Valentine's Day offerings in Seacoast NH, Maine: Dinners, chocolates and more
It’s February and time to make your plans for celebrating your valentine. Here are some of the Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine restaurants offering specials this Valentine’s Day as well as local businesses offering sweet treats.
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Seacoast, New Hampshire restaurants
Library Restaurant, Portsmouth
If your latest romance has a historic feel, the Library Restaurant might be the choice for you. Not only will the history of the building and its beautifully-preserved decor impress your date, on Valentine’s Day you can purchase a floral arrangement that will be waiting on your table when you arrive to surprise your valentine. The arrangements are the work of Seacoast floral designer Paula Davies. There are a limited number of on-table arrangements available so make your dinner reservation and flower order today at libraryrestaurant.com.
The Puddle Dock Restaurant, Portsmouth
Puddle Dock executive chef Derek Clough will present a three-course menu, with some surprises, for Valentine's Day. The cost is $85 per person with tax and gratuity included. Find the reservation link at thepuddledock.com.
Martingale Wharf, Portsmouth
Usually closed Wednesdays in the winter, Martingale Wharf will open and is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. martingalewharf.com
Black Trumpet, Portsmouth
The Black Trumpet on the Ceres Street waterfront is one of the most romantic spots in the city. blacktrumpetbistro.com
Ristorante Massimo, Portsmouth
Exuding love and elegance, Ristorante Massimo is the go-to spot for special dates. Make a reservation online at ristorantemassimo.com for the main dining room or call 604-436-4000 to reserve a spot in the wine bar.
Vida Cantina, Portsmouth
Vida Cantina is offering special Valentine’s menu items on Feb. 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. Featured specials are Raw Maine Oysters with Mexican cocktail sauce and Spanish onion relish; Salt Roasted Beets with Jalapeño Labneh; Vernon Family Farm Albondigas; a16 oz. Sirloin Steak for Two; and Local Lobster Fideo; and Smoked Mushroom “Birria” Tacos. For dessert, it’s a Strawberry Horchata Float, Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Cake and Whipped Cream or Churros. Reserve in person or call 603-501-0648. vidacantinanh.com
Moxy, Portsmouth
On Feb. 14, Moxy will offer Valentine’s Day specials in addition to its regular menu. Specials include Duck Confit Ravioli with a wild mushroom cream sauce; Brown Butter Seared Scallops; Grilled Skirt Steak; Salmon Croquette; and Cheesecake with Strawberry Compote for dessert. moxyrestaurant.com
Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe, Portsmouth
Jumpin’ Jay’s is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu from Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 18. Specials will include Love On The Rocks (1/2 dozen oven-roasted Moon Dancer Oyster with Jalapeño Cheddar Béchamel; Love Me Tender (garlic butter prawns and croquettes of tender crab); Hearts Of Fire (pan-roasted scallops with vegetables and green peppercorn sauce; and For Lovers Only, a cream-cheese frosted red velvet cake with dark chocolate sauce, strawberry dust and pink peppercorn sauce for dessert. jumpinjays.com
The Wilder, Portsmouth
The Wilder on Fleet Street will present “Valentine’s? As If” featuring “fancy drinks, special menus, specials on food and beverages,” according to its Instagram post, for three days Feb. 14 to 16. wilderportsmouth.com
Surf, Portsmouth
Surf is offering a Melt My Heart Mousse Duo for dessert on Feb. 14 as part of its Valentine’s Day menu which will be available in addition to its regular menu. The special dessert features milk chocolate mousse, strawberry mousse, passion fruit meringues, vanilla cream and strawberry crisp. Call (603) 334-9855 for a reservation. surfseafood.com/portsmouth
The Roundabout Diner, Portsmouth
The Roundabout Diner will offer a special Valentine’s menu on Wednesday, Feb. 14 featuring Arancini, Lobster Gnocchi, Salmon Wellington, Prime Rib Au Jus and Homemade Chocolate Raspberry Cakelettes. Call 603-431-1440 to reserve a spot.
The Atlantic Grill, Rye
The Atlantic Grill is offering romantic specials in addition to its regular menu on Feb. 14. Specials will be a Seafood Cocktail appetizer with shrimp, crab and tuna; Beef Filet and Lobster Thermidor; and Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with coffee ice cream for dessert. Reserve at theatlanticgrill.com.
