Happy Valentine’s Day

South Lake Union is celebrating all month long with festive décor, special offers, and fun pop-ups to make the season even sweeter. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a Galentine’s outing, or simply treating yourself, the neighborhood has plenty to offer, from indulgent meals to flower shops with the perfect bouquet.

On February 14, stop by the Valentine’s Day Pop-Up at Day 1 Playfield from 11am to 2pm for a free celebration featuring a stem bar (while supplies last) and card-making stations—because nothing says “I love you” like something handmade. And for a picture-perfect moment, visit the P.S. I Love SLU installation at the same location anytime from February 1 through 28. With charming chalk art and a themed phone booth, it’s the ideal backdrop to capture sweet moments.

From elegant tasting menus to festive treats and activities, South Lake Union has everything you need to make this Valentine’s season memorable.

Duke’s Seafood
1111 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle
Duke’s Seafood is celebrating love with 12 Days of Valentines, offering indulgent seafood dishes, themed cocktails, and specially curated wine pairings. Highlights include the “You Mean The World to Me” Lobster Risotto Bites, featuring cold-water Nova Scotia lobster, creamy imported cheeses, and a rich tomato basil cream sauce. For a decadent entrée, try the “I’ll Take You to Heaven” Stuffed Lobster, filled with Dungeness crab, wild prawns, and roasted organic potatoes. Meat lovers can savor the “Fill Me With Love” Filet Mignon, a locally sourced center-cut filet topped with bourbon-braised onions and a Cabernet demi-glace. Toast the evening with a Gorgeous Guava Bellini, made with local Treveri bubbles, or explore Cupid’s Favorite Wine Feature, showcasing premium selections from Duckhorn Vineyards.

Lady Yum
2130 Sixth Avenue, Seattle
Lady Yum is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a lineup of sweet treats perfect for gifting—or indulging yourself. Their Valentine’s Day Packs feature beautifully packaged macarons, available for nationwide shipping. For an extra special touch, their Champagne Gift Boxes pair a bottle of bubbly with six hand-picked macarons, available for in-store pickup. If you’re looking for more, their shops are stocked with locally sourced gifts like teas and confections to make the day even sweeter.

Paju
513 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle
Paju is setting the stage for romance with an elegant seven-course tasting menu on February 14 and 15, perfect for an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration. This curated dining experience showcases Paju’s signature modern Korean cuisine, with each course highlighting a carefully selected seasonal ingredient. Expect a progression of flavors featuring bay scallops, white asparagus, rutabaga, quail egg, halibut, duck breast, and a decadent raspberry soufflé to end on a sweet note. The $150 per person menu offers an immersive culinary journey designed to impress. Reserve here.

The Victor Tavern
2121 Sixth Avenue, Seattle
The Victor Tavern is offering a delicious lineup of Valentine’s Day specials featuring indulgent starters, hearty entrées, and sweet desserts. Kick things off with a roasted beet salad with basil and sherry vinegar or yeasted polenta fritters drizzled with hot honey. Main courses range from a rich truffle risotto to slow-roasted prime rib au jus with whipped Yukon gold potatoes or go big with a surf & turf featuring a 12 oz flatiron steak, jumbo prawns, and hollandaise sauce. End the night on a sweet note with a blondie sundae topped with butterscotch sauce or a chocolate cake a la mode with vanilla ice cream and a luxardo cherry.

Salo Salo
300 Terry Avenue North, Seattle
Salo Salo is a limited-time pop-up at Otium Grill & Greens inside Astra Hotel, offering a modern twist on treasured Filipino family recipes. Led by Executive Chef Gerald Gutierrez, this special dining experience blends bold flavors with heartfelt tradition, making it the perfect way to celebrate love and connection this Valentine’s Day.

For the occasion, Salo Salo is serving an elevated three-course prix fixe dinner, thoughtfully curated to bring the warmth and soul of Filipino cuisine to your table. Each dish is paired with complementary beverages for a seamless dining experience. Take things up a beefy notch with a tomahawk steak for two, presented tableside on a salted block for an unforgettable culinary moment.

The three-course menu is $150 per person, including beverage pairings. Guests can upgrade their meal with the tomahawk steak for $35 per person or $115 à la carte (32 oz). Reserve here.

The Butcher’s Table
2121 Westlake Avenue, Seattle
The Butcher’s Table is setting the scene for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day with a four-course tasting menu crafted for a night of indulgence. Known for its expertly sourced Mishima Reserve wagyu and elevated dining experience, this special menu blends rich flavors with the restaurant’s signature attention to detail.

The four-course menu is priced at $165 per person, with optional wine pairings available. A vegetarian tasting menu is also offered for $105 per person—guests should note their preference when making reservations. For those looking to elevate their experience, premium steak upgrades such as Five Star Filet, Classic Ribeye, or A5 Wagyu New York will be available as enhancements.

Diners can expect a selection of refined dishes, including big eye tuna carpaccio, wagyu beef tartare, shrimp cocktail, smoked king salmon, and Mishima Reserve New York steak, alongside thoughtfully prepared sides. To end on a sweet note, desserts include citrus semifreddo or chocolate torte. Reserve here.