Make a Resy for Valentine’s Day Dinner at One Of These NJ Restaurants

An amazing meal never gets old, especially when the restaurant has a special prix-fixe menu for Valentine’s Day. Make your reservation and call the sitter for a night out at one of these spots. We’ve got more than 120 choices!

618 Restaurant

618 Park Ave., Freehold
732-577-0001
This year’s Romance Experience is a four-course menu including choices like pear and marscarpone Sachetti pasta, crispy pork belly, short rib ravioli, rigatoni bolognese, Point Pleasant scallops, chicken Milanese, pistachio olive oil cake and ice cream cookie sandwiches.

87 Sussex

87 Sussex St., Jersey City
551-256-7864
Level up your Valentine’s date night with oysters and shrimp du jour, bluefin tuna, butter-poached Maine lobster, foie gras French toast, escargot wontons, ox and egg, warm ratatouille tartlet, duck a l’orange, stuffed quail, winter tagine, and a butcher block. Vegetarian options are available.

1906

Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA
610-388-5290
A variety of fresh winter truffles will be added to each dish as part of this Valentine’s weekend (Friday to Sunday) prix fixe dinner. Course options include mushroom pate tartlet, pull-apart brioche with garden herbs, chilled Maine lobster tail, braised short rib Sacchetti, artichoke risotto, grilled tiger prawns, white chocolate cake and strawberry brown butter cake. You can add on a visit to Longwood Gardens, especially for the new Garden Glow nighttime exhibit.

Allegory

At the MC Hotel, 690 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair
844-624-6835
This undertaking by NYC’s Stout NYC Hospitality Group is offering a prix fixe three-course Valentine’s Day menu. Some of the options include deviled eggs, winter citrus salad, East Coast oysters, chicken ballotine, lobster ravioli, winter vegetable farotto, beef wellington, red velvet cheesecake and baked Alaska.

Anjelica’s

1070 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright
732-842-2800
This intimate Italian restaurant along the waterfront starts your meal with crispy fried olives stuffed with parmigiano, pork, chicken and herbs; share herb-roasted beets or seared octopus with crispy guanciale; choose linguini with garlic and oil or fried scallopini of chicken for your main; and add sauteed artichokes or long hots to the side.

Applebee’s

Multiple Locations
Doherty-owned Applebee’s throughout NJ will offer half-price bottles of wine and $6 Smoocho Mucho Sips from February 13 to 15; dine-in only.

Asbury Ocean Club

1101 Ocean Ave. North, Asbury Park
732-825-6000
The Asbury Ocean Club is one of two hotels in New Jersey to be awarded a One MICHELIN Key, and one of 207 across the U.S. to receive this honor. This is an opportunity to eat at The Drawing Room restaurant without booking an overnight stay.

Aubrey’s Corner

527 Morris Ave., Summit
908-275-0246
This newly opened restaurant serves up New American cuisine with French influences with elevated comfort classics. Whether you’re celebrating with a loved one, the whole family or your Galentine, there will be specials like a 30-ounce Porterhouse for 2, butter-poached lobster tail, red velvet mousse and strawberry cheesecake.

Avenue

23 Ocean Ave., Long Branch
732-759-2900
While this upscale French bistro on the beach is open year-round, many come out to hang at its beach club, nightclub and bar in warmer weather. On Valentine’s Day weekend (February 13-15), indulge in their four-course, prix fixe menu.

Bacarosa

238 Franklin Ave., Nutley
973-542-2005
Formerly known as Hudson Rose, you’ll fall in “amore” with the Italian menu here, consisting of antipasti, small plates (piccolo), pasta, pizza, seafood, entrees and cocktails. They also have a cool promo: through their Lucky Tomatoes game, if you roll two tomatoes (play every day from 3 to 6 pm), your meal is on the house.

Bar Mutz

90 Center Ave., Westwood
Couples get a free tableside mozzarella bite, served tableside Lady & the Tramp-style, as well as a Polaroid photo captured for them to take home. Food specials include Mama’s Meatballs, Tableside Spicy Vodka Chicken Parm, and 40-day In-House Dry-Aged Ribeye for two. On the dessert side, the Cherry Bomb is a warm brownie with Amarena Cherry, and the Oreo Pizzelle Sando with cookies & cream semifreddo.

Battello

502 Washington Blvd., Jersey City
201-798-1798
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with views of the New York City skyline, live music by the Will O’Connor trio, and a crafted four-course prix fixe menu by Chef Ryan DePersio.

Beacon 70

799 Rte. 70, Brick
848-232-4235
The prix fixe menu dinner for two includes one appetizer, two entrees, one heart-shaped dessert, and a free rose.

Benihana

60 Parsonage Rd., Edison
732-744-0660
5255 Marlton Pike W., Pennsauken Township (Cherry Hill)
856-519-5375
840 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills 
973-500-6452
The six-course Valentine’s experience is available from February 9 to 16. One of the most indulgent dishes, Hibachi Supreme, is a pairing of Chateaubriand and grilled cold water lobster tail finished with lobster butter.

Blu on the Hudson

1200 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken
201-636-1200
This beautifully designed modern American restaurant has breathtaking views of Manhattan’s skyline. This Valentine’s Day weekend, you can choose from three special prix fixe menus. On Friday, February 13, kick off the weekend with a Galentine’s three-course prix fixe menu with truffle ricotta gnocchi, Ora king salmon and Westholme Wagyu strip. On Valentine’s Day, the four-course prix fixe menu has you share your first and second courses while entrées are selected per person. Selections include Maine lobster and shrimp cocktail, Wagyu bacon and potato croquettes, roasted Dover sole with jumbo lump crabmeat. For Bestie’s Day on Sunday, the three-course prix fixe menu includes a selection of à la carte dishes. Each menu offers optional premium add-ons, such as caviar service, foie gras mousse, and large-format steaks.

Brando’s Citi Cucina

162 Main St., Asbury Park
732-774-2222
Executive Chef and Owner Steve Botta was born and raised in Brooklyn, and learned many of the recipes used at Brando’s from his mother. He wants you to feel like you’re dining with family, so it’ll feel like you’re in Nonno’s house, with classic disco music, R&B, or tunes by Frank Sinatra and Andrea Bocelli filling the dining space, while classic gangster movies play over the bar. The menu includes entrees made with fresh pasta, line-caught fish and 35-day dry-aged steaks.

