candy box made with ice cream, topped with fudge and decorated with milk chocolate candies. Order now for pickup on or before Feb. 14.
Beatrix
272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 491-1415, beatrixrestaurants.com/beatrix/oak-brook/. Beatrix’s Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two, which runs $110.95, features burrata, roasted Brussels sprouts and Honeycrisp apple salad, grilled filet medallions, and Tall, Dark & Berry Handsome Chocolate Cake. Add on cocktails to-go, a flower bouquet from Flowers For Dreams and a dozen chocolate strawberries. The dinner will be available for pickup or delivery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14. Order by noon one day before pickup. Get creative with Beatrix’s Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Kit featuring six sugar cookies, four icing bags and sprinkles for $17.95. Available Feb. 8-14, order by noon one day before pickup or delivery.
Nothing says love like Big Bowl’s peanut butter chocolate mousse cake. – Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Big Bowl
215 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 808-8880, and 1950 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-8881, bigbowl.com/. Valentine’s specials for carryout and limited dine-in Feb. 11-14 include blood orange sangria, General Tso’s chicken meatballs, Sichuan shrimp and pork noodles, crispy ginger cod, peanut butter chocolate mousse cake and banana cheesecake.
The Blossom Cafe
8349 W. Lawrence, Norridge, (708) 453-5300, theblossomcafe.com/. From 3-10 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Feb. 12-14, dine on a five-course dinner for two available for dine-in or carryout. Sup on shrimp de Jonghe or fried calamari, soup and salad, and a choice of filet and lobster tail, twin lobster tails, filet mignon and jumbo fried shrimp or roasted prime rib. Dessert is tiramisu for two. It’s $129.99. Reservations suggested.
Bonefish Grill
1604 Randall Road, Algonquin, (847) 658-9268, and 180 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 534-0679, bonefishgrill.com/. For dine-in, carryout or delivery, the seafood restaurant is offering scallop and shrimp scampi filet mignon for $32.90 from Feb. 3-16.
Buca di Beppo
90 Yorktown Road, Lombard, (630) 932-7673, and 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 808-9898, bucadibeppo.com/valentines-day/. It’s time for Bucca’s Valentine’s Lasagna Lovefeast. Available Feb. 11-14, the dinner for two includes salad, garlic bread, heart-shaped lasagna and mini cannoli for $59.99. Order it for dine-in or to-go.
California Pizza Kitchen
20502 N. Rand Road, Deer Park, (847) 550-0273; 1202 Commons Drive, Geneva, (630) 845-1731; Northbrook Court, 1515 Lake-Cook Road, Space 1022, lower level near Macy’s, Northbrook, (847) 897-5106; 551 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 571-7800; and 1550 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 413-9200, cpk.com/valentinesday. This year, CPK is offering the Valentine’s Day Sweet Deal for Two for $40 for the Classic (one app, choice of two entrees (salad, pizza or pasta) and one dessert) or $50 for the Adventure (one app, two entrees (salad, pizza, pasta or main plates) and one dessert). Make the meal special with a heart-shaped thin-crust pizza, available upon request for dine-in only. The packages are offered Feb. 9-14 for dine-in or carryout.
Cantigny Golf
27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton, cantignygolf.com/. Cantigny offers five-course dinners for dine-in from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, and for carryout from 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 11-12 and 5-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. The meal includes hors d’oeuvres, lobster bisque, two salads, one entree (bone-in rib-eye, filet mignon, sous vide chicken, fonduta tortellacci) and two desserts (salted caramel cheesecake, creme brulee, chocolate flourless cake). It’s $75 per person; reservations are required. The carryout dinner, which costs $135 for two, includes a bottle of wine. Order by Feb. 11. For questions, email Patrick Duquette at pduquette@cantigny.org.
Catch 35
35 S. Washington St., Naperville, (630) 717-3500, catch35.com/valentine-specials-available-all-february-2022/. Catch 35 is celebrating Valentine’s Day all month with specials such as Asian sesame oysters ($22), scallops and braised short rib hash ($38), barbecue shrimp and skirt steak ($38), crab-stuffed shrimp and braised short rib ($38), Maine lobster tail and filet mignon ($46) and bourbon pecan pie with vanilla gelato ($12).
