Romance is in the air in Chester County, and there are plenty of great dining spots to spend this Valentine’s Day. Regardless of where you take your sweetie, one this is clear anywhere you go — make your reservations early, so you aren’t left in the cold. Let us play cupid with your taste buds, so it will be love at first bite!
West Chester
Avalon Restaurant
www.avalonrestaurant.net
312 S. High St., 610-436-4100
Enjoy an evening of romance with Avalon’s warm fireplaces, candlelit tables, and a four-course European Sweethearts Menu (an antipasti to share, a pasta course, meat course and sweetheart dessert sampler) on Feb. 12, 13 and 14. This delicious meal is $110 per couple (excludes tax, beverages and gratuity), and includes pear and champagne apertivo. For every $100 gift certificate you spend, you get a free $20 gift card for yourself!
Carlino’s Market
www.carlinosmarket.com
128 W. Market St., 610-696-3788
Are you looking for a delicious meal that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home? Pick up a passionate Valentine’s Day meal that includes enticing entrees, two sides and delicious desserts. Be sure to place your order by Feb. 11!
Gilmore’s Restaurant
www.gilmoresrestaurant.com
133 E. Gay St., 610-431-2800
Get excited this V-day with Gilmore’s Valentine’s Aphrodisiac Dinner. For $75 per person, couples get a tantalizing five-course meal that will be sure to light your fire. On Feb. 13, seatings will be at 5 and 7:30 p.m.. Feb. 14 seatings are at 6 and 8:30 p.m.
Jazmine Thai
www.jazminethai.com
344 W. Gay St., 610-696-3332
Jazmine Thai will be serving up delicious food and lots of L.O.V.E. from Feb. 11 to 14:
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- L ($25 per person) – Two soups of choice, two entrees of choice, either a champagne toast or one glass of wine
- O ($40 per person) – One each champagne toast, one appetizer to share, two entrees of choice, one bottle of wine or two cocktails each
- V ($50 per person) – Two soups, a salad to share, two chef specialties, one dessert, two cocktails each or a bottle of wine
- E ($80 per person) – One champagne toast, two soups, two appetizers, two salads, two chef specialties, two desserts, two cocktails or a bottle of wine
(Doesn’t include tax or gratuity, two person minimum, can’t be combined with other offers)
The Lincoln Room
ww.lincolnroomwestchester.com
28 W. Market St., 610-696-2102
Enjoy the Lincoln Room’s intimate candlelit setting with tea for two and chocolate fondue at 1 p.m. on the 13th. Heat things up on Valentine’s Day from 7 to 9 p.m. with a cheese fondue, followed by a rich chocolate fondue. Both events are accompanied by the sounds of a classical guitarist. Tickets are $40 (BYOB).
The Mediterranean
www.themedwcpa.com
150 W. Gay St., 610-431-7074
Diners can choose from an a la carte menu or from their four-course couples special for $100, which includes a complimentary glass of wine and a rose for the ladies. This 11-year tradition at this intimate BYOB brings together the best specials of the year.
The Olive Branch
www.olivebranchwc.net
142 W Gay St., 610-431-7141
For $55 per person, patrons can take in the sounds of a live acoustic guitar and while celebrating with a five-course meal of Italian foods with free wine and a champagne toast.
1411 Wilmington Pike, Chadds Ford
Dance the night away at their second restaurant for a passionate night out!
The Pale Horse
www.palehorsepub.com
29-31 Gay St., 610-738-3948
Enjoy an elegant and romantic night out at the Pale Horse from 5 to 10 p.m. on Valentine’s day. For $75 per person, diners can enjoy a three-course meal of their selection, one dozen roses, a glass of champagne, and featured beer and wine pairings.
Side Bar and Restaurant
10 E Gay St, 610-429-8297
Are you thinking for a V-day dinner without restrictions? Head over to Side Bar for a unique Valentine’s Weekend menu that will be served from the 11-14th and allows diners to choose from a wide variety of dishes without a set price for the meal.
Some of their delicacies for the weekend include:
-Grilled Veal Chop w/ caramelized shallot balsamic demi.
-Pan roasted filet topped w/ foie gras butter and wild mushroom fricassee
-Strip Steak & Petite lobster tail
-Pan seared Salmon w/ lump crab, fennel and White truffle cream
-Sweet potato gnocchi, broccoli rabe, toasted almond frangelica asiago cream.
Downingtown and Exton
Amani’s BYOB
www.amanisbyob.com
105 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, 484-237-8179
Amani’s has created an enticing four-course romantic menu that will be served from the 11th to the 14th, in addition to their noteworthy menu of farm-fresh seasonal cuisine. This dinner is $75 per person, comes with complimentary champagne and limoncello, and the chef can make accommodations for vegetarians and vegans.
The Bistro at Our Town
www.thebistroatourtown.com
115 E. Swedesford Road, Exton, 484-872-8793
Nothing says romance like a charming bistro tucked away in a quaint Italian village. The Bistro at Our Town offers the next best thing without the hefty plane ticket. Their mouthwatering V-Day menu will be served from the 12th to the 14th.
