10 amazing places in Rochester to take your valentine

Whether your idea of a romantic Valentine's Day is a four-course, leisurely dinner or some high paced kick-boxing, we've got you covered.

Our eclectic list of 10 valentine ideas in the Rochester area includes everything from a dance class to get your heart pumping, to dinner with your sweetheart at the Memorial Art Gallery.

Most of these events and special menus are for Valentine’s Day, but a few fall the day before or after. So, be sure to look at the date as to not disappoint your date!

1. Blessing of Relationships

Looking for a reflective way to celebrate your partner? The Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School invites you to their Valentine's Day Blessing of Relationships. This 15-minute service in the Samuel Colgate Memorial Chapel is open to all couples, regardless of faith. Afterward, couples are invited to share a complimentary glass of champagne (or cider) and fresh strawberries. Please note, this event is typically held on Valentine's Day, but it is a day early this year because Ash Wednesday services fall on Feb. 14.

What: Valentine's Day Blessing of Relationships

When: 5:30 to 5:45 p.m., Feb. 13.

Where: Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 S. Goodman St.

Cost: Free, but donations appreciated. Reservations required via (585) 340-9643 or email ddiederich@crcds.edu.

More: crcds.edu.

2. Buddy boat pose, anyone?

What better way to celebrate your valentine’s flexibility and strength as a partner, than with yoga? Julie Finer Wellness: Yoga and Massage Therapy will offer a yoga class focusing on poses that require the support of a partner on Valentine’s Day afternoon.

What: Partner Yoga

When: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 14.

Where: 1100 University Ave., #305.

Cost: $15 per couple. Register online by Feb. 13.

More: (585) 737-2929 or juliefinerwellness.com.

More: Cocktail recipe sets the mood for Valentine's Day celebration

3. Workout with wine

Looking for a way to work up an appetite before going out for a special Valentine’s Day dinner? Rochester’s M/Body has you covered. The health club is holding a special Valentine’s Day work out event coupled with evening classes, including BoxingFusion, YogaSculpt, HIIT Fusion and CardioBarre. There will be wine tasting and snacks from Joe Bean Roastery, swag giveaways, wellness offerings and acoustic folk rock by Anthony Siciliano.

What: Valentine's Day “Crush Your Goals” Workout and Wine Tasting.

When: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14.

Where: M/Body, 1048 University Ave.

Cost: $12 to $16 per class per person. Sign up for the class(es) of your choice online.

More: (585) 434-2608 or mbodyrochester.com.

More: Make a Valentine's Day cocktail

4. Seafood for the soul

Some couples like to eat jumbo shrimp on Valentine’s Day and others prefer to listen to them. The fun, Rochester-based band named after large crustaceans will put on a Valentine’s Day show at the 585 Rockin Burger Bar in Gates.

What: Valentine’s Day Celebration with Jumbo Shrimp

When: 8 to 11 p.m., Feb. 14.

Where: 585 Rockin Burger Bar, 250 Pixley Road.

Cost: $5 per person.

More: (585) 247-0079 or 585rbb.com.

More: Bar Bantam opens in former Chase Tower

5. Well-heeled love

The Nu Movement Studio has a post-Valentine's Day event planned on Feb. 16 to get your heart pumping. Put on your best heels and enjoy this Valentine’s Day-themed dance class designed for all levels, from beginner to professional. If you don’t own or wear heels, bare feet or running shoes are OK.

What: Valentine's Day Heels Workshop

When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 16.

Where: Nu Movement Studio, 716 University Ave.

Cost: $14. Register online.

More: (585) 704-2889 or numvmnt.com.

DINING

6. Brown Hound Downtown

Brown Hound Downtown, (brownhoundbistro.com), 500 University Ave. (in the Memorial Art Gallery), will hold a special three-course Valentine’s Day dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14.

Entrée choices are beet risotto, red wine braised beef or mussels. Dessert choices are red velvet crème brûlée or baked strawberry meringue. An optional wine pairing with selections from Living Roots Wine Co. is also offered.

The cost is $40 per person. Memorial Art Gallery admission is not required to dine at the Brown Hound. For reservations call (585) 506-9725.

7. Ox and Stone

Ox and Stone (oxandstone.com), 282 Alexander St., will offer a three-course Valentine's Day dinner with a pop-up tapas bar and live music by Daniel King from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Highlights of the menu include pickled beets, seared scallops or filet mignon, and dark chocolate truffles with Himalayan pink salt and raspberries.

The cost is $45 per person for dinner only or $60 per person for dinner with wine pairing. Reservations are available via (585) 287-6933.

8. The Cub Room

The Cub Room, (thecubroomroc.com), 739 South Clinton Ave., is planning Valentine’s Dinner, Darling on Feb. 14 with seating beginning at 5 p.m.

Appetizer choices from the four-course menu are goat milk ricotta, rabbit terrine, grilled prawns or house smoked pork cheeks. Entrée choices are sea scallops, game hen, pork tenderloin or filet mignon. Each meal includes a glass of Gloria Ferrer sparkling white wine.

The cost is $50 per person. Reservations are available via (585) 363-5694.

9. The Owl House

The Owl House (owlhouserochester.com), 75 Marshall St., is offering a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner and optional wine pairing from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14.

This four-course dinner includes vegan and gluten-free options. Choices include smoked parsnip soup, squid ink fettuccine with scallops, beet gnocchi, roasted King Oyster mushrooms with sweet potato risotto and coffee and chili rubbed beef tenderloin. Desserts will be from Rochester’s Scratch Bakery.

The cost is $60 per person with optional wine pairing for $20 per person. Reservations are available via (585) 360-2920.

10. Morton's The Steakhouse

Morton’s The Steakhouse, (mortons.com/rochester), Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St., will offer special menus for Valentine’s Day from Feb. 10 to 17. Options include a steak and cold water lobster tail with drawn butter ($59) and the Blushing Lady ($17) a blend of Evan Williams Black Bourbon, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup, topped with La Marca Prosecco and served with a cinnamon sugar rim.

Reservations are available at (585) 232-3694.