With everything going on in the city, forgetting to make a reservation is more common than you think. But we’ve got you covered on some last-minute Valentine’s Day dinner ideas in Philadelphia, and how you can score seats.
Pizzeria Salvy
Currently, some early reservations are open for Pizzeria Salvy, the latest food locale from acclaimed chef Marc Vetri in the Comcast Technology Center. The venue will be offering a special Pizza & Bubbles special (which will also be served on Feb. 13 in addition to the holiday) boasting Sal’s meatballs, salad, pizza, dessert, and a bottle of champagne for $120 per couple. Reservations are available via OpenTable.
1800 Arch St., pizzeriasalvy.com
Keating’s Rope & Anchor
This water-side locale has reservations (via OpenTable) around prime time for the holiday. Keating’s will be serving up a four-course menu priced at $49 per person not only on V-Day, but also throughout the weekend (until Feb. 16.) Highlighted dishes span Sriracha honey chicken meatballs, ratatouille risotto, a 6oz center cut filet mignon served alongside a 4oz African lobster tail, and more. Couples will also receive a complimentary champagne toast and a special lock to place on the Philadelphia Hope Fence.
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, ropeandanchorkitchen.com
Alice
Those looking to dine a little later in the evening on Feb. 14 are in luck with Alice. This South Philly locale (located in the Italian Market) is offering a 4-course tasting menu at a table or the Chef’s Counter for $150 a guest (plus tax.) Highlights include Bluefish tuna crudo, coal-roasted octopus, grilled short rib, white asparagus gratin, dark chocolate bundt cake and more. There’s also an optional wine pairing available for $65 per person. Reservations are available via Resy.
901 Christian St., alicephiladelphia.com
Booker’s Restaurant & Bar and Bayou Lounge
At Booker’s, locals can enjoy a romantic meal and get a show for Valentine’s Day. Booker’s will be serving up a prix-fixe menu (for $85 per person) while violinist Gianna Graham will set the mood. At the adjacent Bayou Lounge, diners can opt for a Dinner and Show experience ($110 per person), which includes a 3-piece band lead by trumpeter Kevin Woods and a performance by erotic storyteller Free Smith. Seatings are available at 6 and 9 p.m. for the show, and there are other times open for just the dinner option as well via Resy.
5021 Baltimore Ave., bookersrestaurantandbar.com
Enswell
For those looking to indulge in a Valentine’s Day dinner in Philadelphia, Enswell has a few early reservations open on Feb. 14—but they will be serving up their specials all weekend long (from Feb. 13 to 15.) For the love-filled day, Enswell will become the “Valentine’s Diner” with wine pairings from Pray Tell Wine and a tablescape designed by Citrine Tablescapes.
The prix-fixe menu (available for $90 with an optional $60 wine pairing) includes Perrystead Cheese, Crab Louie, a B.E.C. with caviar, a dry-aged burger with bone marrow butter and a special dessert. Reservations are available via Toast.
1528 Spruce St., enswellphilly.com
Luk Fu
We all know V-Day also falls on Parade day, so, if you’re already down in South Philly for the occasion, you might as well head to Luk Fu to nab a reservation (which they have available later in the evening via Open Table.) The restaurant will be offering a special $55 “Perfect Pair” option throughout the weekend (until Feb. 16) featuring tung tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, tobiko and ponzu sauce in the shape of a heart.
900 Packer Ave., philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com
