Love Is on the Menu at Atlanta Restaurants This Valentine’s Day 2026
Valentine’s Day dining doesn’t have to mean rushed reservations, rigid seating times or predictable prix-fixe menus. This year, Atlanta restaurants are leaning into romance in more personal ways—inviting guests to linger over candlelit cocktails, share plates at their own pace and celebrate love in all its forms, from date nights and double dates to girls’ nights and Galentine’s gatherings. Whether the mood calls for immersive décor, live jazz, romantic cooking classes or a classic three-course dinner, these spots are setting the stage for a Valentine’s celebration that feels anything but ordinary.
Multiple Locations
Marlow’s Tavern locations across Georgia are celebrating Valentine’s Day all weekend long, Feb. 13-15, with a special prix-fixe menu priced at $80 per couple. Designed for sharing, the menu begins with a choice of starters such as firecracker shrimp, Parmesan crab dip or seared beef carpaccio, followed by salad, entrée and dessert selections. Main plates include bistro steak, grilled Atlantic salmon or spiced pan-roasted chicken, while desserts like chocolate truffle cheesecake and coffee butter cake are meant to be shared. Guests can elevate the experience with an espresso martini add-on. Contact a neighborhood Marlow’s Tavern for availability and reservations.
Alpharetta
Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar sets the stage for an indulgent Valentine’s Day celebration with a four-course prix-fixe dinner available from 4-10 p.m. on Feb. 14. Priced at $115 per person, plus tax and gratuity, the evening begins with gorgonzola-stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto and finished with fig gastrique, followed by a choice of refined starters including lobster bisque, beef tartare with house-made potato chips, jumbo shrimp cocktail or classic salads. Entrée selections range from an eight-ounce filet or 14-ounce New York strip—served with sauces such as bordelaise, horseradish cream or chimichurri—to Chilean seabass, chicken Florentine, house-made truffle tagliatelle or a dramatic 24-ounce cowboy ribeye steak for two. Desserts include chocolate-covered strawberries, lavender crème brûlée, New York-style cheesecake or six-layer chocolate cake. Valentine’s-inspired cocktails and rare Champagne features, including Beau Joie and Charles Heidsieck selections, complement the menu. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Brookhaven
The Ashford on Dresden sets the tone for a classic Valentine’s celebration with live jazz, a three-course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine to start the evening. Priced at $75 per person, the Valentine’s Day menu allows guests to choose from a range of starters such as burrata bruschetta, bacon-wrapped dates or stuffed popovers, followed by entrées including bistro steak with cabernet syrup, chicken mushroom roulade or rainbow trout with pecan reduction. Desserts range from chocolate terrine to salted caramel crème brûlée, rounding out a refined yet relaxed evening in one of Brookhaven’s most romantic dining rooms. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Buckhead
Aria offers an elegant Valentine’s Day dining experience on Saturday, Feb. 14, with a refined, multi-course menu priced at $150 per person, plus beverages, taxes and gratuity. The evening begins with an amuse of French kiss oyster with beet mignonette and tarragon, followed by optional caviar service featuring a 30-gram tin of Caspian osetra served with potato mochi, crème fraîche and traditional accompaniments. Guests may choose from elevated starters such as tuna crudo, foie gras with quince mostarda or lobster risotto before selecting entrées ranging from halibut and sea scallops to duck breast, veal osso bucco or filet mignon. Desserts include a chocolate hazelnut tart with Frangelico ice cream or a strawberry-lemon vacherin. Reservations open Jan. 17 and can be made via OpenTable.