The Old Salt, Hampton
The Old Salt’s special Valentine’s Day menu will include appetizers Oysters Casino, Stuffed Mushrooms and Shrimp Cocktail; and entrees Prime Rib, Lobster Pie, Honey Pecan Salmon, Baked Seafood Delight, Lobster Ravioli and Cupid’s Chicken. Call 603-926-8322 for a reservation. oldsaltnh.com
WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery, Hampton
WHYM will be serving its Valentine’s menu Feb. 13 to 15, featuring Oysters Rockefeller, Lobster Tail and Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail and entrees Pistachio-crusted Cordon Bleu, Cedar Plank Salmon and Bourbon Sirloin Tips. Dessert details are TBA soon. whym.beer
The Galley Hatch, Hampton
The Galley Hatch will serve up a Valentine’s menu on Feb. 14 featuring Scallops Wrappedd in Bacon with a Maple Syrup Drizzle, Spinach Salad, Heart-Shaped Lobster Ravioli, Char-Grilled Organic Salmon, Prime Rib Au Jus and Chateaubriand for 2 with Chocolate Love Cake for dessert. galleyhatch.com The Galley Hatch will also host a Valentine's Day Themed Paint Night on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Get tickets on eventbrite.com.
Restaurant at Smuttynose, Hampton
The Restaurant at Smuttynose will host a Valentine’s Dinner beginning at 5 p.m., Feb. 14. It’s a three-course dinner with your choice of pan-seared duck breast, NY strip sirloin, or butternut ravioli paired with a selection of wine, beer, and champagne. Tickets are $75 and available at Eventbrite. facebook.com/SmuttynoseRestaurant
Ambrose Restaurant, Exeter
Ambrose will be offering a special menu for Valentine’s Day. Call (603) 772-7673. facebook.com/AmbroseRestaurant
Fire and Spice Bistro, Newfields
You may have heard the Fire and Spice Bistro is leaving its location in the barn on Route 108 in Newfields and is in the hunt for a new location. According to its Facebook page, the restaurant’s last day there will be Sunday, Feb. 18, but before it goes, it wants to celebrate love. Fire and Spice will be offering its Valentine’s week menu from Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 17. Featured will be Wild Mushroom and Short Ribs Risotto, Chicken Scampi, Shrimp and Grits, Prosecco for 2 with dark chocolate-dipped strawberries, Dark Chocolate Love Cake and Basque Cheesecake. Its regular menu will also be available. Call 603-418-7121 or message the restaurant on Facebook for a reservation. fireandspicebistro.com
The Thompson Inn, Durham
The Thompson Inn and Cyderhouse is hosting a Valentine’s Day Dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Menu will include a Prosecco Split for 2, local cheese and charcuterie board, Grandma’s Gnocchi, Duck Confit and Raspberry Tiramiusu. Tickets are $75 per person and available at tickettailor.com/events/thethompsoninnandcyderhouse.
Three Chimneys Inn and Ffrost-Sawyer Tavern, Durham
Three Chimneys Inn is offering a Be My Valentine package Wednesdays through Saturdays during the month of February, which includes lodging, complimentary breakfast, $50 voucher to dinner at Ffrost-Sawyer Tavern, six chocolate-covered strawberries, bottle of wine, keepsake wine tumblers. Rates start at $295. Call the Inn directly to book at 603-868-7800.
Southern Maine restaurants
Anneke Jans, Kittery
Anneke Jans will be serving a special menu along with its regular dinner menu. Reserve at annekejans.net.
York Harbor Inn, York
The York Harbor Inn is offering a special Valentine’s package during February. You can treat your Valentine to one night of lodging, a three-course dinner for two, breakfast for two the next morning, and sparkling wine and cookies in your room upon arrival. Check out yorkharborinn.com/packages/valentines-package.
MC Perkins Cove, Ogunquit
MC Perkins Cove will open for the 2024 season on Wednesday, Feb. 14 . Make your reservation at mcperkinscove.com.
Kennebunkport’s Paint The Town Red dining specials
The Kennebunk Kennebunkport and Arundel Chamber of Commerce hosts its Paint The Town Red promotion annually during February with businesses offering special sales, events and menus to solidify its claim as “New England’s Most Romantic Town.” Check out gokennebunks.com/paintthetownred.
Ocean, Kennebunkport
Ocean, located in the Cape Arundel Inn, is offering a special Valentine’s menu that will be available through the weekend for $120 per person. Guests on Valentine’s Day will receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Reservations required. capearundelinn.com/dining
The Boathouse, Kennebunkport
The Boathouse is offering a walk-in lunch menu from noon to 4 p.m. and holiday specials along with its regular menu for dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Reservations required for dinner. boathouseme.com
Via Sophia by the Sea, Kennebunkport
Via Sophia is offering standard service with sweet holiday specials. Reservations required. viasophiabythesea.com
The Burleigh, Kennebunkport
The Burleigh inside the Kennebunkport Inn will offer a Valentine’s Tasting Menu on Feb. 14 for $75 per person. Reservations required. The Kennebunk Inn’s Love KPT package includes lodging discount, bottle of champagne, macarons and Tree Spa Body Scrub upon arrival during February. kennebunkportinn.com/specials.
