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Valentine’s Day is the biggest date night of the year and you’ll want to make plans now to avoid heartbreak. Love is in the air at Chicago restaurants and bars that are offering romantic specials like heart-shaped pizza, pink drinks and indulgent dinners for two at candlelit tables set with flowers.

With the holiday falling on a Wednesday, some places are extending the Valentine’s Day fun throughout the week and even all February long. There are to-go and delivery packages for anyone who prefers to celebrate at home plus family-friendly buffets and Galentine’s Day gatherings where you can share the fun with your kids and friends. Whatever your love language, you’ll find something at one of these 78 spots.

All menus and specials are offered Feb. 14 unless otherwise noted.

The Loop and Near North Side

Adalina

A four-course dinner ($100) in the Rose Lounge speakeasy includes a cocktail, a bottle of Champagne, oysters with salsa verde, roasted lobster, wagyu bavette and tiramisu. 912 N. State St., 312-820-9000, adalinachicago.com

Adobo Grill

The Old Town restaurant offers a special menu including grilled oysters ($18), chipotle-marinated chicken breast with corn flan ($26) and chocolate cake with raspberries ($11). 215 W. North Ave., 312-266-7999, adobochi.davinci-group.com

Asador Bastian

Order from the regular menu or opt for a $222 Best of Basque dinner for two including oysters, a lobster & black truffle torte and Txuleton steak. Add on a bouquet of flowers for $50 or a Champagne toast for $52. 214 W. Erie St., 312-800-8935, asadorbastian.com

The Teach Me to Dance cocktail is part of the Valentine's Day dinner at Avli River North.
The Teach Me to Dance cocktail is part of the Valentine’s Day dinner at Avli River North.

Avli River North

Executive chef Panos Chalikiopoulos offers a five-course dinner for two ($99) including a glass of Champagne, roasted cauliflower, shrimp souvlakia and semolina cake with hibiscus syrup. 702 N. Wells St., 312-643-5656, avli.us/avli-river-north

Bazaar Meat

A four-course tasting menu ($165) includes oysters on the half shell, Wagyu beef tartare and Maine lobster. 120 N. Wacker Drive, 312-820-6601, thebazaar.com

Beatrix's Valentine's Day cookie decorating kits
Beatrix’s Valentine’s Day cookie decorating kits

Beatrix Market DePaul Loop

Learn how to make a pair of Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails and decorate three heart-shaped cookies from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 8. The $33 class includes snacks and you can add on a heart-shaped deep dish pizza. The pizza is also served from Feb. 12-14, while cookie decorating kits are also available for pick up or delivery from Feb. 8-14. 23 E. Jackson Blvd., 312-583-0598, beatrixrestaurants.com

Tuna crudo at BLVD Steakhouse.
Tuna crudo at BLVD Steakhouse.

BLVD Steakhouse

Chef Joe Flamm offers a special three-course menu ($125) including tuna crudo and mushroom risotto with black truffles. 817 W. Lake St., 312-526-3116, blvdchicago.com

Brass Tack

The restaurant at Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers a three-course Passion on the Plate dinner ($95) including salmon belly tartare, pan-seared scallops with sweet corn polenta and white chocolate cherry gateaux with cabernet sorbet. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1402, brasstackchicago.com

Carnivale

Bring the family for an all-you-can-eat Cupid’s Brunch from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 11 featuring shrimp cocktail, miso-marinated salmon, carved bone-in rib-eye, buttermilk fried chicken, ropa vieja, seafood paella, churros and cotton candy for $55 or $25 for kids 10 and under. A three-course Valentine’s Day dinner served from 5-9 p.m. includes salmon ceviche, surf & turf and a gift box full of sweets for $149 per couple. 702 W. Fulton Market, 312-850-5005, carnivalechicago.com

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The South Loop steakhouse offers a three-course dinner ($95) with options including lobster bisque, an 8-oz. filet mignon and Key lime pie, plus add-ons like chargrilled oysters ($18) and king crab spaghetti ($48). 1401 S. Michigan Ave., 312-786-1401, chicagofirehouse.com

Eataly

Visit more than 10 stations serving dishes like truffle agnolotti and chocolate-covered strawberry gelato during a Valentine’s Day tasting ($55) that includes a cocktail and two glasses of Italian wine. 1-4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 43 E. Ohio St., 312-521-8700, eataly.com

