Whether you’re single or coupled, staying in or heading out — you gotta eat, and we’ve got the scrumptious scoop on this city’s multitude of Valentine’s Day flavors.
We’re talking multi-course dinners with roses, brunches for the gal pals, and full dessert boxes. Follow your heart and taste test these 15 eats.
Where to have dinner
- Valentine’s Fine Dining Experience | Fri., Feb. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | The Gallery at Gatewood, 125 E. Main St., La Grange, KY | $130 | Devour a three-course dinner with a live violinist + get two souvenir wine glasses.
- Valentine’s Weekend 2022 | Fri., Feb. 11-Mon., Feb. 14 | Times vary | The Melting Pot, 2045 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. | $75+ | Treat your Valentine to a four-course, gourmet meal + a $25 gift certificate for your next visit.
- Valentine’s Day Dinner Special | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | North of Bourbon | $75 | Taste the romantic flavors of NOLA across four courses — including a vegetarian option.
- Valentine’s Day at Limon y Sal | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. | Limon y Sal, 1000 Brownsboro Rd. | Prices vary | This family-friendly celebration includes Valentine’s Day craft goodie bags for kids, live music + a new love potion rum cocktail.
- Valentine’s Day Dinner | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | LouVino - The Highlands + Douglass Hills | $85 | This four-course meal features a six ounce filet, caramelized onion goat cheese dip + chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed beignets.
- Valentine’s Day Dinner | Mon., Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. | Everyday Kitchen | $68/per person | Get a taste of what Chef Mike Wadja is cooking with this four-course meal, sparkling wine + a take-home holiday treat.
- Valentine’s Dinner | Wed., Feb. 16 | 7 p.m. | Logan Street Market | $60+ | Join Chef Paco of FOKO for a three-course dinner with three mini cocktails + a brief tasting education course.
Where to snag brunch
- Love Brunch | Fri., Feb. 11-Sun., Feb. 13 | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Morning Fork Louisville, 1722 Frankfort Ave. | Prices vary | What could be better than the most important meal of the day over V-day weekend with your besties or one true love?
- Galentine’s Day Brunch | Sat., Feb. 12 | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | The Hub Louisville, 2235 Frankfort Ave. | Free to attend | Sip $3 strawberry mimosas with a themed menu + get your tarot cards read to see if love is in your future.
- Love Is Love Brunch | Sun., Feb. 13 | 12 p.m. | Four Pegs, 1053 Goss Ave. | Prices vary | Catch Four Pegs’ first-ever drag show + $2 mimosas and food specials. 🥂
- Valentine’s Day Brunch Party | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1-5 p.m. | The Seafood Lady, 601 E. Jefferson | Prices vary | Sample salmon, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and more at this buffet featuring bottomless bellinis + mimosas.
Treats to take back home
- Smor Nordic Bakeri | Order by Feb. 7 | Smor Nordi Bakeri, 3797 Poplar Level Rd. | $15+ | Choose your own sweets adventure from five options, including a garden veggie quiche + an adults only risque treat box.
- Hip Hop Sweet Shop | Order by 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 | Hip Hop Sweet Shop, 1805 W. Jefferson St. | $20+ | Get decorated strawberries, jumbo cupcakes — with or without alcohol — and other sweet + salty treats from your choice of four box options. 🍫
- Sweet Surrender | All orders require a five-day notice | Sweet Surrender, 1804 Frankfort Ave. | $9.95+ | Shop seven different options from champagne body ganache + sweetheart cake to a full three-course dessert tasting menu.
- Valentines All Day Dessert Box | Order by Feb. 10 | Payne Street Bakehouse, 225 S, Spring St. | $25 | Grab an assortment of treats designed to last all day, from ginger dark chocolate mini scones to a flourless mocha raspberry sharing cake.