The Heart of the Matter

Need a plan for your Galentine or Valentine?

Look no further! Find a list of drinks, dinner, and desserts to make your Valentine’s Day – or the weekend before or after, it’s weird on a Wednesday – unforgettable.

Ovaries before brovaries

Grab your favorite gal pals and head to Braxton Brewing for an early Galentine’s Day Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 10. Enjoy a brunch buffet by Taste of Belgium, with Braxton beers, bloody Marys, mimosas, and DIY floral bouquets.

Treat your girlfriends (and yourself) to a shopping trip at Junebug Jewelry Designs on Saturday, Feb. 10. Shop their latest designs and enjoy signature cocktails from Molly Wellmann. Plus enjoy 15% off all purchases made during the event! 

Things will definitely be looking up when you head to the Galentine’s Brunch at the Observatory on Sunday, Feb. 11. Celebrate with brunch, a mimosa bar, a program about Women in Astronomy, and even a self-care goodie bag.

The Stretch gets into the Parks & Rec spirit for Galentine’s Day on Feb. 13 with “surround sound” music from our DJ Roomba, Pin the Mustache on Ron Swanson, and even an appearance by Lil Sebastian.

turn up the romance

Ladies, dine on lobster bisque, surf and turf, Beef Wellington and more and enjoy a complimentary rose with your meal at The Filson.

Steal a-pizza their heart with a cheesy good time at Killer Queen – especially with half-off pizzas for Valentine’s Day. Plus discounts on your fave drinks.

Louvino Cincinnati in OTR is offering a romantic three-course prix-fixe menu of their signature dishes, plus a prosecco greeting to start the evening.

Feeling Fiery? Head to the Fire + Ice Dinners at Moerlein Lager House, running the next two weekends, with ice bars, fire performers, and special themed dinners.

Delight in a decadent three-course Italian dinner on Valentine's Day at Nicola’s Ristorante, for a truly romantic experience.

Take your beloved’s breathe away with incredible views of the Cincinnati skyline with Valentine’s Day dinner at Opal Rooftop.

Love’s a game, right? Win gift cards, prizes and more during Red Leprechaun’s bingo night.

Kick your Valentine’s Day up a notch and enjoy fine dining at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse with a prix fixe menu and special hours for Valentine’s Week.

Find love at the The Stretch is giving you a break on Valentine’s Day proper with a Stoplight Party on Feb. 15 for those who are single, taken, or find things are “complicated.”

Love – and the aroma of baking – is in the air at Taste of Belgium. Dive into a stack of their Red Velvet Waffles and bring some home to enjoy when the craving hits.

Don’t forget to make those reservations, to ensure a smooth date with your sweetie.