Dunwoody
Vino Venue offers a trio of Valentine’s-themed experiences from Feb. 13-15, inviting guests to sip, savor and celebrate love through wine, food and hands-on culinary fun. On Thursday, Feb. 13, Sip & Swoon: Wines for Valentine’s Day kicks off the weekend with a Friday night wine tasting from 6-8 p.m., featuring four curated wines paired with light nibbles for $25 per person. Valentine’s Day itself brings Passport to Romance, a curated food, wine and spirits journey from 6-8 p.m. for $90 per person. Vino Venue transforms into an immersive epicurean escape with six tasting stations inspired by romantic destinations around the globe, each paired with a wine or cocktail, followed by a live bananas foster presentation in the private demonstration kitchen. The celebration continues Saturday, Feb. 15, with Beyond Brunch Series: Valentine’s Edition, a hands-on cooking and wine experience from 12-2:30 p.m. Priced at $99 per person, the interactive class invites guests to work together at stations throughout the kitchen to prepare a globally inspired brunch, guided by a professional chef and paired with complementary wines, before sitting down to enjoy a family-style meal. Tickets to these and other classes can be purchased online.
Glenwood Park
Gunshow elevates Valentine’s Day by running its normal format service while offering thoughtful extras designed to make the evening feel special. Guests can expect the same interactive, chef-driven experience, complemented by optional Valentine’s touches listed on the menu, such as Champagne splits. For those looking to take the celebration up a notch, Gunshow’s $49 Celebration Package adds a small floral bouquet from In the Meadow, a personalized and signed menu, a glass of bubbles for each guest upon arrival and a Polaroid photo with the team after dinner—an easy way to turn an already memorable meal into a keepsake-worthy Valentine’s experience. Make reservations online.
West Midtown & Upper Westside
Chichería Mexican Kitchen transforms into The Rose Garden from Jan. 28-Feb. 22, offering a visually striking, cocktail-forward Valentine’s pop-up centered on tequila, mezcal and romance. Designed as a low-pressure alternative to traditional Valentine’s dinners, the multi-week experience features immersive rose-filled décor, candlelight moments, pink and red lighting and a limited-edition menu of rose-toned cocktails. Food offerings include shareable snacks and a rose-themed dessert, encouraging guests to focus on connection and conversation. Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, serves as the peak experience night with full décor, elevated staffing and optional dinner upgrades, including the Backpacking Through Baja menu paired with Valentine’s cocktails. Reservations can be made online.
Your 3rd Spot reimagines Valentine’s Day as an all-day experience with Sparks Under the Stars: A Night Worth Falling For on Saturday, Feb. 14. The celebration begins with a daytime brunch from 12-4:30 p.m., welcoming families, groups and Galentine’s gatherings with gaming, open access and the venue’s Taste & Connect menu. After 5 p.m., the experience shifts to a 21-and-over evening designed for romance, play and connection, featuring three curated packages ranging from gaming-focused date nights to fully inclusive dining and cocktail pairings, including a premium seven-course tasting menu featuring filet mignon, lobster tail with brown butter and more crafted by Chef Juan Lopez. Highlights include Champagne toasts, interactive stations such as astrology compatibility readings and couples’ craft activities, DJ-led slow-dance moments, immersive photo experiences and optional private bowling. The evening offers an alternative to the traditional sit-down dinner that blends intimacy, entertainment and shared discovery at the venue where love is always in the air, voted "Best First Date" by JEZEBEL and Atlanta Magazine, and home to over two dozen marriage proposals since 2003. Early member discounts are available. Learn more and book experiences online.
Old Fourth Ward
Buena Vida Tapas Bar invites guests to slow down with The Candlelight Series, running Jan. 28-Feb. 22. Emphasizing drinks, ambiance and lingering conversation, the space shifts into a warm, candlelit setting with softened lighting after 5 p.m. with limited-edition cocktails and wines and food offerings. Select nights feature intimate jazz performances, including Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Valentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 14 serving as the flagship evening. The series offers a relaxed, drink-driven alternative for couples and wine-forward guests seeking romance without the pressure of a formal, timed dinner. Make reservations via OpenTable.
Editor’s note: This article was posted on January 16, 2026. Please be aware that pricing, hours of operation, availability of specials and menu items may change over time. For the most up-to-date information, please refer directly to the restaurants mentioned above.