If you're looking for a Valentine's dinner special in Albuquerque, you've got quite a few places to choose from. But make your reservation as these places book up faster than you can say I love you. Here are some restaurants to choose from.
Restaurants at Albuquerque's finer hotels are offering special Valentine dinners. Book a reservation for dinner, or indulge in a stay-cation with a special Valentine package. Take a look at their romance packages.
None of the meals listed includes tax and gratuity.Updated for 2013.
Blade's Bistro
Chef Kevin Bladergroen travelled the world learning the art of cooking with some of the best known chefs. His small, neighborhood bistro in Placitas is one of the most romantic restaurants in the area. Make a reservation for their Valentine's dinner.Brasserie La Provence
Il y a toujours l'amour a La Provence. The romantic eatery offers a special Valentine day menu that includes four courses. Dine on the heated patio or in the dining room. Specialties include lobster tail, Chateaubriand, whole roasted rack of lamb, Alaskan halibut and Duck a la Orange. Seatings begin at 4:30 p.m. Cost begins at $55 per person. Reserve by calling (505) 254-7644.
Jennifer James 101
This year's Valentine dinner is a Latin-inspired meal of aphrodisiacs. The menu includes roasted tomato soup with queso fresco, masa crepes with poblano cream, chicken in Oaxacan chocolate mole, and banana fritters. Call (505) 884-3860 to reserve a private table. $65 per person.La Fonda
The La Fonda at the National Hispanic Cultural Center features a prix fixe dinner for two. The four course meal is complemented with a long stemmed rose, complementary glass of champagne and the dessert bar. Entrees include filet mignon topped with crab meat, pheasant, or striped sea bass. $65 per couple.Los Poblanos Inn
Los Poblanos Inn and Organic Farm will host a three course Valentines dinner inspired by the tastes of Spain, a Valencia Valentine evening. Begin with a guided sherry tasting, followed by a flamenco performance by Jose Chuscales and dancers. Dinner follows with something special from Chef Jonathan and the team. $95 per person for dinner and sherry tasting. Special room packages are available starting at $325, which includes dinner. February 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Pars Cuisine
Pars offers a Valentine's feast and live entertainment for a special Valentine's dinner on February 14. Enjoy live piano music and a belly dancer. The Mediterranean meal has an appetizer, soup or salad, entrees such as lamb souvalaki and a special dessert. Reservations should be made online; seatings from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. $80 per couple.P'tit Louis Bistro
The popular French bistro has two locations, one downtown and the other in Nob Hill. Their four course prix fixe menu includes smoked salmon mousse, lobster, smoked duck napolean, lobster stuffed sole and filet mignon. Finish it off with a molten chocolate lava cake. $50 per person. Call (505) 314-1111 to reserve.Pueblo Harvest Cafe
The Pueblo Harvest Cafe is centrally located and inside the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. They're offering a special Valentine's menu February 14, with their specialty native fusion cuisine. The three course meal has vegetarian options. The Romance package includes an appetizer, two entrees, two desserts and VIP seating near the stage, $43 per person or $80 per couple. Or dine a la carte from the menu. General admission is $5 to hear Le Chat Lunatique, who will be performing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling (505) 724-3510.
