Valentine’s Day Table for Two at Home
My husband and I never know what to do on Valentine’s Day. Then we finally figured out a great idea … Valentine’s Day table for two at home.
Don’t get me wrong, going out to a nice restaurant is great. But the craziness and crowds on Valentine’s day are not fun. A few years ago we agreed on a new plan. I would set a romantic table in our home and Dave would either make dinner or have something delivered. This is the perfect solution.
Isn’t this table just wonderful? Our table for two even has a view.
Dinner for Two at home
Valentine’s Day celebrations in our home have certainly changed over the years. In our early days of marriage, Dave and I went out for a romantic dinner at our favorite restaurant every year. We were much younger then as I don’t remember noticing any of the craziness of dining out on the day every other couple in the world is doing the same thing.
Then our oldest son was born.
On Valentine’s Day.
So for the next 18 years, we dined at home with ten or twenty of Andrew’s brothers and friends at his Valentine-themed-birthday-party-with-no-pink-or-red-or-hearts.
Yes, it was challenging.
And we did spend a few Valentine’s day dinners at Chucky Cheese.
Yikes.
But as he got older we tried to dine at restaurants again. But if we didn’t book a month in advance for a table of five then we were out of luck.
Can I just say … who remembers to book a table for five one month in advance?
Then Andrew went off to college and Dave and I went back to dining out. But it just wasn’t right.
So we started dining at home, just the two of us, at what we call our Valentine’s Table for Two at Home.
Each year, I find a fun place to dine.
Usually, it involves moving furniture and finding a totally unique place where we haven’t dined before.
Here are a few examples.
How to Create a Romantic Dinner at Home 
Dinner in the Wine Cellar 
How to Set a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner For Two
So this year we are going to dine at a table for two with a view.
Setting the Table for Two
I decided to mix pink and red for this Valentine’s Day table. So I pulled out my favorite items from C B Lifestyle. The pink and white plates are Ginori 1735 Oro Di Doccia. The napkin rings are Pearl Cluster Napkin rings. And here are the beautiful tall gold candlesticks.
The placemats, chargers, and napkins are linked below. So are the tall glass wine goblets. They are my favorite!
This setting is just so perfect for a romantic dinner for two. Did you see the scrabble tiles I used to leave my sweetie a message?
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Menu Ideas for a Valentine’s Day Table for Two
There have been plenty of years where we have cooked dinner at home. So I thought I would share some of my favorite recipes for a romantic dinner for two.
I listed a few appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts. Enjoy!
Recipes for a Valentine's Dinner for Two
These crab cakes with lemon dill sauce are to die for. They aren't "fishy" and are by far the most popular appetizer anytime I make them.
This is the best Grilled Chicken with Pistachio Avocado Sauce – marinated in soy sauce, honey, and garlic and grilled to juicy, golden-brown perfection. Then topped with an amazing green pistachio and avocado sauce. So easy!
This recipe is one of those recipes that looks amazing, tastes amazing but was easy to make. This Seared Ahi with Maple ginger Soy Sauce is a crowd-pleaser for sure.
This recipe is my go-to recipe. It's delicious, healthy and easy to make.
This homemade butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter sauce just melts in your mouth. It is probably the best pasta recipe I have ever made. It really is that good.
This berry pie is one of the most delicious and prettiest pies you will ever make. The crust recipe is courtesy of Chef Monique Chan.
This Meyer Lemon and raspberry Olive Oil cake is amazing. The combination of the sweet Meyer lemon with the raspberries and the Mascarpone cream is just fabulous. this dessert is a win-win for sure.
The cream custard, together with the pears and cranberries provides the perfet balance of just enough sweet to satisfy a sweet tooth and yet is subtle enough to have a slice alongside your morning coffee.
These Salted Caramel cupcakes are to die for. They taste a bit like a snickerdoodle and are filled with warm caramel inside.
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Your table looks beautiful! Oh my goodness, your recipes are making my mouth water. So many great ones. I really appreciate your support on our upcoming link party. You truly are amazing. Thank you so much.
You are the sweetest Renae! Are there any of the recipes you are going to try to make? Let me know if you do, I wanna know what you think!
That’s a beautiful spot and it looks so romantic!! In my opinion…and obviously yours, far better than any restaurant could be!! We, too, have foregone restaurants for Valentine’s Day for many years now and I love it!!! ♥️💗♥️💗 And those recipes!! It’s 8:11 a.m. here in Northwest Arkansas and my mouth is watering from just reading the names of all of them!!
I so agree, Cheri! There is something so fun about making a special meal at home. Let me know if you try any of the recipes and how you like them!
Love your blog Leslie! Always classy!
You are so kind! I love sharing all these things that I genuinely enjoy doing.
Oh my – Note to self: Never read Leslie’s blog when hungry!! I want to start cooking and baking right now! Thanks for the great recipes, and beautiful table inspiration as always! Renae has piqued my interest – maybe see you at her new link party on Friday?
Thank you so much Barbara! You are the best!
Help Leslie I’ve lost your gluten free scone recipe which I hoped to make for a special friend. I love your blog and go through your entries as often and as slowly as I can to savor each one. But I lost the scone recipe. Can you please help. I’m so grateful.
Mary Ouimet
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Thank you so much Mary! Go to my blog, and in the top right there is a search bar. Go ahead and search “gluten free scones” there should be a few that pop up! Let me know if this works!