Brick Lane Curry House

136 Newark Ave., Jersey City
201-402-4950
Brick Lane can’t fully promise to bring the spice back to your relationship but they can deliver on romancing those taste buds with curry options like Jalfrezi; medium spiced tomato curry with stir-fried onions, bell peppers, and tomato, Madras; medium to hot gravy tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and finished with coconut milk, Vindaloo; a fiery combination of freshly roasted ground spices and condiments from Goa, cooked with potatoes, and of course, the excruciating Phaal Curry; composed of some of the hottest peppers in the world.

Buona Sera 

50 Maple Ave., Red Bank
732-530-5858
A table for two awaits you and your love at this restaurant that looks like it’s out of an Italian postcard. Favorites include Sunday Sauce, build-your-own seafood tower, filet mignon braciole, caponata, fettuccine pesto pomodoro, 12-ounce Brazilian lobster tail, swordfish puttanesca, cheese ravioli, and their famous oven-roasted chicken cacciatore.

The Cabin

984 Rte. 33, Freehold
732- 462-3090
The Cabin is a local hotspot for people who want a good meal and a cold beer. Known for its pizza and brisket, the Valentine’s Day three-course prix-fixe meal includes Shanghai shrimp, sea scallops and bread pudding – plus a Champagne toast – and is available from February 10 to 15.

Calandra’s Il Vecchio Café

234 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell
973-226-8889
The Love Bites Bar is a themed pop-up with naughty and nice cocktails; bar, happy hour, lunch and dinner menus; and lots of pretty pink decor with glowing lights.

Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill

118 Rte. 46 East, Fairfield
973-575-6500
If you come for Valentine’s Day, choose your favorite from the dinner menu, like avocado or red beet salad, spinach ravioli, surf & turf, sauteed pork scallopini and grilled grouper. Or celebrate with your girls on Thursday during Galentine’s Night, which includes a prix fixe menu, tarot card readings, live music, and book reading.

The Capital Grille 

Multiple Locations
Valentine’s Day reservations are hard to come up, so Capital Grille is holding the Reservation Rescue contest, where one lucky couple can win a table at 7 pm. You’ll also get a $150 gift card to use on dinner, with options like lobster and crab cake with lemon basil aioli, caviar with caramelized onion dip with housemade chips, Nueske’s cherrywood smoked bacon with Korean BBQ, butternut squash bisque with curried apples, porcini-rubbed bone-in ribeye, Snake River Farms Gold Wagyu Filet Mignon, mint gremolata and honey-crusted double cut lamb rib chops, sushi-grade seared sesame tuna, roasted wild mushrooms, and grilled asparagus with lemon mosto.

Capriccio Italian Restaurant

Resorts Atlantic City, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
609-340-6300
Voted Most Romantic Restaurant by Casino Player Magazine, this is an ideal spot to order shrimp and crabmeat, burrata toast, eggplant parmesan, clams oreganata, homemade spaghetti and meatballs, mafaldine bolognese, seafood zupetta, hand-cut sirloin and ricotta gnocchi.

Cara Mia

194 Essex St., Millburn
973-379-8989
The lunch and dinner menus include beef carpaccio, eggplant rollatini, burrata, portobello mushrooms with melted goat cheese, endive salad, caprese with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, pasta fagioli, minestrone soup, escarole and beans, parmesan risotto, spaghetti with homemade meatballs, linguine with clams, whole wheat penne primavera, blackened red snapper with Cajun spices, chicken paillard, herb-crusted salmon, and chicken Toscana.

Casino Café & Grille

Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
609-340-2000
Located on the sixth floor of the casino hotel, this American restaurant serves comfort food favorites at breakfast and lunchtime. From February 9 to 15, order pink, heart-shaped strawberry pancakes topped with sweet cream cheese, fresh strawberries and toasted streusel.

El Centenario Restaurant

7 N. Egg Harbor Rd., Hammonton
609-801-7442
Celebrate amor through the love of people, and food, with their selection of appetizers, tortas, quesadillas, tacos and fajitas. There is a collection of seafood dishes, chicken wings and chicken tenders, and specials every Sunday.

Char-Khol

38 South St., Freehold
732-780-2427
This two-floor steakhouse is a romantic setting for a four-course dinner. The Valentine’s Day menu includes a first course choice of charred octopus, oysters, thick-cut bacon or housemade ricotta; a charcuterie board; a seafood tower; a main course choice of chicken Milanese or spicy vodka rigatoni; meats from the butcher’s block; a cowboy ribeye; and dessert like gelato, a cookie skillet or bread pudding.

Charm Thai Montclair

600 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair
973-783-3800
If you are craving Thai food, you can get an appetizer like kanom jeeb or a curry puff; followed by pad Thai, curry, fried rice or basil kapow for dinner; and finish it off with strawberry mochi or chocolate lava cake.

Chart House

1700 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken
201-348-6628
Chart House is noted for its exquisite seafood menu and gorgeous views of NYC. Come early for Happy Hour, or sit and relax while eating Mac Nut Mahi or slow-roasted prime rib at dinnertime.

Chevys Fresh Mex

365 Rte. 3, Clifton
1150 S. Stiles Ave., Linden
Valentine’s Day specials from February 13 to 15 will pull from their menu of mesquite-grilled fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos and margaritas.

Chez Frites

Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Stephen Starr opened this traditional French bistro with a prix fixe meal: a leafy green salad course followed by a steak, lobster, or salmon main, served with house sauces and unlimited hand-cut frites. Desserts, French wines and classic cocktails round out the dinner-only concept. A romantic Surf & Turf dinner for Valentine’s Day weekend (Friday to Sunday) comes with salad, unlimited fries, a glass of bubbles and an ending of crème brûlée or chocolate mousse.

The Chozhas Authentic Indian Restaurant

520 Rte. 33 W., Millstone
848-233-9412
On Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a multi-course Indian dinner. There’s also a weekend buffet packed with pani puri, chicken biryani, butter chicken, paneer butter masala and masala fries.

Christie’s Italian Seafood Grill

2420 Rte. 9, Howell
732-780-8310
The Sicilian delicacies here include fried shoestring zucchini, cavatelli bolognese, veal marsala, clams oreganata, polpette di manzo (meatballs), homemade cavatelli alla campanula, and seafood fra diavolo.

City Perch Kitchen + Bar

2023 Hudson St., Fort Lee
201-582-7101
This resto is the concept of Chef Sherry Yard, a James Beard Award-winning chef (you might recognize her from Food Network) and is just downstairs from the super luxe iPic movie theater, where you can savor signature cocktails and apps during a film. Start with oysters on the half shell, followed by root vegetable bisque, filet and lobster, and then panna cotta. You can add on Champagne features to toast to your love.

