Valentine’s Day in Worthington

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and you can celebrate it safely while supporting local businesses! So we’re rounding up ways to celebrate the holiday in Worthington.

[Updated 2/3/21]

The Whitney House | Dinner for Two

The Whitney House is offering a Valentine’s Day carryout-only dinner for two. The details:

  • It’s $125 for the dinner

  • An additional $15 gets you a half bottle of champagne)

  • Dinner choices: shrimp cocktail or brie charcuterie, salad, scallops and braised short rib with risotto and asparagus, slices of chocolate cake or carrot cake

  • Dinners must be pre-ordered by calling 614-396-7846; they can be picked up at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. Other dine-in specials, plus carryout wines, will be available then, too.

If you’re making plans anywhere around Valentine’s Day, The Whitney House does offer a stellar happy hour deal every Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (for dine-in only), with $3 dollars off house cocktails, half off beer and bottles of wine, and half off snacks.


La Chatelaine | Three-Course Dinner

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La Chatelaine offers a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner that includes:

  • Caesar salad, choice of beef tenderloin or seafood cassoulet, and macarons

  • Pricing is $50 per person

  • You can also add a champagne split, fruit tarts, or a heart-shaped chocolate cake

  • Place orders in-person, online at lachatelainebakery.com or by calling 614-848-6711

  • Orders must be placed by EOD Wednesday, Feb. 10

  • Pick up is Feb. 12-14


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Sassafras Bakery | Bars & Brownie Flights (and lots more!)

It’s always sweet at Sassafras, but they’ve raised the bar for Valentine’s Day with Red Velvet Cream Pies, Nutella Handpies with Rosewater Glaze, Pucker up Lime Cheesecake Bars, and lots more! Not to mention, they are offering perfect flight boxes of Bars & Brownies - to share…or maybe just for one!

Order through their website or App!


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Highline Coffee Blackberry Mochas and Heart-Shaped Cookies

Highline teams up with The Flaky Baker to serve heart-shaped chocolate sugar cookie sandwiches filled with creamy Nutella. Get your cookies along with a blackberry mocha, both available Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. Learn more and order on their website!


Cameron’s American Bistro | Valentine’s Day Chef’s Features

Cameron’s has a special drink and dinner special available Feb. 12-14:

  • Cupid’s Passion: OYO Stone Fruit vodka, passion fruit, Brut float ($11)

  • Surf N Turf: 8 oz. filet, butter-poached lobster, leek risotto, asparagus, and béarnaise ($54)

  • Make reservations online here or by calling 614-885-3663


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Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co. | A Menu of Valentine’s Day Goodies

Enjoy all the treats from the bursting cases at Mrs. Goodman’s - including beautiful shortbread cookies, cake bites, rose brownies, and a FULL Valentine’s Day menu on their website!


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Free Delivery from Ampersand Flowers

Flowers are a necessary part of Valentine’s Day! Ampersand is offering free delivery in Worthington on that Friday (2/12), Saturday (2/13), and even on Sunday itself (2/14)! Orders can be placed here.


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Valentine’s Donuts from Peace, Love & Little Donuts

From now through February 14, Peace, Love & Little Donuts is offering a special Valentine’s Day half dozen. They’re $10, and can be pre-ordered by calling (614) 396-6503.


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Valentine’s To-Go Kits from AR Workshop

AR Workshop is offering custom Valentine’s DIY To-Go Kits. Choose from their set collection – the Valentine Village, LOVE Wood Slice Garland, or Printable options – or customize your own kit! Kits include all materials like stencils, wood, a PrimARy Paint Essentials Kit, brushes, and instructions.

Place your orders here - If you place them by Wednesday, they’ll be ready for the following weekend.

New this year is a limited-edition Kid’s Cupid Box, on sale for $49 and perfect for the five-years-old and up crowd. The box is full of DIY projects and treats for the kids. Place orders now and they’ll be ready by Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Order the Kid’s Cupid Box here


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Valentine’s Day Dinner Packages from CMPE

Cameron Mitchell Premiere Events, based at Crosswoods, offers a variety of packages for Valentine’s Day:

  • The “Dinner in a Box” is a complete four-course Valentine’s Day meal for two. Priced at $150, the meal includes charcuterie, salads, a choice of entrees, and desserts.

  • The Valentine’s Day Family Dinner is $95 for four courses.

  • You can add champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries to any package for $50

  • You can also tack on floral arrangements, ranging $35-$110

  • Find all the details and place orders online here

  • Orders must be placed by Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., then picked up between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13


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Beautiful Bouquets at Uptowne Flowers & Gift Shoppe

Along with balloons, candles, and gifts, Uptowne will create a beautiful bouquets, all available to order on their website!


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A Sweetheart’s Staycation at Courtyard by Marriott Worthington

The Courtyard by Marriott at Crosswoods is offering two special deals:

  • A sweetheart staycation package that includes an overnight stay with a late check out and a bottle of champagne and chocolates on check-in. It’s available only for Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 12-14, with the promotional code LVU.

  • Through the end of February they offer a staycation package of $64/night. Relax in your room, swim in the pool, grab carryout from nearby restaurants. The minimum stay is two nights, and is available with the code LPR.


J. Gilbert’s Valentine’s Day Menu

J. Gilbert’s will be featuring a special three-course menu for dine-in or carryout, Feb. 12-14. The menu includes:

  • Choice of starter salad or soup: house salad, Caesar salad, crab bisque, chicken tortilla soup

  • Choice of entrée: 6 oz. filet thermidor or filet + lobster tail (for $10 more)

  • Choice of dessert: crème brulee or chocolate velvet cake

  • Guests can also add on their two for $20 Barrel-Aged/Signature Manhattan or Sparkling Blackberry Martini

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