Dine Out This Valentine’s Day Right Here in Hickory

How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? If you’re like many happy couples across Hickory, NC, you’ll be making dinner plans with that special someone in your life. Whether you’re looking for fine dining or a more upscale-casual experience, you’ll want to check out these restaurants!

Cafe Rule & Wine Bar | Instagram

As Douglas MacArthur once said, “You are remembered for the rules you break.” That same philosophy guides Cafe Rule & Wine Bar that promises—and delivers—a new and transportive dining experience.

Relax in their upscale-casual setting and treat your Valentine to a glass of a world-class wine. Start your meal with a Southern Sampler or some Sweet & Spicy Thai Chili Calamari. For the main course, the Pan-Seared Salmon and Flat Iron Steak are two of many delicious options!  

FOURK | Instagram

Your modern neighborhood restaurant, FOURK serves up food with a twist. Their new American cuisine and upbeat atmosphere may be just what you need to liven up your Valentine’s Day dinner!

They’re on Fourth Street, so they’ve added a “u” to “Fork” to pay homage to their location. You and your date can share a Cha-Cha Board of meats and artisan cheeses before you settle into the main course. Ahi Tuna, Filet Mignon, and delicious Butternut Squash Noodles are just a sampling of their menu.

Vintage House Restaurant | Instagram

As proprietor and chef of The Vintage House Restaurant for more than 20 years, Chef Matt Parker has a deep passion for culinary arts and fine wines. His menu offers an intimate dining experience perfect for Valentine’s Day. Eat and converse in a relaxed and elegant atmosphere.

Warm hospitality, unique ambiance, and a sense of living history offer a night you can only find here in the Historic Oakwood Neighborhood. Whether it’s steak or seafood—perhaps followed by crème brûlée for dessert—you’ll enjoy a special evening in one of the area’s premier dining destinations.

Reserve Your Table for Valentine’s Day

These popular Hickory, NC, restaurants fill up fast for Valentine’s Day. If you like what you’ve read so far, check out their menus online and book your table today. Make your Valentine’s evening meal one to remember!