Che Figata
2155 CityGate Lane, Naperville, (630) 579-3210, chefigatakitchen.com/. Chef Ian has created a four-course menu for $85 per person that will be available Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 10-12. Dine on antipasti, caccio e pepe, mare e monti (King prawn, grilled local steak, saffron fondant potatoes, walnut agro-doux) and chocolate hazelnut semifreddo. Reservations are required.
CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, (630) 718-1010, citygategrille.com/valwk22. Celebrate Valentine’s Day for a week — Friday through Thursday, Feb. 11-17 — with CityGate’s special menu featuring lobster stack ($18), Chilean sea bass ($49) and Valentine’s Dessert (red velvet cake and red velvet cheesecake for $10). Or go with the three-course Valentine Dinner for Two for $150 per couple. Nosh on avgolemono or beet and bleu salad, grilled Kobe steak and prawns, hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of Slytbar prosecco. Enjoy live music Friday, Saturday and Monday. Reservations are required.
Di Pescara
2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, (847) 498-4321, di-pescara.com/events/valentines-dine-in-specials-carry-out-package/. From Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14, treat your special someone to dine-in specials such as crunchy crab and shrimp roll ($14), zucchini-wrapped sea scallops with corn and roasted red pepper risotto ($30), surf and turf ($38), and chocolate lava cake ($10). There’s a $25 deposit required for Valentine’s Day reservations. Or order a $100 carryout package for two that includes Maine lobster bisque, jumbo shrimp cocktail, quinoa arugula salad, truffle mac and cheese, New York sirloin, chocolate lava cake and chocolate-covered strawberries. Order by noon Feb. 10 for pickup between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14.
Dover Straits
890 E. U.S. Highway 45, Mundelein, (847) 949-1550, doverstraits.com/. Make dinner reservations now for Valentine’s Day weekend. Live music includes the Mike Valentine Duo at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, and the Chi Town Duo at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14.
The Drake Oak Brook
2301 York Road, Oak Brook, (630) 571-0000, thedrakeoakbrookhotel.com/. Wine and dine your date with the special $109 per person four-course Valentine’s Day dinner featuring creamy seafood chowder soup, Brussels sprout salad, surf and turf and lava cake. Doors open at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, with live music from Terry Higgins from 7-10 p.m. Reservations are required at eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-dinner-tickets-244017893087.
Eli’s Cheesecake
6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago, (773) 205-3800, elicheesecake.com/. From Feb. 11-14, for every Valentine’s Day cheesecake purchased, Eli’s will donate one to front line workers at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago and Alivio Medical Center in Pilsen on Monday, Feb. 14.
Fleming’s
960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, (847) 793-0333, flemingssteakhouse.com/promotions/valentines-day/. How does a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner sound? Available Feb. 11-14, the Prime Surf & Turf Menu for two includes a salad; a choice of the shareable 35-ounce Prime Tomahawk paired with North Atlantic lobster tail and crab-stuffed shrimp ($245), petite filet mignon and crab-stuffed shrimp scampi ($90) or petite filet mignon and lobster tail scampi ($100); and a choice of chocolate gooey butter cake, New York cheesecake or Key lime pie. Reservations are required.
The shaved fennel and citrus salad is part of Found Kitchen + Social House’s prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu. – Courtesy of Neil Burger Found Kitchen & Social House
1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston, (847) 868- 8945, foundkitchen.com/. The Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day Menu to Share for $68.95 per person includes an amuse-bouche, appetizer, salad, choice of entree (basted monkfish, baked whole Japanese eggplant or braised lamb shank) and dessert. It’s available from 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Feb. 13-14. Reservations are required.
Fox & Turtle
400 E. Orchard St., Itasca, (630) 773-1801, foxandturtle.com/. Valentine’s weekend specials starting Friday, Feb. 11, include crabcakes, coconut shrimp, Parmesan-crusted halibut, surf and turf (asiago-crusted filet mignon and freshwater lobster tail) and the brownie sundae. Reservations are required.
