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Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

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Needing some amazing Valentine’s Day date ideas?

We’ve got you covered! Blow your sweetheart away by surprising them with the the best Valentine’s Day date ever! This is one special day that is so easy to show your significant other just how in love you are with them. Get ready to plan a thoughtful and sweet date that they’ll enjoy and remember for years to come. We’ve done all the hard work gathering up the BEST Valentine’s Day Dates to provide you with all the inspiration you need below to plan the perfect Valentine’s date!

Valentine Drippy Cake

Ele Cake Co Bistro & Wine Bar.      February 12 @ 6:00 pm.   $25
Create your own sweet treat for Valentine’s day this year. ele Bistro is having a Drippy Cake Decorating class. This will include a 6″ round cake with an assortment of toppings: cookies, fruit, chocolates, sprinkles and more!

 

Special Valentine’s Dinner

Golden Jersey Inn       February 13 & 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm      $15.99

Enjoy two sirloin steak dinners, cooked to your satisfaction with choice of two sides (we recommend either a baked potato or sweet potato casserole and a veggie). The meal includes a beverage. You and your valentine can split a large dessert or get two mini-desserts – all this is included at $15.99 each meal. All dinner meals at The Golden Jersey Inn start with complimentary sweet potato bread.

No reservations necessary – just come on in!

Valentine’s Day Free Cake

City Barbeque- Centerville        February 14 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

City Barbeque (Beavercreek and Centerville) will be giving out a free piece of cake on Valentine’s Day with every purchase!

Sweetheart Skate

RiverScape MetroPark
February 14 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm           $20

A fun outdoor date night, the Sweet Heart Skate offer includes two rink admissions, two skate rentals, two cups of hot chocolate and a box of chocolates from Bellbrook Chocolates for $20. You may purchase Sweetheart Deal passes at the rink office when you arrive.

Valentine’s Day Pre Fixe

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
February 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Valentine’s Day is about the one you love. How they add flavor to your life. How they surprise you with their tenderness. How you wouldn’t even think of trading them for a juicy, perfect 8 oz. Filet Mignon, even if it was paired with flavorful Colossal King Crab Legs.

Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

Watermark
February 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Dinner for Two $75/couple

Dinner for Two $75/couple Appetizer to share Crispy brie topped with fig jam and walnuts served with crispy wontons.  Entrees to choose from:  Seared Barramundi  or  Grilled Sirloin Steam. Dessert Red Velvet Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich

Valentine’s Day Dinner

The Caroline
February 14 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Bring your sweetheart to The Caroline!

Valentines Day Dinner

Dewberry 1850
February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Valentine’s Day 2018.  $45

Join us for dinner on Valentines day, Chef Timothy Skiber and his team create a special dining experience for your and your sweetheart:

Choice of one on each course

Salad
Chopped salad with Red onion/Brussels sprouts/edamame/chopped egg/tomato/roasted walnut raspberry dressing

Bibb lettuce with Mandarin orange/local chevre /dried cranberries/crispy onion Rose Water & honey vinaigrette

Entree
Salmon saltimbocca with Sangria glaze/asparagus chive bundle/saffron orzo

Veal cordon blue with Gruyere fondue/corn cake

Smoked grilled tri tip. with Cheesy grits/carrot straws

Poached pear and cherry glaze tempeh/ sautéed garlic kale/brown rice

Dessert
Chocolate crème brûlée or Salted caramel ice cream malt or Strawberry gelato/ bourbon caramel

Valentine’s Couples Climbing

Urban Krag
February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.    $15

Join Outdoor Rec for an evening of indoor rock climbing at Urban Krag in downtown Dayton with someone special.  Open to all experience levels.  You will get belay certified, then spend the rest of the evening reaching new heights on the wall.

Valentine’s Day Specials

Jimmie’s Ladder 11
February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Champagne Cosmo $8 Belle of Dayton Vodka, Grand Marnier, Champagne and Cranberry Juice served up Old Fashioned $8 Bulleit Rye…

5 Course Prix Fixe Dinner

Lily’s Bistro     February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm    $54 per person + tax and tip

Celebrate your Valentine at Lily’s Bistro! We’re offering a special 5 course prix fixe menu:

1st course amuse
·goat cheese panna cotta with pomegranate gastrique and candied pistachio

2nd course (choose one)
·Frisée with pecan brittle dust, housemade ricotta, fresh blood orange, and chili honey vinaigrette
·Rustic warm borscht with housemade dill creme fraiche
·Roasted bone marrow with maple bacon jam, crostini, and cranberry balsamic reduction

