Valentine’s Day 2022 in Kansas City: Restaurant meals and deals for to-go or dine-in
Americans are expected to spend $23.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021, the second highest on record since the National Retail Federation started doing the annual survey in 2007. The highest spending was $27.4 billion for Valentine’s Day 2020.
While candy, greeting cards and flowers will be top gifts, nearly a third (31%) of the 7,728 respondents plan an “evening out” this year, up from 24% in 2021 and just slightly below pre-pandemic levels, for a total of $4.3 billion.
We’re compiling a list of area restaurants serving special Valentine’s Day dinners to-go or for dine-in (call for reservations). We’ll continually update this list, so send information in the format used below to jsmith@kcstar.com under the subject line: Valentine’s Day 2022.
Bamboo Penny’s
The restaurant in Leawood will have three different events: See bamboopennys.com for tickets:
▪ Galentine’s Happy Hour in the Bamboo Room to celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends. Each customer will receive two featured cocktails or wine, appetizers, and a choice of cheesecake bites or macarons. It also will have a live game night host from The Ultimate Game Night KC.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 10
Cost: $40 per person, or $150 for a group of four. Click here to buy tickets.
▪ Valentine’s Night Out four-course dinner menu with a choice of one featured bottle of wine. The event also features live R&B music from Vibe KC.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 12.
Cost: $130 for couples, or $250 for two couples. Click here to buy tickets.
▪ It also is offering a four-course Valentine’s menu available for dine-in with a choice of appetizers, followed by salad or soup. Entree options are sweet and sour stir fry, mango red curry, Pad Kee Mow (drunken noodles), or crispy mango duck, and dessert.
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Feb. 10 to 14.
Cost: $45 per person, or $80 per couple.
Blind Box BBQ
13214 W. 62nd Terrace, Shawnee. Four-course dinner with champagne toast for dine-in or carryout.
When: Feb. 11 to 17.
Cost: $85 per couple
Bonefish Grill
6334 N. Lucerne Ave. in the Northland, and 5021 W. 135th St., Leawood. Includes filet mignon topped with scallops and shrimp scampi.
When: Feb. 3 to 16. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays.
Cost: $32.90 per person. For dine-in, carryout and delivery.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
10586 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, and 19900 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence: Four-course menu includes choice of mozzarella marinara or tomato caprese with burrata to share; salad or soup; and a choice of entrée (lasagna, fettuccine Carrabba, chicken Bryan, chicken Marsala, Tuscan-grilled sirloin, Tuscan-grilled filet or salmon saporito); and dessert.
When: Feb. 10 to 21
Cost: $60 per couple.
French Market
The Shops of Prairie Village, 6943 Tomahawk Road: To-go specials will be beef short ribs ($30), Ōra King salmon ($30), cheese and charcuterie board ($30), and layered dessert with chocolate mousse($18).
When: Orders due by Feb. 9. Pickup is available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 or Feb. 14. It is closed Sundays..
Kona Grill
Country Club Plaza, 444 Ward Parkway: Special menu items including salmon crudo, tuna tartare, filet with lobster cream, and New York cheesecake with chocolate covered strawberries.
When: Feb. 11 to 14
Cost: Prices vary, please see the menu for more details.
Lazia
Crossroads Hotel, 2101 Central St.: Its “La Festa Degli Innamorati” prix fixe menu will feature such items as house-made rosemary focaccia, alla gricia with rigatoni and whole branzino.
When: From 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 11 to 14
Cost: $70 per person
It also will serve its regular menu.
Lidia’s Kansas City
101 W. 22nd St.: Prix-fixe menu includes an antipasti, pasta course and a choice of entrees (Heritage pork osso buco, lobster and shrimp ravioli, beef tenderloin, chicken Marsala or burrata) and dessert.
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14.
Cost: $75 per person.
