It’s Valentine’s Day: Here’s where to take your sweetie for a special meal in Wichita
Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, and that makes restaurant owners’ hearts beat faster.
It also inspires them to get creative with their menus and offerings in hopes of attracting the romantics of Wichita.
Here’s my annual list of Wichita restaurants that are doing something special for Valentine’s Day, whether it’s a beer-and-cupcake pairing or an elegant five-course meal.
Did I forget one? Email me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com and I’ll add it.
Sweetheart menus, deals
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St., 316-361-6667: Offering live music and a special three-course meal for $75.
AVI Seabar & Chophouse, inside the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, 135 N. Waco, 316-262-3300: The restaurant is serving an $99-a-couple sweetheart menu that includes choice of appetizer, salad or soup, two entrees served with a lobster tail, two sides, dessert and one glass of champagne or sparkling apple cider each. It’s available from 11 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday. Reservations are recommended.
Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria, 2441 N. Maize Road, 316-558-5555: Offering a three-course meal on Friday that includes two pizzas, two salads, two glasses of wine and a dessert to share for $40 a couple. No reservations.
Bella Vita Bistro, 120 N. West St., 316-941-4500: The family-owned Italian restaurant will serve a special four-course meal on Friday that’s $55 a person. It will include a choice of appetizer, salad or soup, entree and a dessert. Call for reservations.
Carrabba’s, 3409 N. Rock Road, 316-315-0777: The restaurant will have a four-course Surf & Turf dinner for two that runs Monday through Feb. 16 and costs $60. Diners will be presented with different choices for each course.
Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich, 316-535-7150: This restaurant is putting on a Love Birds Valentine’s Day Pop Up Bar now through Feb. 15 that will include festive cocktails and a special menu. Starting at 4 p.m. each day, people can get reservations for four-top or two-top tables. Reservations are free through Tuesday, but Feb. 12-14, reservations cost $10 a table and include a $5 gift card for use on the next visit. Food and drink are not included in the price. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Chisholm’s American Beef & Ale House, inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport, 2098 S. Airport Road, 316-945-1966: This hotel restaurant is offering a four-course Valentine’s Day menu that varies in price depending on course choices. It’s offered from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday.
Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas, 316-612-7696: The Regina Kenjoski Dance Company is putting on a show called “Duets for my Valentine” from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Crown Uptown. It includes dinner by Chef Jason Febres, dessert by First Street Bakery, a cash bar and a performance by seven professional dancers and three composers. Tickets are $50 to $62.50 and can be purchased at the Crown Uptown Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, online at crownuptown.com or at 316-612-7696.
Elderslie Farm, 3501 E. 101st St. North, Kechi, 316-226-8862: The farm-to-table restaurant has switched to its Valentine menu, which costs $75 a person or $39 a person for a three-course menu. Additional wine pairings are available. Valentine’s Day is booked but there’s availability on the dates surrounding it and the menu will be served into March. For reservations, visit eldersliefarm.com/formal-dining.
Fredo’s, 301 N. Washington, 316-260-9166: Offering a five-course Valentine’s dinner with wine pairings. It starts at 6 p.m.
The Fusion Restaurant, 1812 W. Douglas, 558-5311: Offering a four-course, $20-a-person Tuscan dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday.
Fireside Grille, inside the Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, 316-462-3178: The restaurant is offering a special three-course menu on Friday that varies in price depending on entree choice. Everyone will get a glass of champagne. Call for reservations.
Georges French Bistro, 4618 E. Central, 316-831-1325: The restaurant will be offering a special Valentine’s Day menu on Friday and is accepting reservations.
Greystone, 9719 E. 21st St., 316-295-2636: The restaurant is offering a special four-course Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday that’s $60 a person. Additional wine pairings are $25.
Hangar One Steakhouse, 5925 W. Kellogg, 316-941-4900: Offering a special four-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two that includes a champagne toast for $49.99 Friday through Sunday.
Harvest Kitchen & Bar inside the Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman, 316-613-6300: The Hyatt is offering a special four-course menu from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday that is $45 a person and offers a starter of seared sea scallops, soup or salad, choice of entree and dessert to share. Call for reservations.
The Hill Bar & Grill, 4800 E. Douglas, 316-201-1190: This restaurant is offering a four-course meal for two on Friday that costs $40. It includes an appetizer, two entrees, two side salads and a specialty dessert. There will also be drink specials. Call for reservations or visit yelp.com.
