People Expect Partners To Spend This Much For Valentine’s Day
How much will you spend on Valentine’s Day? Like a lot of things these days, the cost of love is high, according to Fox Business and a new survey from Trustpilot. It…
How much will you spend on Valentine's Day? Like a lot of things these days, the cost of love is high, according to Fox Business and a new survey from Trustpilot. It suggests that Americans in relationships feel pressured to spend more on Valentine’s Day this year, while many are already struggling financially.
The survey of 1,013 adults in relationships reveals:
- People believe their partners expect them to spend an average of $157.52 on Valentine’s Day gifts for them.
- For a quarter (26%) of both Gen Z and millennials, that would mean they have to cut back on essentials like gas, food and rent.
- And 25% of millennials admit they’d even consider going into credit card debt to pay for presents and experiences for the romantic holiday.
- The expense of Valentine’s Day is the reason 30% of respondents say they won’t be celebrating this year.
- But the expectations - and the stakes - are high, as some admit they’d take drastic measures if their partner doesn’t spend enough or get them a gift at all, including canceling Valentine’s Day plans (10%) or breaking up (10%). Others would insist their significant other make up for it another time (17%) or give them the silent treatment (16%).
Another Valentine’s Day survey, this one from driveresearch.com reveals that 52% plan to celebrate the holiday this year.
- They expect to spend around $192 on Valentine’s Day overall, including a romantic dinner out for $121, on average, and additional $33 on drinks.
- This poll also finds that 30% of Americans will go into credit card debt from spending on the love holiday, and 43% will hide it from their partner.
Here are the Most Romantic Restaurants in Charlotte to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Are you hoping to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other this year in Charlotte? It can be a little rough to plan what you consider to be the most "perfect" Valentine's Day. But, for me, I love planning some of the most romantic date nights for my boyfriend. This will be our first Valentine's Day together and I know he has some fun things planned up his sleeve. We all know that dinner is one of the best ways to end the night, because who doesn't love a good meal? I decided to take the time to look up some great restaurant options in Charlotte. From seafood to steakhouses to lowkey spots, you may have never heard of. But they would probably make some of the best options for you to enjoy this Valentine's Day.
Maybe you are looking for the best spots to book an early reservation before everything gets booked up. So, have no fear - that is why I am here! I want to be able to help you really find the perfect date night spots for Valentine's Day. So, I am listing out some of the most romantic restaurants I can find here in Charlotte. Book that reservation and soak up the romance with that special someone! Eat up and tell me how much you enjoy some of these spots.
La Belle Helene
Interested in enjoying a great French atmosphere? La Belle Helene is one of those places you may want to book a table at. The interior is very old school French and the vibe and atmosphere is beautiful and romantic. You and your partner can enjoy a great meal and great glass of wine or cocktail. The menu offers choices such as duck confit, oysters, ratatouille, French onion soup, and more! They also have a private dining option if you want to host a romantic dinner for a few different couples.
Mariposa
Mariposa is one of those places that make you feel like you've stepped into a different place. The restaurant brings all of your favorite culinary imaginations together in one spot. Your total dining experience is a vibe from the atmosphere to the menu to the service. For dinner, they offer up a wide range of cuisines for you to enjoy. Enjoy small shareables like street corn fritters and Spanish octopus. Or you can enjoy their larger shareable plates like crispy skin brazino and hearth roasted salmon. Mariposa allows you to dine into a wide range of culinary options with tasty cocktails to sip on the side.
Deluxe Fun Dining
Here is another spot that I have been dying to go to and heard many great things about. Deluxe Fun Dining is the ultimate dining experience that offers a unique take on eating out. For Valentine's Day they are offering up a special 3 course menu for $99 per person from 2/09 - 2/18. Experience food a new level with their unique presentations and dish styling. The atmosphere allows you to not only eat good, but experience some fun and enjoy eating out. The 3 courses allow you to choose a starter or salad, main dish, and dessert for your Valentine's Day meal.
Saku Charlotte
Saku translate to "to bloom" to "to laugh" in Japanese and the restaurant truly brings that ambiance. Saku is a Japanese style restaurant that specializes in robata grilling of yakitori & kushiyaki, high quality sushi, classic Japanese comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and sakes. If you are a fan of Japanese food then this might be the perfect place for a date night. The ambiance is beautiful and makes you feel like you entered into a Japanese cherry blossom field.
The Crunkleton
The Crunkleton is one of those places you see a video of on TikTok and automatically want to stop and see what it is. They offer up great cocktails and open fire cooking that you can dive into and enjoy for the night. You can set a reservation to be seated inside or in their patio and enjoy the ambiance for the night. Their dinner menu is filled with many options such as raw or charred oysters, mussels, wings, salmon, steak, burgers, and more.
Supperland
Supperland is one of those places that if you have been in Charlotte then you probably have heard about or been to before. Supperland is settled in a renovated mid-century church and could be the go to place for a date night. The beautiful architecture inside really captures your attention and allows for a nice setting during date night. Enjoy some great southern dishes such as a seafood tower, oysters, cast iron cabbage, mac and cheese, and more.