Rosella KPT, Kennebunk
Rosella is serving a Valentine’s Tasting Menu from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14 with ten courses for $150 per person. Reservations required. rosellakpt.com
Stripers Waterside Restaurant, Kennebunkport
Stripers will host a three-course dinner including a bottle of wine after an immersive scent building experience with Sea Love Candles on Feb. 17 at Stripers Waterside, located within The Breakwater Inn & Spa. Direct booking only at (207) 967-3118 or email ssmith@thebreakwaterinn.com
Earth at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport
Earth will serve a four-course menu from 5 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Cost is $100 per person. You can also reserve a private dining shed for two for a four-course menu, a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of roses for $500. Email dining@krcmaine.com to make your reservation.
Earth will also host a Galentine’s Watercolor and Wine event on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $65. facebook.com/events/2022785721436404
Batson River Brewing & Distilling, Kennebunk
Batson River is offering Valentine’s themed craft cocktails, lobster bisque and winter citrus cheesecake all month long. batsonriver.com
The White Barn Inn, Kennebunk
The White Barn Inn is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu. aubergeresorts.com/whitebarninn
Ultramar, Kennebunkport
Open Valentine’s Day so you can enjoy a night of romance and amazing food and drinks. ultramar.restaurant
Chez Rosa, Kennebunkport
Paint The Town Red specials include Chocolate Souffle and Chocolate Martini all month long. Valentines Day special is Chocolate Fondue for 2 on Feb. 14. chezrosabistro.com
Rococo Dessert Bar, Kennebunk
All month long, you can sample three sparking rose wines and receive a Valentine’s treat for $20. Or go for a luxury tasting for $35 and sample a true rose champagne. rococoicecream.com
Sweets, treats and unique gifts around the region
Ceres Bakery, Portsmouth
Stöllen hearts, conversation heart cookies, Linzer heart cookies, cocoa butter hearts are just some of the treats Ceres Bakery has planned for this Valentine’s Day. Check out the lineup at ceresbakery.com
La Maison Navarre, Portsmouth
Find macaroons in many flavors, pastries and wine as well as other French treats at mnpastry.com
La Cascade du Chocolat, Exeter and Portsmouth
Find limited edition chocolate bars, bonbon collections and artful chocolate hearts. lacascadeduchocolat.com
Kilwin’s, Portsmouth
Pick up fun Valentine’s Day assortments, chocolate-dipped strawberries and more. kilwinsportsmouth.square.site
Byrne & Carlson, Portsmouth and Kittery
Find wonderful Valentine's Day gift boxes full of creative bonbons. byrneandcarlson.com
Enna Chocolate, Exeter
You’ll find special Valentine’s Day bean-to-bar chocolate in store and at ennachocolate.com
The Chocolatier, Exeter
This fun shop is a great place for molded Valentine’s Day chocolate. They have vintage molds and make hearts and roses in all sizes. the-chocolatier.com
Lickee’s & Chewy’s Candies & Creamery, Dover
Lickee’s & Chewy’s is a monument to sweet treats and fun. lickeesnchewys.com
Susie Sweets, Hampton
Susie's Sweets is offering three sizes of Treat Boxes like the Together Forever Box and the Be Mine Box that you can order for Valentine’s featuring a variety of candies, dipped strawberries and chocolates with a mug and two hot cocoa bombs. susies-sweets-nh.com
Gemini Cakes, Kennebunkport
Now accepting Valentine’s Day orders for pick up on Feb. 10 and 11. New this year is a Valentine’s Gift box, which includes six cakesicles, six chocolate-dipped strawberries, two large heart cakes and assorted Valentine chocolates. facebook.com/geminicakes2.
Across the border
Seaglass, Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts
Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with a romantic oceanfront dinner at Seaglass at the Blue Ocean Music Hall. Valentine chef specials will be offered February 14-18. Saxophonist Derrick Feel will be playing live music on Valentine’s night from 6 p.m. on and during Valentine’s Jazz Brunch by the Sea on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for reservations at (978) 462-5800 or visit seaglassoceanside.com.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Valentine's Day offerings in Seacoast: Dinners, chocolates, more
