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Best Prix Fixe Meals For Valentine's Day In Baltimore

Valentine's Day is a time to make new memories and recognize the ones you love. However, with all of the excitement of the holiday and treating your date to all of the specialties deserved, it's easy to lose sight of how much you're spending until the final bill arrives. This year, keep spending in check by choosing a prix fixe meal, many of which include appetizers, entrees and desserts all for a fixed price, at one of these amazing restaurants. If you're still looking for an added flair, pair your dishes with complementing wines to fully enjoy and experience all the meal has to offer.

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Cazbar Turkish Restaurant
316 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, Md. 21201
(410) 528-1222
www.cazbar.pro

Repeatedly rated as one of the top restaurants in Baltimore, Cazbar is the perfect dining choice to impress a date with something unique, memorable and above all, tasty this Valentine's Day. Cazbar has two fixed priced menu options to choose from, both at $65 for two guests and with lots of opportunity to experience the best in Turkish cuisine. The "Sultans Platter" (A or B) comes with three courses and includes a variety of dishes ranging from traditional favorites like hummus and baba ghanoush as starters, to adana, lamb, kofte and finally baklava for dessert. Be sure to pair with a bottle of Turkish red or white wine to complete this mouthwatering cultural experience.

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Charleston Restaurant
1000 Lancaster St.
Baltimore, Md. 21202
(410) 332-7373
www.charlestonrestaurant.com

Maryland's only Forbes four-star restaurant, Charleston offers a delectable prix fixe menu where couples can select three to six courses for their meal. Although the menu is constantly changing, there are always decadent selections available like lobster soup, caviar service, pan-roasted duck and grilled swordfish. Additionally the award-winning 800+ wine list has been designed to complement any dish you choose. Complimentary valet parking makes celebrating Valentine's Day here that much sweeter.

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Cinghiale
822 Lancaster St.
Baltimore, Md. 21202
(410) 547-8282
www.cgeno.com

Cinghiale has two fixed price options for guests: a formal, four-course menu called "Prezzo Fisso" and a casual menu called "La Cucina della Nonna." If preferred, the entire menu can also be ordered a la carte and every course can be paired with a glass of wine to bring out the food's flavors for an unforgettable and romantic dining experience. The dinner menu changes seasonally and may include choices such as prosciutto with local apples, bruschetta, Tuscan kale soup, potato gnocchi, pan-seared salmon and grilled rabbit loin. End the evening with desserts like tiramisu, gelati or a chocolate bonet and everyone goes home happy.

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Grano Emporio
3547 Chestnut Ave.
Baltimore, Md. 21211
(443) 438-7521
www.granopastabar.com

Couples on a budget can still enjoy a tasty, filling dinner at Grano Emporio this Valentine's Day. Choose one sauce and one pasta style to make your meal, and with the vast selection of unique and original flavors available, the hardest choice will be narrowing them down to one. Pasta options range from the traditional spaghetti and linguine to that extra something special like farfalle and fusilli. Finish the night with a velvety and creamy mini cannoli or a homemade tiramisu for two and then enjoy a walk around Hampden, a district that hosts plenty of sweetheart activities on Feb. 14.

Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
8293 Main St.
Ellicott City, Md. 21043
(410) 465-4004
www.tersiguels.com

Enjoy history and fine dining at Tersiguel's, which features six individual dining rooms with plenty of romantic dinner table options in a 19th century home. The restaurant not only has a fascinating history of bringing French cuisine to downtown Ellicott City, but a stylish dining experience including the option of a prix fixe menu of $39.95 per person. This menu offers an appetizer, entree and dessert selection with choices such as salad maison, soupe parmentier, beef bourguignon and sorbet. Separately, there is also a special chef's tasting menu, which can be inquired about when making reservations.

Keri Ann Beazell is a Baltimore writer following the latest developments in arts and culture, natural wonders, lifestyle and pets. She enjoys promoting thought-provoking discussions, education, new ideas and smiles among readers. Follow her online at Examiner.com

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