The Restaurant Examiner’s Guide to Valentine Day’s Dining
Restaurants offering prix-fixe menus or special menus for celebrating on Feb. 14 are covered in this article. In some cases, the Valentine’s Day dishes are also offered on Feb. 13 and 15. At most restaurants, the regular menus or limited versions of it will also be available. Prices shown for prix-fixe menus do not include tax, tip or beverages except where otherwise noted.
Because Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, many restaurants are extending operating hours. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, for example, will be open for lunch on Valentine’s Day, probably the first time in its history it has done this.
ARMONK
Amore. Four-course, prix-fixe dinner, $55 per person. Entrées: Osso buco, chicken scarpariello, wild boar tagliatelle, pesce del giorno, seafood cannelloni and garganelli fungi.
Moderne Barn. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $90 per person. Wine pairing add $45. Entrées: Broiled filet mignon, ricotta gnocchi mushroom medley, seafood risotto with mussels, clams, shrimp, and calamari. Chocolate covered strawberries.
BEDFORD
Campagna. Wine-paired dinner. Ladies receive a flower and take home a box of chocolate bon bons.
La Crémaillère. Specials: Crawfish bisque, crabmeat salad with grilled shrimp, loin of lamb and grilled lobster.
BRIARCLIFF MANOR
105-Ten. Three-course prix-fixe menu. Entrees: Oven roasted prime rib, baked salmon papillote, and grilled one-and-a-quarter-pound lobster and escargot.
CHAPPAQUA
Crabtree’s Kittle House. Four-course, prix-fixe dinner, $85 per person. Wine pairing add $50. Entrées: Filet of Florida red snapper and roast filet mignon of beef. $75 per person on Friday and Sunday.
Croton-on-Hudson
Fino. Three-course, prix-fixe, dinner, $37.50 per person. Entrées: Chicken martini, salmone dijon, veal chop valdostana, red snapper, heart-shaped ravioli, shell steak, linguine with clam sauce. Coffee included.
DOBBS FERRY
Cedar Street Grill. Special romantic cocktails and Valentine’s Day Singles Night beginning at 10 p.m.
Half Moon. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $65 per person. Entrées: crab stuffed sole, yellow fin tuna, Scottish salmon a la pancha, surf and turf, stir fry, roasted duck, Guajillo rub semi-boneless chicken, 36-ounce steak for two and lobster ravioli.
ELMSFORD
Rini’s. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $38.95 per person. Limited a la carte menu available. Entertainment at 7:30 p.m. Tony J Jazz Masters Trio with vocalist Louis Vanaria. No cover charge.
GRANITE SPRINGS
Traditions 118. Seafood tower for two with oysters, clams, lobster, shrimp and crab. Red velvet crepe with ice cream and homemade cannoli filling. Complementary glass of prosecco. Same dishes served at sister restaurant The Rose Room in Mount Kisco.
HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON
Forty North. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $65 per person. Complementary glass of champagne. Entrées: grilled skirt steak, pork brasciole with house-made tagliatelle and braised lamb shank. Ladies will bring home sweet treats.
Harvest on Hudson. Three-course, prix-fixe, dinner, $75 per person. Entrées: Branzino, ravioli, calamaratta, veal, John Dory, skate, short rib, chateaubriand for two, duck L’Arancia and venison.
The Prime. Four-course, prix-fixe dinner, $45 per person. Entrées: Roast tenderloin, maple glazed diver scallops on bed of spinach, French-cut stuffed chicken breast and dijon crusted Atlantic salmon. Complementary glass of Ruffino prosecco.
IRVINGTON
Chutney Masala. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $49.95 per person. Entrées: Saag paneer, baigan bharta, chicken tikka masala, lamb vindallo, tandoori salmon, goan shrimp curry and crab moille. Free glass of sparkling or house wine.
Il Sorriso. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $45 per person. Glass of prosecco included. At least five entrées will be offered including filet mignon and lobster tail.
Red Barn Bakery. Treats, 100-percent organic and non-genetically modified organism for purchase at the counter. Chocolate covered strawberries, heart-decorated cookies, chocolate cheese cake, chiffon cake, macaroons and flourless chocolate cake. Breakfast-in-bed packages can be customized with scones, muffins or other baked goods. Gluten-free and vegan baked goods, in wide varieties, are available.
Red Hat on the River. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $75 per person. Includes hors d’œuvrés. Entrées: Fish stew, sautéed Block Island fluke, grilled Scottish salmon, French-cut chicken breast, duck and cherry, short rib bourguignon and grilled prime aged steak. Coffee, tea, espresso or cappuccino included. Dessert: Five assorted sweets.
KATONAH
La Fontane. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $70 per couple. Entrées: Crab ravioli, grilled petite veal, roasted Norwegian salmon, lemon linguini with clams and artichoke, pork shank and pappardelle and risotto pescatore.
