Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you want to stay local or go all out, I’ve got you covered. It’s on a Monday this year, so make it a great start to the week by planning a special night on the actual holiday, or celebrate all weekend! With ideas for dinner, gifts, and activities, there are numerous ways to show your special someone—as well as our local businesses—how much you love them.
RESTAURANTS
4107 Harborview Drive | 253.858.2114
Enjoy the ambiance of a heated private tent with Animarum’s four-course speciality Pre Fixe dinner. Each tent seats 2-8 guests so make it a romantic dinner with your special someone or enjoy a night out with friends. Reservations are limited so call to make yours today!
8827 N. Harborview Drive | 253.853.6353
Gourmet seafood right on the water…you can’t get much better than that!
2810 6th Avenue, Tacoma | 253.272.7770
Experience Argentina at this Tacoma steakhouse. Tables are filling up fast so call to reserve yours soon!
3315 Harborview Drive | 253.858.6626
Offering seasonal flavors of the Northwest, right on the Gig Harbor waterfront. Although usually closed on Mondays, Brix 25° will be open for Valentine’s Day! Call to find out about their specials for the evening and to reserve your table, or make your reservations online.
4793 Point Fosdick Drive NW | 253.514.6482
Their menu never disappoints! Call for information on their in-house Valentine’s Day specials and champagne flights. Reservations can be made online or by phone.
3409 Harborview Drive | 253.514.8626
Prefer a low-key evening? Millville offers pick up or delivery as well as in-house dining. If you like your food with a bit of a kick, their pizza of the month is “Spicy Hawaiian,” featuring bacon, prosciutto, jalapeño, and pineapple!
4628 Point Fosdick Drive NW | 253.851.8464
With a tequila bar featuring more than 100 tequilas and mezcals, Moctezuma’s has earned the distinction of “Best Mexican Restaurant” in western Washington multiple years in a row.
9014 Peacock Hill Avenue | 253.530.3463
The perfect place to enjoy a picturesque dinner as you take in views of the harbor and Cascade mountains. Call today to reserve your spot and learn about their Valentine’s Day specials.
5115 Grand Loop, Tacoma | 253.267.1772
Their three-course Valentine’s Dinner Special for two includes an appetizer (calamari or garlic prawns), entrée for each person (Halibut Oscar Crab or Filet Oscar Crab, both with sides of asparagus, marble potatoes, and Béarnaise), and chocolate cake for dessert.
GIFTS
7804 Pioneer Way | 253.225.2505
Give the gift of food this Valentine’s Day and custom order a basket with salami flowers, pepperoni bouquets, sweet and spicy jams, and more! Order online or by phone; delivery available.
4784 Borgen Boulevard | 253.303.6300
What could be more perfect on Valentine’s Day than a batch of cookies in Crumbl’s signature pink box?
3126 Harborview Drive | 253.800.9988
Come by to shop their adorable assortment of Valentine’s treats, or make your own live creation from an array of pots, plants, and accessories at their “Scoops & Sprigs” plant bar. You can also order a custom floral arrangement, or pick a bunch of beauties from their in-store selection.
5225 Olympic Drive | 253.851.7911
Visit the store or call to preorder your special curated gift basket full of wine, food, and treats to make your Valentine’s Day extra special.
3200 Tarabochia Street | 253.432.6097
Spoil your spouse with a facial treatment! Gift cards are available, and specialty skincare product packages can be created by their knowledgeable staff.
3118 Harborview Drive | 253.300.5179 & 253.514.8120
Check out their specialty gift sets for the cocktail connoisseurs in your life.
3207 57th Street Court | 253.313.0310
The perfect gift for cider lovers, from Gig Harbor’s new cidery and taproom.
7804 Pioneer Way | 253.358.3241
Stop by the Harbor General Store and pick up a gift for the plant lovers in your life. This year the specialty will be succulents in little pink or cream-colored pots.
7104 6th Avenue, Tacoma | 206.747.7477
Be sure to check out their offerings for Valentine’s sweets! Place your order online; local delivery is available, or pick up your treats at their storefront in Tacoma
ACTIVITIES
3208 Tarabochia Street | 253.844.3041
Choose from a variety of project types for pick up prior to Monday the 14th, or register for an in-house workshop on Sunday, February 13th. Great for a day with the family or an outing with your girlfriends!
3210 Harborview Drive | 253.851.3277
The pottery painting studio is open for indoor painting, and they have LOTS of projects especially for Valentine’s Day! You can also go in to order a kit that includes your piece of pottery and painting supplies—just bring it back for the firing process once your project is complete.
3117 Harborview Drive | 253.432.0052
Be transported to the romantic world of Italy this Valentine’s Day without going further than the harbor. Gig Harbor Gondola, the only such operation in the Pacific Northwest, offers 60- and 90-minute rides for up to six people. Choose from three appetizer options or bring your own food and bubbly. Snuggle up under the blankets and enjoy the magical views of the harbor and Mt. Rainier.
GETAWAYS
Leavenworth, WA
From your everyday life in Gig Harbor to the “Alps of Washington” in under three hours, this magical escape is worth the drive. Take along your favorite audio book and enjoy the scenic mountain passes with your sweetheart. Once you are in Leavenworth, you will be transported to a picturesque Bavarian wonderland with its eclectic array of restaurants, boutiques, and shops. Their “Love from Leavenworth” features the Village of Lights with a special twist for Valentine’s Day, as well as live entertainment, chocolate and wine tastings, the chance to win prizes in their daily giveaway contest, and a variety of special promotions available for lodging, shopping, and dining.
14580 NE 145th Street, Woodinville | 425.424.3900
Rendezvous-la-la! For the ultimate romantic overnight or weekend stay, check out Willows Lodge, located just over an hour from Gig Harbor in Woodinville, the heart of Washington’s wine country. With a variety of offers and promotions available, the Willows Lodge will accommodate any personality. Local wineries, distilleries, and breweries are all within an easy distance (the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery is just across the street) and the highly acclaimed restaurant, The Barking Frog, is located within the lodge, making your wine and dine experience complete. Every room comes with a fireplace and a soaking tub.