Last year we were lucky enough to spend a romantic weekend in San Francisco. Now, newly engaged and back in the honeymoon phase, we’re banging our heads against the wall trying to figure out something to top that, without spending any boat loads of money…
So, I decided to start researching some of the fun happenings around Seattle, and while I was doing this, I thought, “Why not compile a list of my findings for all of our readers? There has to be others who are in the same boat as us!”
So, voila. Here are some of my findings. If you have a fun event or idea you want to add to this, please shoot us an email or leave a comment! We’re still trying to figure out what we’re going to do to celebrate our ever-lasting and undying love for each other, so we’d love to hear even more fabulous ideas from you dear readers.
Dine:
Anchovies & Olives, just named one of the “Ten Best New Restaurants in America” by GQ magazine, will offer a five-course menu with options* for $75/person. Think: Kusshi Oysters with horseradish granita; Escolar Crudo with cara cara orange, fennel, spicy coppa; Cavatelli with squid, capers, golden raisin; Branzino for Two with salsa verde, fingerling potatoes; Vanilla Panna Cotta with wild berries and vanilla oil. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling Anchovies & Olives at (206) 838-8080.
Union will be offering a six-course set menu for $95/person. The menu is as follows: Stellar Bay Oysters with Meyer lemon ice; Beef Tartare with capers, cornichons, mustard; Celery Root Soup with seared sea scallop, pine nuts, sage; Arctic Char with baby beets, watercress, horseradish; Duck Breast with parsnip, pearl onion, black trumpet mushrooms; Chocolate Terrine with white chocolate cream and almond crumble. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling Union at (206) 838-8000. A limited a la carte menu will be available in the bar from 5pm – 11pm.
Think: Chickpea Salad with celery, golden raisins, lemon vinaigrette; Bruschetta with smoked mackerel, aioli; Tagliarini with lamb ragu, mint, oregano; Risotto with hen of the woods mushrooms, truffle cream; Crispy Duck Leg with black lentils, root vegetable, Meyer lemon, blood orange glaze; 2 Pound Delmonico (for two!) with creamy polenta, rapini; Zeppole. For reservations, call (206) 838-8008.
From 4pm to 9pm, guests can enjoy a bottle of NV Jaillance Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé for $30. From 9pm to 2am, guests can enjoy the same great bottle of bubbles plus a Confectional Cheesecake for two for $35!
Serafina, one of Brett’s and my favorite restaurants in the city, is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu as well, from Friday, February 12th through February 14th. Check it out here.
Brasserie Margaux, located inside the Warwick Hotel on 4th and Lenora, is offering a prix fix menu the night of the 14th, from 5 – 10pm, for $79. Click here to see the menu. Make a night of it by staying at the hotel and pampering yourself!
Palace Kitchen and Tom Douglas present: Be My Italian Valentine!
Sunday February 14th, speak the language of amore while enjoying a sumptuous Italian dinner with your valentine. We'll provide the romantic ambiance and live music, a four course menu with wine pairings and you provide the sweet nothing's you'll whisper into your lover's ear!
This sultry event will take place at the Palace Ballroom.
7pm cocktail hour
8pm seated dinner service begins
Tickets are $110 per person, all inclusive for the dinner and wine flight. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets, contact Christy at 206.448.2001 or via email at christinal@tomdouglas.com.
Sail:
Weekend Dinner Cruise:
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront Sunday, February 14th 6:30pm-9:30pm (see brunch option below)Come aboard for a romantic evening for two aboard the Royal Argosy. Guests will enjoy a live band and a special 4-course seated meal which includes:
Appetizer combination for two, Seasonal Greens Starter Salad, Entree (Choice of): Grilled Salmon, Prime Rib, Chicken Oscar or Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Dessert: Heart Shaped Red and Black Cake for Two
Rate includes: Romantic Elliott Bay Cruise, Champagne greeting, seated 4-course dinner, and live band. Note: couples sit at their own table. $99 per person
Royal Argosy, Pier 56, Seattle Waterfront
Sunday, February 14th
12:00pm-2:00pm Brunch Buffet with Champagne greeting and table-served dessert for 2!
