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From sweet delights to food bouquets, we've got your food and drink desires covered this Valentine's Day
Sit down, relax and enjoy a romantic meal with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re dining out or taking out, there’s no shortage of special menu offerings from Vancouver’s finest restaurants, bakers and caterers.
This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself or a loved one to a new plant-based stuffed cookie by Panela Lemon, available at East Vancouver’s community café and retail destination Coho Coffee. The cookie features a mocha-cream filling, white chocolate hearts, chopped walnuts and oatmeal. Available now for a limited time.1370 East Georgia Street; Details online
Juke Fried Chicken’s ‘Let’s Cluck’ fried-chicken bouquets are available exclusively for pick-up on Monday, February 14. Each bouquet swaps out the been-there, done-that Valentine’s Day floral arrangement in favour of eight mouth-watering pieces of Juke’s trademark gluten-free, crispy fried chicken in decorative wrap ($31). 182 Keefer Street, Vancouver; Pre-order online
For all the non-meat-eaters out there, West End vegan hot spot Beetbox brings back its popular plant-based fried chick-un savoury Valentine’s Day bouquets. Available for pickup from Saturday, February 12 until Monday, February 14, each Beetbox CLB (certified lover bouquet) includes a dozen fried chick-un fingers (made from breaded and fried seitan) with housemade maple mustard dip and packaged in decorative Valentine’s Day wrap ($25).1074 Davie Street, Vancouver; Pre-order online
Mix things up this Valentine’s and take part in a virtual cooking class for two with Cocktails & Canapes ($210), available Saturday, February 12th and Monday, February 14th. Delivered right to your door, your Valentine’s box will include a charcuterie to snack on while prepping, locally sourced ingredients to make a risotto with step-by-step instructions, chocolate pot de crème with strawberry ganache, plus a Poplar Grove Merlot. Pre-book online
Make this Valentine’s a memorable one at Mission Hill Family Estate and indulge in one of their ‘Celebrate Love’ dinners ($249 per guest) taking place on Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 14. The four-course, wine-paired affair begins with welcome wine served under the stars at Mission Hill’s dramatic Keystone Arch, and includes Dungeness crab and side-stripe-shrimp leek bisque; bison loin aged on lavender and chamomile with sunchokes and smoked sour cherries; and slow-cooked pork shoulder with foie gras, truffle jus ravioli, black garlic and preserved beets. To finish, a take-home fifth course: a perfect pairing of Exhilaration Brut Rosé and a selection of Kelowna’s beloved Karat chocolate.1730 Mission Hill Road, West Kelowna; Reserve online
Celebrate Valentine’s Day this year with The Lazy Gourmet’s trio of limited-edition Love Day dinner kits. Guests can choose from a special Grazing Box ($99 per two people), which includes a variety of charcuterie and proteins, such as salami and sopressata rose, duck rillette, artisan cheeses, pesto-marinated bocconcini, and a whole baked brie and two large affogato profiteroles for dessert; a three-course meal with Prosecco ($140 per two people), that features Beef tenderloin Wellington or roasted vegetable galette, housemade ricotta gnudi with pomodoro sauce, two affogato profiteroles, and a bottle of Lamarca Prosecco; or finally a virtual cooking class ($250 per two people) complete with wine and flowers. There are also a variety of sweet and savoury add-on options, including a beautiful heart-shaped Valentine’s Day chocolate cake ($29).1545 West 3rd Avenue; Order online, by calling 604-734-2507 or by emailing: catering@lazygourmet.ca
Treat yourself or someone special to fresh baked cookies and treats made with love by Kafka’s pastry chef, Adi Kesselman. With a colourful assortment of delicious cookies, macarons and brownies, their sweet box ($32), available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14, includes heart-shaped sugar cookies, raspberry fudge brownies, pistachio shortbread and so much more. Individual Valentine’s treats will also be featured at Kafka’s coffee shops for $4 each starting Tuesday, February 8.Main Street, Great Northern Way & Gastown; Pre-order online
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat and a waterfront stroll on Granville Island. Dishing up a special Puffcream flavour featuring Mexican chocolate, Popina Cantina’s Sweetheart Puffcream ($8 regular, $6 kids) is filled with Popina’s proprietary soft-serve ice cream and topped with freeze-dried strawberries, almond praline and Mexican chocolate, available from Wednesday, February 9 through to Friday, February 18.
