Spicy tuna Osaka style is on the menu at The...

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.

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