Fioretta

The West Loop steakhouse offers a four-course tasting menu including meatballs, Caesar salad, filet mignon and tiramisu for $125. Upgrade to a 24-oz. bone-in rib-eye for $35 or add a Maine lobster tail for $35. 318 N. Sangamon St., 312-897-5011, fiorettasteak.com

Gene & Georgetti

The iconic River North steakhouse offers a special menu including steak tartare ($29), heart-shaped ricotta ravioli in lobster sauce ($37), grilled swordfish ($46) and a heart-shaped molten chocolate cake ($14). 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718, geneandgeorgetti.com

Girl & The Goat

A special prix fixe menu ($95) features a mix of Stephanie Izard’s classic dishes as well as new bites. 809 W. Randolph St., 312-492-6262, girlandthegoat.com

Indienne

Chef Sujan Sarkar prepares a five-course tasting menu at the Michelin-starred restaurant that’s $175 per person plus $75 for wine pairings. Menu highlights include oysters with coconut, chili and cucumber rasam and chocolate with raspberry chutney, black rice and nolen gur. 217 W. Huron St., 312-291-9427; indiennechicago.com

Kindling

Start with a Champagne toast then head to Skydeck on the 99th floor of the Willis Tower for a three-course dinner ($95) featuring ox heart puttanesca pasta, olive oil-poached sea sturgeon and molten chocolate cake. Finish the night on the 103rd floor with sweets from West Town Bakery. 7 p.m., 202 S. Franklin St., 312-789-5992, kindlingchicago.com

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Have a sweet celebration with specials including a surf & turf dinner for two ($79), a red velvet waffle topped with marshmallow and white chocolate ($13), Champagne sorbet ($21) and an Old-Fashioned served with a chocolate-covered strawberry ($21), plus live music from 7-9 p.m. 444 N. Wabash Ave., 312-847-5543, kitchenkocktailsusa.com

Lirica

You’ll be welcomed with a glass of Champagne when you dine at the Sable Hotel restaurant, which offers specials Feb. 14-17 including braised short rib and blue cheese tarts ($18), petite filet with Alaskan king crab ($59), and strawberry and pistachio layer cake with candied rose petals. 900 E. Grand Ave., (872) 710-5750, liricarestaurant.com

Lure Fishbar's deluxe seafood tower.
Lure Fishbar’s deluxe seafood tower.

Lure Fishbar

The Love Boat, a selection of sushi, sashimi, caviar and Champagne oyster shooters ($125), is the star of a special menu that also includes pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée ($24), cheese ravioli with shaved truffle ($27), a deluxe seafood tower for two ($95) and a raspberry dome with berries and cream ($11). 616 N. Rush St., (312) 660-6180, lurefishbar.com

Mercadito

Get a taste of the restaurant’s top dishes from this Valentine’s Day menu to share ($50), including mango guacamole, smoked brisket tacos, chicken tinga flautas and tres leches cake. For $10, you can add on a butter-poached lobster taco. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312-329-9555, mercaditorivernorth.com

Choose from a $75 menu, which includes a miso tomato tartare at Miru for Valentine's Day.
Choose from a $75 menu, which includes a miso tomato tartare at Miru for Valentine’s Day.

Miru

Choose from a $75 menu, including a welcome cocktail, miso tomato tartare, cured salmon and dessert, or a dinner that also includes whitefish ballotine with caviar and a glass of sparkling rosé. 401 E. Wacker Drive, 312-725-7811, mirurestaurant.com

Moe’s Cantina

Take part in a post-Valentine’s Day Taco Thursday at this River North restaurant. Enjoy complimentary heart-shaped churros and a mezcal tasting. Plus there’s a $4 taco deal, a $10 mezcal cocktail menu, and a $16 Cupid’s Arrow lime and hibiscus mojito. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15, 155 W. Kinzie St., Chicago. 312-245-2000, moescantina.com

Olio e Piu

Get a taste of la dolce vita with specials including octopus carpaccio with crispy capers ($34), beet gnocchi with lobster ragu ($56) and pan-seared red snapper wrapped in pancetta ($49). 445 N. Dearborn St., 312-363-3335, olioepiu.com

Osteria Via Stato

A four-course menu from chef David DiGregorio served in the downtown restaurant’s candlelit dining room includes grilled octopus, seafood stew and tiramisu. $78 per person plus $34 or $54 for wine pairings. Feb. 10 and 14. 620 N. State St., 312-642-8450, osteriaviastato.com

A heart-shaped pizza at Pizzeria Portofino for Valentine's Day.
A heart-shaped pizza at Pizzeria Portofino for Valentine’s Day.

