The Way to One’s Heart… Valentine’s Day Weekend Restaurant Report
Love is in the air…or maybe that’s just the smell of the delicious dining and desserts offered around Alexandria. Spending time in Alexandria can sometimes feel like a Hallmark movie as the magic of our streets lined with cobblestone sidewalks, twinkling lights in the trees, and flickering lamp posts prove that Virginia is for Lovers. Some say the way to one’s heart is through their stomach. If true, Alexandrians are very lucky. Here is a list of a few Alexandria restaurant specials for you to enjoy with your loved ones!
Lena’s Wood-fired Pizza & Tap: $175 prix fixe dinner for two that includes a gift for your valentine: a bottle of Lena’s house wine to take with you!
MB Bakery on the Go: to-go Valentine’s toaster pastries and cookie decorating kits - perfect for decorating with your little ones.
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie: Three-course meal at $60/person. Choices include Foie Gras, Duck Moullard, and Gateau au Chocolat for dessert. Yum!
Kaizen: Heart-shaped Macaron and a Berry Romance Valentine cocktail, offering three courses at $60/person.
Cafe 44: La Vie en Rose signature cocktail and $44/person prix fixe three-course meal.
Whiskey & Oyster: Galentine’s Brunch on February 13 from 9am - 4pm with mimosa bar! And on February 14, enjoy a special $75 three-course meal for two with dessert to share!
Hank’s Oyster Bar: Take home dinner for two, available for pick up Feb 11 - 13.
Copperwood Tavern: $69/person three-course meal. Choices include Champagne Oysters and Filet Mignon.
Del Ray Cafe: Gluten-free and vegetarian three-course meal options, offered all weekend, eat-in or to-go.
Mia’s Italian Kitchen: $89 three-course meal for two. I’m eyeing that Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert!
Barca: $89 for two, a three-course meal with flan dessert to share, and a bottle of Vina Esmeralda sparkling wine!
Ada’s on the River: Prime Porterhouse for two, including two sides, sauces, and dessert to share. Enjoy a leisure stroll along the Potomac after dinner!
The Majestic: A champagne special!
Rosina’s: Four-course meal offered at $72.50/person, including delicious chocolate-dipped strawberries!
If you missed out on Alexandria Restaurant Week and are looking for another excuse to experience a fabulous meal here in town, Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect time to send some love to our community restaurants! From prix fixe meals to specialty desserts, Valentine’s Day is a whole lot sweeter spent in Alexandria.