Francesca’s Restaurants
Locations in Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bolingbrook, Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Naperville, Northbrook, St. Charles and more. miafrancesca.com/. Indulge in Valentine’s Day specials Thursday through Monday, Feb. 10-14. Reservations are required.
The Glen Club
2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, (847) 724-7272, theglenclub.com/valentines-day/. Make reservations now for Valentine’s weekend celebrating in an outdoor igloo or dining inside Feb. 12-14. The $55 per person for members and $60 per person for nonmembers three-course prix fixe menu includes a choice of Tuscan white bean soup, roasted cauliflower sumac salad or crab salad; a choice of shrimp orzo, Cornish hen or pan-seared beef medallions; and a choice of tiramisu cake, lava cake or apple caramel cheesecake. Each two-hour igloo rental includes chocolate-covered strawberries and a glass of champagne.
Harbor Kitchen + Tap
1762 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, (847) 549-3817, harborkitchentap.com/. Harbor honors Galentine’s Day Thursday, Feb. 10, with half-price apps and half-price bottles of wine. The Valentine’s Day dinner for two options include the Captain’s Package (one app, two entrees, Key lime pie, bottle of wine or champagne) for $129 and the Harbor Package (two glasses of wine or champagne, one app, two entrees and Key lime pie) for $89. A free flower and chocolates are included. Available Feb. 11-14, reservations are required.
Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, (224) 202-0750, heynonny.com/. Treat your sweet to a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner, which is available Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, and Monday, Feb. 14. The $45 per person meal includes a choice of Italian wedding soup, niçoise salad or cozy seafood; entree of New York strip steak with lobster ($8 extra), baked salmon or SuperNatural pasta; and bananas Foster bread pudding or espresso ganache tart with mixed berries and whipped cream. The Feb. 14 dinner includes Spanish guitar music from Guitarra Azul. Valentine’s brunch on Sunday, Feb. 13, features red velvet French toast. Reservations are required.
Hyatt Lodge
2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-lodge/chilo/dining. Chef Joshua Karther has created a $50 per person three-course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. Make reservations for the dinner, which will be served from 5-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, at Piazza.
Johnny’s Kitchen & Tap
1740 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, (847) 699-9999, johnnyskitchenandtap.com/. Make Valentine’s dinner reservations now to enjoy live music from Bonnie & Kim on Friday, Feb. 11, Deborah & Rich on Saturday, Feb. 12, and Andrew Collins on Monday, Feb. 14.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is offering a Valentine’s Seafood Chirashi for dine-in or to-go this year. – Courtesy of Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
1719 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (630) 283-0654, kurasushi.com/. This year, consider ordering Kura’s Valentine’s Seafood Chirashi for dine-in or to-go. The $22 meal, available Feb. 11-14, also includes a single heart-shaped sauce tray.
Kona Grill
3051 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, (630) 515-8395, konagrill.com/happenings/vday. Savor Valentine’s Day specials such as salmon crudo ($28), tuna tartare ($28), filet with lobster cream ($45), lemon grass crusted swordfish ($39), surf and turf ($45) and New York cheesecake ($15) Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14. Reservations required.
L. Woods
7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, (847) 677-3350, lwoodsrestaurant.com/. For Valentine’s Day, L. Woods is offering specials such as baked Superior whitefish with Door County cherry sauce and wild rice pilaf; filet medallions with white cheddar crust, mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach; and sticky toffee date cake for dine-in, carryout and delivery.
Martini Room
161 E. Chicago St., Elgin, (847) 741-0349, martiniroomelgin.com/. Order up the Love Potion Martini Flight to-go for Valentine’s Day that includes the First Kiss, Strawberry Shortcake, Cupid’s Error and Chocolate Covered Cherry cocktails. It’s available from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Melting Pot
1205 Butterfield Road, Suite A, Downers Grove, (630) 737-0810; 4931 S. Route 59, Suite 101, Naperville, (630) 717-8301; 255 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 843-8970; meltingpot.com/. The special four-course, $75 per person Valentine’s menu — available Feb. 12-14 — includes a choice of Green Goddess cheddar cheese fondue or Wisconsin trio cheese fondue, salad, entree, and candybar milk chocolate fondue or Chambord dark chocolate fondue. Reservations required.