And if a fun and easy Valentine’s dinner is what you have in mind, Popina Cantina’s Taco Kits for two are an effortlessly delicious takeout option ($39). Taco Kits for two include guacamole, crispy tortilla chips, three of your favourite taco fillings, an assortment of salsas, 12 soft corn tortillas (makes six tacos), fresh limes, plus gift cards for two Puffcreams of your choice (including featured flavours) on your next visit.
1666 Johnston Street, Vancouver; Pre-order Taco Kits for pickup by calling 604-558-3830, or order online for delivery through Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes.
This Valentine’s Day, chef Jasmin Porcic of Edge Catering has curated a date-night dinner for two ($130). For starters, indulge in a charcuterie that includes Italian-cured meats, local cheeses, red beet hummus, crostini, house crisps and more, followed by your choice of braised beef short rib, wild sockeye salmon Wellington, or vegetable strudel. To finish, indulge in a chocolate mousse terrine with dark chocolate cake, rich chocolate mousse and brandied raspberries. Plus, there’s the convenient option to add six long-stemmed red roses ($55), and a bottle of Mission Hill Reserve Merlot ($45) or Cedar Creek Pinot Gris ($35). 1927 East Hastings St. Vancouver; Order online or by calling 604-876-7226
Bacchus Restaurant’s executive chef Montgomery Lau and his talented team have created two exquisite dining options this Valentine’s Day.
First, a Valentine’s Day menu ($168 per person) that features four-courses, starting with an amuse-bouche of Kusshi oysters with northern divine caviar, followed by a selection of appetizers, such as cocoa-scented foie gras terrine and creamy lobster bisque. Your choice of mains includes slow-roasted dry-age blue-goose beef sirloin, pan-roasted Chilean sea bass, and red beet and roasted yam gnocchi. Two desserts are on the menu, including a rhubarb strawberry tart with vanilla crème patisserie and dark chocolate ganache. There is also a wine pairings option ($60 per person).
The second offering is a Valentine’s afternoon tea ($65 per person) that highlights the royal tradition of high tea with indulgent delicacies. The menu features finely cut gourmet sandwiches, a selection of house-made pastries and sweets, and classic savoury cakes.Reserve online; 845 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Torafuku’s swoon-worthy menu for Valentine’s weekend features seven courses, including four shared appetizers, a choice of main with paired starch, and dessert to finish ($65 per person). Available from Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13, menu highlights include starter options of Hokkaido scallop crudo with ponzu, grape, cara cara orange and dill; a perfectly piquant Korean gochujang fried chicken; an elevated congee with steamed lobster and Szechuan chili peanuts; grilled pork belly with a sweet and tangy pickled umeboshi sauce made of Japanese plums; and chef’s tiramisu made of bold Vietnamese coffee.958 Main Street, Vancouver; Reserve online or by calling 778-903-2006
Created by owner and lead chef Steven Hodge and his talented team of chocolatiers and pastry chefs, Temper’s Valentine’s-themed confections and whimsical chocolate creations are available for purchase in-store until Sunday, February 13. Valentine offerings include edible heart showpieces, filled with specialty heart chocolates available in small ($25) and large ($35); Temper chocolate boxes, featuring an assortment of individual chocolates and specialty heart chocolates available in four-piece ($12), six-piece ($15), nine-piece ($20), 16-piece ($32) and 28-piece ($56) sizes; plus more delicious goodies.2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver; Details online
Fresh Ideas Start Here (FISH) launches a new Valentine’s Day collection, featuring an array of local seafood, house-made accompaniments and luxe ingredients, available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. Highlights include a chilled seafood platter ($120 or $110 if pre-ordered from now until February 7th), including one lobster tail, half a B.C. Dungeness crab, sashimi plate with B.C. albacore tuna, B.C. sockeye salmon, plus more; a ‘Breakfast in Bed’ kit ($62 or $59 if pre-ordered by February 7), with B.C. crab cakes, B.C. salmon cakes, B.C. smoked lox, house-made tartar sauce, spicy mayo, pickled onions, capers, cream cheese, two bagels, and choice of artisanal butter; and a ‘Shellfishly in Love’ kit with fresh oysters ($32 or $27 if pre-ordered by February 7).2959 West Broadway, Vancouver and 180-7515 Market Crossing, Burnaby; Pre-order online
