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Shlunty69 t1_j6dilem wrote
Just go out not on Valentine’s Day to avoid the amateurs. Way easier to get a reservation and the staff is way less stressed.
notnot_athrowaway t1_j6diwdk wrote
This. As my wife and I say, everyday is Valentine's Day!
[deleted] OP t1_j6dxjnp wrote
Cannot upvote this enough
SuperSalad_OrElse t1_j6er15d wrote
I realized after typing this up that my comment is not going to answer your question… BUT
I’ve worked 12 Valentine’s Day shifts in my career in food service.
• Every place I worked at re-arranged the tables to stuff more 2-tops in, which led to:
• Couples ate their dinners on top of each other. No privacy.
• Tables were so close together that my butt would rub up against them while people were eating their food
• The pre-fixed menus serve a smaller portion at a higher mark up.
• 2hr limit (could have been less?) so no hanging out and ogling your date
• Valentine’s Day was a dreaded shift where you would make good money, but at what cost?
These restaurants gotta make their money, and Valentine’s Day is a great way to do that. Restaurants have tight margins. I respect the hustle. But I wouldn’t want to sit down at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day.
Dictalei t1_j6e58fs wrote
OpenTable and Resy showed a good number of reservations still available
Alex_Caton94 t1_j6e5ixw wrote
Heard. Thanks. 😊
shleppus t1_j6bscvj wrote
The stables on belmont is doing a pre fix menu might have one or 2 tables left
Alex_Caton94 t1_j6bu1ag wrote
Unfortunately they're booked.
airplantsarecool t1_j6bt22m wrote
Have you checked Metzger, Pinky’s, edos, or the savory grain?
Alex_Caton94 t1_j6btbaw wrote
I did check Metzger. I did not check the others. On it. 🤙
Coffee_Llama t1_j6bturd wrote
Heritage is doing a Valentines prefixed menu
Alexander703 t1_j6c2w34 wrote
Locker Room. The person who is not really that attracted to you anyway will appreciate your futile efforts, as previously mentioned.
user_name1745 t1_j6cubay wrote
Upper Shirley still had some reservations for 5:30pm on 2/14 as of yesterday. They are doing a prefix menu.
DJRoombaaah t1_j6cva01 wrote
Try Edo for sure. But alternatively, there are some really talented home chefs in the city who can bring meals to you. Something like that could be nice and romantic? Good luck! Hope you find something nice
Financial_Bus2888 t1_j6d065x wrote
Laura lees got us in last min last year and had a special menu
JamesBhand-007 t1_j6fb781 wrote
Julep’s!
ETA- Sorry, I lied. Just checked their website and they’re all booked up. Your best bet might be to walk in to a restaurant and inquire about bar seating.
Daquiri_granola t1_j6gofxa wrote
Blue Atlas still has limited availability and some of the best food in the city
MKrushelnisky t1_j6cxro2 wrote
Shaved duck is amazinggg! And might be available
zimbaebwe t1_j6dbg1r wrote
JewFro and Fighting Fish were doing a fixed menu Valentine’s Day dinner.
I booked Fighting Fish yesterday and there were some 5pm reservations still left.
tranion10 t1_j6bpfoz wrote
I think a stool or two at the Locker Room should be open if you get there early enough. Might be best to camp outside the door and be the first ones in.