Mookie’s Steak and Seafood
446 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, (815) 526-3498, mookies446.com/. Mookie’s will be serving a special Valentine’s Day menu on Feb. 14. Reservations are required.
Morton’s The Steakhouse
1751 Freedom Drive, Naperville, (630) 577-1372; 699 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 205-5111; 9525 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, (847) 678-5155; and 1470 McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg, (847) 413-8771, mortons.com/. From Feb. 11-14, treat your partner to Morton’s Dine With Your Valentine dinner. The $159 meal for two includes a starter (Caesar salad, iceberg wedge, lobster bisque), chateaubriand for two, and dessert to share (Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake, bread pudding, creme brulee or New York style cheesecake). Reservations are required.
It’s two-for-one martinis Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14, for Valentine’s Day at Mykonos Greek Restaurant. – Courtesy of Mykonos Greek Restaurant Mykonos Greek Restaurant
8660 W. Golf Road, Niles, (847) 296-6777, greekrestaurantschicago.com/. The Greek restaurant is offering two-for-one martinis Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14, for Valentine’s Day. Reservations required.
Niche Restaurant
14 S. Third St., Geneva, (630) 262-1000, nichegeneva.com/. Niche will be serving up Valentine’s Day specials from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Reservations are required.
Oaken Bistro + Bar will be serving a three-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner featuring crispy shiitake mushroom wontons. – Courtesy of Oaken Bistro + Bar Oaken Bistro + Bar
200 N. Field Drive, Lake Forest, (847) 582-6410, oakenbistro.com/events/valentines-day. Make reservations now for Oaken’s three-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner curated by Executive Chef Kristen Burman. Available Friday and Saturday, Feb. 11-12, and Monday, Feb. 14, the $55 per person meal includes a glass of champagne, crispy shiitake mushroom wontons, salmon Wellington, flourless chocolate cake and housemade chocolate truffles. Feel like dancing? The Lake Forest Dance Academy will be hosting a special rumba dance class at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, in the private event space, with dinner for the three-course dinner for two to follow at 7 p.m. Reservations are required.
Obscurity Brewing
The Warehouse on North, 113 W. North St., Elburn, (630) 320-2255, drinkobscurity.com/. Spoil your special someone with a five-course surf-and-turf dinner, champagne, cocktails, dessert and live music in Obscurity Brewing’s private space. Reservations are required for the $120 per person package, which also includes a personalized gift.
151 Kitchen Bar
151 N. York St., Elmhurst, (331) 979-7198, 151elmhurst.com/. Make it a date with 151’s pre-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner available Feb. 11-14 for dine-in only. The four-course, $95 per couple meal includes a Sweetheart Salad, Cupid’s Risotto, tomahawk filets and seared scallops, and red velvet cake. Reservations are required.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
5 Oakbrook Court, Oak Brook, (630) 571-1808, and 1780 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 648-7451, perryssteakhouse.com/. Perry’s offers a Candlelight Dinner for Two for dine-in ($175 per couple) or to-go ($125) from Feb. 11-14 that includes two salads, an entree for two (12-ounce filet mignon roast), two sides, a half-dozen chocolate-dipped strawberry kisses, and for to-go rose petals and a votive candle and holder. It’s available from 4 p.m. to close; for to-go, order in advance. On Feb. 14, the limited dine-in Valentine’s Day menu includes soup or salad, an entree and dessert for $65 per person before 5:30 p.m. and $80 per person at 5:45 p.m. and later; to-go orders are $65. Reservations required.
Phat Phat
17 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 250-2345, phatphatchinese.com/. The Chinese restaurant is offering a special Pink Valentine Bao with French chocolate filling Feb. 13-20. Available for dine-in, takeout or delivery.
