New York City’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine’s Day

Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…

With its glittering skyline, intimate corners, and world-class dining, New York City transforms into a haven of romance for Valentine’s Day. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, the city offers countless ways to celebrate love. To make your Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable, here’s a curated list of New York City’s most romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day:

Hoexter’s

Location: 174 E 82nd Street

Celebrate love at Hoexter’s this Valentine’s Day with a decadent three-course prix-fixe menu ($125 per person). Indulge in signature dishes like Caviar and Potato Chips, Gorgonzola Garlic Bread, and Chicken Pot Pie with cognac and puff pastry. Whether it’s a romantic date night or a Galentine’s celebration, Hoexter’s chic and charming ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable evening.

Reservations: Book online or call directly.

Frances Winter @ Casa Cruz New York

Location: 36 East 61st Street

Frances Winter, a seasonal rooftop oasis atop the elegant Casa Cruz townhouse, has been reimagined into an elegant chalet-style retreat inspired by Switzerland’s snow-capped peaks. This intimate 30-seat space is the ultimate date-night destination, offering a cozy yet luxurious ambiance. The space is decked out in plush shearling furs, twinkling lights, and soft pink tables glowing under warm candlelight. The exclusive Alpine-inspired menu features decadent fondues, including a must-order champagne-infused and truffle-topped variation, alongside crafted cocktails that capture the magic of the season. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will also offer special dessert creations to sweeten your romantic evening.

Reservations: Book via OpenTable, email reservations@casacruznyc.com, or call (212) 970-8983.

Gabriel Kreuther

Location: 41 W 42nd Street

Celebrate love in style at Gabriel Kreuther, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for its Alsatian-inspired cuisine. This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a luxurious five-course prix-fixe menu featuring exquisite dishes such as Citrus-Cured Tuna Loin, King Crab cooked in Dulce Seaweed Butter, Périgord Black Truffle Tagliatelle, and Snake River Farms Wagyu Strip Steak. End your meal on a dreamy note with On Cloud 9, a dessert featuring a yogurt candy cloud, almond frangipane, and raspberry lychee confit.

Reservations: Book online or call directly.$375/per person.

Le Jardinier

Location: 610 Lexington Ave

Have a chic Valentine’s Day at Le Jardinier, over a three-course prix fixe lunch menu on Friday, February 14th. Menu options include Maine Scallops, Chicories with Black Truffle Vinaigrette and Cured Hiramasa to start, and ramping up to filling entrees like Pearled Barley Risotto, Atlantic Red Snapper and Grilled Beef Tenderloin, finished off with a rich Raspberry Cheesecake Cremeux for dessert ($95/person for three courses), or in the dining room for dinner on February 14th or 15th for a 4-Course Set Menu with choice of entree ($225/person), featuring dishes like a King Crab and Wagyu Striploin.

Reservations Via Resy.

Calvert’s

Location: 36 Central Park South

Start your romantic evening at Calvert’s with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and chocolate-covered strawberries, and afterwards share decadent dishes like Whole Canadian Lobster Bucatini in a tomato basil and white wine sauce, or a perfectly cooked 16 oz Prime Ribeye Steak from Creekstone Farms, paired with duck fat potatoes.

Reservations: parklanenewyork.com

BLACKBARN Restaurant

Location: 19 East 26th Street

Located across from Madison Square Park, farm-to-table American restaurant BLACKBARN is a cozy way to spend Valentine’s Day. From Award-Winning Chef/Owner John Doherty and Executive Chef Brian Fowler comes a special four-course pre-fixe for Valentine’s Day on both Friday, February 14th and on the 15th, or an option of a la carte.

The a la carte menu features Market Carrots & Kale Salad, Olive Oil Braised Octopus, Roasted Bone Marrow with Manilla clams in a shallot reduction topped with lemon-herb crumbs, its crowd favorite Butternut Squash Ravioli, and Herb Crusted Black Cod to name a few.

The Valentine’s Day pre-fixe menu starts with either A Symponie of Caviar (A caviar tasting featuring Sevruga with vichyssoise, Osetra on a Deviled Egg and Potato Chips, Trout on smoked salmon rillette with chilled lemon Vodka) or Wild Mushroom Toast (robiola, taleggio, parmesan, watercress). The second course a choice of Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils, Labneh, Grapes, Crispy Chickpeas, Hen of The Woods with Herbed Vinaigrette or Foie Gras Torchon with Poached Pear Gelle. The decadent main courses include Long Island Black Bass “A La Nage” with Lobster Dumpling, snap peas, zucchini, scallions with garlic crumbs or Filet Mignon with Fondant Potato and broccolini. $175/per adult with an optional $215/pp wine pairing.

Reservations: Resy or OpenTable

Brasserie Fouquet’s

Location: 456 Greenwich St

Transport your Valentine to Paris with a romantic three-course dinner at Brasserie Fouquet’s. Nestled in the heart of Tribeca, this chic brasserie offers a timeless French dining experience, complete with classic dishes and an ambiance that whispers amour. From February 7th – 16th, you can also visit Fouquet‘s LoveShack in the lobby beside Titsou Bar – a pop-up shop featuring a curated selection of gifts from vendors like Heaven Mayhem, GEM By Morgan, Vee Collective, Timo & Violet, Designs by Ahn florals, Tuck Shop, and more.

Reservations: Book via Resy, $195 per person

The Tusk Bar

Location: 7 E 27th St

Step back into time with an evening at The Tusk Bar. Sip cocktails with The Tusk Bar’s Plateau Fruit des Mers, a luxurious seafood platter for two featuring East Coast oysters, shrimp cocktail, golden snapper with caviar, and scallop crudo, paired with a bottle of exquisite Gosset Grande Réserve Brut ($250 for two).

Reservations: Resy

Somewhere Nowhere

Location: 112 West 25th Street

Have a romantic rooftop Valentine’s Day at Somewhere Nowhere, with panoramic views of New York’s skyline. Private Teardrop Igloo includes a table for two with a four-course prix fixe menu of Burrata, Little Gem Salad, Miso Curry Salmon, Roasted Chicken, 12oz Ribeye, or House-made Fettuccini prepared by Executive Chef Sandy Dee Hall.

Reservations for rooftop Igloos Link and rooftop enclosure reservations here.

Wayan NYC

Location: 20 Spring Street

This Valentine’s Day, French Indonesian restaurant Wayan by Chef Cédric Vongerichten invites lovebirds to experience Love in Every Bite with a specially curated prix-fixe menu ($108 per person) at the cozy, teak-paneled space. Shareable dishes include Seasonal Citrus Salad, Crab Cake, Baked Clam Jimbaran, Butterfish Bilindango, Beef Tenderloin, and Duck Fried Rice. End your meal on a sweet note with Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate and Pandan Custard. For an extra indulgence, add-ons like Chicken Satays, Pork Ribs, Black Pepper Lobster Noodles, and Corn Fritters are also available.