LARCHMONT
Plates. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $65 to $85 per person depending on seating time. Glass of prosecco. Entrées: Pastrami short ribs, prime rib, spinach noodles, striped bass, smoked barbecue ribs and duck ravioli. Complementary strawberries dipped in molten chocolate and complementary petit fours (brownie bites and sweet squares).
MOUNT KISCO
Cafe of Love. Specials: Venison flavored with chocolate grape gastrique, duck ravioli, citrus branzino papillote cooked in parchment. Complementary “Passionate Kiss” cocktail and complementary parsnip and pear soup amuse with caviar come with dinner. Winter menu available.
The Rose Room. Seafood tower for two with oysters, clams, lobster, shrimp and crab. Red velvet crepe with ice cream and homemade cannoli filling. Complementary glass of prosecco.
Via Vanti! “All-Aphrodisiac” specials: Veal osso buco ($30), salmon en brodo ($24), pollo fantastiche ($24), paella ($29), “Italian Stallion” rib-eye, oven-roasted bronzino ($25). Appetizers include a heart-shaped pizzette ($15), his half has spicy sausage, her half has pears, almonds, cheese and honey.
NEW ROCHELLE
Alvin & Friends. Entrées: Seared scallops, anise spiced duck breast and braised beef short ribs. Live piano music and roses for the ladies.
NoMa Social. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $45 per person. Entrées: Peppered filet mignon, lobster ravioli, slow roasted Amish chicken, black bass a la pancha and slow braised lamb shank.
OSSINING
Travelers Rest. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $125 per couple. Entrées: Stuffed salmon, half chicken, sliced filet mignon, Porterhouse steak, black angus steak, New Zealand rack of lamb, eight-ounce lobster tail and stuffed shrimp Wellington. Dessert: Chocolate covered strawberries.
RYE
La Panetière. Prix-fixe dinner, $90 per person. Wine pairing add $45. Entrées: Tenderloin of veal and lightly spiced filet of beef. Dessert: Heart of chocolate mousse and creme brûlée.
SCARSDALE
California Pizza Kitchen. Special offer for two people: one appetizer, two entrées and a dessert for $32. Entrées: Barbecue chicken chopped salad, pizzas, including mushroom pepperoni sausage pie, and pastas, including garlic cream fettuccine with chicken.
Fig & Olive. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $65 per person. Wine pairing add $26. Ladies will receive a rose at the end of their meal. Entrées: Truffle risotto, Chilean sea bass, filet mignon and roasted rack of lamb. Limited a la carte menu also available.
TARRYTOWN
Cellar 49. Wine-paired, prix-fixe dinner/accommodations package, $359-$369 per couple with lobster risotto and filet mignon with chocolate port wine reduction; paired wines and beers with each course. Includes one overnight accommodation and Biddle Mansion American breakfast for two.
Cooper’s Mill. Entrées: Skuna Bay salmon, striped bass, French-cut chicken breast, filet mignon and rack of lamb. Complementary glass of prosecco.
Equus. Five-course, prix-fixe tasting menu, $135 per person. Wine pairing, add $50. Entrées: Grilled Washugyu sirloin jus de braisage or quail and Hudson Valley foie gras.
RiverMarket Bar and Kitchen. Four-course tasting menu for two, $75. Featuring dishes prepared with products raised and grown in the Hudson Valley.
Ruth’s Chris. Three-course dinner, $43.95 per person. Entrées: scallops, six-ounce filet and shrimp, stuffed chicken breast and salmon. Side dish included. Roses for the ladies and take-home bag of chocolates on Saturday. Godiva chocolate martini (a Godiva chocolate is in this drink) priced at $14 (Saturday only).
Tarry Tavern. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $55 per person. Roasted red beet salad and braised pork cheeks. Red roses, chocolate truffles and chocolate dipped strawberries.
THORNWOOD
Casa Rina. A choice of five three-course special dinners for two.
WHITE PLAINS
42 The Restaurant. Six-course, prix-fixe dinner, $300 per couple. Entrées: Halibut or filet mignon. Includes a bottle of sparkling wine or wine and “Romeo & Juliet” (manchego cheese and quince fruit).
Melting Pot. Five-course, prix-fixe dinner, $74.95 per person. Entrées: Bourguignonne, cog au vin, mojo and seasoned court bouillon. Dessert: chocolate fondue.
Sapori. Roses for the ladies. Otherwise, will serve its regular menu.
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
Don Tommaso’s. Guests will receive a complementary glass of prosecco with their entrees.
Thyme Steak & Seafood. Three-course, prix-fixe dinner, $90 per person. Complementary glass of champagne and chocolate rose. Entrées: Murray’s chicken breast, Berkshire double-cut pork chop, stuffed sole, salmon, rib-eye and cod.
Anyone who wants to surprise a sweetheart will get full cooperation at Plates in Larchmont. The restaurant will hide an engagement ring in the hollow center of a “Ring Ding” dessert normally filled with cream. This practice has been taking place for a long time, and thus far, no one has bitten or swallowed the ring.
According to the National Restaurant Association, Valentine’s Day is the second most popular holiday in America for dining out, trailing only Mother’s Days.