Clarizio’s Italian Ristorante

3475 Rte. 9, Freehold
732-431-0536
Clarizio’s is tucked inside a small strip mall, but don’t let the exterior fool you: inside is an intimate, rustic restaurant that serves salsiccia peperonata, pasta e fagiolo, pork chop giambotta, parmesan Dijon crusted salmon, pappardelle bolognese and stuffed long hots.

Council Oak Steaks & Seafood

Hard Rock Casino & Resort, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
609-449-1000
On February 13 and 14, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood will offer a thee-course prix-fixe menu that begins with a chef’s welcome of jumbo lump crab and fingerling potato salad finished with caviar and crème fraîche. You can choose from Maine lobster and scallop cake, Chilean sea bass, an 18-ounce prime Delmonico steak, or crafted vegetarian and vegan dishes. The evening concludes with the Sweet Tree of Love, a dessert presentation featuring chocolate-covered strawberries, passion fruit cheesecakes, dark chocolate rose torte, and more. Additionally, from February 9 to 15, you can get half off all Champagne bottles, $50 bottles of Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir and JJ Vincent “Marie Antoinette” Pouilly-Fuissé, and try the Heart on Fire (featuring smoky mezcal, Drambuie, lemon juice, muddled blackberries and orange bitters).

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 

Tropicana Resort, 2801 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
609-348-6700 
Enjoy a taste of Havana on February 14, with wood-fired Churrasco and a duo of lobster tails, topped off with pastel carajillo for dessert. The full dinner menu will also be available.

Cucina Calandra

216 Rte. 46 East, Fairfield
973-575-7720
Italian favorites include mozzarella in carrozza, fried calamari, pizzas and flatbreads, red snapper filet, melon salad, baked sole, rigatoni alla vodka, chicken parmigiana and pork chops.

Cuzin’s Seafood & Clam Bar

130 S. Main St., Marlboro
732-780-2526
78 Albany St., New Brunswick
732-979-2141
With a Jersey meets NY meets Miami vibe, either restaurant will be a beautiful spot to take your date. The seafood is fresh, the meat is aged and the cocktails are specialty crafted. If you’d like to share a meal, the 56-ounce tomahawk steak or surf-and-turf are good options. The brownie skillet is perfect for dessert.

DaRosario

31 E. Main St., Freehold
732-845-5440
Da Rosario’s is known for their pizza, but also Nachos Italiano; a variety of meat and seafood options; pastas; a selection of fancy salads; pizzette; the Da Rosario’s sirloin burger, and panini specials.

Delta’s

19 Dennis St., New Brunswick
732-249-1551
This spot is all about comfort and soul food. Start with Southern specialties like peach BBQ ribs, catfish fingers or soul folk dumplings. For your main, try the southern fried chicken or fried whiting over jambalaya grits. Share banana pudding or sweet potato pie for dessert and toast to an evening well spent.

Doughtery’s Steakhouse & Raw Bar

Resorts Atlantic City, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
609-340-6555
The prix fixe menu for two for Valentine’s Day Weekend (February 13-15) includes a choice of two appetizers or starters, a 32-ounce Porterhouse steak for two, twin lobster tails, and luscious forest cheesecake.

Ebbitt Room

25 Jackson St., Cape May
609-884-5700
Executive Chef Jason Hanin trained at The Culinary Institute of America in NY. Check out the raw bar menu for starters. If you prefer something from the oven, ask about the rabbit cavatelli, rainbow trout or braised lamb shank. Pumpkin cheesecake or sweet ricotta doughnuts are enough for both of you to sample!

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza Blvd., Paramus
201-518-1558
Valentine’s Day Delight on February 14 will include a free long-stem rose per table. The dinner menu has a selection of oysters and shellfish, tableside steak tartare, Wagyu dumplings, Maine lobster tacos, warm goat cheese salad, North Atlantic scallops with butternut squash puree, Norwegian salmon, parmesan sole, a variety of steaks, caviar double-baked potato, and truffled macaroni and cheese.

Fat Cactus Cantina

350 George St., New Brunswick
732-543-1153
707 Rte. 46 E., Parsippany
973-585-7170
Show your love with a heart-shaped taco. You can order the proteins of your choice, and the shells will be arranged on a heart-shaped platter decorated with roses and other pretty flowers.

Feast Italian Kitchen

The Shoppes at Old Bridge, 3899 Rte. 9 North
732-970-8880
It’s Brooklyn meets Jersey at this Italian resto. There’s a full range of antipasti, salumi and formaggio, red and white pizza (with gluten-free options available), clam bar, short and long pasta, oven-baked pastas, and meat and seafood entrees. Mama Botta’s Sunday Dinner is perfect for date night: slow-braised ribs, meatballs, sausage and braciola in gravy. And you can’t leave without dessert – pistachio caramel ice cream cake is a huge hit, aside from cannoli, Italian-style cheesecake, Nutella pizza or a fried rainbow cookie.

The Feathered Fox

84 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City
201-419-6791
A classic steakhouse meets an inventive raw bar with sushi offerings. Valentine’s night offers four specialty cocktails: Berry In Love (Corazón Blanco Tequila, Strawberry, Pomegranate-Blueberry, Lime), Cupid’s Bow Old Fashioned (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Housemade Old Fashioned Cordial), Nutty For You (Ketel One Vodka, Licor 43 Chocolate, Pistachio Liqueur, Lemon) and XOXO-Presso Martini (Wheatley Vodka, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Espresso, Madagascar Vanilla Creme Float). You can order the LOVE Box of Pastry Chef Michael Lee’s homemade Valentines treats – waiting for you at your table or presented at dessert, including: “L” Filled with Truffles and Confections, “O” Chocolate Frosted Homemade Donuts, “V” Chocolate Caramel Tarts and Praline Rocher Tarts, and “E” Macarons, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies.

Fleming’s Steakhouse & Prime Wine Bar

90 The Promenade, Edgewater
201-313-9463
This year’s Valentine’s Day menu is available from February 11 to 16. Have surf & turf for one or two, and elevate your experience with the new Ultra-Violet Ube cocktail, wine selection, and special sides like crispy brussels sprouts & bacon or truffle garlic mashed potatoes.

