Downtown Albany Valentine’s Day Guide 2026
Downtown Albany is the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a fun Galentine’s night out, or a unique date-night experience. From prix fixe menus and specialty cocktails to live music, axe throwing, and thoughtful local gifts, Downtown restaurants, bars, shops, and venues are offering something special for every kind of love. Explore our downtown Albany Valentine’s Day Guide to find the best places to eat, sip, shop, and celebrate this Valentine’s Day.
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Romantic Dinners & Specialty Menus
677 Prime | 677 Broadway
Private Valentine’s Dinner Experience
Friday, February 13 & Saturday, February 14
Treat your Valentine to an intimate private dining experience in a velvet- and chiffon-draped space designed for an unforgettable evening.
$400 per couple ($325 toward food and beverage; tax and gratuity additional)
Reservations: 518.427.7463
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Café Capriccio | 49 Grand Street
Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner
Saturday, February 14
Three seatings at 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 9:00 PM
$110 per person plus tax and gratuity (three courses with a bubbly toast)
5:00 PM and 7:00 PM seatings are sold out
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Hattie's Culinary Lab Powered by SEAT Center I 121 Madison Ave
Valentine's Day Dinner Special + bar will be open
Saturday, February 14, from 5:00-8:00 PM
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Loch & Quay | 414 Broadway
Valentine’s Day Dinner Special
Three-course Valentine’s Day meal for $30. Choose an appetizer or salad, followed by Chicken Tikka Masala, Cottage Pie, or a vegetarian Quinoa Bowl (entrée substitutions available), and finish with chocolate chip cookies.
$1 off all wines. Cocktail of the Week: Hanky Panky. Shot of the Week: Keeper’s Heart whiskey. Hand-pie of the Week: “Hold My Hand-pie.”
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Pizzeria Sapienza | 51 S. Pearl Street
Heart-Shaped Pizza
Available Valentine’s Week
Order ahead to secure your pie
$22–$24
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Sushi by Bou | 42 Howard Street
Valentine’s Day Omakase Experience
February 14, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Chef-led omakase experience
Valentine’s Day Bundle upgrade: premium sake and two Bouzy ice creams for $125
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Viva Empanadas Latin Kitchen I 90 N Pearl
Prefix dinner menu & wine special
Three-course meal plus a wine pairing
$45 per person plus tax and gratuity
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Galentine’s & Friends’ Night Out
677 Prime | 677 Broadway
Galentine’s Day Giveaway Dinner
Thursday, February 13 at 5:00 PM
Curated multi-course dinner experience with wine and cocktail pairings valued at $500
Includes a $100 gift card to The 12180 Boutique
Winner announced February 2
Reservation for four guests required
To enter, click here
Blessed Body Fitness I 488 Broadway
Galentine's Day Sip & Pole
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with movement, laughter, and confidence.This beginner-friendly Sip & Pole experience is all about fun, self-love, and sisterhood in a safe, uplifting space.
Friday, February 13 from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
$25 per person or $40 for two
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Nightlife, Music & Parties
Ophelia’s | 388 Broadway
Valentine’s Day at Ophelia’s
Friday, February 14 at 8:00 PM
Music by DJ Spiek Right and Johnny Angus
Free entry
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Experiences & Date-Night Adventures
Albany Symphony Orchestra | 19 Clinton Avenue
Date Night Package: Valentine’s Day Weekend
Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 PM
Concert, three-course dinner, and round-trip transportation
$125 per person (drinks, tax, and gratuity not included)
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Omni Fitness Center I 54 State Street
Put yourself out there and meet new people at Omni Fitness's new Group Performance Training Class.
Every Wednesday starting January 28 from 6:00-6:45 PM
First class is free!
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The Yard: Hatchet House & Bar | 16 Sheridan Avenue
Sip, Spark, and Throw Something Sharp
Friday, February 14, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
$25 per person (includes one drink and a charm)
Axe throwing, permanent jewelry, bouquets, cocktails, and light bites
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Gifts & Flowers
Enchanted Florist | 54 Columbia Street
Valentine’s Day Designer’s Choice Arrangement
Custom romantic bouquet
$85
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Fort Orange General Store I 412 Broadway
Curated "Vibe Baskets" filled with candles, soaps, snacks, and other goodies. Each comes with a free card — a $7 added value.
Available for pre-order beginning Friday, February 6, both in-store and online.
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Truman Fine Jewelry I 71 N Pearl Street
Enjoy 20% more for your scrap gold when you use it for store credit.
Now through Friday, February 13
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The Vandy Thrift Shoppe 412 Broadway
Valentine’s Day Sale! Receive 25% off 25% OFF Jewelry.
From Friday, February 13, to Saturday, February 14
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