Ahhh! Romance is in the air... Enjoy a Northwest brunch buffet with champagne greeting, live jazz music and table-served dessert including a Heart shape red velvet cake and Heart shape chocolate truffles during your 2-hour cruise.
Brunch Buffet includes: Ham Carving station, Tropical Fruit Display, Waldorf Salad, Prawn Cocktail, Northwest Egg Scramble, Country Fried Potatoes, Chicken and Apple Breakfast Sausage, Smoked Salmon Display with cream cheese, capers and bagels, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast and Fresh Pastries. Coffee, tea soda and Champagne greeting included, other beverages available for purchase. Dessert is seated-served. Rate is $55 per person
Valentine’s Day at Blake Island
Sunday, February 14th
11:30am-3:30pm
Menu:
Hors D’oeuvres, served on the way to Blake Island:
Grilled Prawns served with a mango BBQ dipping sauce
Roasted tenderloin Crostini with rainier cherry chutney
Vegetable spring rolls served with plum sauce
Buffet at the LongHouse
Aegean Salad: Hearts of romaine, artichoke hearts, olives, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes tossed in a light vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetable platter, Breaded chicken breast served with a wild mushroom and Marsala sauce, Tri-Colored Ravioli: Cheese filled ravioli served with a sun dried tomato sauce, Wild Alaskan Halibut: Pepper crusted halibut with a raspberry vinaigrette, Rice Pilaf, Molasses Bread Dessert: Heart Shaped Chocolate Raspberry cake
Coffee and Tea with lunch
Rate: $79 per person (Note: Cabaret seating - parties sit with other parties to fill tables)
Waterways Cruises has a great Valentine's Day Cruise as well!Unforgettable… a romantic Valentine's Day dinner cruise aboard a Waterways Cruises luxury yacht with spectacular evening sights of Seattle along the way! And for only $99!
Your evening will include a 2.5 hour cruise aboard The Emerald Star on Lake Union and Lake Washington, a champagne toast and Captain’s rose upon boarding, and an exquisite four-course dinner, created by the Waterways executive chef. Live classical guitar performance will add an extra touch of elegance to this unforgettable evening afloat.
Click here for more information, including the menu and additional excitement included throughout the evening!
Play:
Emerald City Trapeze Arts offers a wide variety of Flying Trapeze, Aerial and Ground style classes. To see what classes are currently being offered, check out their Calendar.
Classes at Emerald City Trapeze Arts are offered either in group form, or privately with your sweetie! Check out their website for more details!
Experience Seattle from the completely unique perspective of a helicopter! See their website for routes and options, or call 206-767-0515
Sleep:
Red rose petals, red candles, and the most delicious red (Washington, of course!) wine. Enjoy an in room movie (naughty or nice) and feed each other the yummiest red velvet cupcakes all while your car is tucked in for the night. Ooooh, totally RED hot. Rates start at $219/night.
Check out THIS LINK for other Seattle/Bellevue hotel deals for Valentines Day Weekend!
Laugh:
Don't get caught taking Valentine's Day too seriously!
Join the comedy troupe for its special Valentine's Day themed improvisational show, Comedy of Love, as they explore the passions of the holiday through hilarious comedy improv.
Watch their veteran improvisers take on love, lust and everything in between, all based on audience inspiration! It takes place at the Market Theater, and is within walking distance of a great number of fun, romantic restaurants.
Comedy of Love has been a hit since 2005. The 6 performers are actual couples themselves! Comedy of Love - Fri, Sat. Feb 12 & 13 at 8:30pm Sun, Feb 14, Valentine's Day at 7pm The Market Theater 206-587-2414
Buy tickets HERE.
Can Can in Seattle’s Pike Place Market is the place to be this Valentine’s Day!
Partake in a romantic evening at Can Can with the Castaways! 
On the Boards presents: Break a Heart
Thu - Sun Feb 11 - 14, 8pm
$18 general, $12 under 25
Nine of Seattle's most beloved dance artists present an evening centered around the theme of love.
Come celebrate this unfortunate holiday with Valentine cocktails, photobooth pictures and inventive new work from these local dance stalwarts: Wade Madsen, Crispin Spaeth, Diana Cardiff, Kristina Dillard, Jody Kuehner, Sara Jinks, Juliet Waller Pruzan, Stephen Hando
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