This season, Notch8 Restaurant + Bar at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver invites lovebirds to cozy up with a special three-course dinner menu ($85 per person). Menu highlights include maple-glazed beef short rib and roasted lingcod with Dungeness crab and ginger miso broth, plus a spiced chocolate mille-fueille.900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver; Details online
Botanist’s executive chef Hector Laguna at Fairmont Pacific Rim has put together an exclusive six-course tasting-menu experience to celebrate Valentine’s Day ($156 per person, wine pairings an additional $70 per person), available Friday, February 11, Saturday, February 12 and Monday, February 14. The menu features decadent dishes, such as salt-roasted root vegetables, buffalo burrata crown pasta, charred stripe sea bass, roasted lamb saddle and a sweet finish from executive pastry chef Kate Siegel.1038 Canada Place, Vancouver; Details online
Available from Saturday, February 12 to Monday, February 14, Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Globe@YVR Restaurant will feature a spectacular Valentine’s Day three-course dinner menu ($79 per person) showcasing options such as duck confit empanadas; calamansi butter-basted beef tenderloin; vanilla-bean-crusted sablefish and hand-cut pappardelle; plus a?passion fruit and white chocolate gateaux. You can also order a three-course ‘Sweetheart Dinner To-Go’ ($169), available for pick-up from Saturday, February 12 to Monday, February 14, featuring a chilled seafood platter for two, choice of entrée, including an 18-hour braised short rib, the option of an Okanagan Mission Hill Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a decadent dessert. 3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond; Details online
ARC Restaurant at Fairmont Waterfront’s ever-popular ARC After Dark bottomless-entrée dining experience provides a romantic twist this Valentine’s Day with the specially themed Heart After Dark ($79 per person). Diners will have 15 share-plate-style dishes to choose from, including the exclusive Valentine’s Day-themed Belgian dark chocolate fondue complete with all the trimmings.900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver; Details online
Available throughout the month of February, Tojo’s omakase experiences include Kaishoku Omakase ($150 per person), Dine-in Omakase (from $220 per person) and Tojo’s at Home ($288 for two people). And for a Valentine’s Day special, from Saturday, February 12 to Monday, February 14, the Tojo’s Ultimate Omakase will be replaced with an indulgent Wagyu Omakase ($280 per person). So whether patrons love seafood or meat, there’s plenty to fall for this Valentine’s at this legendary restaurant.Details online; 1133 West Broadway, Vancouver
At the Teahouse in Stanley Park, enjoy an ocean view alongside a multi-course menu ($85 per person) that offers an amuse-bouche of goat cheese truffle; an appetizer selection of prawn ceviche, beet and burrata or peppercorn-crusted beef carpaccio; a palate cleanser of Granny Smith apple sorbet; then a classic steak Diane pumpkin-seed-crusted albacore tuna, crab-crusted B.C. ling cod or chile relleno for an entrée; as well as either lavender crème brûlée or old-fashioned dark chocolate cake as a dessert course.Ferguson Point, Stanley Park, Vancouver; Details online
At Seasons in the Park, gourmands can cozy up and celebrate the special occasion by savouring a three-course prix-fixe feast ($85 per person) that features pan-seared scallop, Seasons-stuffed mushrooms, lobster bisque or beef carpaccio as an appetizer course; a blueberry sorbet palate cleanser; entrée selections that include a choice of filet Neptune, duck two ways (confit, pan-seared), or seafood duo (grilled steelhead salmon, garlic prawns); and a sweet finishing-note selection of either crème brûlée or chocolate lava cake.West 33rd Avenue, Vancouver; Details online
Over on the edge of Coal Harbour, Cardero’s will cast a spell for Valentine’s Day and tempt its guests with waterfront and mountain views and special features that include beef carpaccio ($22), crab- and shrimp-stuffed mushrooms ($18), and black & blue ahi tuna ($22) as appetizers; entrée selections such as Arctic char ($35), brome lake duck confit ($33), chorizo and mussel pappardelle ($29) and espresso-rubbed short rib ($42); plus, molten lava cake ($15) for dessert.1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver; Details online
On Granville Island, lovers can take a romantic stroll before enjoying an intimate and elegant evening together over a special menu at The Sandbar, which offers appetizers such as spaghetti aglio e olio ($19), burrata ($23) or dynamite spicy tuna cone duo ($17.5); entrée courses that include steak Diane and lobster tail ($65), or salmon Wellington for two ($60); and the Sandbar’s spin on a traditional baked Alaska ($15) as a decadent dessert selection.