The Franklinville Inn

2526 Delsea Dr., Franklinville
856-694-1577
Franklinville Inn exudes rustic charm inside a Victorian home. The ambiance here is warm and cozy, whether in the main dining area or lounge. They are known for their martinis, with choices like pomegranate, key lime or mint chocolate chip.

Fresco Steak & Seafood Grill

210 Ryders Ln., Milltown
732-246-7616
If you like seafood, try the jumbo lump crabmeat cocktail, clams casino, escargot or coconut shrimp. If you’re a land lover, the menu has Berkshire pork chop parmigiana, grilled baby lamb chops, double-cut pork chop, chicken parmigiana, pappardelle bolognese and veal scallopini. Vegetarians can choose the baby arugula or traditional Greek salad, grilled vegetable platter, or eggplant rollatini parmigiana,

The Frog and The Peach

29 Dennis St., New Brunswick
732-846-3216
Dinner appetizers include chestnut and ricotta gnocchi, crispy pig ears, roasted bone marrow or Za’atar spiced flatbread. Entrees include cacio e pepe, grilled shrimp ragout, Long Island crescent duck breast and a 14-ounce veal chop. Top it off with a quince crumb cake, peach sorbet with pizzelle, or a chocolate tasting.

Gabriella’s Italian Steakhouse

447 Rte. 35, Red Bank
732-456-6699
Gabriella’s menu features premium steaks, a fresh raw bar and classic Italian dishes. Dinner faves include The Grand Tower, which is chilled king crab leg, crab cocktail, oysters, clams on the half shell, shrimp and lobster. There is an assortment of caviar. Start with their famous garlic bread, truffle ricotta or firecracker shrimp. There is a chef’s selection of meats and cheeses (salumi e formaggi), plus a host of pasta and entrée options.

Garlic Rose Bistro

28 North Ave. W., Cranford
908-276-5749
Two people eating garlic cancel each other out! From Friday to Sunday you can feast on stuffed money bag pasta with candied pears and ricotta, Italian long hot peppers with potatoes, Angels on Horseback (shrimp stuffed with crabmeat wrapped with bacon), Calabrian shrimp and rigatoni, Garlicious chicken rigatoni, premium reserve French onion pork chop, seared Long Island duck breast, limoncello meringue tartufo and toasted almond crunch cake.

Gordon Ramsay’s Steak

Harrah’s Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City
609-441-5000
This oceanside casino and hotel is a fun and romantic choice for Valentine’s Day. Head to Gordon Ramsay Steak where English pub meets contemporary flair. After a trilogy of seafood tartare enjoy a prosecco course, then mushroom risotto or chateaubriand for two. Dessert options are melted chocolate soufflé and strawberry ginger salad.

Grain & Cane

250 Connell Dr., Berkeley Heights
908-897-1920
Couples looking for a nice, romantic meal together can sit down for a prix fixe menu including scallops, Caesar salad, lobster fra diavolo, red wine braised short rib, grilled chocolate cake, crème brulee cheesecake, passionfruit sangria and Love Potion No. 9. An a la carte menu will be available as well.

Half Moon Point

2154 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ
732-475-6535
Come by for lunch or dinner, and order salad with serrano ham, roasted onion and Manchego cheese; lamb chops with winter orzo salad; beef tartare; braised osso buco or petite filet. There are two indoor bars serving cocktails and international wines.

Halifax

225 River St., Hoboken
201-253-2500
Halifax is located along Hoboken’s scenic waterfront, so you know this will be a romantic spot, overlooking the water and NYC. Executive Chef Seadon Shouse and Pastry Chef Joshua Coleman created a three-course menu for Friday and Saturday, which includes a mushroom tart, Amberjack crudo, tri-color beet salad, NY strip or halibut or ravioli, and white cherry cheesecake. You can add on caviar or shaved black truffle. There’s also a Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, with a family-style brunch with fresh-baked scones, challah French toast, eggs Benedict, lobster rolls, house-made pastas, and optional sparkling wine and Bloody Mary.

Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille

1025 Beach Ave., Cape May
609-884-2779
On either Friday or Saturday, head to the southern shore of Jersey for a three-course, chef-prepared dinner. Open up your appetite with sweet and savory rolls with honey butter. Choose a harvest salad or Caesar salad. Then choose your entree from Chilean sea bass, center-cut beef tenderloin or potato gnocchi. Get your forks ready to share Junior’s cheesecake or fresh-cut strawberries with chocolate and cream. Families are welcome, but adults will get a free glass of house wine or Champagne added on.

Harvest Moon Brewery

392 George St., New Brunswick
732-249-6666
Daily specials include pork osso buco, crab and spinach dip, polenta nuggets and minestrone soup. Some of the chef’s favorites include chicken schnitzel and spaetzle, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips and pad Thai. Discuss your love while chowing down on Brunswick wings, loaded potato dippers or jumbo soft pretzel braids. There are dozens of burgers, sandwiches and pizzas on the menu, too.

Haven

2 Main St., Ste. G, Edgewater
201-943-1900
Boasting New York City views, Haven is known for its contemporary American fare. The regular menu includes pretzel-crusted fried calamari, or burrata & heirloom tomato salad; filet mignon or skirt steak; and seafood risotto or roasted duck. There’s a special menu with vegans and vegetarians, too: sweet potato croquettes, crispy edamame dumplings or plant-based “meatballs” and linguini. Save room for the dessert tasting for two: sample portions of white chocolate cheesecake, caramel apple tartlettes, hazelnut chocolate mousse and key lime pie.

Heirloom Kitchen

3858 Rte. 516, Old Bridge
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the four-course prix fixe menu is an option alongside the regular menu that includes a wedge salad, housemade pretzel with beer cheese, Toad in the Hole, and sticky toffee pudding.

Henri’s Hotts Barbecue

1003 Black Horse Pike, Folsom
This football hotspot is known for its all-beef meatloaf, homemade mac & cheese, pulled pork sandwiches and buffalo wings.

Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis 

Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
609-340-2000
From 5 to 10 pm on Valentine’s Day, Jerry Longo’s will offer two featured dishes in honor of the holiday: couples can share a heart-shaped lasagna for two, layered with Longo’s meat sauce, ricotta, pomodoro and mozzarella; and a strawberry Italian cream-filled cannoli drizzled with a raspberry gastrique.