3rd course (choose one)
·Scallops over beet risotto with fresh herb chimichurri
·Tricolor carrots and parsnip puree with plum wine reduction
·Pork belly with mole and roasted poblano sauce

4th course (choose one)
·Halibut dusted with blue corn and served with chanterelle mushrooms and romenesco
·Butternut squash and wild rice hash with gremolata
·Lamb loin with raspberry-serrano compote and savory rosemary bread pudding

5th course (choose one)
·Layered chocolate malted milk ball cheesecake with whipped cream
·’Carrot cake’ ice cream: cream cheese ice cream with kracken rum soaked golden raisins & julienne fresh carrot

3 Course meal For Two $35

 February 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Call today to book your Valentine’s Day reservation and enjoy our three-course meal for two. Includes an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert! Find our locations and menu here: tjchumps.com/tjvday

The Van-Dells

La Comedia
February 14 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm.     $53

The Van-Dells are the nation’s #1 Rock & Roll review and have been entertaining audiences of all ages with their unique blend of comedy, costume changes, choreography, and tight harmonies for close to 4 decades. Backed up by a five piece band, The Van-Dells combine comedy with hits from the Rock & Roll era of the 50’s and 60’s.

Valentine’s Celebration

Communitea Cafe’
February 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate with us! It’s a fun, affordable, and unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. $16 buys you a complete High Tea or $30 for 2. We’ll be serving Valentines Day from 5:30-7:30 as well as our lunch hours, Thur & Fri, 11:30-2:30 and Sat, 11-3. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 937.476.7434

Valentine’s Evening Under the Stars

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
February 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm & 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
$30/couple, age 18 and older only, please.  Reservations are required.
Share the stars with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery!Enjoy a romantic evening in our Planetarium featuring classic love songs, fun couple’s trivia, and timeless love stories set to spectacular full-dome special effects.

Vine & Canvas

The Dayton Art Institute
February 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Great art meets great wine! Our Vine & Canvas wine tasting series returns with a special Valentine’s Day event on February 14. Sample a variety of wines, all tied to a specific museum theme.  Advance tickets for each tasting are $35 museum members, $45 non-members.

Sweet & Sour Valentine

Star City Brewing Company
February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.   $40

Whether you’re feeling sweet or sour on this Valentine’s Day, Star City Brewing Company and Grandpa Joe’s have an event for you!  In the Heritage Room we will be hosting the Sweet side of our event with romantic candlelit dining for couples and 2 glasses of wine, beer or cider a piece, and 16 assorted chocolates from Grandpa Joe’s and fresh fruit and dip to share. Tickets are $40 per couple.

Valentine’s 3 Course Dinner

Christopher’s Restaurant
February 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Valentine’s Steak and Lobster Dinner $24.95 or $47.95 for two meals

First Course
Cheese and bacon polenta balls with romesco sauce, or your choice of soup or salad.

Second Course
Oscar style NY Strip, lobster tail, cheesy scalloped potatoes, asparagus, and hollandaise sauce.

Third Course
Chocolate truffles medley and fresh strawberries.

Valentine’s Day Vegetarian Menu:
$17.95 or $33.95 for two meals

First course:
Vegan polenta balls with romesco sauce, or your choice of soup or salad.

Second course:
Spaghetti and Vegan Balls
House made marinara over linguini with oven roasted garbanzo and vegetable balls. Topped with shaved tofu, fresh basil and a side of vegan garlic bread.

Third Course:
Chocolate truffles medley and fresh strawberries.

5 Course Salar Pop-Up Wine Dinner

Boosalis Cafe
February 14 @ 7:30 pm
$89
Celebrate your Valentine’s Day with a five course pop-up wine tasting dinner with Salar on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 at Boosalis Baking & Cafe at 7:30pm. Price will be $89 per person and includes the full dinner with wine pairings, as well as gratuity. The menu will include items such as Pistachio Encrusted Baby Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon with Truffled Cream Pasta, Roasted Pisco, Honey & Lemon Salmon, and more!

Chocolate and Beer Valentine’s Day Race

Brixx Ice Company
February 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
$40 – $50

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Valentine’s SaturDate night

Lucky Star Brewery
February 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm   $24.99
Couples dinner Saturday, Feb.17th. Choice of two special entrees just for you and your valentine. Plus your choice of two glasses of pink champagne or two pint glasses of beer!

Partner Yoga Workshop

Scheiwetz Training Center
February 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.   $49

Plan NOW for a SPECIAL VALENTINE’S EXPERIENCE! Vibrant Life is hosting an engaging and fun Partner Workshop, “What’s Love Got…

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