Score brownie points this Valentine’s Day with treats from Mon Paris Pâtisserie. From charming chocolate heart lollies ($4.50) to gorgeous potted camellias ($27) made entirely of chocolate, Mon Paris has a treat for sweethearts of all ages. The Valentine’s collection also includes a heart-shaped strawberry brownie cake ($30, serves two), designed to share with someone ‘berry’ special; a chocolate teddy bear ($27), made of white chocolate that rests on a backdrop of dark chocolate, surrounded by three Mon Paris signature truffles; a variety of chocolate bonbons in signature flavours, enrobed in dark and milk Belgian chocolate ($36.50, 16 pieces), and so much more. 4396 Beresford St., Burnaby; Details online
Enjoy a plant-based Vietnamese Valentine’s Day at Do Chay that includes a special six-course dinner ($150 for two people), featuring elevated street-food-style dishes and including a bottle of sparkling wine. The menu features crispy daikon cakes, fried eggplant and uncle Hing’s hot sauce, Do Chay fried rice, white truffle Saigon spaghetti and a coconut lime granita and fruit.1269 Hamilton Street, Vancouver; Details online
Railtown catering presents an effortless yet heartfelt option this Valentine’s with a five-course menu ($229; $199 for vegetarian menu) that comes completely ready to eat. Menu highlights include a flavour-packed duck consommé complete with foie gras ravioli, Jerusalem artichoke and black winter truffles; warm lobster salad with classic thermidor garnish; and to finish, a heart-shaped strawberry and rose St. Honoré blushes with Valentine’s colours.397 Railway Street, Vancouver; Details online
Winston’s head chef Douglas Lee has put together a special four-course Valentine’s Day menu ($65 per person) that will be available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. The menu features a kale and B.C. endive salad; smashed sunchoke with ginger scallion sauce and smoked red vinegar; 99-hour smoked pork neck ssam, plus birthday cake desert and so much more. 228 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver; Details online
Celebrate the day of love with special features inspired by cinema’s famous date scenes at Fable Diner. The features are available à la carte or as a three-course ($70 per couple) with an optional wine pairings ($15 per person) from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. Dishes include cream of leek soup from Bridget Jones Diary; spaghetti and meatballs from Lady and the Tramp; and pastrami on rye from When Harry Met Sally. Chef Max Straczek has also created a three-course dinner menu ($70 per person) with optional wine pairings with Castelliria wines on Monday, February 14.151 East Broadway, Vancouver; Details online
This Valentine’s Day, chef Behshad Zolnasr is offering a three-course menu ($89 per person) with optional wine pairings ($35), available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. Menu highlights include wagyu carpaccio, ricotta raviolo, lamb rack, scallops and prawns, plus, a duo of chocolate marquis and raspberry mousse.1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver; Details online
Sharing is caring at Trattoria, and this Valentine’s Day you can enjoy a sharing platter for two ($95 per couple) from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. The menu includes roasted rack of lamb; brown-butter-poached lobster tails served with delectable sides; and for dessert, cappuccino mousse, white chocolate panna cotta and long-stem chocolate covered strawberries.Kitslano, Park Royal, Burnaby; Details online
Fall in love with Glowbal’s à la carte and three-course ($95 per person) Valentine’s Day menu. Available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14, menu highlights include poached prawn salad, Quebec seared duck breast, a Valentine’s chocolate tasting and more.590 West Georgia, TELUS Garden, Vancouver; Details online
Don’t miss out on Black + Blue’s three-course Valentine’s Day feast ($120 per person), available on Monday, February 14 only. Enjoy delicious dishes like in-house duck prosciutto, tableside Caesar salad, 45-day aged prime striplion, prime Beef Wellington and tableside baked Alaska. 103 Alberni Street, Vancouver; Details online
Celebrate with your loved one Italian-style with Italian Kitchen’s à la carte or three-course ($90 per person) menu available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. The sharing menu includes a feature platter with 10 oz grilled striploin, halibut and salmon roll, and butternut squash ravioli or IK’s famous table-side 2-pound lobster cacio and pepe. 800 Burrard Street, Vancouver; Details online
Enjoy intimate dining at its best with Five Sails’ special Valentine’s Day menu ($150 per person). Available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14, menu highlights include wild boar and bison terrine turnip remoulade; cold-smoked kampachi, sunchokes lime and ginger foam; seared tenderloin, beef cheeks ragout Pommes Williams, and more. Five Sails is also serving up caviar brunch on Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13. 410-999 Canada Place, Vancouver; Details online
