Salt Lake City
Boulevard, 2335 E. Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay; 801-274-6999. Offering a four-course menu ($65, $125 per couple) with items such as braised buffalo short ribs, Gorgonzola cheese croquette, stuffed quail, beef tenderloin, black cod and chocolate dessert trio. Optional wine pairing ($35 per person). Open 5 to 11 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Em's, 271 N. Center St., Salt Lake City; 801-596-0566. Serving from regular menu with Valentine's Day specials such as shrimp-stuffed ravioli with cognac cream sauce, Boulder Mountain beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce, and scallops with curry aioli. Open 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Faustina, 454 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City; 801-746-4441. Offering a four-course Valentine's Day menu ($55) with selections such as smoked salmon parfait, beef tenderloin, lobster-filled ravioli with tomato saffron broth, pan-roasted butterfish, chocolate bento box and poached pear duet. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Seatings at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Franck's, 6263 S. Holladay Blvd., Holladay; 801-274-6263. Serving from regular menu with Valentine's Day specials. Open 5:30 to 9 p.m. Reservations are required.
Fresco Italian Cafe, 1513 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City; 801-486-1300. A limited menu - four appetizers, five entrees, salads and desserts - will be served Feb. 13 and Valentine's Day. Open 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are required.
La Caille, 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy; 801-942-1751. Serving from regular menu. Open 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Log Haven, 6451 E. Millcreek Canyon, Salt Lake City; 801-272-8255. Serving from regular menu along with Valentine's made-to-share entree and dessert. Open 5:30 to 9 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Lugano, 3364 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City; 801-412-9994. Offering a four-course Venetian-inspired menu ($48), with items such as black squid-ink pasta with crab and oven-roasted wild mushrooms with polenta, will be served Feb. 13 and Valentine's Day. Optional wine pairing ($25 per person for three courses, $35 for four courses). Open 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Martine, 22 E. 100 South, Salt Lake City; 801-363-9328. Serving from regular menu. Open 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Metropolitan, 173 W. Broadway (300 South), Salt Lake City; 801-364-3472. Offering a six-course menu ($75) with dishes such as watercress soup, soba noodle salad, rabbit en croute, beef tenderloin rouladen, purple potato gnocchi, turtle sundae and carrot cake. Optional five-course wine pairing ($50). Special flower bouquets ($65) can await guests at their reserved table. Open 5:30 to about 10 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended.
The Paris Bistro & Zinc Bar, 1500 E. 1500 South, Salt Lake City; 801-486-5585. Offering a four-course option ($59.95) and a 6-course option ($79.95). Open 5 to 10 p.m.
Pine, 4760 S. 900 East, Murray; 801-288-2211. Offering a four-course Pacific Northwest tasting menu ($48) with dishes such as potato and fresh herb gnocchi, house-cured smoked salmon and Petrale sole with lemon caper butter sauce. Optional wine pairing ($25 per person for three courses, $35 for four courses). Open 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Tuscany, 2832 E. 6200 South, Holladay; 801-277-9919. Serving regular menu with Valentine's Day specials. Open 5 to 9:45 p.m. Reservations are required.
Tiburon Fine Dining, 8256 S. 700 East, Sandy; 801-255-1200. Serving from regular menu with specials such as pan-seared beef tenderloin and foie gras ($38), lobster tail and prawns ($45) and American Kobe rib-eye steak ($62). Open 5 to about 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Although the restaurant is no longer taking reservations for Valentine's Day, the menu and specials will be offered Feb. 9 to Feb. 18.
Vienna Bistro, 132 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; 801-322-0334. Offering a four-course Valentine's Day menu ($80 per couple) with selections such as baked brie with lingonberries, consommé with crepes, roasted leg of lamb, cornish game hen and a raspberry crème puff. Offering 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. seatings. Reservations are required. The restaurant will donate $5 from each meal served to the American Heart Association. Additional donations are welcome.
Ogden, Logan
Jasoh, 4590 S. Harrison Blvd., Ogden; 801-399-0088. Serving a four-course Valentine's Day menu. Each female will also receive a gift. Open from 5 to 9 p.m. Reservations are required along with a $10 per person credit-card deposit to be used toward the price of the meal.
Le Nonne Ristorante, 129 N. 100 East, Logan; 435-752-9577. Serving from regular menu. Open 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Provo, Orem
Chef's Table, 2005 State St., Orem; 801-235-9111. Valentine's Day menu will highlight the best of 2006's seasonal menus plus specials. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are required. Valentine's Day dinner menu is available Valentine's Day to Feb. 17.
The Foundry Grill, Sundance Resort, 801-223-4567, day of at 801-223-4220. Serving from regular menu and a "couple's special" four-course menu ($125 per couple) with selections such as shrimp cocktail, roasted pear salad, filet mignon and crab-stuffed shrimp, eggplant-stuffed ravioli, blackened Atlantic salmon, chocolate decadence cake and apple pie. Dinner includes a bottle of sparkling apple cider or Valentine's Day drink and a gift for female guests. Reservations are required.
Ottavio's Ristorante, 69 E. Center St., Provo; 801-377-9555. Special Valentine's Day buffet in addition to several special entrees. Open 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 to 10 p.m. Reservations are recommended.
Tree Room, Sundance Resort, 801-223-4567, day of at 801-223-4200. Offering a five-course menu ($90) with selections such as seared ahi tuna, mushroom bisque, poached lobster, dry-aged New York strip and passion fruit crème tart. Reservations are required.
Park City area
Chenez, 710 Lower Main St. (Marriott Summit Watch Plaza), Park City; 435-940-1909. Serving regular five-course menu ($100) with selections such as steak tartare, coquilles St. Jacques, veal Oscar, soufflés for two and crème caramel. Cost does not include wine, service charge and tax. Open 5 to about 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and must be guaranteed with a credit card.
Chez Betty, 1637 Short Line Road, Park City; 435-649-8181. Serving from regular menu with some Valentine's Day specials. Open 5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Reservations are required.
Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant, 1235 Warm Springs Road, Midway; 888-650-1400. Offering a four-course menu ($75) with selections such as oysters three ways, peppered wild boar sirloin, lobster strudel, wild mushrooms in puff pastry, twice-baked Canadian lobster tail, beef tenderloin au poivre, honey-glazed rack of lamb, garlic and herb-roasted Cornish game hen, rolled asparagus lasagna, passion fruit crème br~lée, chocolate fondue and pear frangipane tart. Open 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and must be guaranteed with a credit card. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy or $25 per person will be charged to the credit card.
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* LESLI J. NEILSON is a Tribune restaurant reviewer. E-mail her at lneilson@sltrib. com. To comment on this column, write livingeditor@sltrib.com.
