A long list of Valentine’s Day 2022 specials being offered at Wichita restaurants
Valentine’s Day 2022 is on a Monday (ugh) during a pandemic (oof.)
But many local lovebirds will want to make the best of it, and there’s a lot of variety out there this year. Diners can reserve spots for fancy, multi-course dinners for two or enjoy a $12.99 rib eye dinner at a favorite local watering hole. They can get a heart-shaped pizza or a heart-shaped platter of tacos. There’s even a four-course vegan meal being offered.
Here’s a list of some of the Valentine’s Day specials scheduled in restaurants around Wichita, and please note that while many are being offered on Monday — the actual Feb. 14 — some restaurants are starting their specials this weekend.
Know of one I need to add? Email me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com and I’ll get it on the list.
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St., 316-361-6667: This restaurant will offer a special three-course dinner for $75 on Saturday and Sunday and a separate three-course menu for $85 on Monday, when there will be live music from J. Michael from 6 to 9 p.m. Make reservations at https://bit.ly/3ifoRgw.
Alzavino Wine Tavern, 1001 W. Douglas, 316-260-8309: This wine bar is putting on a Valentine’s Day wine and food tasting on Monday that offers five courses and five wine pairings for $75 a person. Reservations are still available for four-top tables at www.clover.com/online-ordering/alzavino-wine-tavern-wichita
AVI Seabar & Chophouse, inside the Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel, 135 N. Waco, 316-262-3300: The restaurant is serving its 11th annual $99-a-couple Sweetheart Surf and Turf four-course menu that includes a choice of appetizer, choice of salad or soup, choice of two entrees, choice of side and choice of dessert with one glass of champagne or sparkling apple cider each. See the menu on Facebook or at www.aviwichita.com/special-occasion-menu . It’s available from 4 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, when it will be the only menu served. It’s also available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday along with the regular menu.
Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria, 2441 N. Maize Road, 316-558-5555: This restaurant is closed on Monday but is offering a special dinner package from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday that is $40 a couple and includes a bottle of wine, appetizer, one pizza and a dessert. There’s also a non-alcoholic dinner for $25. Make reservations at https://forms.gle/Z3RF9fjtGEWrPPVh7
Adios Nachoria, 650 E. Second St.: The restaurant inside Wave, the music venue at Second and St. Francis, is putting on a five-course Valentine’s Day meal that includes three paired cocktails. It’s at 7 p.m. on Monday, and tickets are $75 a person at waveict.com. The dinner is open to ages 21 and over.
Bella Luna Cafe, 2132 N. Rock Road (316-634-0008) and 2441 N. Maize Road (316-613-3320): This Mediterranean restaurant will offer special menu from Friday through Monday with choices like filet and lobster, halibut, and chicken Parmesan. Call for reservations.
The Belmont, 3555 E. Douglas: The restaurant is offering a special five-course dinner but it’s completely sold out.
Cafe Bel Ami, 229 E. William, 316-267-3433: This downtown restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu on Monday with seatings starting at 5 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling the restaurant or booking online.
Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar, 1550 N. Webb Road, 316-201-1300: Chester’s is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu that’s available on Monday and includes appetizers like oysters on the half shell and entrees including seafood linguine, maple mustard salmon, diver sea scallops and steaks. Call for reservations or visit opentable.com
Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich: This restaurant and entertainment venue will put on several events over Valentine’s Day weekend, including a crafting event for kids at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday; a Sweetheart Pickleball Tournament on Saturday; a Valentine’s Day Bingo game from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday; and a Flights N Bites beer tasting by Boulevard Brewing Co., that includes appetizers and lasts from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday. For details, visit chickennpickle.com
Chisholm’s American Beef & Ale House, inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 316-945-1966, 2098 S. Airport Road: This restaurant will offer a Valentine’s Day buffet menu from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday that includes choice of appetizer to be shared, salad, entrees like carved prime rib and lamb lollipops and a variety of desserts. It’s $55 a person. The restaurant will also offer Valentine’s Day specials on Friday. Call for reservations.
Doma, 7703 E. Douglas: This just-opened restaurant will have food and drink specials on Monday and is taking reservations at www.opentable.com
First Mile Kitchen, 2141 N. Bradley Fair Parkway, 316-358-0130: This hot new restaurant in Bradley Fair is offering a special five-course Valentine’s Day meal on Monday that’s $150 a couple. It will be the only menu offered that evening. Make reservations at www.firstmilekitchen.com
The Fusion Restaurant, 1812 W. Douglas, 316-312-1383: This restaurant is offering a special take-and-bake Valentines Day dinner that costs $75 and includes a lump crab cake appetizer, a salad, a main course of chicken over homemade polenta and roasted vegetables, and chocolate cake with raspberry cream for dessert. Text 316-312-1383 for more information and to reserve.
Georges French Bistro, 4618 E. Central, 316-831-1325: The restaurant will be offering a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu as well as a special cocktail menu on both Saturday and Monday and is accepting reservations. The restaurant will be decorated with flowers, candles and balloons. Call for reservations.
Gerardo’s Restaurant, 2801 W. Central, 316-636-7169: This taco restaurant is taking orders for heart-shaped taco trays as well as tres leches cake, flan and choco flan. Call to order.
The Greens at Terradyne, 1400 Terradyne St., Andover, 316-733-2582 This restaurant at the Terradyne Country Club is offering an open-to-the-public three-course Valentine’s dinner on Saturday. It’s $65 a person, and an optional wine pairing is available for $25 extra. Meal includes a starter, a main course of braised beef short rib with Cabernet sauce and two jumbo shrimp, and a chocolate-covered strawberry cheesecake for dessert. For reservations, call 316-733-2582, extension 203.