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Feast in West Vancouver with a three-course dinner ($85 per person) and optional wine pairings ($45), available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14. Highlights include wagyu beef tartare, Dungeness crab salad, cured duck breast, pan-seared sablefish and strawberry panacotta.2423 Marine Drive, West Vancouver; Details online
Enjoy a lovers’ platter for two ($39 per person) at The Flying Pig, which includes a 10 oz AAA Alberta beef striploin with brandy peppercorn sauce; jumbo tiger prawns with sauce Provençale; bay scallop and citrus risotto and more. Plus, enjoy a ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ Valentine’s Day cocktail with Sheringham kabuki gin, strawberry syrup, fresh lime juice and Bella sparkling Gamay garnished with strawberry and fresh basil leaf.Yaletown, Gastown & Olympic Village; Details online
One of the most romantic and intimate French restaurants in Vancouver, Jules Bistro will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a chef’s special menu feature and a cocktail feature: a raspberry martini with vodka, lemon juice, raspberry purée and St. Germain, shaken and topped with sparkling wine ($12). 216 Abbot Street, Vancouver; Details online
The Victor’s Valentine’s Day three-course dinner menu is available (from $105 per person) with optional wine pairings ($69), and includes highlights like foie gras torchon; winter black truffle cannelloni; Brant Lake wagyu tenderloin surf and turf; plus a dessert for two.39 Smithe Street, Vancouver; Details online
D6 has two special cocktail creations to celebrate Valentine’s Day that are available from Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13. The Dulcis Amor includes Stoli vanilla, agave, passionfruit purée, Henkell, egg white and simple syrup ($14); and the Aromat, includes chili-iinfused sombra, Triple Sec, simple syrup, pineapple and star anise bitters ($16). 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver; Details online
This Valentine’s Day, Maenam presents flavourful dine-in and takeout chef’s tasting menus. Available from Friday, February 11 to Monday, February 14, Valentine’s to-go dinner sets include soup, salad, curry, stir-fry and dessert, with omnivore, pescatarian and vegetarian options, ($130, feeds two to three people). The dine-in menu includes five courses served family-style with a variety of dishes to choose from plus a selection of snacks, ($75 per person, minimum two people). 1938 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver; Details online
Make it a smooth Valentine’s Day this year with Beaucoup Bakery’s Heart Beats collection. The lineup is inspired by classical treat pairings with a twist, including a ‘You’re My Butter Half’ caramel and popcorn tart ($18); a duet of two large heart-shaped chocolate art creations ($19); and ‘Slow Jams’ bonbons ($28).2150 Fir Street, Vancouver; Details online
Celebrate San Valentino at Carlino with a special set dinner menu on Valentine’s Day ($220 per couple). Available for dinner service on Monday, February 14, the evening begins with a special handcrafted aperitivo cocktail by bar manager Gianluigi Bosco, followed by a romance-inspired fai tu dinner designed by chef Mark Perrier. Couples will also receive a Valentine’s favour to cap off dinner, with a specially bottled cocktail and house-baked Venetian cookies to take home. 1115 Alberni Street, Vancouver; Details online
Main Street’s Pizzeria Farina and sister restaurant Farina a Legna in North Vancouver will be bringing back their exclusive Valentine’s Day heart-shaped Margherita pizzas ($18), available only on Monday, February 14. Pizzeria Farina will also be offering customers $5 off their order with the purchase of a bottle of the featured Lambrusco wine.915 Main Street, Vancouver & 1119 2nd Street East, North Vancouver; Pizzeria Farina details online & Farina a Legna details online
Available on Monday, February 14, Giovane Bacaro will be offering guests a special five-course Valentine’s menu ($79 per person), starting with their cult favourite thin, crispy chips and herbs served with a spritz to drink; followed by your choices of cicchetti and antipasti; then their classic flower-shaped sbocciare pasta with caciocavallo, brown butter and black truffle; your choice of secondi and a crostata al cioccolato with hazelnuts; and fior di latte gelato to finish dinner on a sweet note.1029 West Cordova Street, Vancouver; Reserve online
Vancouver’s favourite Lebanese chain of restaurants, Nuba will be offering an exclusive dessert to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The vegan and gluten-free chocolate mousse tart, topped with candied rose and pistachios, served with raspberries and Nora’s vegan ice cream will be available at all locations from Saturday, February 12 to Monday, February 14.Mount Pleasant, Gastown, Yaletown and Kitsilano; Details online
