West Seattle Valentine’s Day (weekend) dining: Updated list

(UPDATED 2/14/10) Now that the Super Bowl’s under way, you’ve got just a week to look ahead to Valentine’s Day: There are decisions to be made, if you haven’t made them already. Here’s the updated version of our West Seattle Valentine’s Day dining guide – including Friday and Saturday. (Check out the heart-shaped pizza mentions!):

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Bamboo Bar & Grill
2806 Alki SW
Special Valentine’s menu all weekend, including champagne
Taking reservations
(206) 937-3023

Canape Chef Services (WSB sponsor)
In-home dining bookings available

Fresh Bistro
4725 42nd SW
Family-style, five-course menu, “Embracing Culinary Aphrodisiacs”
$75 dinner, $25 wine flight
Vegetarian options available
Starters and salads: Kumomoto Oysters on the half shell (Shallot Caviar and a Frozen Champagne Mignonette)
Avocado, Mango, and Seared Ahi Tuna (Toasted Sesame Seed Candy, Lime-Soy Pudding, Chili Pepper and Scallion Oil)
Creamy Kabocha Squash Soup (Marcona Almonds, Frizzled Leeks, Truffle Honey)
Fig and Port Salad (Frisee, Arugula, Watercress with Orange Pistachio Brittle, Serrano Ham, Balsamic Vinny)
Entrées: Wagyu Filet Mignon and Lobster
Pepper Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin with Truffled Foraged Mushrooms, Veal Demi
Sweet Bread and Hudson Valley Foie Gras Fritter (Red Wine Marmalade)
Maine Lobster Poached in a Saffron Beurre Monte on a Bed of Baby Tokyo Turnips, Carrots and Potatoes
Desserts: Chocolate Sacher Torte (Chili Pepper Ganache and Caramelized Baby Bananas with Passion Fruit Coulis and Framboise Sauce)
Reservations required
(206) 935-3733 or reserve online

JaK’s Grill
4548 California Ave SW
Lobster specials Monday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 14
(206) 937-7809

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
4730 42nd SW
Heart-shaped pizzas (approx. 14”) $7.99
(206) 932-8880

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Bamboo Bar & Grill
2806 Alki SW
Special Valentine’s menu all weekend, including champagne
Taking reservations
(206) 937-3023

Blue Willow Catering & Luncheonette
4310 SW Oregon
Valentine cookie decorating class for kids
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
$22 per child
(425) 802-6189 (Emma’s Delights) to reserve

Fresh Bistro
4725 42nd SW
Family-style, five-course menu, “Embracing Culinary Aphrodisiacs”
$75 dinner, $25 wine flight
Vegetarian options available
Starters and salads: Kumomoto Oysters on the half shell (Shallot Caviar and a Frozen Champagne Mignonette)
Avocado, Mango, and Seared Ahi Tuna (Toasted Sesame Seed Candy, Lime-Soy Pudding, Chili Pepper and Scallion Oil)
Creamy Kabocha Squash Soup (Marcona Almonds, Frizzled Leeks, Truffle Honey)
Fig and Port Salad (Frisee, Arugula, Watercress with Orange Pistachio Brittle, Serrano Ham, Balsamic Vinny)
Entrées: Wagyu Filet Mignon and Lobster
Pepper Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin with Truffled Foraged Mushrooms, Veal Demi
Sweet Bread and Hudson Valley Foie Gras Fritter (Red Wine Marmalade)
Maine Lobster Poached in a Saffron Beurre Monte on a Bed of Baby Tokyo Turnips, Carrots and Potatoes
Desserts: Chocolate Sacher Torte (Chili Pepper Ganache and Caramelized Baby Bananas
with Passion Fruit Coulis and Framboise Sauce)
Reservations required
(206) 935-3733 or reserve online

Jak’s Grill
4548 California Ave SW
Lobster specials Monday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 14
(206) 937-7809

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
4730 42nd Ave SW
Heart-shaped pizzas (approx. 14”)
$7.99
(206) 932-8880

Salty’s on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave SW
Chef’s special menu, “Make a Date with your Favorite Fish”
Entrée Course price includes Starter, Entrée & Dessert
Starters for two (second starter for $12): Romaine “Hearts” Caesar Style, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Bibb Wedge Salad, Lobster Bisque, Coconut Flaked Tiger Prawns, Salty’s Famous Seafood Chowder
Entrées: Dungeness Crab-Stuffed Salmon (Dehydrated Tomato Risotto, Asparagus, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Crispy Herbs) $65
Filet Mignon Oscar (Scalloped Yukon Potatoes, Asparagus, Dungeness Crab, Sauce Béarnaise)$72
One-Pound King Crab Legs (Salt-Crusted Baby Potatoes, Asparagus, Drawn Butter) $75
Jumbo Scallop & Colossal Prawn Duo (Polenta Stack, Bacon Braised Chard, Tomato Beurre Blanc, Lemon Preserves) $62
Pesto-Crusted Sea Bass (Dehydrated Tomato Risotto, Fennel Salad, House Ricotta) $60
Two-Pound Live Maine Lobster (Salt-Crusted Baby Potatoes, Asparagus, Drawn Butter) $99
Southern Fried Jidori Chicken (Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Braised Chard, Apple Butter, House-made Hot Sauce) $50
Dessert: Chocolate Romance
Click here for full menu including vegetarian options
(206) 937-1085 or reserve online

