Madison area hotels, restaurants and shops go all in on making you and your loved ones feel special on Valentine's Day. Skip the stress and use this helpful guide to find all the best Valentine's Day specials, romantic restaurants and date night ideas in Madison.
If staying home or in your hotel is more your vibe this year, you'll even find Valentine's Day takeout options and gifts that will make any place feel special. And, we'll let you in on a little secret. All these ideas work just as well for a Galentine's Day celebration or a group of singles looking to enjoy the holiday.
Please note, this list is not all-inclusive. Browse our events page for more ideas.
Jump around to find Valentine's Day inspiration.
Romantic hotel packages
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Stay and Play Valentine's Package
Experience a luxury getaway right on the Capitol Square with this exclusive offer from the Park Hotel. Offered Feb. 13 or 14, this package includes:
- Overnight stay in the Luxury Capital Suites
- Valet parking
- Valentine's Dinner for two at The Post
- Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries waiting in your room
Cost: $299
Hampton Inn and Suites Madison Downtown
Save a little bit on a whole lotta love at Hampton Inn and Suites Madison Downtown. Save 15% when you book a stay between Jan. 19 and Feb. 9 for stay dates on Feb. 13 or 14.
And that's not all! Enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine and locally-made sweet treats in your room.
Staybridge Suites
Enjoy an extra-special rate from Staybridge Suites of only $109 per night when you book a stay with your extra-special someone in the Sweetheart Suite. The suite includes a kitchen so you can cook your own romantic meal, or have a great place to store your leftovers.
Speckled Hen Inn
Make your Valentine's Day extra sweet with a cozy B&B stay at Speckled Hen Inn. Book a stay between Feb. 11 and 15 and you'll receive a complimentary bottle of wine and a box of chocolates.
BONUS: Save 10% when you book a three-night stay during this timeframe.
Valentine's Day dinner
Babes at Vitense
Top off a playfully romantic round of indoor mini golf by enjoying the Valentine's Day menu and themed cocktail list at Babes at Vitense.
Bar Corallini
Chef Pedro Caldera Herrera of Bar Corallini has created a four-course prix fixe menu of Italian favorites. This special menu is available only Feb. 13 and 14.
Cost: $110 per person
Bassett Street Brunch Club
What's more intimate than sharing breakfast with someone you love? Maybe breakfast for dinner? Bassett Street Brunch Club will serve pancake specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Feb. 9 to 14. Specials include a red velvet pancake stack with cream cheese frosting and chocolate-covered strawberry pancakes.
Butterbird
Feel the love at Butterbird's Lovebird Pop-Up. Dine in between Feb. 12 and 15 and enjoy Valentine's Jell-O shots, swoon-worthy specials, sweetheart shakes, desserts, a lovebird photo booth, rom-coms on the TV all day and decked-out decor.
Or, enjoy the evening at home with Butterbird's Valentine's Day take-out deal for two. Details coming soon.
Cost: $60
Canteen
Let your love sizzle over a three-course Fajitas for Two dining experience at Canteen.
Cost: $52
Canter Inn
The most buzzed-about new restaurant in New Glarus is hosting a special Valentine's Day dinner menu. Canter Inn will offer a three-course dinner with options and hors d'oeuvres (menu details coming soon). Reserve your seat by Feb. 8 by emailing info@canterinn.com.
Cost: $95 per person
Cento
Celebrate your love with Italian dishes and exceptional wine from Cento's Executive Chef Edwin Ramirez and Wine Steward Sophia Georges. This signature five-course prix fixe menu will be offered Feb. 13 and 14.
Cost: $125 per person for dinner, an additional $55 per person to receive 3 oz. pours with each course
The Coopers Tavern
For Valentine's Day only, make a reservation at The Coopers Tavern and enjoy this romantic lineup of chef-crafted specials:
- Pan-seared scallops
- Duck breast
- Stuffed quadratini
- Ribeye
- Espresso budino
Craftsman Table and Tap
The Valentine's Surf and Turf special at Craftsman Table and Tap is sure to be a hit for your special date night. Enjoy a thick-cut 10 oz prime rib, a half-pound of snow crab legs and a selection of sides.