Pizzeria Portofino

Any pizza can be made heart-shaped for an extra $5 Feb. 10-16. On Feb. 14 you can also surprise your date with a single rose ($8) or a dozen ($85) delivered to your table at the riverfront restaurant. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9018, pizzeriaportofino.com

Prime & Provisions

A four-course tasting menu includes lump blue crab cake, clam chowder, a 7-oz. filet mignon and chocolate caramel cake for $125, and you can add on roasted wild mushrooms ($15), a shellfish tower ($45) or a 6-oz. lobster tail ($35). 222 N. LaSalle St.., 312-726-7777, primeandprovisions.com

Proxi

Chef Andrew Zimmerman offers a special four-course dinner ($95), including Thai-style beef tartare, lamb kofta kebab, coal-roasted striped bass and dark chocolate marquise. 565 W. Randolph St., 312-466-1950, proxichicago.com

Tuna crudo at Rose Mary.
Tuna crudo at Rose Mary.

Rose Mary

Share a four-course dinner ($105), including tuna crudo with veal aioli, mushroom risotto with black truffle, lamb saddle with roasted baby carrots, and chocolate and honey madarica. 932 W. Fulton Market, 872-260-3921, rosemarychicago.com

The decadent heart-shaped 14K chocolate cake at RPM Steak.
The decadent heart-shaped 14K chocolate cake at RPM Steak.

RPM Steak

Feast on luxurious specials like beef Wellington and a heart-shaped version of the River North restaurant’s 14K chocolate cake. 4-9:30 p.m. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990, rpmrestaurants.com

Sepia

Feast on a seven-course dinner, including golden Kaluga caviar, steak tartare, grilled short rib with Yorkshire pudding and Key lime custard with toasted meringue. $150 plus $75 for wine pairings. 123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920, sepiachicago.com

Shanghai Terrace

Chef Elmo Han offers a five-course dinner including Peking duck, dumplings, scallop hot and sour soup, Szechuan beef tenderloin and creme fraiche cheesecake. The regular menu is also available. $148 plus $88 for wine pairings. 108 E. Superior St., 312-573-6744, peninsula.com

Sushi | Bar

The sushi bar in Lady May will be covered in candles and rose petals for an omakase dinner ($255) including a Champagne welcome toast, truffles, caviar and dessert. Wine and sake pairings are available for purchase and all ladies will receive roses at the end of the meal. 405 N. Wabash Ave., 312-498-4442, sushibarhospitality.com

Valentine's Day at Sushi-san.
Valentine’s Day at Sushi-san.

Sushi-san

Skip the flowers and head to River North for an akami tuna rose offered in addition to other specials. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 63 W. Grand Ave., 312-828-0575, sushisanrestaurant.com

Valentine's Day specials at Tanta.
Valentine’s Day specials at Tanta.

Tanta

A four-course menu ($86) features Peruvian favorites such as tuna ceviche, petite striploin with beet gnocchi and chocolate cake with strawberry pisco jam. Add on a pisco sour served with two straws and a portion of the price will be donated to Peru’s Pachacútec Culinary Institute. Vegetarian options are available for each course and a limited a la carte menu will be served at the bar. 118 W. Grand Ave., 312-222-9700, tantachicago.com

Valentine's Day dishes at TAO Chicago include Peking duck.
Valentine’s Day dishes at TAO Chicago include Peking duck.

TAO Chicago

Surprise your Valentine with a box of chocolates ($25) or a bottle of Champagne ($90-$650) waiting at the table when you sit down for Peking duck and a giant fortune cookie dessert. The River North restaurant is also offering a sweet dim sum basket with chocolate strawberry and lychee rose dumplings Feb. 12-17 ($18). 632 N. Dearborn St., 224-888-0388, taogroup.com

Tree House

Grab your friends to celebrate Galentine’s Day with Neapolitan heart-shaped pizzas and $10 cocktails including the Cherry Limeade Pucker-Up special. Happy hour deals from 5-8 p.m. include half-off bottles of wine and half-off wings. Starts 5 p.m. Feb. 15, 149 W. Kinzie St., 312-477-3983, treehousechicago.com