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14

Angelina’s
2311 California SW
Special fresh sheet; all-day happy hour today (and every Sunday)
(206) 932-4550

Amante Pizza & Pasta
3239 California SW
15% off orders all day (delivery or dine-in)
(206) 933-7555 or

Bamboo Bar & Grill
2806 Alki SW
The following entrees include your choice
of a Bamboo House Salad or a Cup of
Clam Chowder, and a glass of Champagne*

FILET MIGNON
8 oz. Grilled to Preference Filet.
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
and Fresh Asparagus.
$24.95 $46.95 for 2

GRILLED SALMON
Grilled and served with a Pineapple Butter
Rum Sauce and Topped with Toasted Macadamia
Nuts, with your choice of Garlic Mashed Potatoes
or Bamboo Rice, and Fresh Asparagus.
$17.95

CHICKEN PICCATA
Served with your choice of Garlic Mashed Potatoes
or Bamboo Rice, and Fresh Asparagus.
$17.95

DESSERT

ESPRESSO TORTE
Decadent chocolate cake served with
Espresso Chip Ice Cream
$5.95

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
Topped with a Strawberry Melba sauce.
$4.95

CHAMPAGNE SPECIAL
DOMAINE STE. MICHELLE
$18.00 per Bottle
* Must be 21 years of age or older.
Taking reservations
(206) 937-3023

Canape Chef Services (WSB sponsor)
In-home dining bookings available

Charlestown Street Café
3800 California SW
Valentine’s Day specials will include top sirloin, rib-eye, and fish (TBD)
(206) 937-3800

Buddha Ruksa

3520 SW Genesee
Dinner specials
(206) 937-7676

Circa
2605 California SW
Four-course dinner for two
$50
Reservations required
(206) 923-1102 or circaspecialevents@gmail.com

Duke’s Alki Chowder House
2516 Alki SW
Special dinner menu
Call for reservations
(206) 937-6100

Easy Street Records & Café
4559 California SW
No special menu, but record store will be having a huge vinyl sale on Valentine’s Day
(206) 938-3279

Endolyne Joe’s
Taking a limited amount of reservations all day on Valentine’s Day.

For Dinner we will be featuring the following Specials:
From the Bar-Flaming Cupid and Prosecco by the glass
Appetizer Special will be a Panzanella salad with bacon, chicken, basil and kalamata olives.
Entrée Specials are Honey Glazes Sea Scallops with creamy risotto, purple kale and a sage puree.
Grilled NY strip loin with duck fat fried red potatoes, grilled brocolini, smoked tomato butter and a veal balsamic glaze.
Special dessert is a chocolate Mascarpone cheese cake with dueling sauces of cinnamon cream and orange cherry.
Dessert in a glass of Chocovine=a liqueur of Dutch chocolate and fine red wine.
(206) 937-JOES

Feedback Lounge (WSB sponsor)
6451 California SW
Regular Sunday ribs special, plus a ribeye and grilled shrimp special – “black cloths and tablecloths included.”
(206) 453-3259

Fresh Bistro
4725 42nd Ave SW
Family-style, five-course menu, “Embracing Culinary Aphrodisiacs”
$75 dinner, $25 wine flight
Vegetarian options available
Starters and salads: Kumomoto Oysters on the half shell (Shallot Caviar and a Frozen Champagne Mignonette)
Avocado, Mango, and Seared Ahi Tuna (Toasted Sesame Seed Candy, Lime-Soy Pudding, Chili Pepper and Scallion Oil)
Creamy Kabocha Squash Soup (Marcona Almonds, Frizzled Leeks, Truffle Honey)
Fig and Port Salad (Frisee, Arugula, Watercress with Orange Pistachio Brittle, Serrano Ham, Balsamic Vinny)
Entrées: Wagyu Filet Mignon and Lobster
Pepper Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin with Truffled Foraged Mushrooms, Veal Demi
Sweet Bread and Hudson Valley Foie Gras Fritter (Red Wine Marmalade)
Maine Lobster Poached in a Saffron Beurre Monte on a Bed of Baby Tokyo Turnips, Carrots and Potatoes
Desserts: Chocolate Sacher Torte (Chili Pepper Ganache and Caramelized Baby Bananas
with Passion Fruit Coulis and Framboise Sauce)
Reservations required
(206) 935-3733 or reserve online

