We will be toasting to love on Sunday, February 14 with special menus full of luxe celebratory dishes worth a toast of their own. There are ten restaurants to choose from, all offering lovely multi-course meals to share with a lover (or a friend.) More info and menus below…

Anchovies & Olives

Anchovies & Olives is offering a four-course meal for $80/person—add three oysters and a glass of Prosecco at the start for $17. Dinner includes all kinds of briny treats from the sea: hamachi crudo, Dungeness crab, black cod, and albacore tuna. (Plus wagyu steak!)

Price: $80 per person
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Menu

First Course (For The Table)

potato leek soup smoked trout roe
smoked mackerel crostini, chives, pickled onion
hamachi crudo kumquat, taggiasca olive, hazelnut
bitter green salad king crab, citrus
fried calamari chili vinegar, lemon aioli

Second Course (Choose One)

pappardelle dungeness crab, sofrito, chili
spaghetti manila clam, guanciale, tomato
potato gnocchi bolognese, oregano, mint, pecorino

Main Course (Choose One)

black cod pecan, olive, turnip
albacore tuna cipollini onion, hedgehog mushrooms, upland cress
wagyu new york steak brussels sprouts, butternut squash, red wine

Dessert (Choose One)

meyer lemon panna cotta roasted pineapple, candied pistachio
malted chocolate brownie stewed strawberry, buttermilk crème fraiche
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread

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Bar Cotto

Next-door at Bar Cotto, a three-course dinner is $50/person, and includes a handful of dishes for the table to start, like burrata with eggplant caponata, broccolini bruschetta, and mixed salumi. Main courses include funghi pizza or roasted porchetta, and there’s a mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich up for grabs for dessert! A full menu can be found here.

Price: $50 per person
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First Course (For The Table)

burrata eggplant caponata
baby lettuces pecans, chevre, shallot vinaigrette
broccolini bruschetta white bean, garlic, lemon
mixed salumi porchetta, prosciutto di parma, finocchiona
roasted Brussels sprouts lemon, garlic

Main Course (Choose One)

funghi pizza roasted mushrooms, spring onion, thyme, truffle oil
braised beef cheek roasted fingerling potato, cipollini onion
oven roasted porchetta polenta, roasted fennel, gremolata

Dessert (Choose One)

olive oil lemon pound cake stewed strawberry, basil cream
mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread cookie

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Bramling Cross

Ballard’s Bramling Cross, the newest member of the ESR family, is offering an $80/person dinner. The meal starts with treats for the table: fried Castelvetrano olives, dirty martini deviled eggs, and chicken liver mousse, to name just a few. Dinner brings roasted duck, braised beef short ribs, or grilled sea scallops—and don’t skip the brownie for dessert. What says love better than a brownie? A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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First Course (For The Table)

chicken liver mousse pickled shallot, kumquat, crostini
fried castelvetrano olives
kusshi oysters blood orange ice
dirty martini deviled egg olive, pimento, onion, gin
lardo toast walnut, thyme, olive oil
chicory salad pear, fennel, mustard vinaigrette

Second Course (Choose One)

parsnip soup apple, hazelnut, foie gras
tagliarini dungeness crab, tarragon, yellowfoot chantrelle
manila clams prosecco, citron

Third Course (Choose One)

roasted duck breast braised red cabbage, chestnut, maple gastrique
stout-braised beef shortrib celeriac puree, fried Brussels sprouts
grilled sea scallops endive, shaved carrot, citron, upland cress, carrot crème fraiche

Dessert (Choose One)

malted chocolate brownie stewed strawberry, buttermilk crème fraiche
meyer lemon panna cotta roasted pineapple, candied pistachio
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread

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Chippy's

Down the street, Chippy’s is offering a $50/person three-course dinner that Neptune would approve of: to start, there’s king crab salad, steamed mussels, hamachi crudo, and smoked fish—for dinner it’s a tough choice between scallops, cod & chips, or crab pot pie. A full menu can be found here.

Price: $50 per person
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Menu

First Course (For The Table)

hamachi crudo avocado, chilies, lime
king crab salad heart of palm, friseé, citrus
steamed mussels spicy tomato/fennel broth, grilled bread
little gem lettuces sliced pear, goat feta, champagne vinaigrette
smoked fish grilled bread, pickled red onions

Main Course (Choose One)

seared sea scallops celery root puree, sage, brown butter, lemon
cod and chips tartar sauce
dungeness crab pot pie winter vegetables

Dessert (Choose One)

olive oil and lemon pound cake stewed strawberry, basil cream
mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread cookie

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Goldfinch Tavern

Impress your date this Valentine's Day at Goldfinch Tavern. Enjoy a delicious four-course menu and wine pairing by candlelight while taking in views of Elliott Bay.

