Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s important to plan it right to woo your loved one and make the day memorable.
Below, we’ve compiled a list to take the stress out of planning the perfect, love-filled celebration.
DINNER
Here are some Arkansas restaurants that are providing special Valentine’s Day dinner menus. Don’t miss out on these mouth-watering meals!
Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar (Little Rock)
Offering an amuse bouche and three courses, with the main choices being either a six-ounce coffee-cured filet or a sautéed colossal Gulf shrimp, Allsopp & Chapple’s Valentine’s Day menu will make your romantic evening memorable. The meal is $99 per person with a $29 wine pairing. Click here for more details.
BCW (Little Rock)
BCW will offer a $70 pre-fixed 3-course dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. If you’d rather stick with something off their regular menu, that will still be available. Add a wine pairing for $25 more. For more information, click here. Visit its website or call to make reservations.
The Bugler (Oaklawn Casino & Resort in Hot Springs)
Enjoy a specialized Valentine’s Day menu. Entree options include a six-ounce prime filet and lobster tail, Alaskan Halibut and lump crab Oscar, or a 24-ounce double-done Duroc pork chop. For more information, click here, and to make reservations, click here.
Cache (Little Rock)
Cache will be serving its Valentine’s Day menu on Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15. The meal includes offerings like pork belly, hanger steak, veal scaloppini and even black forest cake. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.
Eleven Restaurant (Crystal Bridges in Bentonville)
Make your reservations now for a truly unique dinner experience. This locally sourced four-course meal will take place in the dining area at the famous Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art under the glow of Jeff Koon’s Hanging Heart. Reservations are available for Feb. 13 through Feb. 15, with seating at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
Copper Mule Table and Tap (Bryant)
Copper Mule Table and Tap will be offering its Valentine’s Day special menu for two nights, Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15. The main features are surf and turf, bone-in chops, Pasta Orleans or southern chicken filet with honey bourbon sauce. Prices vary based on the main course chosen. Copper Mule is taking reservations, but walk-ins are welcomed, too. Add champagne and strawberries for $20. Click here for more information.
Cypress Social (North Little Rock)
Reservations are required for Cypress Social’s four-course Valentine’s dinner, featuring delicious options like short rib ravioli and lobster bisque for $90 per person. For a full menu, click here. To make a reservation, call 501-916-2670.
Wagon Wheel Country Cafe (Springdale)
If you’re in Springdale or up for the trip, then Wagon Wheel Country Cafe’s candlelit dinner is a great idea for Valentine’s Day. Starting at 5 p.m., it’s $65 for two meals with choices between ribeye steak or jumbo-crusted shrimp. Click here for more details.
Sterling Market (Little Rock)
A four-course meal awaits you at Sterling Market for $75 a person. Cocktails curated by Rock Town, beer and wine will be available for purchase, and even enjoy a beer or wine flight to pair with your meal. Get your tickets now for the 6 p.m. dinner because seating is limited. Click here for tickets.
SWEET TREATS
What’s better after dinner than a little sweet treat? Check out these places that are offering heart-shaped confections and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Community Bakery (Little Rock)
Community Bakery is your one-stop shop for conversation heart sugar cookies, cute cakes and decadent chocolate-covered strawberries. To order, click here.
Kassi’s Cookies (Conway)
Woo your sweetheart with some sweet chocolate-covered strawberries from Kassi’s Cookies. Visit kassiscookies.com to order today.
NeNe’s Dishes (Cabot)
Order either delicious heart-shaped sugar cookies or some delectable chocolate-covered strawberries from Nene’s Dishes. Pre-orders run until Feb. 8, so be sure to get them ordered ASAP. Call 501-606-0308 to place your orders.
DATE NIGHTS
Cap off your Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day celebrations with these flirty and fun date ideas.
Feb. 12
Rock Town Distillery (Little Rock)
Cocktails and Charcuterie Class
During this class, one of Rock Town’s expert bartenders will show you how to make two delicious cocktails. Pair that with a hands-on demonstration of charcuterie cup toppers, and you’ve got the perfect mid-week date or friend date to get you in the loving mood. Click here for more information.
Feb. 12 – 13
Petit & Keet (Little Rock)
7th Annual Galentine’s Day
Gather your girls and head to Petit & Keet’s Galentine’s Day celebration, happening two nights: Wednesday, Feb. 12, and Thursday, Feb. 13. Enjoy a pre-fixe menu, Rosè flights and specialty cocktails. Make a reservation here.
Feb. 13
Sterling Market (Little Rock)
Galentine’s Day in The Alley
Grab your gal pals and head to The Alley at Sterling Market for a night filled with karaoke, raffle prizes, local vendors, Rock Town cocktails and more. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. For more information, visit their social media here.
Feb. 13
BCW (Little Rock)
Sex and the City-themed Galentine’s Day
Bring your Samantha, Charlotte, Miranda and Carrie to this Sex and the City-themed Galentine’s Day, complete with themed cocktails. Click here for event details.
Feb. 14
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve (Bentonville)
Campfire Cooking: Valentine’s Date
Cozy up with your favorite person during this unique cooking class experience. For $40, learn how to make a romantic meal over an open flame, including an appetizer, main course and dessert. For more information and to register, click here.
Feb. 14
Club 27 (Little Rock)
Dance Lessons
Sweep your lover off their feet while dancing the night away. Early dancing kicks off at 8 p.m., with a Salsa class starting at 9:15 p.m. After the class, enjoy dancing until 2 a.m. Click here for more information.
Feb. 14
The Spot at SoMa (Little Rock)
Valentine’s Day Jazz
Enjoy smooth jazz from Rodney Block, and food and drink specials all night. Doors open at 7 p.m. with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Click here for more event details.
Feb. 14
Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery (Springdale)
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance
Enjoy award-winning wine, a delicious dinner and dancing to a 16-piece jazz band during this perfect date night event. Tickets have to be purchased in advance. Click here for more information.
Feb. 14
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (Little Rock)
Fridays in Rivera’s Paris
Immerse yourself in AFMA’s “Rivera Paris” exhibit with a night featuring French dinner specials at Park Grill, live jazz performers and more special surprises across the museum. The event takes place from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information on the event, click here.
Feb. 14 – 16
Ballet Arkansas Presents Romeo and Juliet (Little Rock)
Bring your star-crossed lover and enjoy this retelling of the tragic play. The Feb. 14 performance and the Feb. 15 matinee will feature live music played by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. Click here for tickets and more information.
Feb. 15
Community Creative Center
Valentine’s Day Couple Painting (Fayetteville)
Get creative with your loved one while you work on a collaborative masterpiece guided by a skilled instructor. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop is sure to create lasting memories and a beautiful piece of art. It’s $35 per person, and tickets can be purchased here.
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