Jak’s Grill
4548 California SW
Lobster specials Monday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 14
(206) 937-7809

Kokoras Greek Grill
5245 California Ave SW
No special menu, but will be open for dinner
(206) 913-0041

La Rustica
Dinner for parties of two to four
4100 Beach Dr SW
Call for reservations
(206) 932-3020

Mashiko
4725 California SW
Four-course dinner for two
$60
Two-hour seatings (approx. 4:30-4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9 p.m.)
Reservations required
(206) 935-4339

Mission
2325 California SW
Dinner specials
(206) 937-8220

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
4730 42nd Ave SW
Heart-shaped pizzas (approx. 14”)
$7.99
(206) 932-8880

Pegasus Pizza and Pasta
2770 Alki Ave SW
No special menu but will take reservations for parties of 8 or more
(206) 932-4849

Phoenecia
2716 Alki SW
Taking reservations for Valentine’s Day
3 seatings: 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30
Fixed menu of 5 courses including salad, artisan cheese and charcuterie plate, either soup or fiery prawns, choice of filet of lamb or Chilean sea bass, and a VERY special dessert
(206) 935-6550

Porterhouse
2329 California SW
Food, wine, and champagne specials
(206) 932-2575

Red Star Pizza
7514 35th Ave SW
Heart-shaped pizza on request at no extra charge (excluding 24”)
(206) 923-0555

Salty’s on Alki
1936 Harbor Ave SW
Chef’s special menu, “Make a Date with your Favorite Fish”
Entrée Course price includes Starter, Entrée & Dessert
Starters for two (second starter for $12): Romaine “Hearts” Caesar Style, Dungeness Crab Cakes, Bibb Wedge Salad, Lobster Bisque, Coconut Flaked Tiger Prawns, Salty’s Famous Seafood Chowder
Entrées: Dungeness Crab-Stuffed Salmon (Dehydrated Tomato Risotto, Asparagus, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Crispy Herbs) $65
Filet Mignon Oscar (Scalloped Yukon Potatoes, Asparagus, Dungeness Crab, Sauce Béarnaise)$72
One-Pound King Crab Legs (Salt-Crusted Baby Potatoes, Asparagus, Drawn Butter) $75
Jumbo Scallop & Colossal Prawn Duo (Polenta Stack, Bacon Braised Chard, Tomato Beurre Blanc, Lemon Preserves) $62
Pesto-Crusted Sea Bass (Dehydrated Tomato Risotto, Fennel Salad, House Ricotta) $60
Two-Pound Live Maine Lobster (Salt-Crusted Baby Potatoes, Asparagus, Drawn Butter) $99
Southern Fried Jidori Chicken (Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Braised Chard, Apple Butter, House-made Hot Sauce) $50
Dessert: Chocolate Romance
Click here for full menu including vegetarian options
(206) 937-1085 or reserve online

Skylark Café & Club> (WSB sponsor)
3803 Delridge Way SW
Sunday brunch for two
$30
Two mixed-berry flapjacks
Egg breakfast with two eggs, home fries, and your choice of meat (bacon, Black Forest ham, sausage links)
Mimosa carafe (1 liter)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Third annual Valentine’s evening
Dinner for two
$40
Starter salad
Spaghetti and meatballs family-style
Dessert from Shoofly Pie Company in West Seattle
Bottle of Cycles Gladiator Syrah
5-10 p.m. while supplies last
Live music: Indie folk band Lemolo, 8 p.m.
Down-tempo electroacoustic band The Deepsleep Narcotics Company, 9 p.m.
Call for reservations for eight or more
(206) 935-2111

Spring Hill Restaurant & Bar
4437 California SW
Special menu
Appetizer, entrée, dessert
Reservations required; seating already very limited
(206) 935-1075

Table 35
Selection of four-course meals at pre-set prices of $30, $40, $50 and $60 per person
Includings complimentary glass of wine or champagne
(206) 407-3474

The Thaitan Restaurant
5258 California Ave SW
10% off dine-in orders
(206) 932-1945‎

West 5
4539 California Ave SW
Champagne brunch all day
(206) WE5-1966

Thanks to Mary for the mega-research! Got something to add/change? Let us know, any time!

2 Replies to "West Seattle Valentine's Day (weekend) dining: Updated list"

  • joe February 14, 2010 (9:49 am)

    you forgot angelina’s they are running happy hour all day and have had a special fresh sheet all weekend

    • WSB February 14, 2010 (10:45 am)

      Thanks – I know Mary, who worked on this for us, tried hard to reach everybody – but a few were difficult. I checked Angelina’s FB page and Valentine specials aren’t on there but their website says all-day Sunday happy hour’s a regular thing. I’ve added a note to the list with your report. Thanks! – TR

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