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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Valentine's Day Events & Specials in Bloomington

Categories: Shopping, Wine & Culinary, Events, General

The famous day of love is coming up, and Bloomington is offering several Valentine's Day events & specials. Whether you're looking for romance with your partner, an outing with the friends, something fun to do with the kiddos, or anything in between, B-Town has something in store for you to enjoy.

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Restaurant Specials

Chef Lee - In Your Home LLC

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: Chef Lee - In Your Home LLC
Price: $120.00 for two people

Book Chef Lee to enjoy a four course meal with entertainment. Reservations are required. Book here.

The Elm

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: The Elm
Price: $125.00 per ticket for 5 course tasting menu, $175.00 per ticket for 7 course tasting menu

Join The Elm for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience this Valentine’s Day! Choose between two tasting menus (five or seven course) curated by Executive Chef Dan Thomas, featuring caviar, a cheese course, handmade pasta, lobster chawanmushi, duck, and the enticing strawberry-covered chocolate - with optional sommelier-selected beverage pairings also available for each course. This is a ticketed event, with limited seats available - book online.

Mother Bear's Pizza

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: Mother Bear's Pizza
Price: Cost of meal

The classic Mother Bear's Pizza will be offering heart-shaped pizzas available for dine-in, carryout, and delivery.

Osteria Rago

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: Osteria Rago
Price: Cost of meal

Come feast at Osteria Rago and have their appetizer special Carpaccio (Fischer Farms beef tenderloin, pickled carrots & shallots, buttered croutons, pecorino romano); their entree special U 10 scallops with fennel onion orzo, yellow pepper puree, micro bull's blood, chive foam; and their dessert special Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake (blackberry sugo, caramel popcorn, and a hazelnut crust). 50% off all bottles of wine. Reservations are required.

Social Cantina

Date: Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 18
Location: Social Cantina
Price: Cost of meal

Social Cantina will have a 3-course pre-fixe menu available, including a small starter, entree, and shot of tequila for $20.00, and a starter, two entrees, and dessert for $40.00.

The Tap

Date: Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 18
Location: The Tap
Price: Cost of meal

The Tap will have a 3-course pre-fixe menu available, including a soup/salad, entree, dessert for $20.00, and a starter, two entrees, dessert for $40.00

Texas Roadhouse

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: Texas Roadhouse
Price: Cost of meal

Texas Roadhouse is offering a dinner-for-two for Valentine's Day this year! Share a choice of appetizer and two entrees for $47.95. Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended.

The Tudor Room

Date: Wednesday, February 14, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: The Tudor Room
Price: Option 1 $39.99, Option 2 $29.99

Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal in the heart of campus! Option 1 includes a New York Strip, Tiger Shrimp, Asparagus, and Garlic Smashed Potatoes w/ Béarnaise Butter. Option 2 includes Quinoa-Stuffed Roasted Acorn Squash, Winter Vegetable Ragout, and Pumpkin Seed Romesco. Both options include the Salad/Soup Buffet and Dessert Buffet. Reservations are recommended.

Two Sticks Bakery

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: Two Sticks Bakery
Price: Cost of meal

Enjoy a delicious Valentine's Day with cookie & bar gift boxes, heart shaped sugar cookies, 6" deep dish pies, 6" mini cakes and an all NEW olive oil chocolate cake (dairy and egg free). Pre-orders will be available starting February 1st; they plan to have these options available first come, first serve on the 14th as well!

Uptown Cafe

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: Uptown Cafe
Price: Cost of meal

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Uptown with some classic Uptown dishes as well as some new favorites. Open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and then 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Valentine's Day. Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended.

The Vault

Date: Wednesday, February 14
Location: The Vault
Price: Three-course dinner for two at just $64.99, same exquisite meal for one at just $36.99

Love is in the air at the Vault. Choose from one shared starter of onion rings fried mushrooms, pub nachos, hummus platter, or two soups, or two salads; for entrees, there is a 6 oz Sirloin steak, baked potato, and asparagus; and for dessert, a triple layer chocolate cake.

 

Accommodation Specials

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina

Date: Friday, January 5 through Friday, February 16
Location: Fourwinds
Price: $199.00 plus taxes 

Fourwinds is offering their Lakeside King Room and Prime Rib dinner for two for $199.00 plus taxes. Saturday, February 17, dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. Book while their are rooms available. Call at 812-824-2628.

Hilton Garden Inn

Date: Thursday, February 1 through Sunday, February 18
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
Price: $199.00 plus taxes 

Hilton Garden Inn is offering the following specials: Chocolate Dipped Strawberries $30/dozen, Fruit Bouquet $40, Milk & Cookies (or brownies) $20, Balloons $15, Standard Bouquet $30, Premium Bouquet $60, and Champagne/Wine from The Shop (prices vary). Call at 812-331-1335. Use code P5 to book special Valentine's Day rate.

 

Attraction Specials

Butler Winery

Date: Weekend before and after Valentine's Day
Location: Butler Winery

Head to Butler Winery's vineyard location for their Chocolate Lover's Weekends chocolate and wine pairings! 

 

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Gift Ideas

We have a variety of gift ideas, depending on who you're shopping for. Check out the following gift guides to help you find a Valentine's Day present that will delight:

Looking specifically for chocolate? Stop by BLU Boy Chocolate Cafe and The Olive Leaf for Bloomington's finest handcrafted chocolate treats.

Still not finding what you're looking for? Click here for all things shopping-related in Bloomington.

 

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Samantha Hyde

Samantha Hyde

Samantha is the Digital Content Developer at Visit Bloomington. She is a proud recent graduate of Indiana University, a lover of concerts, traveling, and is a pro tennis fanatic. 

 

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