Either love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day comes around every 14 February! There is no getting away from promotions for red roses, fluffy teddy bears, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. You can do better than that. Why not treat the one you love to an intimate dinner for two?

Here are the best dining deals and menus for this Valentine’s Day. 

Casanova Restaurant, North Church Street, George Town

Combine waterfront dining with a fantastic ambience and incredible food to make Casanova’s the perfect location to enjoy your Valentine’s dinner. Their regular à la carte menu is also available.

Please call (345) 949-7633 to make your reservation.

Cracked Conch, West Bay

Make it a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner to remember by heading west to Cracked Conch. Their Valentine’s Day set menu features a set three course menu for CI$84 plus gratuities.

For starters choose wild coconut shrimp or half a dozen oysters. The main choice is yellow fin tuna Wellington or slow cooked Wagyu beef. And if you have room for dessert, then you’ll love the white chocolate mousse served with praline crunch, raspberry, champagne and rose coulis. Delicious!

Their regular à la carte menu is also available.

Reservations are recommended. Please call (345) 945-5217.

Grand Old House, South Church Street, George Town

If you are looking for a romantic setting overlooking the ocean, then look no further than the panoramic waterfront terrace at the Grand Old House. The full à la carte menu along with season inspired specials will be available for an intimate dining experience.  

Please call (345) 949-9333 to make a reservation.

The Brasserie, Cricket Square 

Treat your special someone to an unforgettable evening of romance and exquisite flavours at the Brasserie. 

Begin your celebration with a welcome glass of champagne, followed by a five-course menu with exceptional wines.  

Delight in yellowfin tuna tartare with Veuve Clicquot Rosé Brut, Cayman lobster ravioli paired with Austrian Gruner Veltliner, and Brasserie catch grilled wahoo matched with Sicily’s Cometa. For the main course, savour a peppercorn-crusted beef tenderloin accompanied by Bordeaux’s Carillon de L’Angélus, and finish with a Valrhona Chocolate Cake and Taylor’s Vintage Port.  

Dinner will cost CI$ 125 per person (plus gratuities), optional wine pairing for CI$ 65. Limited à la carte is also available. 

Looking for the perfect gift? Valentine’s gift baskets start at CI$ 149, featuring Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame or Chateau Calon-Ségur red with two glasses. Add chocolate truffles to any basket for just CI$ 20. 

Email  reservations@brasseriecayman.com or call (345) 945-1815to make your reservations.  

La Casita, Connelly Drive, East End 

Join La Casita for a romantic evening for two with our exclusive three-course dinner for CI $99 per couple. Dinner will include welcome chips and salsa, two glasses of bubbles, your choice of appetisers and mains, and a Mexican brownie dessert to share.  

Appetisers will be creamy homemade corn chowder with tortilla crumble or fried corn cakes with Poblano strips, corn, and mushrooms. The main course is a choice between short ribs with mole sauce, sauteed green beans, mashed potatoes, and caramelized carrots or grilled prawns and mixed green salad, grilled bell peppers, tomatoes, and roasted potatoes.  

For reservations, call (345) 949-2272 or email hola@lacasita.ky 
 
Spaces are limited, so book your table today.  

Ragazzi Restaurant, West Bay Road

You and your special someone can enjoy a four-course dinner at Ragazzi this Valentine’s Day which includes a complementary glass of prosecco.

A delicious menu awaits you with mains including Beef Wellington served with creamy mash potatoes, asparagus and creamy green peppercorn sauce. Or if you prefer seafood, you can select the pan seared wahoo served with orzo tomato-basil stew. For those of you who are vegetarian, you can enjoy the spinach and ricotta cannelloni gratinated with organic parmesan reggiano. Don’t skip dessert which is a dark chocolate lava cake served with homemade vanilla gelato.

The cost is CI$54.95 per person plus gratuities.

Book your table early by calling (345) 945-3484.  

Ristorante Pappagallo, West Bay

Located in West Bay, Ristorante Pappagallo is always a popular venue for a romantic dinner for two. The regular à la carte menu will be available plus a love themed special. The main course will be Surf & Turf – a 6oz centre cut fillet and grilled lobster tail, Rosti potato, sauteed asparagus, grilled corn, and Bordelaise sauce plus Clarified butter. Dessert will be a decadent Millefoglie featuring puff pastry, with pastry cream, cherry filling and fresh raspberries.

Be sure to book early. Call (345) 949-1119 for more details. 

Union Grill & Bar, Camana Bay 

The Union Grill & Bar has a fabulous four course fixed price menu available for $95 plus gratuities per person. It’s the perfect venue for lovestruck romantics!

Kicking off with a Smoked Salmon Tartlet with lemon cream cheese. Next, there are three appetizers to choose from: Scallop Ceviche, Burrata and Foie Gras Brulée. The main course features a choice of three entrees:  Roasted Red Snapper or Chargrilled Angus tenderloin (8oz) or Pan-Seared Chicken.

And for the sweetest course of all, dessert, choose from a chocolate ganache Black Forest or Strawberry Delice with textures of strawberry and raspberry. 

A vegan option is also available.

The team at Union Grill & Bar will make it a Valentine’s Day to remember. 

Call (345) 640-5660 to make a reservation.

Veranda, The Marriott, West Bay Road

Experience an intimate evening with your loved one, surrounded by the warm ambience, as you savour our exquisite set menu and toast with bubbles. There will be limited seats available at the Verandah, so call early to secure your table. Dinner is from 5.30pm to 10pm.  

Enjoy oysters with Rocoto Tiger’s Milk and Cilantro foam with a glass of champagne. Then, for appetisers, you can choose the torched beef wagyu or scallops served with caviar-beurre blanc. The main dish is either Filet Mignon (6oz tenderloin) or black cod with parsnip purée. Dessert is Red Fruits Vacherin which features meringue, white chocolate namelaka, strawberry gelato, white chocolate shavings and champagne gelée.  

The meal is CI $99 plus gratuities per person.

Email dining@thesummerhouseexperience.com for reservations.  

The Wharf, West Bay Road

Fine dine under the stars at the Wharf while overlooking the ocean. Their full à la carte menu will be available plus seasonal specials. 

Sumptuous food and fabulous wines are guaranteed! 

Make a reservation now to avoid disappointment. Call (345) 949-2231.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

By Chantel DaCosta and Lisa Beauchamp