Joe Italiano’s Maplewood Restaurants

Moorestown Mall, 400 Rte. 38, Moorestown
856-242-2851
6126 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
609-625-1181
470 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton
609-561-9621
Founder Joe Italiano named his restaurant after the magnificent maple tree that towered over the Hammonton property, which was his first location. And he brought his expertise from cooking in the Navy to the local kitchen. For 75 years, the menu has included freshly made pasta and signature seafood dishes. Try lobster bites, coconut shrimp, bruschetta, scungilli salad, kick’n corn and crab bisque, seafood alfredo, triple meat bolognese, stuffed flounder with jumbo lump crabmeat, veal arugula, cowboy rib-eye, pork chops Italiano, chicken and broccoli alfredo, lasagna and stuffed shells.

Kona Grill

511 Rte. 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge
732-750-4400
Celebrate the season of love from February 9-16, when the specials include a 6-ounce filet and half lobster tail, Jones Soda root beer float (with optional Jim Beam add on), a chocolate-covered strawberry cocktail, and chocolate molten lava cake.

Kuro

Hard Rock Casino & Resort, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
609-449-1000
The restaurant specializes in contemporary artisanal dishes using locally sourced and imported ingredients directly from Japan. Valentine’s Day specials include an Oyster Trio, Hamachi Rose with yuzu mango, the “Love You Forever” roll made with salmon, tuna, dragon fruit and caviar; Lobster Tail Robata with wasabi butter, and New York Strip served with lotus root puree. Kuro’s Valentine’s Day specials are available from February 12 to 15.

Labebe Prime Steak & Seafood

2150 Rte. 130, North Brunswick
732-658-6400

Choose from colossal crab meat from the raw bar, a spicy tuna sushi hand roll, baba ghanoush, roasted bone marrow or parmigiano risotto fritters, seafood bisque or lentil soup, warm goat cheese salad, a falafel platter or mezze sampler, lobster Szechuan noodles or shrimp & clam linguini, paella or yellowfin tuna, wagyu kafta kebab or lamb osso bucco, and a selection of prime meats.

Lita

1055 Rte. 34, Matawan
732-696-8517
Chef David Viana’s cooking is so good, he’s frequently featured on Food Network. Try his award-winning cuisine on V Day, such as pao (sourdough bread), huevos rellenos (Spanish deviled eggs), salada de pepino (tuna with cucumber and tahini), carne guisada (short ribs with collard greens) and paella for two.

Lokal Eatery & Bar

2 Second St., Jersey City
201-222-6800
It’s no joke: people drive two hours for their housemade focaccia bread. Sit along the waterfront and view the beautiful Jersey City and NYC skylines as you indulge in a raw bar, salads, platters, small plates, flatbreads, sides and large plates made from locally sourced ingredients. Valentine’s Day includes a five-course tasting menu while you listen to live music.

LouCas

9 Lincoln Highway, Edison
732-549-8580
This intimate setting is great for couples for Valentine’s Day – but also caters to kids with their own menu. Choices include chilled oysters on the half shell, sashimi tuna, fresh mozzarella with tomato and roasted peppers, eggplant rollatini parmigiana, Boston bibb salad, goat cheese and pear salad, Tuscan-style grilled swordfish steak, baked filet of Atlantic salmon, lobster tails, veal Sorrentino, penne alla vodka, grilled vegetable platter, chicken francese, grilled baby lamp chops, and NY sirloin steak.

Luca’s Ristorante

2019 Rte. 27, Somerset
732-297-7676
Owner and Chef Andrea Di Meglio is from Ischia, a small fishermen’s island off the coast of Naples in Italy, and the menu reflects the flavors of the region with fresh seafood, braised meats and homemade (and 100 percent organic) pasta. They claim to have the Best Meatball in New Jersey, in addition to the very unique cocoa ravioli stuffed with butternut squash.

Madison Modern Social

3801 Rte. 9, Old Bridge
732-242-9392
This buzzy spot tucked away at The Shoppes at Old Bridge is perfect for date night, with its mood lighting and jazzy vibes. Can’t-miss menu items include the whipped lemon ricotta with fresh figs and local honey on sourdough toast, caviar service, sushi rolls, Asian-inspired fried rice arancini, spicy Lumache pasta and spinalis steak. Cap off your date with the Insta-worthy Sphere dessert, which lights an Oreo chocolate cake on fire.

Maize Cocina & Cocktails

301 N. Ave. W., Westfield 
908-936-4050
This Mexican restaurant is inspired by global flavors, with specialty items like poblano rajas spinach and pepper dip, octopus al pastor, chicken bacon and corn empanadas, hot honey kabocha pozole, guava BBQ brisket tacos, chipotle-glazed salmon, and sticky salsa macha brussels sprouts.

Marcus Live Bar & Grille

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
After visiting any of the museums, theme parks, attractions or shops inside American Dream, make a resy for a pre-fixe menu that includes seared ahi tuna, fried Maine lobster tail, strawberry royale and crimson sky pavlova.

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

270 Rte. 37, Toms River
732-505-1400
53 Rte. 1, Metuchen (Woodbridge)
732-549-0444
From February 10-16, “Circle of Friends” rewards members get a free appetizer – think loaded skillet nachos, baby chimis, quesadillas, dips and wings – with the purchase of two entrees. February’s cocktail special is the romance-themed El Patrón Corazón with Patrón, triple sec and El Corazón squeeze, available all month.

Marina Grille

905 Rte. 35 South, Belmar
732-894-3211
Dine along the waterfront, choosing from the “Love is in the Air” special menu and themed cocktails, available on Friday and Saturday.

Masseria Italian Steakhouse

28 Headquarters Plaza Mall, Morristown
973-287-5007
Masseria blends old-world Italian charm with an upscale steakhouse, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to make a reservation at the vision of Morristown resident and longtime restaurateur Joseph Cetrulo. The menu includes tuna crudo, pappardelle bolognese, fried calamari, fusilli pesto, chicken scarpariello, Faroe Island salmon, panzanella salad, Australian rack of lamb, and Snake River Farms Kurobuta pork chop.

The Mathis House

600 Main St., Toms River
732-818-7580
This gorgeous Victorian tea room has traditional Victorian tea served throughout the month, including soup, salad, scones, tea sandwiches and desserts. There are Valentine’s and Galentine’s dinners on the schedule, too.

The Melting Pot

584 Rte. 38, Maple Shade
856-499-5914
2 Bridge Ave., Red Bank
732-845-6536
Melted cheese and chocolate – does it get any better than that? This favored fondue spot is great for Valentine’s Day, where you can share veggies, meat options and dessert dipped in a selection of hot creamy dips.

Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar

5 Pearl St., Metuchen
732-395-7767
25 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City
201-377-3265
Fire up your Valentine’s Day with some spicy Mexican food – but don’t stop there: the restaurant has the largest selection of tequila and agave in the entire world, with a Guinness Book of World Record nod to prove it! Appetizers include queso fundido with candied pumpkin seeds, chilaquiles (aka Mexican lasagna), Coconut Tiger’s Milk ceviche, and a variety of guacamole. The tacos come three per order, and range from chicken and steak to roasted cauliflower and jicama. The Chef’s Favorite entree is pollo con mole: adobo-marinated roasted chicken with mole poblano sauce. The dessert menu includes chipotle chocolate lava cake, corn flan and churros. It’s also a good time to try Meximodo Tequila Blanco, a premium, woman-led organic tequila partnership between Meximodo Founder Mehak Abrol and Iliana Partida.

Mezcal: Modern Mexican Steakhouse

292 Rte. 516, Old Bridge
The Valentine’s Experience Menu at this super popular Mexican steakhouse is available every day in February: it’s a three-course, chef-curated dining experience. On Valentine’s Day, there will be live music by DJ Uro and a live saxophonist, performing in sync.

Michael Coastal Italian Grille

706 Haddon Ave., Collingswood
856-858-9840
Have dinner while imagining yourself in a piazza in Italy. There are separate menus for dinner, Sunday brunch, Italian Sunday dinner, weekly specials and a pasta tasting menu. Some popular items are charred octopus, sweet potato ravioli, apple braised pork shank, and roasted garlic and parmigiana fried potatoes.

MM by Morimoto 

193 Glenridge Ave., Montclair
862-333-4833
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Valentine’s Day Pre Fixe Menu on February 14 includes a first-course choice of oysters, sticky ribs or a chef’s choice sushi platter; a second-course choice of prime filet, buri bap, sansho peppercorn chicken or prime porterhouse for two; a choice of potato gratin, creamed spinach or grilled asparagus on the side; and a choice of a gelato sundae, chocolate cake or seasonal fruit platter for dessert. Everyone goes home with chocolate-covered strawberries.

La Mondina

110 Union Ave., Brielle
732-612-8331
The Italian dishes feature traditional risotto and pasta recipes. Antipasti includes meatballs, steamed mussels, charred octopus, eggplant fritta and baby artichokes. Salads are made with baby kale and farro grains, roasted beets, and arugula and Frisse. Even the side dishes are fancy, like maitake mushroom marsala and brussels sprouts with bacon.

Moonshine Supper Club

55 Main St., Millburn
973-218-6042
Over Valentine’s Day weekend, your upscale, elegant evening includes a menu of starters, bar bites, steaks a la carte, and mac & cheese dishes – plus Supper items including season’s greens risotto, spicy vegan ramen, spicy Caribbean chicken breast, double duck breast L’orange, Mediterranean grilled salmon and Korean tuna sashimi

Il Mulino New York

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City
609-449-6006
Enjoy a taste of Italy a four-course prix-fixe menu: choose from an antipasti course featuring beet salad, eggplant rollatini, octopus salad or lobster bisque; primi or pasta course with choice of lobster ravioli or fiocchetti con pera e gorgonzola; and entrée course choice of scaloppine capriccio, chicken valdostano, halibut francese, or filetto di manzo peppercorn. The dessert course features a choice of Italian cheesecake, strawberry panna cotta, and flourless chocolate cake, each served with a glass of prosecco.

Ninety Acres

200 Natirar Dr., Peapack
908-901-9500; call 908-901-4710 for parties of 7 or more
The Farm at Natirar is the center point of Ninety Acres, which uses farm-fresh ingredients in all of its dishes.

NOM Mexican Table + Tequila Bar

67 Morris St., Morristown
973-267-4700
Have dinner by candlelight in the main dining room on either Friday or Saturday. They offer more than 200 tequilas and mezcals from Mexico; in addition to sharable apps, Mexican-inspired entrees, guacamole freshly prepared tableside, agave-based margaritas and cocktails.

Northridge Restaurant at Wolverton Inn

6 Woolverton Rd., Stockton
609-397-0802
The restaurant is located inside a restored 1830s barn on the Woolverton Inn property. The menu includes Yukon potato soup, chicory salad, spiced winter vegetables, tender slow-cooked duck, eggplant-stuffed pepper with herbed rice, roast lamb loin, sage-basted sea scallops, Spatchcock Cornish hen, tender braised beef short ribs, warm apple crisp, chocolate mousse and strawberry shortcake.

The Olde Mill Inn

225 Rte. 202, Basking Ridge
908-221-1150
This restaurant has a ton of history—it’s been around since the 18th century. Savor apps like organic red lentil soup or mini taro chip tacos, go light with seasonal salad or a harvest bowl. Mains include free-range turkey burger, all-natural Griggstown Farm chicken and a 10-ounce bistro steak.

Orchard Park by David Burke

At Chateau Grande Hotel, 670 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick
732-554-5714 
Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday and Saturday is a four-course dinner, while Sunday offers the menu a la carte. Faves include cheese popovers, lobster dumplings, saffron mushroom risotto, beef tenderloin with shrimp, roasted Romanesco, and a selection of love-themed cocktails.

Osteria Crescendo

36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood
201-722-1900
The stylish spot combines refined Italian cuisine with artisanal cocktails and a vibrant bar. On Valentine’s Day, enjoy a three-course prix fixe with a free glass of Prosecco. Choices include beef crudo, fried calamari, charred little gem salad, gnudi with prosciutto, tagliatelle with rock shrimp, Lancaster Amish chicken Milanese, porcini-rubbed filet mignon, triple chocolate cake and cherry crostata.

Osteria Cucina Rustica

91 S. Main St., Marlboro
732-577-8288
Osteria means “a place where the owner hosts his guests” – and authenticity is the name of the game here, with exposed beams, limestone plaster walls and a wood-fired oven. Antipasti includes an eggplant, mozzarella and tomato tower; carpaccio; baked little neck clams with seasoned bread crumbs; and creamy polenta with shaved black truffle. Salad options include romaine with ciabatta croutons, chopped greens with sliced almonds and dried cherries, shaved fennel with parmigiano Reggiano and pine nuts, and red and golden baby beets with arugula and fresh ricotta. Napoletana-style pizzas are cooked in the 90-degree wood oven, and the pasta comes in gluten-free and whole wheat, too. Entrees include stuffed bronzini; Chilean sea bass with cherry tomatoes, shallots and fennel; pan sauteed chicken with sausage, white wine and fresh herbs; and double-cut veal chop with Italian long hots.