Cost: $46 per person
Everly
Shake things up at Everly's Valentine’s Day Fondue Experience on Feb. 12. Valentine's Day cocktails will be on the menu Feb. 9 to 15 and dinner specials will be featured Feb. 13 to 15.
HWY1
A great duo deserves a great deal. Enjoy BOGO 50% off all bowls (served in heart-shaped tins) and burritos Feb. 13 and 14 at HWY1.
Johnny Delmonico’s
Johnny Delmonico's classic steakhouse in downtown Madison offers a three-course prix fixe menu including a choice of soup or salad, steak or entrée, and dessert on Feb. 13 and 14.
Cost: $125 per person, wine pairings available for $45 or $75
Palette Bar and Grill
If dinner isn't enough to show your sweetheart some love, then you'll need to make your reservation at Palette Bar and Grill. The restaurant's three-course tasting menu includes lobster ravioli, steak Oscar and raspberry sponge cake. Enjoy the menu alongside music by electric violinist Wendy Lynn Markus from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Plus, all guests will receive complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries.
Cost: $110 per person
Pasture and Plenty
The chefs at Pasture and Plenty are cooking up a special five-course plated dinner on Feb. 14. Reservations are required.
Cost: $110 per person
Tex Tubb’s
Looking for a laid-back Valentine's Dinner with a little spice? Tex Tubbs is offering a special Valentine's Day fajita dinner for two, including fajitas, appetizers and dessert available Feb. 12 to 15.
Cost: $45
The Audrey Kitchen + Bar
Whether joining just for dinner or part of an overnight getaway at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, The Audrey will provide a premium dining experience this Valentine's Day. The prix fixe menu features shareable starters and desserts like a French charcuterie board and tiramisu dip, indulgent entrées including filet medallions and shrimp scampi risotto, and optional wine pairing upgrades to perfectly complement each course.
Cost: $85 for two people, wine pairings available for $35
Umami Ramen and Dumpling Bar
Grab dinner at one of the coziest spots in the eclectic Willy Street neighborhood. Umami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu including bun, dumplings, an entrée, dessert and a Valentine's Day cocktail. This menu is available only on Feb. 13 and 14.
Cost: $40 per person
Sweets, treats and gifts for Valentine's Day
Bassett Street Brunch Club
Grab adorably delectable heart-shaped donuts at Bassett Street Brunch Club's Donut Drive-Up from Feb. 9 to 14.
Capital Brewery
When it comes to Valentine's Day, two is always better than one. Capital Brewery will have a buy-one beer, wine or seltzer and get a free treat deal going on from 3 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 14. See the brewery's Facebook page for treat updates.
Craftsman Table and Tap
For the entire month of February, stop into Craftsman Table and Tap for a Dessert Pretzel and Dip Flight. Each flight includes a cinnamon sugar jumbo pretzel and an array of dips, including Chantilly whipped cream, caramel sauce, berry compote and chocolate sauce.
Cost: $14
Dane County Farmers' Market
Visit the Late Winter Market on Feb. 7 and 14 and find Valentine's Day products like spicy brownie mix, dried flowers, homemade soap, heart-shaped cookies and more.
Hubbard Avenue Diner
Love is in the air, and the lasagna, at Hubbard Avenue Diner. Order the signature Lovesagna that blends marinara and white Alfredo sauces with heart-shaped cakes and specialty cookies for dessert. Pre-order online or a limited supply will be available on Feb 14.
JNJ Gifts
Treat your favorite valentine or galentine to a limited-edition gift box from JNJ Gifts, complete with a candle, bath bomb, gourmet caramels and latte cubes.
Luigi’s
Turn your favorite one-topping 16-inch pie into a heart-shaped pizza! Turn up the heat by adding a bottle of Salcheto Chianti. This deal is available Feb. 13 to 15 for dine-in or carry out.
Madison Chocolate Company
When you picture Valentine's Day, what pops in your head? Probably images of flowers, Teddy bears and, of course, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. Get your sweetie their very own heart-shaped box of chocolates from local chocolatier Madison Chocolate Company.