Wagyu House Chicago by the X Pot

Each table will receive a complimentary rose during Valentine’s Day dinner. The hot pot restaurant also offers a pair of themed cocktails Feb. 9-16: the Sunrise Kiss made with yuzu and tequila and the Cupid’s Blush, which blends strawberry and gin. 1147 S. Delano Court East, 312-585-8655, thexpot.com

Yardbird

The comfort food spot serves specials including cacio e pepe ricotta gnocchi ($22), stuffed pork tenderloin with truffle frites ($34) and a frozen strawberry s’mores souffle ($16). 530 N. Wabash Ave., 312-999-9760, runchickenrun.com/chicago

North Side & Northwest Side

Alma at Hotel Zachary

Celebrate all month long in one of the see-through heated globes ($35-$50) on the bar’s terrace, where you’ll get a glass of sparkling rosé or pink lemonade, heart-shaped macarons and chocolate-covered strawberries. The globe is equipped with a record player, games, blankets and a Polaroid camera, and you can order dishes from Mordecai including bacon-wrapped dates and surf and turf. 3630 N. Clark St., 773-302-2326, almahotelzachary.com

Anelya

Chef Johnny Clark offers a sampling of the Ukrainian restaurant’s most loved dishes with a four-course dinner including eggplant caviar, chicken Kiev and borscht with duck and smoked pears. $75 plus $50 for drink pairings. Feb. 9-17, 3472 N. Elston Ave., 773-692-2192, anelyarestaurant.com

Argot

Enjoy the classic pairing of fried chicken and sparkling wine during a Galentine’s Tasting ($65) that also features tarot readings and the chance to buy flower arrangements. 6 p.m. Feb. 13.,. 2349 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-770-3571, argotchicago.com

Boka

A special seven-course tasting menu includes Maine lobster toast, poached black bass, truffle gnudi, and banana and miso chocolate mousse. $225 plus $165 for wine pairings. 1729 N. Halsted St., 312-337-6070, bokachicago.com

Coda di Volpe

Executive chef Jacob Saben offers specials from Feb. 14-18, including a heart-shaped pizza topped with lobster ($30), dry-aged rib-eye for two ($110) and a sweetheart sundae with banana and chocolate gelato and candied hazelnut ($16). 3335 N. Southport Ave., 773-687-8568, cdvolpe.com

Daisies

Share a four-course menu ($110) including smoked sturgeon rillette, pappardelle with beef cheek sugo and grilled trout with sunchokes. Wine pairings are also available. 2375 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-9443, daisieschicago.com

Homeslice

Shop pop-ups from Kendra Scott and Alice & Wonder at a Galentine’s Day party ($25) featuring heart-shaped pizza, a spritz bar and customizable cookies. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13. 938 W. Webster Ave., 312-789-4600, happycamper.pizza/homeslice

Lottie’s Pub

Don Julio and Ketel One offer samplings and giveaways during a happy hour featuring $14 heart-shaped pizzas and $7 glasses of house wine. 7-10 p.m. 1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738, lottiespub.com

Warm up with a sweetheart afternoon tea from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10 featuring sandwiches and pastries for $70 or $25 for kids.
Warm up with a sweetheart afternoon tea from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10 featuring sandwiches and pastries for $70 or $25 for kids.

Mon Ami Gabi

Warm up with a sweetheart afternoon tea from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10 featuring sandwiches and pastries for $70 or $25 for kids, adding a glass of bubbly for $10. The Lincoln Park restaurant also offers a three-course Valentine’s Day menu Feb. 9-22 including lobster bisque, caramelized sea scallops and a bittersweet chocolate terrine for $80. 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, 773-348-8886, monamigabi.com/chicago

Parachute

A five-course menu ($75) features the James Beard Award-winning Korean restaurant’s most popular dishes including kimchi pajeon, 30-day dry-aged bulgogi and goguma brûlée. Wine, sool and nonalcoholic pairings are available. Feb. 13-17. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 872-204-7138, parachuterestaurant.com

A scaccia is part of Sfera Sicilian Street Food's Valentine's Day dinner for two.
A scaccia is part of Sfera Sicilian Street Food’s Valentine’s Day dinner for two.

