These GA Restaurants May Be Perfect For Valentine's Day Celebrations

ATLANTA, GA — Georgia restaurants are gearing up for Valentine's Day, a yearly celebration of love and friendship, as reservations cross the minds of those who wish to be with their loved ones.

Valentine's Day, regularly observed on Feb. 14, falls on a Saturday this year and provides the chance for couples to share a nice, romantic meal over a candlelight dinner.

Date nights, Galentine's gatherings and other outings will fill metro Atlanta.

Here are some restaurants that are now offering reservations:

Buckhead

• Aria: Offers a multi-course menu priced at $150 per person, plus beverages, taxes and gratuity. The evening begins with an amuse of French-kissed oyster with beet mignonette and tarragon, followed by an 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 can be made via OpenTable.

Glenwood Park

• Gunshow: 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. Reservations can be made via Gunshow.

West Atlanta

• Chichería Mexican Kitchen: Becomes The Rose Garden until Feb. 22, offering a cocktail-forward Valentine’s pop-up centered on tequila and mezcal. 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. The Backpacking Through Baja menu will be offered on Valentine's Day. Reservations can be made online.
• Your 3rd Spot: Will offer an all-day experience with Sparks Under the Stars: A Night Worth Falling For. The celebration begins with a daytime brunch from noon to 4:30 p.m., welcoming families, groups, and Galentine’s gatherings with gaming, open access and the venue’s Taste and Connect menu. After 5 p.m., the experience shifts to an evening for ages 21 and older, 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 and lobster tail with brown butter. 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. Reservations can be made here.

Old Fourth Ward

• Buena Vida Tapas Bar: Offering The Candlelight Series until Feb. 22. After 5 p.m., Buena Vida offers limited-edition cocktails, wines and food offerings. Select nights feature intimate jazz performances, including Wednesdays and Saturdays, with Valentine’s Day 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. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

Brookhaven

• The Ashford on Dresden: Will offer a classic Valentine’s celebration with live jazz, a three-course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine. 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. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

Dunwoody

• Vino Venue: Will offer a trio of Valentine ’s-themed experiences from Feb. 13-15. On Feb. 13, Vino Venue's Sip and 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 features Passport to Romance, a curated food, wine and spirits journey from 6-8 p.m., priced at $90 per person. Six tasting stations inspired by romantic destinations around the globe, each paired with a wine or cocktail, will be available followed by a live bananas foster presentation in the private demonstration kitchen. The celebration will continue on Feb. 15, with Beyond Brunch Series: Valentine’s Edition, a hands-on cooking and wine experience from noon to 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.

Alpharetta

• Cattle Shed Wine and Steak Bar: Will offer 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 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 a 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 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 selections from Beau Joie and Charles Heidsieck, complement the menu. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.

Multiple Locations

• Marlow’s Tavern: From Feb. 13-15, Marlow's will offer 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. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant. Locations are in Brookhaven, Cumming, Duluth, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Marietta (Sandy Plains and East Cobb), Kennesaw, Johns Creek, Tucker, Midtown, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Vinings and Woodstock.