These Delaware restaurants are in high demand for a date night on the most romantic day of the year. With February 14 falling on a Friday this year, reservations are filling fast! From upscale, candlelit dinners to fun, casual spots with great food and drink specials, here are ideas for your Valentine’s Day in Delaware.
New Castle County
Le Cavalier
The grand and romantic feel of Hotel du Pont makes Le Cavalier a no-brainer for Valentine’s Day in Delaware. The perfect spot for a French-inspired date night, Le Cavalier offers an elegant Valentine’s Day special. The three-course menu, which runs $85 per person, includes dishes like oysters with cranberry mignonette, foie gras mousse, Rohan duck breast, and more. For dessert, enjoy a crème brûlée with Ronnybrook cream, vanilla bean, Luxardo cherry, and candied pine nuts. Reservations can be made online.Â
42 West 11th Street, Wilmington
Hummingbird to Mars
Can you keep a secret? Step into Hummingbird to Mars, a fun speakeasy above Catherine Rooneys in Trolley Square. Find the door with the golden bird on 16th Street and ring the bell. Once inside, the eatery will host three nights of Valentine’s Day celebrations, complete with live music and food and drink specials. Transport your date back in time and enjoy a speakeasy date night from Thursday, February 13 through Saturday, February 15. Reserve your table online.
1616 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington
1906 at Longwood Gardens
If you live in New Castle County, 1906 at Longwood Gardens is well worth the short drive to Kennett Square, PA. The new-and-improved fine dining experience overlooks the fountain area, so guests have quite the view while enjoying the upscale menu. For Valentine’s Day, enjoy a special dining experience centered around the rich, earthy flavors of black truffles. Each course is expertly crafted by executive chef George Murkowicz to showcase the finest truffle-infused creations. The four-course dinner costs $150 per guest, with an optional wine pairing for an additional $75. Reserve the experience now before it sells out.
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA
Bardea
As one of Vogue’s most anticipated restaurant openings in 2022, it’s no surprise Bardea Steak quickly became one of Wilmington’s hottest date-night spots. Reservations are filling up quickly for February 14. Bardea Food & Drink is another great option with upscale Italian-inspired fare.
608 North Market Street, Wilmington
620 North Market Street, Wilmington
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Tonic Seafood & Steak
Experience the romance of Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, February 14. Tonic is accepting reservations, but space is limited. Enjoy an evening enriched by the captivating live performance of Bruce Anthony from 8-11 p.m. Book your table online.
111 West 11th Street, Wilmington
Christiana Hilton
Enjoy a unique Chef’s Table dinner event for Valentine’s Day at Christiana Hilton. The Valentine’s Chef’s Table on February 14 at 6:45 p.m. will feature a five-course dinner curated by Executive Chef Robert Fratticcioli. The menu spotlights burrata and lobster salad, smoked duck, grilled coffee rub angus filet, and more. Reserve a table by calling 631-1542 or emailing npierce@hiltonchristiana.com.
100 Continental Drive, Newark
The Quoin
At The Quoin, indulge in the perfect romantic date-night experience. Start at The Quoin Restaurant, where you can enjoy upscale appetizers, entrees, and dessert along with curated wines and cocktails. After dinner, head down to the basement lounge, Simmer Down. Enjoy a nightcap in this fun, speakeasy-style bar. Reserve a table online.
519 N. Market Street, Wilmington
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Janssen’s Market
If you prefer a night in, celebrate your Valentine’s Day in Delaware by grabbing a gourmet to-go dinner for two from Janssen’s Market. Greenville’s next-level grocer specializes in ready-to-eat gourmet foods to-go. Available from Thursday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, this Valentine’s Day deal includes a full four-course dinner to enjoy at home. With selections like seafood chowder, hearty beet salad, creamy spinach-stuffed salmon, filet au poivre, and an array of decedent dessert options, Janssen’s can set you up perfectly for a romantic night in for $79.95 per couple. Just light a few candles, grab a bottle of bubbly, and leave the rest up to them.
3801 Kennett Pike, Greenville
Kent County
Benvenuto
Enjoy an Italian dining experience at Benvenuto this Valentine’s Day. The Valentine’s dinner menu includes soup and salads, starters like clams casino and fresh burrata, honey-cashew roasted salmon, lobster, shrimp and scallop thermidor, and much more. To reserve a table, call 265-2652.
249 Northeast Front Street, Milford
Rail Haus
Looking for a more laid-back Valentine’s Day date night that still offers plenty of romance? Dover’s Rail Haus is the perfect solution. Enjoy great food, plenty of local craft brews, and a fun atmosphere with your Valentine.
92 N. West Street, Dover
Sussex County
Drift Seafood & Raw Bar
Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner curated by Drift’s executive chef, Thomas Wiswell. Diners can expect a perfectly crafted lineup with high-quality and locally sourced seafood options. With a hand-selected wine list and cocktail menu to complete the experience, Drift is a perfect option for seafood lovers. Plus, complement the meal with the “Bubbles and Berries” special and enjoy a glass of bubbly and chocolate-covered strawberries. Reserve a table online for February 14.
42.5 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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Heirloom
This charming, farm-to-table coastal eatery changes the menu seasonally to keep a high-quality selection of locally sourced ingredients. Stop by to check out the new, seasonal menu complete with artisanal cheeses, organic and sustainable wines, scrumptious table shares, and more. Reservations for Valentine’s Day are going fast and can be made online.
Harvest Tide Steakhouse
A popular date-night restaurant in Lewes, Harvest Tide is a great place to spend your Valentine’s Day in Delaware. Enjoy a menu filled with premium cuts of steak, seafood selections, and more. Reservations can be made online.
410 E Savannah Road, Lewes
98 Garfield Parkway 2nd Floor, Bethany Beach
Bodhi Kitchen
Make this Valentine’s Day a dumpling date night at Bodhi Kitchen. From 5-10 p.m., Bodhi Kitchen will serve up a special dumpling and dim sum menu for Valentine’s Day. Plus, indulge in a bar menu filled with Asian-inspired cocktails like Ginger Bliss, made with Haku Japanese Vodka, ginger liqueur, pressed ginger, lemon, and drops of sesame oil to garnish. Bodhi Kitchen also offers curated wine, sake, and some local draft selections.
10 North 1st Street, Rehoboth Beach
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Chesapeake & Maine
This Valentine’s Day in Delaware, celebrate with seafood and cocktails by Dogfish Head. Enjoy a four-course prix-fixe dinner at $65 per person, plus a menu of specially curated cocktails to enhance the experience. The menu includes raw oysters with strawberry mignonette, saffron buttered flounder, rack of lamb and a dessert “charcuterie” board. Call 226-3600 to reserve your table.
316 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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