21 On Valentine's Day- Lower Manhattan

[KCog1]

Hi,
I'm going to Manhattan for my 21st birthday- which is Valentine's day! I need a recommendation for a classy pre-theatre dinner in Lower Manhattan for 2. I'm coming up from Baltimore, but I'm pretty familiar with the city.

I was hoping for the Gotham Bar & Grille, but they have a ridiculous prix-fixe menu. I'm looking to spend around $30-60 a plate, plus alcohol. I'm not going to be getting trashed- I'm headed to the Will Ferrell show after dinner. Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Best,
K

[silencespeak]

Check out Annisa, highest rated female chef in the city. Her restaurant is in the West Village, inventive as it is practical cuisine. Highly recommended.

[princeofpork]

GO to Apizz in the LES. Nice romantic atmosphere and excellent food.

[stephaniec25]

It's tough to find a nice restaurant on Valentine's Day that isn't prix-fixe. You can try Babbo, which usually doesn't do a holiday prix fixe..sometimes they can accomodate a table at the last minute.