Patch Picks: Valentine's Day Dinner Choices

A romantic, special Valentine's Day dinner is almost de rigueur these days for many couples (and those who want to be coupled up). 

But you don't need to head into Manhattan or go far afield to find an intimate setting for you and your date.  Here are Patch's picks, but it's up to you to make those reservations. Since the holiday falls on a Monday this year, many restaurants are offering specials the weekend before the holiday, as well as on the 14th.

• is offering a special four-course Valentine's dinner on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the working stiffs among us who don't want to go out on a school night.  The meal, designed by chef Brian Fugit, costs $49 per person.  The restaurant, ambient with a working fireplace, is now accepting reservations.  100 Deer Park Ave.,  631-587-5081
  
• is offering a special a la carte Valentine's Day dinner. Appetizers include a seafood cocktail trio and crispy French onion soup dumplings. Entrees range from a filet mignon to salmon and chicken dishes.  Reservations required. 21 Fire Island Ave., 631-422-5161
  
• 's Valentine's menu offers some special items that depart from the American classic's standards and include a salmon and scallop pinwheel, lobster ravioli, and a Chateaubriand steak dinner for two.  Call for reservations. 90 Deer Park Ave., 631-321-4900
  
• will be serving a special Valentine's Day menu.  The Italian restaurant's a la carte menu  includes special occasion entrees like osso buco ($34) and a filet mignon with lobster tail ($48).  175 E. Main St., 631-321-6392
  
• pub and restaurant is joining in with their own Valentine's Day special prix fixe menu.  The meal, at $80 per couple, is an economical choice and the restaurant's Irish pub setting offers a festive atmosphere.  Choose from a tuna or dip appetizer, soup or salad, a choice of five seafood or steak entrees and two desserts.  345 Deer Park Ave.,  631-539-0816