Hangar One Steakhouse, 5925 W. Kellogg, 316-941-4900: Offering a special four-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two for $89 on Sunday and Monday. Reservations are available from 4 to 8 p.m.
Jenny Dawn Cellars, 703 E. Douglas, 316-633-3022: This local winery is putting on a Valentine’s Day dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday that includes a three-course “Tour of Italy” dinner, a bottle of wine and dessert for $100 a couple. There will also be live jazz music. Tickets available at jennydawncellars.com
Jax, 9719 E. 21st St., 316-295-2636: The restaurant is offering a Valentine’s three-course dinner special that costs $75 for a table of two and is being offered Friday through Monday. Diners get choice of salad, a 32 oz. Tomahawk steak to share and dessert plus two free glasses of house champagne. Call for reservations.
Larkspur, 904 E. Douglas, 316-262-5275: The restaurant will be open on Valentine’s Day and will be offering the regular menu plus a few specials. There will be live piano and saxopone music on Friday and Saturday. Call for reservations.
Lola’s Bistro, 2146 Collective Lane, 316-613-2223: This dine-dining restaurant will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday and will be serving a four-course meal for $55 a person. Reservations are required. Call for reservations.
Oak & Pie, 2244 N. Greenwich Road, 316-768-6900: This restaurant will make its customers heart-shaped pizzas on request for Valentine’s Day.
Poppie’s Cafe, 9111 E. Douglas, 316-771-1333: This vegan restaurant inside the Ruffin Building is offering a four-course vegan meal for dine-in or carryout on Sunday and Monday that includes a two-course dessert and two long-stem roses. It’s $75 or $90 with a bottle of Simply Sangria wine. For reservations, call or text 316-519-1339.
Public at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island, 316-263-4044: The restaurant is offering a six-course tasting menu on Monday that’s $55 a person and includes appetizer, soup, salad, pumpkin ravioli, choice of scallops, Wagyu beef short rib or vegetarian lasagna and chocolate panna cotta for dessert. The evening will also feature music from Rudy Love Jr. as well as drink pairings. Make reservations at https://bit.ly/3og0cxb
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, inside the Ambassador Hotel, 104 S. Broadway, 316-719-7103: The Ambassador is offering a package starting at $475 called Valentine and Violins Getaway that includes a three-course dinner for two, two tickets to see violinist Carolyn Campbell at Century II, a deluxe King room for the night, and two glasses of sparkling wine upon arrival. Make reservations at https://linktr.ee/ambassadorict and enter the code L-U-V. People also can attend a four-course dinner for $75 at the Siena Tuscan Steakhouse. Reserve at https://linktr.ee/SienaWichita
The Shadows, 6339 W. Kellogg, 316-844-2344: This new speakeasy is offering a Valentine’s Day dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Monday that’s $150 for two and includes a choice of appetizer, choice of main course, two craft cocktails and dessert for two. Make reservations at theshadowswichita.com
The Sweet Spot, 8448 W. Central, 316-260-4999: The restaurant is offering a special limited menu for Valentine’s Day, including Valentine’s Day cocktails. Reservations are available Friday, Saturday and Monday. Call for reservations or book online at www.exploretock.com/thesweetspot/
Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, 1725 E. Douglas, 316-267-7687: Tanya’s is putting on its ninth annual Valentine’s dinner, which will happen on Saturday. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and will cost $90 a person. The dinner this year has an Italian theme and will include a champagne toast, appetizer, salad, soup and entree of either roasted chicken in creamy Tuscan sauce over mushroom risotto or lobster mac and cheese. The price also includes dessert and homemade limoncello. Call for reservations, which are required.
Tianluo Bistro, 11309 E. Kellogg, 316-337-5022: This new Chinese restaurant is usually closed on Mondays but will open on Valentine’s Day to accommodate diners. It will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 16, instead.
Twelve, 12111 W. Maple, 316-440-2812: This west-side restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s menu on Friday and Saturday, though the restaurant is closed on Monday. The menu, which includes special starters, entrees and desserts, will be available starting at 4 p.m both nights.
Two Brothers BBQ & Sports Grill, 6730 W. Central, 316-440-4077: This barbecue restaurant is putting on a special Valentine’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are encouraged. Call to reserve.
Vora Restaurant European, 3252 E. Douglas, 316-977-9277: This restaurant is offering a special $65-a-person menu on Monday that includes choice of appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. Wine pairings are available for an extra $33. Entree choices include dishes like prime rib, braised short ribs and seared mahi mahi. Call for reservations. (Vora is open for brunch on Sunday but closed in the evening.)
Whiskey Dicks, 801 S. Seneca, 316-201-6209: This neighborhood bar is offering a special Valentine’s Day dinner starting at 5 p.m. on Monday that features a rib eye steak with baked potato, side, salad and dessert for $12.99. Upgrade to a Wagyu filet, and the dinner is $24.99. They’ll also be serving half-price whiskey. Must be 21. No reservations.
Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria, 8815 W. 13th St., 316-440-2885, and 535 N. Woodlawn, 316-440-4885: The restaurants are offering a $45-a-couple special on Monday that includes any appetizer, two entrees, a dessert to share and two beers.
YaYa’s Eurobistro, 8115 E. 21st St., 316-634-1000: The restaurant will be offering a special Valentine’s Day menu starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday. It’s filled with chef’s specials like grilled rack of lamb and Tenderloin Oscar. (The restaurant will have its usual brunch buffet on Sunday morning then will close in the evening because of the Super Bowl.)
This story was originally published February 8, 2022 at 1:31 PM.
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