Miggy's Bakes
Pre-order now from Miggy's Bakes' super sweet Valentine's Day menu, including custom cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, mixed dessert platters and letter initial boxes filled with desserts. Pickup will be available Feb. 13 and 14.
Tricky Foods
The team at Tricky Foods is adding a little extra love to their seasonal Galentine's and Valentine's Day cheese boards. Each board will contain your typical charcuterie findings (meats, cheese, crackers, and fruits) but with some added Valentine’s Day indulgences like chocolate-covered strawberries, a bouquet of small salami roses, conversation hearts and more. Chocolate-covered strawberries are available in packs of six and 12.
Valentine's Day events
Please check event location websites prior to the event. Some events require tickets or reservations in advance.
Dancing Goat Distillery
Take your honey on a journey through whiskey with help from the pros at Dancing Goat Distillery. The experience explores how flavor, aroma and texture evolve when spirits meet thoughtfully chosen pairings.
Tickets include a welcome cocktail and three guided whiskey pours paired with a curated selection of snacks like chocolate, dried fruits, popcorn, cocktail cherries, jerky and more.
Details: 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 13. $60 for one ticket, $100 for two tickets. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
Delta Beer Lab
Tricky Foods Charcuterie 101
Level up your cheese board building skills with help from the pros at Tricky Foods and enjoy a a delicious craft beer from Delta Beer Lab while you do it.
Details: 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 12. Tickets range from $95–$165 and should be reserved online.
Beer and Chocolate Pairing from Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
Enjoy the marriage of two beloved local businesses with the pairings of four Delta beers and four chocolates from Gail Ambrosius. Learn how the beer and chocolate highlight the best of each other, straight from the makers themselves. Join the teams for this event on Feb. 15 at the brewery.
Cost: 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 15. Tickets are $30 and should be reserved online.
Garver Feed Mill
Immerse yourself in art at Garver Feed Mill's Pour'n Yer Heart Out community iron pour. FeLion’s radically spectacular and hands-on opportunities allow any person / student / youth / elder / artist and non-artist the chance of a lifetime to make a deeply unique iron casting, starting from scratch!
Details: VIP tent open is open 2 to 9 p.m., heated outdoor bar opens at 3 p.m., fire pit exhibition is open 4 to 9 p.m., iron pour goes from 6 to 9 p.m., “Love is a Battlefield” with Milwaukee Iron Stags will happen from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. All events are held on Feb. 14. See more details here.
The Glitter Workshop
Craft your heart out with more than 40 vendors at the Valentine Craftacular hosted by The Glitter Workshop at Garver Feed Mill. This beloved event has been held in Madison for more than 20 years!
Details: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 1
Isthmian Gaming
If you're part of a gaming duo, you won't want to pass up Isthmian Gaming's Date Night Bundle. For just $50 receive two all-day gaming passes, a Screamin' Sicilian take-and-bake pizza and two drinks. This offer is available Feb. 13 to 15. Don't forget to try their couples-themed mocktails!
Miggy's Bakes
Take the Valentine's Day sweets into your own hands with events at Miggy's Bakes. The festive lineup includes:
- Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cake Class: 6 p.m. on Feb. 9
- Valentine's Day Mini Cake Happy Hour: 5 p.m. on Feb. 13
- Vintage Valentine's Cake Class: Noon on Feb. 14
- Doodle Valentine's Day Cake Class: 3 p.m. on Feb. 14
Pasture and Plenty
Grab your favorite gal pals for Galentine's Bites and Blooms. Enjoy a grazing table, glass of wine and a flower arranging class during this laid-back night of fun.
Details: 5 p.m. on Feb. 13. Tickets are $75 and should be reserved online.
Saunaday
Saunaday invites guests to experience thermal bathing set to live music by welcoming the space's first-ever live string performances into the bathhouse lounge. Imagine the ethereal rhythm of a live harp drifting through the space as you move between heat and cold, or the gentle interplay of harp and flute accompanying moments of stillness and recovery.
Details: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 9 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 14
Tricky Foods
Grab your favorite people for a fun and romantic evening inside the Tricky globes! Special reservations will be available for Feb. 13 and 14.
