New York City Valentine's Day dining

Spicy tuna Osaka style is on the menu at The Arlington Club. Credit: Melissa Hom
Valentine's Day is a high-risk, high-reward proposition in a restaurant: If things go wrong, love can falter, but a successful dinner creates oceans of goodwill. So diners should choose carefully from among the many special menus that are being offered in New York City establishments on Feb. 14; some of the most reliable options are below.