Check Out Delicious 2026 Valentine's Day Dinner Specials In & Near Albany, NY
Looking to enjoy delicious food and drinks with your significant other this Valentine's Day? We've rounded up a variety of Valentine's Day dinner specials in the Albany area. Check out the details below and make sure you plan ahead!
Please note that we will be adding more Valentine's Day specials below as details are announced. If you know of any, please send us a message!
Featured Valentine's Day Restaurant Specials for 2026
Scarlet Knife
Latham’s Scarlet Knife celebrates Valentine’s weekend with a specialized three-course prix fixe menu on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14. Guests can select from a variety of small plates, such as jumbo lump crab cakes or baked fontina with walnut kale pesto, before moving on to premium entrees like Chilean sea bass with lobster risotto, braised short rib, or a 6oz Greater Omaha filet.
To round out the evening, the dessert selection features indulgent options like the Mt. Vesuvius pistachio lava cake and white chocolate cherry crème brûlée. The celebration also includes a themed cocktail menu and glass or bottle specials on Veuve Clicquot champagne.
Barnsider Restaurant
The Barnsider is offering their regular, fantastic menu for Valentine's Day, including delicious, homemade desserts that are perfect for sharing.
Indulge in exquisite beef cuts and fresh seafood before topping the meal off with something sweet.
Mr. D’s at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Join Mr. D's Restaurant & Lounge at The Desmond Hotel for an amazing Valentine's meal. They are accepting dinner reservations for February 13-15, 2026.
Treat your sweetheart to the restaurant's à la carte specials in additional to the regular menu.
Cardona’s Market
Cardona’s Market is preparing for Valentine’s Day 2026 by offering specialized catering packages at their Albany, Latham, and Saratoga locations. These packages provide a complete meal solution for both intimate dinners and group celebrations.
The Surf & Turf For Two costs $115 and features housemade crab cakes with roasted red pepper remoulade, braised short ribs, and creamy polenta. The meal includes roasted green beans, a nuts and berries salad, and a dessert selection of chocolate espresso and red velvet tortes, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and fresh whipped cream.
The Galentine’s Day Package is priced at $155 and serves groups of 4 to 6 people. This menu focuses on social sharing with an antipasti platter, shrimp cocktail, nuts and berries salad, and a large dessert platter.
All orders must be submitted by noon on Thursday, February 12. Reservations can be made through their online catering portal or by emailing the catering director directly.
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