Downingtown Country Club
www.golfdowningtown.com
93 Country Club Drive, Downingtown, 610-873-0800
Downingtown Country Club presents a weekend of love with great meals that can be shared with your family along with your special someone. On Saturday the 12th, enjoy an elegant evening out with your sweetie from 5 to 10 p.m., with live entertainment and a delicious menu. Bring all your loved ones to their Valentine’s Champagne Brunch on Sunday the 13th, which comes with an array of baked goods, breakfast items, carving stations, entrees, desserts and, of course, mimosas! Brunch is $24.95 for adults, $12.95 for children between the ages of 5 and 12 (kids under 5 are free).
Firecreek Restaurant
www.firecreek-restaurant.com
20 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, 610-269-6000
This sophisticated American grill cooks everything over an open fire for delicious perfection. Firecreek is offering many romantic options for a passionate night out: A four-course delicious meal for $65, the four-course meal with wine pairing, or an a la carte menu.
Restaurant Alba
www.restaurantalba.com
7 W. King St., Malvern, 610-644-4009
Restaurant Alba has prepared an fantastic menu with an array of the area’s finest foods. Their four-course menu is available on the 14th and is $65 per person. Diners can make reservations by phoning the restaurant.
Riverstone Cafe
www.riverstonecafe.com
143 W. Lincoln Highway, Exton, 610-594-2233
From Feb. 11 to 14, Riverstone will have some delectable additions to its diverse menu of tapas, oysters and delicious martinis. The special chef’s menu includes a coast-to-coast oyster sampler, pheasant spring rolls, seared elk tenderloins and lobster medallions.
The Ship Inn
www.shipinn.net
693 E Lincoln Highway, Exton, 610-363-7200
The Ship Inn is the perfect spot for romance. There are three cozy dining rooms with beautiful fireplaces, and dazzling candlelit tables covered in rose petals. Their a la carte menu has delicious options and diners can sip on their special V-Day drinks.
Phoenixville
Beccas Restaurant
www.beccasrestaurant.com
19 S Whitehorse Rd., 484-924-8502
This special menu is $60 per person:
— Wild mushroom soup: A puree of organic wild mushrooms with sourdough croutons;
— Organic local micro greens with heirloom tomatoes, goat cheese and an apple cider walnut vinaigrette;
— Petite Wagyu beef filet mignon with diver sea scallops and jumbo shrimp over roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes;
— Cheese tasting selection of local and international cheeses, with local honey and seasonal fruits;
— Heart-shaped chocolate and peanut butter cake with chocolate ganache.
Black Lab Bistro
www.blacklabbistro.net
248 Bridge St., 610-935-5988
This chic BYOB will be offering an eclectic menu with tantalizing delicacies for everyone. The cost is $120 per couple, and seatings will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on the 13th and 14th.
Columbia Bar and Grill
www.columbiabarandgrille.com
148 Bridge St., 610-983-0300
For the past four years in a row, Columbia Bar and Grill has won Most Romantic Restaurant in the Philly Hot list by MyPHL-17. The First Annual Sweethearts Ball will be an enchanted evening filled with an hour open bar with hors d’oeuvres, a three-course wine dinner, dessert buffet and champagne, and dancing to a live band. It starts at 8 p.m. and costs $150 per couple. On the 13th, start the day off with a Valentine’s Day Jazz Brunch and end it with their four-course dinner and wine pairings ($65 per person). On the 14th, there will be a chocolate-inspired a la carte dinner with your favorite love songs in the background on the piano.
Daddy Mims’ Creole BYOB
www.daddymims.com
150-152 Bridge St., 610-935-1800
Their $40 per person tasting menu includes lobster scallop bisque, roasted sea bass topped with crabmeat butter sauce over creamy lobster grits, grilled filet mignon topped with chocolate merlot demi-glace over fondu mashed potatoes, and chocolate butter cream cake with strawberry port wine sauce. Their tasting menu is available all weekend, and both their tasting and an a la carte menus will be available from 4 to 9 p.m. on the 14th at this BYOB.
Franco Ristorante
www.franco-ristorante.com
226 Bridget St., 610-933-0880
From 4 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, Franco Ristorante will be serving up a special Valentine’s menu including fresh seafood, veal cutlets, succulent chicken breasts and specialty pastas with homemade sauces. It is $45 per person and includes soup, salad, garlic bread, entree and dessert. Show your true feelings for your sweetheart by delivering a heart-shaped pizza with two toppings for $15 on Valentine’s Day (must order by the 12th for takeout or delivery only)!.
Molly Maguire’s Irish Restaurant and Pub
www.mollymaguiresphoenixville.com
197 Bridge St., 610-933-9550
In addition to their fantastic menu of authentic Irish fare, they will also be offering a four-course, shared plate menu and a bottle of sparkling rose for $55 per couple (excluding tax and gratuity) on the 14th.
