Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Jersey City 2024

Our top picks for where to celebrate Valentine's Day 2024

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Cocktails on table overlooking NYC at Lokal restaurant in Jersey CityValentine’s Day 2024 is right around the corner. Whether you’re treating yourself, a partner, or your BFF — we’ve rounded up a list of places to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Jersey City.  From three-course dinners to Galentine’s Day activities, here are our best bets for a local Valentine’s Day.

Catch a comedy Show at the Art House

Local Jersey City comedians Jon Bander, Gary Denoia, and Dominique Salerno will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Comedy Show at the Art House. The show will feature improv from The Attic Players (The Armory), stand up from JC’s very own Alex Grubard, characters from Nick Mestad (UCB, iO, BCC) and Sylvie Borschel (Buzzfeed, BCC), and musical improv from Secret Secret (Magnet). Admission is $20/pp online or $25/pp at the door. (more details, 345 Marin)

Decadent dinner for two with cocktails at Cafe Alyce

For a decadent dinner for two, you’ll want to head to Cafe Alyce. Yes, they’re on our list of the best brunch in Jersey City, but they’ve also got an excellent dinner menu with entrees like scallops over fettuccine, curried lamb with yam, and mojo chicken. Their newly opened bar next door is also a great spot to catch a post-dinner cocktail or two. (more details, 641 Montgomery)

Enjoy a romantic dinner at The Table
The Table JC paella
Credit: The Table JC

The Table JC will include two specials for Valentine’s Day. “Heart Beets” is a refreshing bright pink cocktail crafted with vodka, egg white, and beet juice infused with ginger, lemon and cinnamon. For dinner, couples can opt for the Saffron Seafood Lobster Paella (a Latham House classic), which serves two. The dish includes lobster, shrimp, scallops, and mussels with clam broth. (more details, 400 Claremont)

Treat yourself to a unique Brazilian dinner at Capoeria

For a unique Jersey City dinner, make reservations at Capoeira. The intimate BYOB is offering a 4-course prix fixe menu. Options include vegan strogonoff, NY Strip Steak, baked cod, and more. Price is $65/pp. (more details, 24 Mercer)

Enjoy a three-course dinner for two at The Kitchen Step

Enjoy three-course dinner for two at The Kitchen Step this Valentine’s Day. The 3-course prix fixe menu includes items like crab bisque, slow-braised short ribs, lamb meatballs, and more. Dinner is $90/pp and you can opt for a $40/pp wine pairing. (more details, 500 Jersey Avenue)

Celebrate early with a 3-course dinner at Maddy Rose

Maddy Rose is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at Liberty House. Their Valentine’s Day prix fixe will be available the weekend before Valentine’s (Feb. 9 through Feb. 11) as well as on February 14. The $90/pp menu includes your choice of appetizer, entree, and dessert. (more details PDF, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive)

Celebrate Galentine’s and Valentine’s at Lokal

Cocktail and appetizer at Lokal Jersey CityFebruary is the month of love and Lokal is celebrating both Galentine’s (Tuesday) and Valentine’s (Wednesday) this month. On Tuesday, the restaurant will offer a prix fixe menu with cocktails, cheese boards, mini sandwiches, and more ($85/pp). On Wednesday, it’s offering a five-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu with an optional wine pairing ($125/pp). Reservations are strongly recommended. (more details, 2 Second Street)

3-course dinner at Felina Steak

Italian steakhouse Felina Steak is hosting a 3-course Valentine’s Day dinner. The menu will be available the weekend before Valentine’s (Feb. 9 through Feb. 11) as well as on February 14. It’ll include dishes like tuna crudo, surf & turf for two, and more. Price is $90/pp. (more details PDF, 2 Chapel Avenue)

Lonely hearts rodeo drag disco at Frankie

Ok, so technically this isn’t a Valentine’s Day event. However, Frankie is hosting a rodeo drag disco on Saturday, February 17 from 8pm. There will be a live DJ, kitchen open till 11pm, and bar open all night. (more details, 264 Grove)

Escape to Liberty State Park for a waterfront dinner at Maritime Parc

Located by the waterfront with panoramic views of New York, Maritime Parc is one of Jersey City’s most romantic date spots. The seafood-inspired restaurant is now taking reservations for Valentine’s dinner. Even better, you can surprise your date with a bouquet of flowers arranged at your table in a vase ready to take home after dinner. (more details, 84 Audrey Zapp Drive)

Galentine’s & Valentine’s at Amelia’s Bistro

Paulus Hook restaurant Amelia’s Bistro is offering both Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day dinners. Dinner for Valentine’s costs $59/pp and includes a glass of champagne. (more details, 187 Warren Street)

Indulge in champagne, strawberries, and chocolate at Little Bar

Little Bar Valentine's

Little Bar Hoboken is now taking reservations for its Valentine’s Day event. The night includes two glasses of G.H. Mumm Champagne, strawberries, and chocolate for $50/pp. Little Bar is a unique craft restaurant and small bar experience with a focus on craft cocktails and preserved food offerings in an intimate setting. (more details, 1401 Hudson).

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