Jenny Dawn Cellars, 703 E. Douglas: Offering a three-course candlelight dinner complete with wine and dancing. It’s on Friday, and dinner will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with dancing following from 8 to 10 p.m. It’s $160 a couple, and tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Larkspur, 904 E. Douglas, 316-262-5275: The restaurant will be offering two multi-course meal specials on Friday as well as romantic drink specials and live music from 7 to 10 p.m. Call for reservations.
Lola’s Bistro, 2146 Collective Lane, 316-613-2223: Offering a special Valentine’s Day menu from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13-15.
Milkfloat, 535 W. Douglas, 316-202-2113: Offering a Valentine’s breakfast for two from 8 to 11 a.m. on Friday. Tickets are $30 a couple. It will include a double order of eggs Benedict, side salads, two banana Nutella crepes, two flutes of sparkling juice and choice of hot beverage. The shop will also be selling fruit bouquets, dipped strawberries, truffles and more and will have special Valentine’s Day drinks and treats on the menu, too.
PourHouse ICT, 711 E. Douglas, 316-260-4897: This brewery is putting on a Chocolate and Beer Valentine’s Dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. It will feature dinner and chocolates paired with Walnut River beers. The cost is $90 a couple and $45 for an individual. Make reservations before Sunday by calling the brewery.
Public at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island, 316-263-4044: The restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu with several options and beer pairings. It’ll be available Friday through Sunday. They’ll also have special cocktails, desserts and live music from Tom Hoeffgen on Feb, 14. Call for reservations.
River City Brewing Company, 150 N. Mosley: Serving a $40 dinner for two that includes an appetizer, two entrees, a dessert and any two beers. It’ll be served from 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday.
Ruben’s Mexican Grill, 915 W. Douglas, 316-260-8045: Offering a special dinner for two that costs $29.99 and includes an appetizer, fajita dinner for two and choice of dessert. House margaritas will be $3. It’s available on Friday.
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, inside the Ambassador Hotel, 104 S. Broadway, 316-440-5300: Offering a $125 dinner for two with wine pairings optional Feb. 13-15. There will be live music by Roberto Bernardinello. Reservations available at SienaWichita.com.
The Sweet Spot, 8448 W. Central, 316-260-4999: The restaurant is offering lots of dinner specials on Friday. including duck breast over mango basmati fried rice, deconstructed Oscar-style beef Wellington, and several special salads, appetizers, dessert and cocktails. Call for reservations.
Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, 1725 E. Douglas, 316-267-7687: The restaurant is offering a special five-course Valentine’s Day meal with wine pairings for $85 a person. It’s available at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Reservations are required.
Twelve, 12111 W. Maple, 316-440-2812: This west-side restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu from 5 p.m. to close on Friday and a three-course Valentine’s dinner on Feb. 15. See the menu for both nights here.
Two Olives, 2949 N. Rock Road, 316-681-1100: The restaurant will be offering a special dinner menu Friday and Saturday that will use ingredients sourced from Kansas farms. There will also a special cocktail menu. Brunch on Feb. 16 will include some special Valentine’s Day entrees and drink specials.
Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria, 8815 W. 13th St., 316-440-2885, and 535 N. Woodlawn, 316-440-4885: The restaurants are offering a $40-a-couple special on Friday that includes any appetizer, two entrees, a dessert to share and two beers.
YaYa’s Eurobistro, 8115 E. 21st St., 316-634-1000: This restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu by chef Jeremy Wade featuring main courses like Steak Oscar, Lobster Campanelle and Veal Rosellini.
Sweet treats
Andy’s Frozen Custard, 10788 W. 21st St., 9750 E. 21st St.: People can buy one custard treat and get a second of equal or lesser value for free from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday.
La Galette, 1017 W. Douglas, 316-267-8541: This restaurant and bakery is selling its heart-shaped strawberry and chocolate almond cakes, heart-shaped cheesecakes, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Little Lion, 2721 E. Central: This ice cream shop in Revolutsia is putting on an event called Pal-entines and Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 13 and 14, they’ll be offering special macarons, a chocolate waffle sundae, a curated flight of ice cream and more. People who come together can purchase a waffle sundae and two beverages and get $5 off.
Nortons Brewing Company, 125 N. St. Francis, 316-425-9009: This craft brewery is putting on a Valentine’s cupcake and beer pairing from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday that will feature a flight of four cupcakes to share paired with a flight of four beers. It’s $35 a couple. Call 316-425-9009 to make a reservation.
This story was originally published February 5, 2020 at 3:08 PM.
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