Take Your Valentine on a “Valen-Dine” Date
Highlights for Valentine’s Dining in Sarasota
Everyone loves great food, right? And Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love? So, it is natural to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fine meal. We call that “Valen-Dining.” So the question is where in Sarasota can you find a special Valentine’s Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Here are a few highlights of Sarasota area restaurants to consider:
The Table Creekside:
In addition to their regular menu, The Table Creekside is offering a special Valentine’s menu on February 12-14, 2016. The Chef created, love inspired specials include:
Seabass Tantra: Oven roasted Chilean seabass, Napa stir fry, rock shrimp, Albariño grapes, fingerling potatoes, oyster mushrooms, Pacific oyster crisp, osetra caviar.
Love at First Sight: Duck confit ravioli, wild mushroom reduction, mascarpone cream, Colorado lamb, fig jam, goat cheese, Crusted Kobe NY strip, yukon truffled croquette, Jerusalem artichoke puree.
Lobster Aphrodisiac: Deconstructed Maine lobster, Vermont butter poached lobster tail, manchego lobster brûlée, organic spinach, Wisconsin cheddar cheese corn bread croutons.
For Valentine’s Day Weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), The Table is THE place to be!
For reservations, please call 941-921-9465.
Location: 5353 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231
Our review of The Table Creekside
Ortygia’s Chocolate Mousse Pate with Raspberry Sauce
Ortygia Ristorante:
Noted as one of Sarasota’s and Bradenton’s most romantic places to dine; this casually elegant restaurant is the perfect venue for A Romantic Dinner with Entertainment by Skip Eaton.
Sicilian ingredients are known to have romantic powers. So, what better place to be on Valentine’s Day than a Sicilian restaurant? Offering a 4 course Prix Fixe romantic dinner for two
At $80 per couple excluding tax and tip, this is a true value for a true love!
2 seating’s 6:00 and 8:30. Reservations are a must, 941-741-8646.
Location: 1418 13th Street West Bradenton, FL
The Bijou Cafe:
Celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday/Saturday/Sunday February 12-14, 2016, The Bijou Café is offering a special Valentine’s menu in addition to their regular fare.
For reservations call 941-366-8111
Location: 1287 First Street Sarasota, FL 34236
The Sandbar Restaurant:
Valentine’s Day celebration all weekend February 12-14, 2016. In addition to the regular menu, there is a special weekend 3 course Prix Fixe menu which includes a glass of bubbly or any Lola wine. $65pp excludes tax and gratuity. What can be more romantic than dining with your toes in the sand?
For reservations please call 941-778-0444.
Location: 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria Island, FL 34216
Beach House:
Valentine’s Day celebration all weekend February 12-14, 2016. In addition to the regular menu, there is a special weekend 3 course Prix Fixe menu which includes a glass of bubbly or any Lola wine. $50pp excludes tax and gratuity. What can be more romantic than dining on the beach?
For reservations please call 941-779-2222.
Location: 200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Mar Vista:
Valentine’s Day celebration all weekend February 12-14, 2016. In addition to the regular menu, there is a special weekend 3 course Prix Fixe menu which includes a glass of bubbly or any Lola wine. $65pp excludes tax and gratuity. What can be more romantic than dining on the water?
For reservations please call 941-778-0444.
Location: 760 Broadway Street, North Longboat Key, FL 34228
Marcello’s Grilled Veal Chop
Marcello’s Ristorante:
Although this hidden gem is not offering a specialized Valentine’s Day menu, the cozy intimate dining space and always fresh menu are sure to please your sweetheart! Call for reservations 941-921-6794
Location: 4155 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231
Mélange Restaurant:
With a cool, hip, and urbane ambience, Mélange is the ultimate destination for serious foodies. Offering a 4 course ($50pp) and 10 course Prix Fixe ($85pp) menu, one can take their Valentine on a “Valen-Dine” extravaganza. Reservations are a must; please call 941- 953-7111.
Location: 1568 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar: Offering their regular menu of small and large sized plates in a warm intimate setting, Pomona is always a “go to” place!
Location: 481 North Orange Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236
Our review of Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar
Pomona’s Chocolate Soufle
So go right ahead…make your reservation…and enjoy your “Valen-Dining!”
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