The Melting Pot
Country Club Plaza, 450 Ward Parkway: Four courses. Wisconsin cheddar or garlic and herb cheese fondue; Wisconsin wedge or California salad; Cupid’s Feast or Cupid’s Fusion entrée; and raspberry dark chocolate or Flaming Turtle chocolate fondue.
When: Feb. 11 to 20.
Cost: Starting at $134 per couple for dine-in only. Customers also will receive a $25 certificate to use on a future visit and a complimentary champagne toast.
M&M Bakery & Deli
1721 E 31st St.: NASB Valentine Hook ‘Em Up Special will include one Hook ‘Em Up sandwich, a bag of chips and a baked cinnamon roll.
When: Feb. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or until supplies last
Cost: Free to the first 175 customers. Carryout only. Please see complete special details at nasb.com/hookemup
Pearl Tavern
1672 N.W. Chipman Road, Lee’s Summit: Three-course dinner for two, features starters such as New England clam chowder and gumbo, and entrée options such as seafood pot pie, mushroom stuffed Dover sole. Dessert includes Textures of Chocolate, featuring rich chocolate mousse, dark chocolate shell and white chocolate crunch. Reservations can be made on Tock.
When: Feb. 11 to 14.
Cost: $110 for two people
Rye Plaza
Country Club Plaza, 4646 Mill Creek Parkway: Valentine’s Day Tea featuring house-made savory and sweet selections by pastry chef and co-owner, Megan Garrelts, paired with Rye’s collection of loose-leaf teas from Hugo Tea.
When: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12
Cost: $60 per person. To reserve a ticket, please purchase at exploretock.com under Rye Plaza.
Seasons 52
Country Club Plaza, 340 Ward Parkway: The takeout Valentine’s Day dinner for two features wood-grilled filet mignon, salad, sides, and two chocolate-dipped strawberry mini Indulgence desserts, plus a bottle of wine.
It also will have family sized meals serving four to six people with wood-grilled tenderloin or whole side of cedar plank-roasted salmon, salad, sides and six chocolate-dipped strawberry mini indulgence desserts.
When: Feb. 14
Cost: $110 for takeout for two, $195 for tenderloin family bundle and $145 for salmon family bundle
Story
Prairie Village: Five-course prix fixe menu.
When: 4:30 o 9 p.m. Feb. 12 and Feb. 14.
Cost: $125 per person
Strang Hall
Overland Park: Seven-course dinner. Strang Hall is closed on Mondays so the dinner will be a private event with courses served to everyone attending at the same time.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14.
Cost: $100 per person; wine pairings are an additional $25.
Summit Grill
Lee’s Summit, Waldo and Gladstone: Three-course dinner for two, including choice of starter and entrée options such as lobster carbonara, dry rubbed KC Strip, lobster and shrimp stuffed salmon. Dessert includes Textures of Chocolate, featuring rich chocolate mousse, dark chocolate shell and white chocolate crunch. Reservations can be made on Tock.
When: Feb. 11-14.
Cost: $99.95 for two people
Third Street Social
Lee’s Summit and South Plaza: Three-course dinner for two features a choice of starter and entrée options such as Surf & Turf, blackened shrimp pasta. Dessert includes Textures of Chocolate, featuring rich chocolate mousse, dark chocolate shell and white chocolate crunch. Reservations can be made on Tock.
When: Feb. 11 to 14.
Cost: $99.95 for two people
Other offerings
▪ Andy’s Frozen Custard will offer several themed treats including the red Strawberry Sweetheart Shake, and the Cupid’s Cookie Casanova Sundae.
▪ Donutology, Westport: 30-pack of mini Valentine’s Day doughnuts. Preorder for pickup now through Feb. 14. $36.99.
▪ Torchy’s Tacos, south Kansas City, Lawrence, Olathe, Overland Park: Free order of Lil’ Nookies (fried chocolate chip cookie dough topped with powdered sugar and cherries) with in-store purchase.
Editor’s note: Some offerings are subject to change. Please visit Kansascity.com for the most up-to-date Valentine’s Day offerings
This story was originally published February 1, 2022 at 5:00 AM.