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Date Night, Your Way

A Local Valentine’s Day Dining Guide

Love is on the menu in Blue Springs this Valentine’s Day. Whether your ideal date night looks like lake views and lobster, trivia and touchdowns, or a shared beer flight downtown, there is a spot made just for you and your sweetheart. 

Sinclair’s Restaurant

For the Game-Day Sweethearts

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If your love language is cheering side by side, Sinclair’s is your Valentine’s headquarters. Founded in 2014, this friendly bar and grill has built a reputation as one of the premier spots to watch the Kansas City Chiefs, complete with a lively “Sports Arena” atmosphere, daily Chef Specials, live music, and a welcoming crowd. Couples can kick off date night with happy hour, then settle in for steaks, crab cakes, or cozy comfort dishes before sharing a slice of dessert, highly recommended by the regulars. With trivia nights, private dining options, and catering for parties, it is perfect for the pair who wants great food and even better people.​

East Forty Brewing

For the Craft Beer Cuties

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For the duo who would trade white tablecloths for a flight of local beer, East Forty Brewing sets the stage for a laid-back Valentine’s. Tucked along the train tracks in downtown Blue Springs, this brewery is known for its community vibe, easy conversation-level music, and a rotating lineup of craft brews that keeps regulars coming back. Couples can sample their way through a dozen or so beers, compare tasting notes, and pair their pints with casual bites. With its warm Mill Room event space and relaxed atmosphere, East Forty is ideal for partners who prefer sweaters and denim to dress shoes and want their Valentine’s date to feel fun and a little adventurous!

Frankie's Italian Bistro

For the Pasta Twirling Soulmates

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If your idea of romance is sharing endless plates of pasta and stealing bites from each other’s plates, Frankie’s Italian Bistro delivers that warm, comforting glow. From baked ziti to lobster ravioli and spaghetti with sausage, the restaurant pairs classic Italian flavors with a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. This spot is for the pair who loves lingering over a meal where carbs and wine blend into one perfect night.

Marina 27 Steak & Seafood

For the Waterfront Dreamers

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For the couple who believes romance should always come with a view, Marina 27 feels like a getaway without ever leaving town. Perched on Lake Lotawana, the only public restaurant on the lake, it pairs glittering water views with a full bar, steaks, and fresh-tasting seafood that feels surprisingly coastal for the Midwest. 

Cozy up over surf-and-turf, split an order of seafood mac and cheese, or linger over Sunday brunch as boats drift by and heaters keep the patio toasty on cooler days. With dinner service every night and happy hour throughout the week, it is an effortless choice for couples who love to dress up a little, toast the sunset, and stretch Valentine’s into an evening that feels like a mini vacation.