Evanston, IL -- If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience this Valentine's weekend, look no further than Oceanique (505 Main Street, 847-864-3435) in Evanston. Recognized as the best seafood restaurant in the Chicago area and one of the top in the nation, Chef Mark Grosz has prepared a special meal - perfect for couples wishing to enjoy one of the most delicious and memorable meals ever. Valentine's will be celebrated both Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15.
Planning to pop the question? Think about doing it at Oceanique. The dining room is intimate, the atmosphere is sexy and the service is superb.
The beautiful special Valentine's menu features five courses with or without a Champagne or wine pairings. The cost is $99 per person without pairings, excluding tax and gratuity. Add an additional $150 per person with Champagne or $69 for the "Intro", $125 for the "Premiere" or $250 for "The Grand wine pairings."
The meal begins with a Chef's Surprise, followed by your choice of Wild Maine Diver Sea Scallops, Country Pate, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Chilled Maine Basket Island Oysters, Pear Maytag Blue Cheese Salad, or Wild Maine Lobster. The third course is an intermezzo of Passion Fruit Sorbet. Choose from Wild Maine Skate, Organic Arctic Char, Nebraska Prime Filet Mignon, Organic Spanish Turbot, Eggplant Heirloom Carrots and Pea Tips, or Wild Maine Lobster for your entrée. Finish with the dessert from the chef's pastry selections.
Oceanique serves dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Oceanique at 847-864-3435 or visit the website at www.oceanique.com.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Without Pairing - $99 per person
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Champagne Pairings - $150 per person
Wine Pairings - Intro - $69 per person
Wine Pairings - Premier - $125 per person
Wine Pairings - Grand - $250 per person
(excluding tax and gratuity)
1er
Chef's Surprise
2ème
Wild Maine Diver Sea Scallops
Lobster-Soy Broth Kimchi Cilantro
Country Pate
Almonds Parsley-Apple Salad Blackberry Gelée Poilâne Toast
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Fennel Prosciutto Crispy Sage Walnuts
Chilled Maine Basket Island Oysters (6)
Jalapeño-Red Onion Salsa Radish Seaweed
Pear Maytag Blue Cheese Salad
Red Watercress Pecans Buttermilk
Wild Maine Lobster
Bufala Mozzarella Caviar Basil Avocado
3ème
Passion Fruit Sorbet
Main
Wild Maine Skate
Fennel Pea Tips Green Beans Porto
Organic Arctic Char
Elote Butternut Squash Turmeric Poblano
Nebraska Prime Filet Mignon
Escargot Purple Potatoes Chanterelles Red Onion
Organic Spanish Turbot
Fennel Heirloom Carrots Purple Potatoes Lemongrass
Eggplant Heirloom Carrots Pea Tips
Chanterelles Red Onion Leek-Basil Broth
Wild Maine Lobster
Golden Beets Pea Tips Basil Potato Yuzu-Saffron
5ème
Chef's Pastry Selections
Mark Grosz
Chef de Cuisine / Entrepreneur
Maine Basket Island Oysters
Wild Maine Lobster