Over Easy Kitchen & Espresso Bar

460 Rte. 520, Marlboro
732-526-4422
2111 Rte. 35, Holmdel
732-533-5578
588 River Rd., Fair Haven
732-383-5374
If a lowkey brunch or dinner is more your thing, OEK has a variety of menu options like “Fancy” burrata, harvest avocado toast, build-your-own omelet, lemon ricotta pancakes, grilled steak sandwich, Birria grilled cheese, Reuban Cuban, Cali Cobb Salad, Greek fries and sweet potato chorizo mash. Plus, it’s Valentine’s Tree makes for an Instagrammable Valentine’s date.

Park Place Prime

Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City
609-340-2000
From 4 to 10 pm on Valentine’s Day, Park Place Prime will offer an elevated four-course menu. The meal will begin with a choice of calamari with Calabrian chili aioli or lobster bisque made with poached lobster and brandy cream. Then, select between a classic Caesar salad with romaine hearts, crispy capers and house-made Caesar dressing; or Korean wagyu meatballs glazed in spicy bulgogi and topped with crispy vermicelli. Surf & Turf will be served for the entrée, featuring a wood-grilled eight-ounce filet mignon and jumbo shrimp Provençal, served with sweet potato polenta and grilled asparagus. To finish on a sweet note, couples will choose either the Hot Tamale Crème Brûlée with cinnamon spiced pudding, torched sugar crust and vanilla bean whipped cream; or raspberry cheesecake with an Oreo crust and macerated berries.

pastaRAMEN

6 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair
862-325-5977
The iconic Wafu-Italian restaurant from Montclair Hospitality Group (which is also the first Italian ramen shop) gets a ton of attention for its mochi ramen carbonara, cacio e pepe gyoza and truffle miso pasta, all made from scratch by Chef Robbie Felice. An exclusive Valentine’s Day Omakase from Chef Robbie is a one-night-only, five-course experience of off-menu dishes. Courses are: tuna carpaccio or beef tataki; crab tempura bao or sausage and pepper bao; spicy rigatoni pomodoro or seafood ramen; pork tenderloin tonkatsu or miso garlic shrimp; and banana olive oil cake or sesame ricotta panna cotta.

Patricia’s of Holmdel

2132 Rte. 35, Holmdel
732-275-0234
This BYOB Italian restaurant will serve a variety of Italian classics including antipasto, salads, pizza, meats, pasta and fish dishes to make you feel like you’re at Nonna’s house on Sunday. The key menu item on Valentine’s Day is their famous Money Bags pasta.

The Perch at Peacock Inn

20 Bayard Ln., Princeton
609-924-1707
The Perch is a great place for afternoon tea, but the restaurant is a beautiful place for dinner. If you’d like to share the tomahawk, it’s big enough for two. If you prefer individual entrees, try the scallops, halibut or Creole cauliflower confit. Start the meal with smoked tomato bisque, crudité or oysters on the half-shell.

Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grill

3863 Rte. 516 East
732-607-1650
Ponte Vecchio is a very romantic spot, with three dining room areas designed after the Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence, Italy. Start with the raw bar, and add on an appetizer like fried shoestring zucchini or stuffed mushrooms. Pasta selections include seafood capellini, papardelle bolognese and orecchiette with sweet sausage and broccoli rabe. Entrées range from chicken (Giambotta is sauteed with sweet cherry pepper, onions, mushrooms, potatoes and sausage), meat (grilled baby lamb chops or 10-ounce filet mignon), seafood (whole Mediterranean branzino or fresh Maine lobsters) and veal (francese or Milanese).

Rat’s Restaurant

16 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton
609-584-7800
A premier French restaurant located on the 42-acre Grounds for Sculpture campus, Rat’s Restaurant provides a romantic escape for Valentine’s Day since it’s inspired by Monet’s Giverny. In addition to the full lunch and dinner menus, couples can enjoy a special Valentine’s Dinner for Two, featuring oysters or a rose salad, a surf & turf entrée, and dessert on February 14. Or celebrate early, and sign up for a chef demo cooking class on February 11, where a chocolate-focused menu will be paired with a three-course dinner and Rat’s signature chocolate treats to take home.

Red Horse by David Burke

26 Ridge Rd., Rumson
732-576-3400
27 Minebrook Rd., Bernardsville
908-766-0002
This modern American steakhouse with an Asian twist is located in the romantic, historic building that once housed the legendary Fromagerie. The kitchen is where Chef Burke began his star-studded career as a teen as a line cook while a CIA student. The super chic, equine art-filled setting serves up a NYC-level dining experience in its bar/lounge, main dining room and sushi bar loft.

Ristorante Lucca

144 Rte. 130, Bordentown
609-262-0110
Celebrate the holiday, a milestone, or even a proposal on Valentine’s night. It’s romantic here, with an on-site piano bar. Menu items include burrata with prosciutto, mussels with bean soup, fried calamari, spaghetti with cacio e pepe, gnocchi with penne, risotto with chestnut and gorgonzola, rack of venison served with chestnut marmalade, pan-seared sesame-crusted yellow fin tuna and classic chicken parm. You can’t leave without ordering the tiramisu, which was voted best of the best by Restaurant Guru.

RoofTop at Exchange Place

1 Exchange Place, Jersey City
This swanky hotel bar is open for Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, serving themed artisanal cocktails, playing live DJ music, and offering stunning views of New York. On Saturday, there’s a chef-curated prix fixe dinner (tuna crudo, spinach ravioli, herb-crusted airline chicken breast, roasted cauliflower steak, tiramisu cup), followed by an afterparty on the Terrace Level.

Roots Steakhouse

Morristown, Princeton (Ocean Prime), Ridgewood, Summit
Roots is an old-fashioned New York-style steakhouse, whose name comes from the iconic Roots clothing store, which was the location of the first Roots Steakhouse in Summit in 2006. The vault that held all of the mink coats still remains a part of the location. If you head there for Valentine’s Day you can expect USDA-aged prime beef sourced from the highest quality ranches in the Midwest. There are lots of options for appetizers, salads, steaks, vegetarian options, a raw bar, seafood and sides.

Rosie’s

401 Monmouth Ave., Ocean Gate
Choose a seat inside the main dining area, at the classic bar, or in the lounge. The Valentine’s Day menu includes oysters, lobster ravioli, Wagyu carpaccio, surf & turf pasta, Kung Pow tuna and mini dessert pizza.

