4 restaurants to enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner

It’s never too early to schedule your Valentine’s Day dinner. For those who want to impress their significant other with a romantic date this year, check out these delicious, mood-setting restaurants around Birmingham.

1. Pursell Farms

Pursell Farms is one of the most beautiful venues in the Greater Birmingham Area and this Valentine’s Day you can enjoy a meal while admiring the stunning views. Add on the wine package to get handpicked wine to compliment your dinner.

Starters

• Amuse
• Nibble board
• House meats + pickles, dips + spreads, local cheeses, breads

1st Course

Choice of…

• Beef Tartar | dry-aged beef sirloin, ash mayo, shattered sourdough and pomegranate
• Oysters | murder point oysters raw on half shell, charred corn sabayon and pickled calabrian chilies

2nd Course

• Beet Salad | salt roasted beets, delicata squash, smoked ricotta, satsuma, fennel and herbs

3rd Course

Choice of…

• Wagyu Short Ribs | black truffle ravioli, rapini, grilled trumpet mushrooms and horseradish gremolata
• Seared Sea Bass | celery root puree, fire roasted tomato, olives and basil pistachio pesto

4th Course

• Chocolate Budino | rich dark chocolate, espresso cream and hazelnut brittle

• When: Tuesday, February 14 | 7-9PM
• Location: 386 Talladega Springs Rd, Sylacauga, AL 35151
• Cost: $170 for two | additional $70 for wine package
• Make your reservation

2. Bocca

Bocca always has the best pre-fixed holiday menus, and their V-day menu doesn’t disappoint. From ribs to fish and some pasta in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. For me, the handkerchief pasta looks *chef’s kiss*.

1st Course

• Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio | horseradish cream and cured egg
• Tuscan Kale Salad | butternut squash, pecorino, bread crumb and oil cured olive
• Baked Gulf Oysters | calabrian chile and buttered bread crumb

2nd Course

Pick two…

• Mississippi Rabbit Ravioli | caramelized baby carrot and bechamel
• Braised Short Rib Tagliatelle | porcini mushroom, cipollini onion and root vegetable
• Handkerchief Pasta | maine lobster, butternut squash and basil pesto

3rd Course

• In Season Gulf Fish | saffron risotto, broccolini and basil aioli
• Char Grilled Veal Tenderloin | potato artichoke gratin, asparagus and foie gras butter
• Slow Braised Lamb Saddle | couscous, root vegetable and gremolata

4th Course

• Italian Butter Crunch Doughnut | vanilla ice cream and salted caramel
• Fresh Berry and Roasted Pear Crostata | turbinado sugar and lemon verbena crème anglaise

• When: Tuesday, February 14 | 5-9PM
• Location: 2312 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $125 per person
• Make your reservation

3. Frothy Monkey

For the first time in Birmingham, Frothy Monkey is hosting a special Valentine’s Day dinner. The pre-fixe menu includes choices like a cheese board, creamy pasta and delicious chocolate cake. They also have multiple items on the menu that are gluten-free (GF).

1st Course

• Cheese Plate
• Two Small Salads | gail salad or bungalow salad (GF)

2nd Course

Pick two…

• Braised Beef Short Rib | mashed potatoes with buttered green beans and mushroom pan sauce (GF)
• Grilled Mahi | herb crusted mahi over herb polenta, buttered spinach and sun-dried tomato pesto (GF)
• Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta | fusilli pasta with tomatoes, red onions, kale and a basil pesto cream (add chicken +4)

3rd Course

• Double Chocolate Flourless Cake | double chocolate flourless cake topped with passion fruit mousse, passion fruit sauce and chocolate sauce (GF)

• When: Monday, February 13 after 5PM | Tuesday, February 14 after 5PM
• Location: 2320 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Cost: $65 for two | additional $30 for wine
• Make your reservation

4. Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen

For the meat lovers, try out Valentine’s Day dinner at Farrelly’s Southern Bar & Kitchen. With options like lamb chops, short rib, pork belly and salmon—you can’t go wrong. Top it off with one of their mouth-watering desserts like the Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cup (no need to share, right ladies?!).

1st Course

Choice of…

• Creamy Gouda Tomato Bisque | house made croutons and crème fraîche
• Roasted Beet and Fried Goat Cheese Salad | power greens, roasted beets, cucumber, fried goat cheese and lemon dijon vinaigrette

2nd Course

Choice of…

• Spinach Ricotta Agnolotti | crispy prosciutto and sage butter
• Grilled Lamb Chops | luxardo cherries glaze

3rd Course

Choice of…

• Braised Beef Short Rib | cheesy horseradish grits, sweet and sour porter sauce
• Cajun Parmesan Salmon | creamy swiss chard
• 14oz Grilled Peppered Rib Eye | loaded hassle back potatoes
• Seared Scallops & Smoked Candied Pork Belly | sweet potato puree and roasted mushrooms

4th Course

Choice of…

• Flourless Chocolate Torte | fresh raspberries, raspberry pure and whip cream
• Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Cup | homemade cheesecake, macerated strawberries and whip cream

• When: Tuesday, February 14 | 4:30-9PM
• Location: 5532 Grove Blvd, Hoover, AL 35226
• Cost: $75-85 per person
• Make your reservation

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