10 Restaurants Cooking Up Something Special for Valentine's

Treat your love this Valentine's Day to a gourmet dinner — without breaking the bank. Here are 10 prix fixe options in town or within a reasonable driving distance. Be sure to call for reservations, because these restaurants will fill up quick.

1. Got a special someone who makes your heart skip a beat but haven't had the nerve to tell them? Invite them to dinner at on Valentine's Day weekend. Over the $24.95 “Build Your Own” three-course prix fixe, let them know how you feel. This special dinner offer runs Thursday through Valentine's Day, starting at 5:30 p.m., all night long with no time restriction. They also have vegetarian options. Call today to reserve a seat, 631-726-2606.

2. Come to for a Valentine's Day dinner and dancing on Feb. 12. Start with a complimentary glass of champagne, then enjoy a $39.95 prix fixe including the chef's "Romantic Dessert Du Jour." After dinner, dance cheek to cheek to Paul Mahos & New Life Crisis starting at 9 p.m. Call 631-283-7575 to make your reservations.

3. What's more romantic than dinner in a French restaurant, sipping champagne with your sweetheart? Come to Pierre's in Bridgehampton for a $55 prix fixe Valentine's special featuring Midnight Cowboy and Cowgirl entrees and the "Melting Heart" dessert. For reservations, call 631-537-5110.

4. For the slow food approach to Valentine's Day, reserve your table for Feb. 14 at the in East Hampton. They are serving a $95 four-course menu with additional sommelier wine pairing for $35. Reserve today at 631-324-5006.

5. Psst...did you hear? Finally a sign that winter will soon be behind us. The is re-opening on Feb. 9 after its winter break, just in time for Valentine's Day. Get the Valentine's Day three-course prix fixe for $39.95 or you can pick from among all your favorites on the à la carte menu. Call 631-283-0704 for full details and to make your reservation.  

6. At the they're celebrating Valentine's Day with a $55 three-course prix fixe dinner. They'll start you off with a complimentary champagne toast, delight you with appetizers and entrees and finish with a choice of desserts including red velvet mini cupcakes. Don't be stupid Cupid, reserve today by calling 631-722-0500.

7. Known for it's delicious steaks and seafood, Blackwell's in Wading River has a special Valentine's Weekend planned. They have a prix fixe Friday through Sunday for $29.95 and one on Feb. 14 for $39.95, both with a wide choice of options. Of course you can also select from the multitude of dishes on the à la carte menu. Call 631-929-1800 to make your reservation.

8. Want a change of scene without going too far? Travel to the North Shore and enjoy a fantastic Valentine's weekend of fun and romance at Giorgio's located at 100 Fox Hill Dr in Baiting Hollow. On Saturday, they will hold their Annual Valentine's Dinner Dance including a very special dinner for $62.95 per person featuring Giorgio's duet entree "Chateaubriand accompanied by Marinated Broiled Shrimp." Call 631-727-6076 to reserve now.

9. Next to French, nothing is more romantic than Italian as the language of love. Come to Robert's Restaurant in Water Mill. Specializing in Italian Coastal Cooking, they have a 3-course prix fixe dinner for $33 over Valentine's weekend. Now that's "amore!" They're closed Monday but you can make your weekend reservations at 631-726-7171.

10. For Valentine's Day dinner in Port Jefferson Village will be serving a four-course menu with a complimentary house-infused winter fruit champagne cocktail and a fabulous choice of delicious dishes for $50 per person (plus tax + gratuity). Call 631-477-8500 to make a reservation — it'll be worth the drive.