Our New Years resolutions have been set, Chicago’s winter has set in, and now it’s time to cuddle up and feel the love of February 14th. There are so many great places to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Chicago! From a champagne fest to an interactive supper club, the options are endless. Read below!
If you’re not looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day and want to share your love for your girlfriends instead, or as well, Galentine’s Day – the day before Valentine’s Day on February 13th – is a great option! Check out the Galentine’s Day party I threw last year in this post here. This year I’ll be celebrating Galentine’s Day with an Italian dinner at Quartino’s (one of my favorite spots to eat!).
Pre Fixe Menu Dinner
We’ll start with the obvious. Going out to dinner at a special location is a great Valentine’s Day tradition. Many restaurants even create special menus and menu items for the occasion. I’ve rounded up my top three recommended below. Make sure to make reservations before they fill up!
- Wildfire: 4-course pre fixe menu for two for $99/couple (from 2/13-2/16)
- Fig & Olive: 4-course prix fixe menu for $75/per person and optional wine pairing
- BLVD: 3-course prix fixe menu for $85/per person
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Fest
If you love champagne and sparkling wine just as much as I do, I suggest checking out The IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge’s Champagne & Sparkling Wine Fest! The event will occur on Valentine’s Day itself, from 7-11pm. Enjoy four hours of tastings, passed appetizers, a sweets table, and more.
AIRE Ancient Baths
If you haven’t been to AIRE Ancient Baths yet, special occasion or not, you’re missing out on such a relaxing experience! I checked it out with a close girlfriend, read about it HERE, and loved it. It’s a great place for a date or for a fun day with girlfriends. Take a dip in multiple different pools together or book a massage this Valentine’s Day for a super romantic, unique date!
Brunch It
Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, however there is no rule that says you can’t celebrate on Saturday or Sunday! The weekend is the weekend, am I right? Brunch is a great day-time option for celebration. Some of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago include:
Interactive Supper Club
If you want to try something different while still enjoying some delicious food, an interactive supper club is a great choice. Get in the Kitchen! is offering a Valentine’s Day event that is part cooking class part dining. The evening will include a signature cocktail (besides that it is BYOB) and a three-course meal. Tickets are $79 each.
Netflix & Homemade Za’
Netflix is life. So is pizza. Mix the two together for a cozy night in! Even better, make your own homemade pizza side by side before plopping down to watch The Office, A Cinderella Story, The Witcher, or whatever floats your fancy. I personally think pizza and a Seth Rogan movie sounds like a great time!