Eastern Iowa Restaurants Hosting Fancy Valentine’s Day Dinners [LIST]

Some people like to keep it casual for Valentine's Day, but if you're looking to do something a little fancier this year, there are plenty of options here in Eastern Iowa! Check out some of the Eastern Iowa restaurants with upscale, special dinners on Valentine's Day weekend in 2026. Most of them require advance reservations, so be sure to make them early!

Hotel Millwright, Amana

• Chef's Multi-Course Dinner
• February 13th & 14th - reservations available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Cost is $140 per couple
• Reservations are recommended - call 319-838-5015

350 First, Cedar Rapids

• 3-Course Experience
• February 13th & 14th - reservations available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Cost is $74 per person
• Tomahawk Valentine's Experience available HERE
• Seats fill quickly - reserve your table HERE

Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids

• Classic Cocktail Prix-Fixe 5-Course Dinner
• Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Cost is $93.31 per person
• Seats are limited - reserve your table HERE

Citywalk Eatery, Cedar Rapids

• 6-Course Choose-Your-Own Tasting Menu
• Saturday, February 14th - reservations are available from 4 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
• Cost is $98 per person
• Reservations are highly recommended - make yours online HERE ($40 non-refundable deposit due at the time of booking and will be applied as a credit toward your final bill)

Peppercorn at the Bank, Cedar Rapids

• Chef Curated 4-Course Dinner
• Saturday, February 14th - seatings at 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Cost is $100 per person
• Reservations are limited - make yours online HERE or call 319-654-6044

Watermill Kitchen + Bar, Coralville

• 3-Course Dinner Special
• February 13th & 14th - reservations available from 5 p.m. to close
• Cost is $39.99 per person
• Reservations are required - call 319-381-7336 or email info@watermillkitchen.com

Bix Bistro at Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport

• Special Valentine’s A La Carte Menu (alongside regular dinner menu)
• February 12th through 14th - reservations available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Reservations are strongly encouraged - make yours online HERE

Caroline's Restaurant at Hotel Julien, Dubuque

• Specialty Cocktail & Dinner Menu
• Saturday, February 14th - reservations available from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Reservations are encouraged - make yours online HERE or call 563-588-5595

River Rock Kitchen & Tap, Dubuque

• Pick 2 for $65 Dinner Special
• Saturday, February 14th - reservations beginning at 6 p.m.
• Reservations are encouraged - make yours online HERE or call 563-690-5600

Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City

• Gourmet 3-Course Prix-Fixe Menu
• Saturday, February 14th - seatings at 6 p.m. & 8 p.m.
• Cost is $140.56 per couple
• Also featuring live music by a local violinist
• Limited to 15 tables per seating - reserve your table HERE

Vue Rooftop, Iowa City

• Prix Fixe Menu
• Saturday, February 14th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Cost is $75 per person
• Also featuring live cello music from Sam Day
• Reserve your table online HERE

Walker Homestead, Iowa City

• Chef-Crafted Multi-Course Dinner
• February 13th & 14th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Cost is $95 per person - 22% gratuity will be added
• Also featuring live music
• Seats are limited - reserve a table online HERE or call 319-351-4791

The Webster, Iowa City

• 4-Course Dinner
• Saturday, February 14th - remaining reservations for 9:45 p.m. & 10 p.m.
• $‍108 per person
• Reserve your table online HERE

Wilson's Ciderhouse & Venue, Iowa City

• 3-Course Dinner
• Saturday, February 14th - seatings at 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.
• Cost is $60 per person
• Reserve your table online HERE

Fireside Winery, Marengo

• Valentine's Day Dinner from Zest Catering
• February 13th & 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Cost is $80-$85 per person (depending on meal choice)
• "Due to limited seating, we only have six tables available for rental for guests who wish to sit privately, per evening. These tables are $15. If you don't purchase a table for two, you will be seated at a table for four with two other guests. We highly encourage parties to bring another couple and turn this evening into a double date night!"
• Also featuring live music from Party of 2
• For reservations call 319-662-4222 or email events@firesidewinery.com - half of the dinner payment is due in advance at time of reservation

Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion

• 5-Course Chef Dinner
• Saturday, February 14th at 7 p.m.
• Cost is $89.95 per person - beverage pairings are available to add-on
• Seats are limited - reservations are required HERE

Cedar Ridge Distillery, Swisher

• Valentine's Day Pairing Dinner
• Saturday, February 14th - seatings at 5:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
• Cost is $82.60 per person

Beast & Bird, Vinton

• Valentine's Day Tomahawks for Two
• Saturday, February 14th - seating at 5:15 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Cost is $175 per couple
• Reservations due by February 7th - call or text 319-360-4408

Other Upscale Eastern Iowa Restaurants

• Beef + Bourbon Chophouse, Bettendorf
• Martini's Grille, Burlington
• The Brown Bottle, Cedar Falls & Waterloo
• Gilmore's Pub, Cedar Falls
• Table 1912, Cedar Falls
• Black Sheep Social Club, Cedar Rapids
• The Class Act Restaurant at Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Cedar Rapids
• Cobble Hill, Cedar Rapids
• The District CR, Cedar Rapids
• Kingston's Steakhouse, Cedar Rapids
• Midtown Reserve, Cedar Rapids
• Napoli's Italian Restaurant, Cedar Rapids & Marion
• Vino's Ristorante & R.G. Books Lounge, Cedar Rapids
• Zeppelins Bar & Grill, Cedar Rapids
• Chez Grace, Coralville
• Duck City Bistro, Davenport
• The Half Nelson, Davenport
• Monarch Kitchen & Bar, Davenport
• Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar, Dubuque
• Pepper Sprout, Dubuque
• The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, Dubuque
• Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy, Dubuque
• 401 Oak, Iowa City
• Baroncini Ristorante, Iowa City
• Iowa Chop House, Iowa City
• Joseph's Steakhouse, Iowa City
• One Twenty Six, Iowa City
• Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge, Iowa City
• La Ragazza Tuscan Kitchen & Bar, Le Claire
• Dolće Vita, Manchester
• the hip-stir, Marion
• Maxwell's On The River at the Merrill Hotel, Muscatine
• Amore Italian Restaurant, Ottumwa
• Wissota Chophouse, Ottumwa

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