Price: $95 per person; $45 per wine pairing
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Menu

First Course (For The Table)

selection of ½ shell local oysters
crab bisque brandy, chives
smoked sockeye bites
blue cheese bruschetta tart cherries
spot prawn salad
pastry puff roasted apple, bacon

Second Course (Choose One)

black truffle risotto duck confit, red wine poached onions
grilled gem lettuce salad hazelnut dressing

entrees (Choose One)

grilled prime beef tenderloin mushroom bread pudding, potato-parsnip puree
oregon lamb chop braised lamb shank popover, sautéed greens
seared black cod herb emulsion, roasted carrot, shaved apple salad
dungeness crab ricotta gnocchi, leek butter sauce, fried leeks, tarragon
carrot-goat cheese ravioli almond brown butter, shaved mushrooms, thyme

dessert trio (shared)

champagne mousse almond macron, strawberry
red velvet meringue, brandied cherry
dark chocolate torte milk chocolate cremeaux, passion fruit

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How To Cook A Wolf

Up on the top of Queen Anne, How To Cook a Wolf has planned a divine little $80/person feast—and, FYI: their cozy space is especially well suited for romancing. Shared plates start the meal, followed by a pasta course (ricotta-fennel ravioli with lobster!) and savory mains: short ribs, John Dory, or squab. A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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First Course (For The Table)

kushi oyster sauerkraut mignonette
baby gem lettuce warm anchovy vinaigrette, parmesan crisp
crispy semolina gnocchi tomato, speck, oregano
fritto misto prawn, fennel, calabrian chili, smoked yogurt
hamachi crudo blood orange granitee, sorrel, pink lady apple
ricotta bruschetta truffled honey, crispy sage

Second Course (Choose One)

ricotta and fennel ravioli lobster, carrot brodo, anise hyssop
risotto black trumpet mushrooms, cured egg yolk, pecorino, black pepper, parsley
potato gnocchi braised duck, kale, oil cured black olives, duck cracklins

Third Course (Choose One)

braised short ribs black and green peppercorns, puntarelle salad, crispy sunchokes
john dory grapefruit, watercress, radish, salsa verde
squab savory bread pudding, cherry agrodolce, frisee

Dessert (Choose One)

meyer lemon panna cotta roasted pineapple, candied pistachio
malted chocolate brownie stewed strawberry, buttermilk crème fraiche
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread cookies

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mkt

Mkt. has a four-course, $80/person meal planned, with a special amuse bouche too: popovers with smoked chevre and caviar. The meal starts with vegetables for the table: grilled green beans, winter squash fritters, wild mushroom crepe, charred chicory salad, and parsnip-chestnut soup. Further offerings include quail roulade, grilled half-lobster, and sweet potato gnocchi, and for dessert, there’s a pretty little strawberry terrine. A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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Amuse

caviar smoked chevre, popover

First Course (For The Table)

grilled green beans
winter squash fritters
wild mushroom crepe
charred chickory salad- black garlic
parsnip and chestnut soup

Second Course (Choose One)

sweet potato gnocchi black trumpet mushrooms, oloroso sherry, crispy shallots
ravioletto neri brown butter, parmesan, sage
st jude’s albacore bruschetta heirloom beans, herb salad

Third Course (Choose One)

quail roulade black truffle, beluga lentil, roasted cauliflower, macerated dates, port
wine-braised shortrib celeriac, horseradish crème fraiche
grilled half-lobster confit scarlet runner beans, soffritto

Dessert (Choose One)

strawberry verrine devils food cake, dulcey pearls
malted chocolate brownie stewed strawberry, buttermilk crème fraiche
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread cookie

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Rione XIII

North Capitol Hill’s Rione XII will be serving a four-course, $80/person supper, with two luxe $20 add-ons: truffles or a foie gras torchon. Dinner starts with bright dishes for the table: Shigoku oysters with cucumber ice and champagne mignonette, celery salad, and beets with avocado, before moving on to heartier territory: truffle ravioli, beef tenderloin, and English pea risotto. Tiramisu for dessert! A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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Menu

First Course (For The Table)

watermelon 3 ways compressed, pickled, broth
shigoku oysters cucumber ice, champagne mignonette
celery salad-chickpea, apple, pecorino
hamachi crudo caviar, preserved lemon, coriander
beets avocado, pistachio, basil