Splurge on Pomeroy’s three-course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. – Courtesy of Pomeroy Pomeroy
844 Spruce, Winnetka, (847) 999-3090, pomeroywinnetka.com/. Splurge on a three-course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day featuring appetizers, a main course and a dessert for $85 a person. Reservations are required.
Prairie Grass Cafe
601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, (847) 205-4433, prairiegrasscafe.com/. Available for to-go only, the Valentine’s Day dinner package for two includes a mixed greens salad, two entrees (Maine lobster, grilled Ora King salmon or New York strip steak), sides and Mom’s Cherry Pie for $152. Order by 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, for pickup on Feb. 14.
Prairie Landing Golf Club
2325 Longest Drive, West Chicago, (630) 208-7633, prairielanding.com/. Take your special someone to the Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. The $130 per couple meal includes salad, 12-ounce slow-roasted prime rib, sides, a shared dessert and a bottle of wine. Make reservations by Feb. 8.
Roka Akor in Oak Brook is offering the five-course Romantic Omakase featuring Snake River Farms American Wagyu sirloin. – Courtesy of Roka Akor Roka Akor
166 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 634-7652, rokaakor.com/oak-brook/happenings/. From Saturday through Monday, Feb. 12-14, Roka Akor is offering the five-course Romantic Omakase featuring robata grilled diver sea scallops, Kusshi oysters, yuzu miso marinated black cod, Snake River Farms American Wagyu sirloin, and chocolate lava cake with strawberries, white chocolate and vanilla-rose ice cream. It’s $124 per person; reservations are required.
Santo Cielo
123 Water St., Suite 509, Naperville, (630) 323-0700, stcielo.com/. Treat your love to a $69 per person dinner between 5-10 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Dine on hiramasa tiradito, sopa de fideo, hanger steak and lemon sherbet. Reservations are required.
Saranello’s
601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 777-6878, saranellos.com/. Chef/partner Mychael Bonner has crafted a Valentine’s Day carryout dinner featuring little gem salad, winter vegetable gratin, lobster tortellini, grilled filet medallions and chocolate raspberry mousse cake. The dinner, which runs $54.95 per person, is prepared and packed cold, with heating instructions included. Order by noon Thursday, Feb. 10, for pickup between noon and 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Feb. 13-14. Or consider the Valentine’s Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13. It’s $36.95 per person; reservations required.
Recent “Chopped” contestant and Scratchboard Kitchen executive chef Grace Goudie will be leading a virtual couples cooking class on Valentine’s Day. – Courtesy of LX MGMT Scratchboard Kitchen
5 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, (847) 749-3103, scratchboardkitchenah.com/. Treat yourself and your significant other to a virtual couples cooking class led by recent “Chopped” contestant and executive chef Grace Goudie starting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Order the $125 meal kit, which includes the ingredients to make Lyonnaise salad, whole roasted chicken with white wine pan sauce, haricot verts with date butter and parmesan cheese, and bananas Foster mille-feuille, in advance for pickup between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Then follow along Monday night to learn how to make the full dinner, including plating.
Seasons 52
3 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 571-4752, and 1770 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-5252, seasons52.com/home. Seasons 52 is cooking up a $110 Valentine’s Day dinner for two for takeout only. It includes two Kona crusted filet mignons entrees, two field green salads, two chocolate-dipped strawberry minis and one bottle of wine. Order online for pickup on Feb. 13 or 14.
Treat your love to Shaw’s Valentine’s Day dinner for two featuring surf and turf Feb. 11-14. – Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Shaw’s Crab House
1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Treat your love to Shaw’s Valentine’s Day meals for two for dine-in or to-go Feb. 11-14. The $179 Surf & Turf Dinner includes a wedge salad, shrimp cocktail, two petite filets, two 4-ounce Maine lobster tails, 10-ounce Alaskan Red King crab legs, au gratin potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts and chocolate cake. The $225 Surf and Surf Dinner features 1.25 pounds of Alaskan Red King crab legs, sides and dessert. Reservations are required. To-go orders must be placed in advance.