Ruocco’s Restaurant

345 Rte. 9, Manalapan
732-851-5359
For a Valentine’s Day special, how about twin lobster tails, sautéed spinach and fondant potatoes with a side of drawn butter? This is a neighborhood favorite, family-owned and -operated.

The Saddle River Inn

2 Barnstable Court
Saddle River Inn sits inside a restored 18th-century barn. The French-inspired menu is curated by Owner and Chef Jamie Knott, who uses only Prime dry-aged beef, fresh and sustainable seafood, and local organic produce when possible.

Salt Creek Grille

4 Bingham Ave., Rumson
732-933-9272
1 Rockingham Row, Princeton
609-419-4200
Go casual with salt & vinegar potato chips, Caesar salad or a housemade burger, or class it up with an array of sushi and sashimi, vegetable farro, bacon and shrimp pappardelle, or wood-fired filet.

Sapori Montclair Ristorante

9 Park St., Montclair
973-874-5018
This Italian BYOB has a romantic ambience every day, but on Valentine’s Day the evening will include a curated menu from the crudo and raw bar, appetizers like goat cheese with crispy ham and mango puree, fried zucchini and eggplant chips, and spicy rock shrimp; pasta and risotto, meat and seafood options, prime dry-aged steaks, and sides like saffron potato puree or creamy mushrooms.

Sátis Bistro

Seaview Hotel

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas

Clifton Commons, 70 Kingsland Rd., Clifton
973-661-2435
Couples love this spot for its small plates and modern Italian fare. Start your meal with the Spuntino Board from the Tapas Menu: a selection of cured meats, cheeses, mixed olives, orange marmalade and homemade pistachio spread. Top your pizza with long pepper and sausage, clams, pesto and smoked mozzarella, or brussels sprouts and shallots. Pasta is made in-house; bruschetta is made with Brazilian bread. There are various Italian-inspired meat, vegetable and salad dishes. From February 13 to 15, specials include caviar service, and a berries and cream martini.

Stone House at Stirling Ridge

50 Stirling Rd., Warren
908-754-1222
This spot has the same owners as Liberty House Restaurant (Jersey City), Ryland Inn (Whitehouse Station) and Hotel du Village (New Hope, PA). The menu has everything from goat cheese croquettes and local Jersey burrata to a raw bar and soups and salads to entrees like Berkshire pork chop schnitzel or Maine fisherman’s stew to handmade pumpkin ravioli and harvest risotto to brussels sprouts/bacon/goat cheese or pepperoni/mushroom/jalapeno pizza.

Strickland’s Steakhouse

106 Main St., Woodbridge
732-510-7913
Renovating the former 1900s historic Woodbridge National Bank, husband-and-wife duo and lifelong Woodbridge residents Michael and Jessica Strickland created a modern twist to the traditional steakhouse, specializing in premium dry-aged steaks, seasonal menus, beer, wine, and crafted cocktails.

Sugar Factory

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk Ave., Atlantic City
609-428-7283
Sugar Factory will offer Valentine’s Day-themed specials throughout February. Try Pretty and Pink Chicken sliders with pickles, crispy onions, Swiss cheese, and herb mayo; topped off with the Cupid’s Float made with creamy vanilla ice cream topped with strawberry soda, served in a tall glass and finished with whipped cream, strawberry, chocolate, heart gummies, and wafers. Cocktail specials include the Love Bubbles made with Tasha Rosé and coconut rum, with notes of fresh strawberries and piña colada that is topped with a pink cotton candy cloud, the Be Mine made with Voli 305 Vodka, strawberries, and a touch of white chocolate.

Summit House

395 Springfield Ave., Summit
908-273-6000
Executive Chef AJ Capella is known for his dishes of New Jersey oysters with caviar and fresh herbs, lobster risotto with saffron and matsutake mushrooms, and ribeye for two served with pomme mille-feuille and bordelaise.

Teak Restaurant & Bar

64 Monmouth St., Red Bank
732-747-5775
Teak is known for its nightlife, but Valentine’s Day brings a full menu of Asian-fusion dishes, including sushi.

Texas Roadhouse

Multiple Locations
The viral Valentine’s Day sensation this year is a Baked Bread Bouquet Roll, which arranges their famous rolls into a flower-shaped bouquet. They’re a great way to start your meal of BBQ faves like steaks, ribs, chicken and country dinners.

Town Bar + Kitchen

80 Elm St., Morristown
973-889-8696
The intimate five-course tasting will be served by the chef as you sit at The Counter, overlooking all the cooking in the kitchen.

VENTANAS Restaurant and Lounge

200 Park Ave., Fort Lee
201-583-4777
This year’s V Day celebration, called All You Need is Love, is a four-course prix fixe dinner on Saturday that includes a Champagne welcome toast.

Viaggio Ristorante

1055 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne
973-706-7277
Book a table on the 13th or 14th and treat yourself as Chef Robbie and Chef Matthew present a three-course Italian-themed prix fixe menu. The menu has selections like imported burrata, pesto arancini, pepperoni focaccia, black truffle paccheri, red snapper piccata, roasted garlic hangar steak, pistachio crème brulee, and cookie n crème cheesecake.

Whispers

200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake
732-974-9755
The First Course Menu features a lobster crepe, mozzarella burrata and ancho grilled jumbo shrimp. The stars of the Main Course Menu are grilled shrimp, pan-seared salmon filet, roasted rack of lamb and center-cut filet mignon. Dessert is the kicker: have warm apple strudel or the ultimate cookie cake or try a frozen dessert like Nutty Almond Joy (toasted coconut center topped with milk chocolate and almond crumbs).

White Castle

Multiple Locations
You read it right – White Castle offers dining service on Valentine’s Day, meaning your hamburgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and strawberry cheesecake are served to you at your table, which is decorated with a white tablecloth, a vase and flowers. There are cute photo ops and balloons around the fast food joint, making it feel festive.

Zinna’s Bistro

10 Cedarbrook Dr., Cranbury
609-860-9600
This cute and elegant family-owned and -operated Italian restaurant will serve an intimate dinner for you and your loved one. The Specialz include lobster bisque, jumbo lump crab cup, filet mignon with lobster tail, pretzel chicken cutlet, and housemade lobster ravioli.

Check out a preview of the Kiss & Tell Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Bar at The Bistro at iPlay America.

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