This Valentine’s Day dinner is not for the faint of heart — or the short of cash.
A Manhattan restaurant is offering a once-in-a-lifetime $30,000 Feb. 14 mega-date, with nine libido-lifting courses almost guaranteed to produce a “yes” if the big question gets popped.
“That’s the premise — a unique experience with all the right touches,” said Burak Karacam, owner of the Pera Mediterranean Brasserie on Madison Ave.
“This is an extravagant experience, featuring some of the most aphrodisiac ingredients.”
One courting caveat: The decadent five-figure feast does not include the cost of an engagement ring.
What it does cover is a evening of pleasures for the palate, from $1,600 an ounce Royal Osetra caviar to a molten chocolate lava cake topped with edible 24-carat gold leaf.
And oysters — plenty of Shelter Island oysters.
The lovebirds, in addition to the food, will be serenaded in a private room at the restaurant by a harpist and strolling musicians.
There’s a stunning seafood appetizer and three main courses: Langoustine de la Manche, roasted venison and rack of lamb.
The meal comes with a deluxe room at The Ritz Carlton New York, offering a spectacular view of Central Park. A hansom cab ride, complete with Cristal champagne and Cronuts, is set for the morning after.
Oh, and there’s a $5,000 shopping spree at Tiffany & Co. included as well.
While the romantic rendezvous is available to one and all, Karacam — who opened his restaurant in 2006 — admits to imagining a specific couple showing up.
“Someone with a long lost love, a love against all odds situation,” he said. “And this is kind of the final icing on the cake to bring it all together.
“It’s beyond just being romantic … it’s exquisite.”
Preparations for the unforgettable feed would begin two days before Friday’s main event as a team of five hustles to make each moment perfect.
The same group brainstormed in creating the magnificent meal with all the romantic trimmings.
“When we were thinking about it, we said it had to be something that every one of us wished we had,” Karacam recounted.
“Whether we could afford it was irrelevant,” the owner continued. “What would this night be? What would that wish list be?”
Karacam, a native of Turkey, said Valentine’s Day was no big deal in his homeland. But since coming to the U.S. and falling in love, he’s come to appreciate the holiday’s importance.
He’s also offering a bit of romantic insurance just in case the evening doesn’t end well. A therapist and a matchmaker are part of the package if Valentine’s heartbreak winds up on the menu.
“There’s still a great story to be told,” the owner insisted. “We’ll try and put the gentleman back in the game quickly.”