Sideouts Sports Tavern
4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake, (847) 526-7174, 3dsideouts.com/. Order a 16-inch heart-shaped pizza on Feb. 14 and receive a free dessert. Dine-in only.
Sophia Steak
1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, (847) 728-8220, sophiasteak.com/. The three-course prix fixe dinner features apps, a main course and dessert for $85 per person. Reservations are required.
Spirit Elephant
924 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, (847) 348-9000, spiritelephantrestaurant.com/. Friday through Sunday, Feb. 11-13, indulge in Spirit Elephant’s prix fixe menu option for two for $100 per couple. It includes a fromage board and calamari fritti, chicken Marsala and warm brownie bliss. Reservations are required.
Stan’s Donuts
529 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 590-1060; 17W615 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace, (630) 317-7044; 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, (224) 353-6092, stansdonuts.com/. Available for pickup Feb. 12-14, Stan’s is offering a heart-shaped gift box of 12 mini doughnuts (six chocolate-dipped and six red velvet) for $24.99.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
244 S. Main St., Naperville, (630) 305-0230, sullivanssteakhouse.com/. Order up Sullivan’s three-course $79 prix fixe menu on Feb. 14. Start with a Caesar salad, iceberg lettuce wedge or shrimp and lobster bisque, then choose from a 16-ounce rib-eye, filet mignon, prime New York strip, herb brick chicken or simply prepared fresh fish, then end with New York-style cheesecake or Key lime pie. Reservations required. Order online for takeout or delivery Feb. 10-14.
Table at Crate
35 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 590-9444, tableatcrate.com/. Chef Bill Kim will be serving Valentine’s Day specials featuring jumbo lump crabcakes ($22), Asian-marinated strip loin ($39) and flourless chocolate cake ($11) along with sippers such as Gougenheim Sparkling Rose ($13) and passion fruit sangria ($14). Reservations required.
Tap House Grill is offering a prime rib special for Valentine’s Day weekend. – Courtesy of Tap House Grill Tap House Grill
Locations in Algonquin, Hanover Park, Oswego, Palatine and St. Charles; taphousegrills.com/. Grab some friends for Galentine’s Day specials on Thursday, Feb. 10, including $4 glasses of wine, seltzers and mules, plus half-price apps and a special menu. Tap House is honoring Valentine’s Day weekend Feb. 11-14 with a $19.99 special featuring a choice of prime rib, shrimp scampi or cedar plank salmon.
Thorn Restaurant & Lounge
Inside The Rose Hotel, 5200 Pearl St., Rosemont, (847) 260-4770, thornrestaurant.com/specials-and-events/valentines-day. The Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu, available Feb. 11-14, includes arancini, braised short rib and chocolate raspberry tartlet for $60 per person. Also, consider the specialty cocktail Valentini, which is $15.
Truluck’s
9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, (847) 233-9404, trulucks.com/locations/rosemont-illinois/. This Valentine’s weekend — Feb. 11-14 — Truluck’s is serving the specialty Maine lobster ravioli and chocolate strawberry cake. Reservations are required.
Weber Grill Restaurant
2331 Fountain Square, Lombard, (630) 953-8880, and 1010 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, (847) 413-0800, webergrillrestaurant.com/. Valentine’s Day weekend specials, available Feb. 11-14, include crabcake ($18), grilled mahi mahi ($28), surf and turf ($53) and strawberry cheesecake ($10). Reservations are required.
Share a Valentine’s Menu for Two at Wildfire. – Courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363; 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900; 232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9000; and 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100, wildfirerestaurant.com/. This Valentine’s Day weekend — Friday through Monday, Feb. 11-14, — share a Valentine’s Menu for Two for dine-in or to-go for $120 per couple featuring shrimp cocktail, Wildfire chopped salad, two entrees (cedar planked salmon, prime rib, petite filet mignon, lemon pepper chicken, Parmesan-crusted New York Strip Steak (add $8)) and two desserts (Door County cherry pie, chocolate cream pie, red velvet cake). Reservations are required.
