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Celebrating Valentine's Day in Reston
Lots of options for a night out with your Valentine.
Valentine's Day is Thursday. Do you have special plans with your sweetheart? If not, Patch has some of the details for some celebrations close to home:
A little bubbly - The Tasting Room at Reston Town Center has a special of two glasses of sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries for two for $24.
Want to get away? The Hyatt Regency Reston is offering a Romance Package through Feb. 16
Deluxe guest room accommodations, champagne and strawberries delivered to the room, and breakfast for two. $279 on Thursday, $144 on Friday and Saturday. Book at hyatt.com. 703.709.1234. www.reston.hyatt.com
Dinner for two
Paolo's is offering a Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner on Thursday.
The menu includes lobster "cappuccino", bruschetta, and tortellini en brood; beef rib eye, lobster ravioli, and veal scallopini; raspberry pavlova, chocolate mousse "martini" and lover's trio. $45.95 per person (plus taxes & gratuity). $3 nectar champagne cocktail with prix fixe menu or $9 a la carte. 703.318.8920. www.paolosristorante.com/reston.
Mon Ami Gabi will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with specials from Thursday, Feb.14 through Wednesday, Feb. 20. Throughout the week, guests can enjoy: Oyster and Mushroom “Chaudiere”, Sauteed Chard with Buttered Winter Beets, Horseradish and Dill, and Cherry and White Chocolate Sorbets, in addition to the regular menu.
There will also be a Valentine's Pajama Brunch from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. If you show up in your sleepwear, you’ll be treated to a gift certificate equal to the value of your brunch (minus tax & gratuity).
Enjoy a Mimosa from the rolling champagne cart or indulge in the Make-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar. Brunch and lunch menu will be available. For reservations, call 703.707.0233.
PassionFish will have a special Valentine's Day menu. Click here for details.
Market Street Bar & Grill is offering a Prix Fixe four-course menu, $59 per person (plus taxes & gratuity). 703.925.8250. If you have happy memories of Market Street, you might want to visit soon. The restaurant is closing on Feb. 24.
Romantic carriage rides at Reston Town Center - RTC is offering horse-drawn carriage rides Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Pick up location is in front of Talbot's on Market Street. $5 per person. Children 5 and under ride free.
Rene Nolasco
12:27 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Uncle Julio's also has an excellent special for Valentine's Day. The Plato de Amor features two 5-6 oz. lobster tails, 6 oz. of beef and chicken fajitas served over vegetables and 4 bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp! Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and cheese this plate has everything a couple needs! Start with a bowl of cowboy queso with your chips while you wait for your meal and enjoy a couple swirls or margaritas.
Karen Goff
12:35 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Thanks! Anyone else know of Valentine's ideas and specials? Post them here.
Paul
3:51 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Over at Lake Anne Plaza, my brand new Ella Pedicab is turning into the "Love Cab" - snuggle up for a slow romantic rides along the Promenade for only $7, or really surprise your date with by reserving a door-to-door ride to Lake Anne or RTC from any where in Lake Anne Village. http://restonlakeanne.com/2013/02/09/valentines-pedicab-gift/
Amrish Pinto
9:02 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Vinifera has a special Valentines Menu: https://twitter.com/ViniferaReston/status/298857177127473153/photo/1
Justine van Engen
3:47 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
Karen, we made reservations for the Mon Ami Gabi Pajama Brunch on Sunday only to receive a confirmation call today saying that the event is on Saturday. Did the information you received have Sunday's date?
Karen Goff
4:12 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
The error might have been mine. I apologize. The brunch is Saturday.