Sfera Sicilian Street Food

A special dinner for two ($79) available for pickup or delivery includes arancini, roasted beet and couscous salad, a scaccia, cannoli and the base of a saffron sour to make a cocktail or mocktail at home. 5759 N. Broadway, 773-739-9128, sferachicago.com

Summer House Santa Monica

Chocolate is incorporated in each of four courses in a special tasting dinner with wine pairings ($125) including arugula salad with chocolate vinaigrette, cocoa pappardelle and a dessert. 6-9 p.m. Feb. 13, 1954 N. Halsted St., 773-634-4100, summerhouserestaurants.com

West Side & Near West Side

Cabra

Take in the views from The Hoxton Hotel rooftop while sharing a Peruvian-inspired dinner ($75). 200 N. Green St., 312-761-1717, cabrachicago.com

Duck Duck Goat

Share dim sum and new and classic dishes from Stephanie Izard’s Chinese American-inspired menu ($85). 857 W. Fulton Market, 312-902-3825, duckduckgoatchicago.com

Frontier

Spilt a tomahawk steak and dessert for two for $125 Feb. 9-17, adding on a bottle of bubbly for $49 or $89. The West Town restaurant also hosts a Galentine’s brunch from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 that includes an entree, pastry, two hours of mimosas, samplings and raffles for $39. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322, thefrontierchicago.com

Valentine's Day treats at Good Ambler.
Valentine’s Day treats at Good Ambler.

Good Ambler

Grab your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day-themed treat like strawberry chocolate teddy bears, heart-shaped bonbons, a pistachio rose croissant or chocolate cherry financier served Feb. 2-4, 9-11 and 14. 216 N. Peoria St., 312-872-7165, goodambler.com

Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

A special tasting menu available Feb. 9-17 in addition to the regular offerings includes beet-striped ravioli with crispy Iberico ham, wood-grilled short rib with radish kimchi and Meyer lemon poppy seed cake with ginger ice cream. $225 plus $65 for beverage pairings. 2700 W. Chicago Ave., 773-661-9577, 773-661-9577, heritage-chicago.com

Lyra

Take a trip to Greece with a four-course tasting menu, including grilled octopus, Wagyu beef souvlakia and orange syrup cake. $125 plus $55 for wine pairings. 905 W. Fulton Market, 312-660-7722, lyrarestaurant.com

The strawberry bruschetta at Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink.
The strawberry bruschetta at Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink.

Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink

Build your own bouquet during a workshop from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8 including a flight of four wines for $80. The bar and florist will also be offering specials Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 14, including strawberry bruschetta ($16), mushroom tagliatelle ($24), a salted chocolate torte ($12) and several pink drinks like the Crystal Sage, black cherry ginger balsamic shrub, vodka, amaro, lemon and egg white served in a Champagne flute garnished with a candied beet ($15). 1846 W Division St., 773-276-7422, dinemachine.com

Maxwells Trading

Maxwells Trading will be offering large hand-tied bouquets by The Roof Crop of paperwhites, tulips and lilies ($75) to compliment their regular a la carte menu offerings. And you can sip on a special lavender cocktail called the Queen Bee ($13) with lavender honey, gin, lemon, butterfly pea flower and lavender essence. 1516 W. Carroll Ave., 312-896-4110, maxwellstrading.com

Rhine Hall Distillery

Take a tour of the distillery while sipping a cocktail and then learn how to make a pair of Valentine’s Day-themed drinks. The class ($70) includes spirit tastings and a 10% discount on all purchases. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2010 W. Fulton St., 312-243-4313, rhinehall.com

South Side & Near South Side

Bronzeville Winery

A “For the Love of Jazz” candlelit dinner ($125) features live music from Isaiah Collier and a four-course dinner from chef Lamar Moore including shaved heirloom beet salad, beef Wellington and espresso vanilla panna cotta. 4-10 p.m. 4420 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 872-244-7065, bronzevillewinery.com

The Duck Inn

Groove to ’90s R&B during a three-course dinner ($95) featuring duck tartare, pan-seared scallops and foie gras French silk pie. 5-9 p.m. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, theduckinnchicago.com

Truth Be Told

The British pub at the University of Chicago serves a $75 four-course menu with a $30 optional wine pairing from 4-10 p.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 16-17. Menu options include oysters Rockefeller, fried calamari, butter lettuce salad, surf and turf, and raspberry and lemon sorbetto with fresh berries. Reservations required through Tock. 1227 E. 60th St., 872-315-1319, truthbetoldtavern.com

Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery

Make your own wine and compete in a grape-stomping contest as part of a party, including wine-themed games, romantic karaoke, dinner, and a wine and mead tasting. $125 plus $85 to $199 for the wine supplies. 6 p.m. Feb. 10, 9030 S. Hermitage Ave., 773-840-4642, wildblossommeadery.com