Second Course (Choose One)

truffle ravioli ricotta, oregano, cured egg yolk
english pea risotto saffron, smoked mascarpone, pea vines
linguine nero mussels, clams, tomato, mint, pangratatto

Third Course (Choose One)

half lobster white asparagus, garlic puree, rosemary oil
beef tenderloin yellow footed chanterelles, rutabaga puree, rosemary oil
squab steel cut oats, fennel, grapes, mustard greens, warm bacon vinaigrette

Dessert (Choose One)

tiramisu
meyer lemon panna cotta roasted pineapple, candied pistachio
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread

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Red Cow

Madrona’s Red Cow is kicking off their $80/person, French-accented dinner with a handful of savory dishes including black cod croquettes, beef tartare, and roasted squash soup. As for mains, there are scallops, roasted chicken, or petite ribeye. Oysters or a Mishima eye of ribeye are both available to add on for $3.50 or $25, respectively. A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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First Course (For The Table)

foie gras torchon crouton, marmalade
black cod croquette hazelnut oil, pickled red onion
roasted squash soup pumpkin seed oil
beef tartare grilled bread, champagne vinegar, chives
beet salad apricot preserve, pistachios, watercress

Second Course (Choose One)

roasted bone marrow red wine sauce
frisee salad crouton, bacon, egg
smoked mussel tartine winter citrus, aioli, fennel

Third Course (Choose One)

RR petite ribeye celery root puree, baby carrots, roasted shallots, truffle pistou
seared sea scallops cauliflower, leeks, vaudovan, apples
roasted chicken rutabaga mash, brussels sprouts, armagnac sauce

Dessert (Choose One)

profiteroles coffee ice cream, chocolate sauce
strawberry verrine devil’s food cake, dulcey pearls
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread cookie

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Staple & Fancy

Over at Staple & Fancy, the $80/person dinner starts off with tons of fancy options: house made ricotta, Prosciutto di Parma, and more. Then on to the staples: paccheri Bolognese, potato gnocchi with prawns, and lemon ricotta ravioli. A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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First Course (For The Table)

wild mushroom soup rosemary
hamachi crudo salsa verde, marcona almonds, fresno chili
endive salad walnuts, pomegranate, champagne vinaigrette
prosciutto di parma parmesan
shigoku oyster horseradish, cucumber
house made ricotta wildflower honey, pickled mustard seeds, wild watercress
grilled cotechino lentils

Second Course (Choose One)

paccheri bolognese, mint, ricotta salata
potato gnocchi prawns, uni butter, chili
lemon ricotta ravioli brown butter, hazelnuts, sage

Third Course (Choose One)

wagyu coulotte hedgehog mushrooms, escarole, sunchokes, red wine sauce
seared sea scallops celery, taggiasca olives, butternut squash
lamb loin sauce romesco, chickpeas, raisins, mint

Dessert (Choose One)

malted chocolate brownie stewed strawberry, buttermilk crème fraiche
meyer lemon pana cotta roasted pineapple, candied pistachio
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread

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Tavolàta

Last but certainly not least: Tavolàta. Their $80/person meal includes four lovely pasta options: linguine nero with bottarga, calamarata with king crab and uni butter, rigatoni with spicy sausage, and ravioli with trumpet mushrooms. After meaty mains comes a sweet treat: Meyer lemon panna cotta, sorbet and shortbread, or lemon zeppole. A full menu can be found here.

Price: $80 per person
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First Course (For The Table)

soft cooked egg lobster, pancetta
mixed salumi torta frita
burrata taggiasca olive, orange, calabrian chili
little gem champagne vinaigrette, chive
white asparagus truffle, citronette
grilled sardine aioli, salsa verde

Second Course (Choose One)

linguine nero fennel, chili, botaraga
calamarata king crab, sofrito, uni butter, pangrattato
rigatoni spicy sausage, tomato, marjoram
ravioli leek, ricotta, trumpet mushroom, lemon

Third Course (Choose One)

duck breast celery root, Brussels sprouts, huckleberry
wagyu coulotte steak potato puree, root vegetables, 25 year balsamic
scallops cauliflower, leek, hedgehog mushrooms, verjus
veal osso bucco risotto, taleggio, meyer lemon, black truffles

Dessert (Choose One)

lemon zeppole chocolate and caramel dipping sauce
meyer lemon panna cotta roasted pineapple, candied pistachio
sorbet pink peppercorn shortbread

Join Ethan Stowell Restaurants for a delicious Valentine’s Day! Reservations can be made online or by calling the individual restaurants.