Patch Picks: Restaurants for Valentine's Day

Patch Picks: Best Picks for Valentine's Day Dinner

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  The Scene: One of the few non-chain restaurants in Bowie, T.J. Elliotts has been around for 15 years, and is offering a special Valentine's Day menu through the weekend and on Valentine's Day itself. $20 for your choice of New York strip with crab meat, or crab-stuffed shrimp. 
• The Scene: If you're looking for Japanese in Bowie, Sakura is always a safe bet. Their spacious and elegant decor provides a good location for a dinner for two.

• The Big Fish Grille
  The Scene: To make any night out special, head to the Big Fish Grille. The restaurant has a fun, bright interior and an eclectic menu. Make reservations online to ensure a table.

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  The Scene: Christopher's offers an elegant setting for contemporary American cuisine. Entrees include jumbo lump crab cakes and champagne chicken. Try the bittersweet chocolate truffles with red wine caramel for dessert.

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  The Scene: Located in the Village at Waugh Chapel in Gambrills, the Four Seasons Grille offers American and Mediterranean dishes. A specialty is the flatbread with toppings such as crab, gourmet veggies and filet mignon tips.