Suburban and multiple locations

Aboyer

Even if you can’t make it to the City of Love, you can get a taste of Paris with a French dinner ($88), including shrimp and jumbo lump crab cocktail, beef tenderloin and truffle mousse en croute and chocolate souffle with raspberry crème anglaise. 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, 847-441-3100; georgetroisgroup.com/about-aboyer

Antico Posto

Specials offered for lunch and dinner Feb. 9-14 include lobster caprese with housemade mozzarella and seared sea scallops with creamy Arborio rice. 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, 630-586-9200, antico-posto.com

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

A four-course dinner ($65 per couple) offered Feb. 8-18 includes tomato caprese with burrata, Sicilian chicken soup, chicken Parmesan, red velvet cake and a prosecco toast. 1001 75th St., Woodridge, 630-427-0900, carrabbas.com

Lobster tail is on Di Pescara's Valentine's Day menu.
Lobster tail is on Di Pescara’s Valentine’s Day menu.

Di Pescara

A three-course dinner ($50) includes lobster bisque, braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and red velvet tiramisu. 4:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9-14. 2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook, 847-498-4321, di-pescara.com

Fonda Cantina

Opt for the regular menu or a three-course dinner ($49) featuring shrimp and crab salad, mole risotto with roasted pork tenderloin and strawberries with cream. 5-9 p.m., 1735 Benson Ave., 224-714-2866, eatatfonda.com

Francesca’s

All of the restaurant’s locations celebrate with specials including shrimp scampi ($18), braised short ribs with espresso jus ($32), lobster agnolotti ($35) and a red velvet ice cream sandwich ($12) offered in addition to the regular menu Feb. 9-14. Multiple locations, miafrancesca.com

Valentine's Day desserts from The Goddess and Grocer.
Valentine’s Day desserts from The Goddess and Grocer.

The Goddess and Grocer

Order sweet treats for pickup and delivery including a six-inch chocolate strawberry cake ($45), a heart-shaped blackberry white chocolate tart ($30), chocolate-covered strawberries ($18) and a cookie gift box ($25). Multiple locations, goddessandgrocer.com

The Hampton Social

Find the Perfect Pair, two glasses of rosé and an order of oysters, for $30 Feb. 8-14. Galentine’s Day celebrations in the bar and lounge can indulge in 90 minutes of bottomless frosé and appetizers for $40 from Feb. 1-13. Multiple locations, thehamptonsocial.com

Rosebud

Share heart-shaped cheese ravioli, coconut shrimp, filet with lobster and a bottle of wine. $175 per couple. Multiple locations, rosebudrestaurants.com

Saranello’s

Celebrate early with a Valentine’s Day-themed brunch ($45) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11, including shrimp cocktail, pasta, made-to-order omelets and dessert. The restaurant also offers dinner specials Feb. 8-14, including lobster caprese, king crab tagliatelle and Door County cherry cheesecake. 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, 847-777-6878, saranellos.com

Sweet Mandy B’s

The bakery offers holiday treats Feb. 7-14 including chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate ganache hearts and a raspberry iced brownie. 1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174 and 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632, sweetmandybs.com

Truluck’s

Truluck’s is always a special occasion restaurant and it’s adding filet mignon with lobster tail ($99) and rib-eye with king crab ($130) from Feb. 10-15 with chocolate cherry cheesecake ($14) all month long. 9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, 847-233-9404, trulucks.com

Vinny’s Clam Bar

Start with oysters and a glass of bubbly ($20) and then share other celebratory specials offered Feb. 9-14, including scallops with prosecco butter ($52) and chocolate budino ($10). 18201 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, 708-680-4200, vinnysclambar.com

Piazza at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

The pop-up restaurant hosts a four-course wine pairing dinner ($80 per person) with a live string duo. 6 p.m. Feb. 10, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, 630-581-6658, hyatt.com

Red velvet cake is on Wildfire's Valentine's Day menu.
Red velvet cake is on Wildfire’s Valentine’s Day menu.

Wildfire

The restaurant highlights its favorites in a special meal for two, including shrimp cocktail, chopped salad, cedar-planked salmon and red velvet cake. $135 per couple. Feb. 13-18. Multiple locations, wildfirerestaurant.com

Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer.