Hearts Grow Fonder

Romantic Valentine's Day Vacations in the Northwest

Our favorite couple retreats near Seattle for sumptuous spas and naughty gift baskets, from the San Juans to Port Townsend.

02/02/2022 By Allison Williams

HEART ON

What to Wear on a Valentine's Day Date

From classic dress shoes every guy needs to a tiered magenta dress to some particularly lovely platform Dr. Martens.

01/28/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Dinner IRL

Wanna Celebrate Valentine's Day on a Patio?

Want to celebrate February 14th on a heated and covered patio? At brunch? Here are some special menus from Eden Hill, Carrello, and more.

01/26/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Heat, At Home

Takeout Valentine's Day Is a Thing Yet Again

Takeaway tasting menu dinners and DIY pizza kits to help you celebrate February 14 with a romantic dinner at home yet again. Sexy sweatpants not included.

01/26/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

HEART EYES

Valentine's Day Gifts for Everyone You Love

Galentine's Day doesn't need its own presents: from a Filson hat to Glossier perfume to festive Funko Pops, there's a Valentine's Day gift for everyone.

01/25/2022 By Zoe Sayler

BEST DAY OF THE YEAR

8 Seattleites We'd Love to Hang Out with on Galentine's Day

Valentine's Day who?

02/12/2021 By Carli Ricker and Seattle Met Staff

Don't Come Knockin'

Romantic Valentine's Day Hotel Specials in Seattle and Beyond

Let someone else wrangle the rose petals.

02/09/2021 By Allison Williams

Just Let Me Know

Does Hollywood Think Seattle Is Sexy?

Why is a city famously bad for dating most associated with romance movies?

02/01/2021 By Stefan Milne

TAKE ME OUT

These Seattle Restaurants Serve Valentine’s Day Dinner To-Go (and Outdoors)

Get a room. And eat copious amounts of pasta in it.

01/22/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

PLAYING CHICKEN

Fried Chicken at a Donut Shop: The Perfect Casual Valentine’s Date

Cookie’s Country Chicken is popping up at Good Day Donuts, and it’s the ideal outing for every totally-not-couple looking to keep the holiday low-key.

02/10/2020 By Zoe Sayler