We're a couple days away from the biggest romantic holiday of the year (no pressure, boys and girls). You'll get laughed off the phone--or added to wait lists--if you try notoriously romantic spots like Mister A's (they've been booked since December), or Addison, Cusp, Mille Fleurs, and Fish Public.
Before you head to the supermarket for spaghetti and wine, have no fear: We found some great restaurants in town that surprisingly have openings. (Some are even extending their menus throughout the weekend.) Options range from oyster aphrodisiacs to racy cocktails. You might pay a pretty penny, but many of the following picks include water views on the house.
--Tierney Plumb