Where to Celebrate Love in the Bay Area
Entertainment Chelsea Davis February 08, 2018
Feeling the pressure of Valentine’s Day yet? Unsure of where to take the love of your life (or new beau or Tinder date?) This roundup of restaurants, wineries and getaway stays is just what you need.
From multi-course meals and wine pairings to over-the-top pampering spa treatments, this is going to be your best Valentine’s Day yet:
The Morris
Looking for a cozy, romantic restaurant for your wine-loving significant other? San Francisco’s The Morris is the answer.
This upscale, classy bistro features unbelievable Californian fare with standout dishes such as crab porridge, dumplings filled with braised chicken and foie gras; and the incredibly succulent, smoked duck which is brined for a day, hung to age, smoked and roasted to reduce its fattiness and give it depths of flavor and a crisp skin.
As for the wine? Owner and sommelier Paul Einbund offers an unparalleled selection of wines (and liquors) that he’s collected over decades of travel. You’ll have zero problems choosing the perfect accompaniment to your meal. For reservations, call 415.612.8480.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens is offering an indulgent chocolate and wine pairing for $25 on Saturday, February 10 and on Valentine’s Day, that features decadent pairings such as their Grand Reserve Rosé with Strawberries n’ Cream white chocolate ganache and Grand Port paired with dark chocolate ganache infused with Taylor Maid coffee. For reservations click here or call 707.576.3810.
The Spa Hotel Healdsburg
This Valentine’s Day guests are invited to enjoy a romantic spa experience for two at The Spa Hotel Healdsburg. The True Romance package includes a 75-minute, side-by-side massage with a 25-minute soak in a warm tub steeped with fresh rose petals and filled with aromatic Meyer lemon and sage bath bubbles in the couple's suite, two glasses of JCB sparkling rose, chocolate truffle plate from the pastry chef at Dry Creek Kitchen and day use of spa facilities (Jacuzzi and pool). Price for two: $480 (value $550). Call 707.433.4747 to reserve.
La Crema Tasting Lounge and Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard
Both La Crema’s Healdsburg Tasting Lounge and La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard will offer all guests a complimentary Valentine’s Day flight of four single vineyard wines, including a taste of their new Willamette Valley Brut Rose. Normally, this wine is exclusive to Wine Club Members only, though non-members can try it for this one day. The normal cost value would be $30, but it will be complimentary on Valentine’s Day only.
TRACE at W San Francisco
On February 14, diners at TRACE will savor a seasonally inspired menu starting with shareable dishes, including west coast oysters, fried Brussels sprouts, and beet chips and local caviar.
Additional items include roasted quail, hay roasted heirloom carrots, roasted scallops and roasted delicate squash. For a sweet finish, the dark chocolate budino and red velvet trifle will be a pure delight. For reservations, call 415.817.7836
Tratto
For a lovely, rustic Italian meal, head to the lively, casual and bar-driven restaurant, Tratto. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Tratto will be offering a special menu which includes favorites like the fried stuffed artichokes, duck liver mousse and entrée options like the lasagna with white truffle or the chicken breast with confit leg.
For dessert, Tratto will be offering items like the chocolate espresso mousse cake and the coconut semifreddo. For reservations, call 415.292.0101 or click here.
Americano Restaurant & Bar
Americano Restaurant & Bar will be offering a special prix-fixe menu featuring seasonal Italian cuisine. Located alongside the scenic Embarcadero at Hotel Vitale, Americano offers the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day dinner celebration.
The menu includes delicious entree options to choose from like the Seared Ahi tuna, Beef tenderloin or the Duck breast. The cost of the prix-fixe dinner menu starts at be $70 per person. For reservations call 415 278.3777 or click here.
Seghesio Family Vineyards
For a night to remember, book your reservation for February 10 at Seghesio Family Vineyards for a delicious four-course dinner by Executive Chef Peter Janiak. Dishes include Dungeness crab, apple and almond salad, beef tenderloin with smoked fingerling potatoes and bittersweet chocolate caramel tartlet with espresso crème anglaise and pecan brittle.
Each course will be paired with their Zinfandel and Italian varietal wines. Price: $150 general and $125 club. For reservations, call 707.433.3579 or click here.
La Toque at The Westin Verasa Napa
La Toque, Chef Ken Frank’s Michelin-starred restaurant located in The Westin Verasa Napa, will serve a special 6-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu. Examples of past menu items include a pair of crumpets to share with caviar and truffle, truffle-infused sunchoke soup, warm Dungeness crab with apple and sauce maltaise, raspberry vanilla mousse on a vanilla biscuit with lychee rose sorbet and more. Pricing: $150 per person with $80 optional wine pairing. For reservations call 707.257.5157.
The St. Regis San Francisco
The St. Regis San Francisco has reintroduced its popular The City & Sonoma package¾a romantic offering that gives couples the opportunity to experience San Francisco and Wine Country for an extravagant five-night luxury vacation in exclusive partnership with popular Sonoma property, Farmhouse Inn¾perfect for a Valentine’s Day getaway.
Guests will enjoy a couple’s massage, private dinner for two and bottle of wine to guarantee a romantic experience. Additionally, guests will explore the City and Sonoma in a Tesla Model S or X for the duration of the five-day package. For more information, click here.
Grill at The St. Regis San Francisco
This Valentine’s Day, dine at the elegant Grill at The St. Regis San Francisco, which is offering a special romantic dinner for two. Menu items include winter’s citrus & Dungeness crab salad, dry aged prime ribeye, Petaluma farms half chicken and Moet & Chandon Sorbet. For reservations call 415.284.4188 or click here.
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Just three hours away from San Francisco is the picturesque Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. This idyllic mountain escape is offering its new extravagant Valentine’s Day “Romance on the Lake” package, which is offered through February 2018.
Package components include exclusive access to the property’s new Lake Club, round-trip private jet transport, a sunset cruise on gorgeous Lake Tahoe, a private spa experience and more. For reservations call 800.241.3333 or click here.
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