Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - RESERVATIONS OPEN JANUARY 3

Seatings from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Experience one of the most beautiful Valentine's Day dinners in Omaha at Lauritzen Gardens, in the intimate surroundings of the visitor and education center. All guests receive the first course, their choice of one main course, the dessert course and one glass of wine.
$75 per person (2024 price subject to change).

2023 menu options:

First Course
Winter salad of mixed greens and arugula with pickled purple onion, bacon, goat cheese, and candied pecans. Finished with an orange citrus vinaigrette.

Main Course #1
Chateaubriand with shiitake mushrooms and a pinot noir reduction 
Crispy sea salt smashed potatoes
Roasted asparagus with bacon and shallots
Rolls with butter rosettes

Main Course #2
Roast tenderloin of beef with a red wine reduction
Chicken Picatta with lemon caper butter
Crispy sea salt smashed potatoes
Roasted asparagus with bacon and shallots
Rolls with butter rosettes

Main Course #3
Grilled fresh salmon with a lemon dill cream        
Crispy sea salt smashed potatoes
Roasted asparagus with bacon and shallots
Rolls with butter rosettes

Main Course #4 
Stuffed cornish game hen with dried fruit stuffing and a wild cherry demi-glace
Wild rice blend
Roasted asparagus with bacon and shallots
Rolls with butter rosettes

Main Course #5
Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter and sage 
Crispy sea salt smashed potatoes
Roasted asparagus with shallots
Rolls with butter rosettes

Dessert Course
Shared platter of elegant miniature desserts
Coffee and tea service


Dinner reservations are required and open on January 3, 2024. To place a reservation, contact Merri at (402) 346-4002, ext. 201 or m.sears@omahabotanicalgardens.org. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. 

Reservations are required and payment information will be noted at the time of the reservation. All changes or cancellations must be made by February 9, 2024. No refunds will be given after that time.