Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and San Diego restaurants are prepped with specials that are sure to satisfy your sweetheart! Check out these local hot spots to celebrate:
If you and your love are brunch-bound this Valentine’s Day, then head up the coast to Toast Gastrobrunch in Carlsbad and indulge in their decadent Heart-Shaped Red-Velvet Pancakes. Paired with their Lavender Lemonade, made with lavender cordial, lemon and champagne, it’s the perfect way to kick off the lover’s holiday.
Savor an array of elegant entrees at Feast and Fareway, located in the heart of Coronado. For just $59 per couple, enjoy sensational selections such as a Wild Mushroom Risotto, topped with peas and pecorino Romano cheese, or dive into their homemade Pappardelle Carbonara, laced with peas, bacon, egg yolk and parmesan cheese – perfect for the pasta lover. Pair your dish with a carefully curated craft cocktail and a stunning view of the iconic Coronado Bridge, for a delightful date night.
Located in Little Italy and one of the most breathtaking restaurants in San Diego, Cloak & Petal invites you to spend Valentine’s Day under blooming cherry blossoms. This Valentine’s Day, for $65 per person, spoil your sweety with selections such as the Chef’s Special Sashimi, Blistered Shishitos, Glazed Duck and Miso Glazed Salmon. Pair your dinner with their Feudal Princess – a twist on a classic martini, featuring Elderflower, dry gin, and Creme de Violette.
With multiple locations throughout San Diego, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has several spots to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Their heart-shaped Lover’s Delight Aphrodisiac Dessert Pizza is topped with fresh strawberries, ricotta cheese and finished with a balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect gourmet pizza to pair with a delicious bottle of wine, for cozy lunch or dinner. In addition, $1 from every dessert pizza ordered will go to the Ronald McDonald House – Sammy’s way of showing love!
Union Kitchen and Tap (Gaslamp) will offer a 3-course Valentine’s Day menu for $55 per person. Choose from Cajun Roasted Oysters, topped with pimento cheese, andouille, spinach and Tabasco breadcrumbs, or, their Smoked King Trumpet Mushrooms, graced with pecan-horseradish gremolata and rosemary oil. Bourbon Braised Short Rib, served with white cheddar grits, braised greens and chimichurri, along with Scallop Jambalaya and Mary’s Chicken Liver Pate are also options! Enjoy ½ off cellar list wines by the bottle, as well.
Nestled nicely alongside the vibrant ocean-front boardwalk in Pacific Beach, with a panoramic view of the ocean, Waterbar is an idyllic spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Starting at $50 per couple (with options to upgrade), Waterbar will offer an impressive 3-course menu. Enjoy a selection of Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Surf ‘n’ Turf Mac Bites, Grilled Hanger Steak, Salt Spring Mussels, and more. They will also offer champagne and a robust wine list, along with your choice between their Vanilla and Berry Budino or their Chocolate Ganache Cake for dessert.
Farmer’s Bottega, located in Mission Hills, will offer an elaborate Valentine’s Day menu for $48 per person. Appetizer options include Pork Belly, served on a roasted garlic risotto cake and guajillo chili pinot noir and Lobster Bisque, topped with crème fraiche and salmon caviar. For entrees, choose from Wood Fired Roasted Chicken, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli, and an 8oz Buffalo Filet, just to name a few. You’ll also have bountiful dessert choices – Raspberry Chocolate Heart, Limoncello Cake, or their Nutella Bread Pudding. And, if it’s a particularly nice night, enjoy dining on their gorgeous back patio—it’s truly a hidden gem!
All three Farmer’s Table locations will offer a 3-course menu, brimming with delectable options this Valentine’s Day. Priced at a worthy $48 per person, selections consist of Tuna Crab Napoleon, a Burnt Carrot Salad, Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli in a creamy porcini sauce and a Stuffed Portobello, married with artichoke, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Be sure to take in their striking wine list and cocktail selections while you’re there! Farmer’s Table is located in La Mesa, Little Italy and Bay Park.
If you’re looking for Mexican food this Valentine’s Day, check out El Jardin Cantina, located in Liberty Station. For $60 per person, enjoy a 3-course dinner that includes a Tomato Tostada, El Jardin Beets, Pollo en Mole Rojo and Zucchini Memela. You can also enjoy wine pairings for just $75 per person. Snuggle up with your love in one of their cozy booths and enjoy their garden-inspired décor and welcoming, unpretentious vibe.
Venture over to PB AleHouse and enjoy a 4-course menu for $49.95 per person, paired with 5oz PB AleHouse Brews. Menu options include Oysters, 2-Ways, grilled and raw, Beef Tenderloin Filet Carpaccio, Lobster Pot Pie and a dessert flight, featuring Mini Lava Cake, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Maple Bacon Ice Cream and Honey Dust. Beer pairings include their 858 Blonde Ale and Rockfish Red Ale, along with their Blackberry Sunsetter Berliner Weisse and the Full Suit Winter Warmer.
Spice things up this Valentine’s Day at Mongolian Hot Pot, located in Clairemont Mesa. Known for its signature, 12 spice soup broth, the hot pot eatery will host a specialty Ying to My Yang Valentine’s Day special. For $60, guests can enjoy an order of the Ying Yang hot pot, featuring a half serving of the original broth and a half serving of the spicy broth, alongside a selection of protein options such as Kobe Beef Ribeye. The special will also include fresh veggies, handmade noodles, dessert and 20% off all bottles of wine.
With five locations including North Park, La Mesa, Encinitas, Imperial Beach and recently opened Sorrento Valley, City Tacos is making it easier than ever to have the best Valentine’s Day. The beloved taqueria will offer a Lovebird Special. For $22, guests can enjoy two tacos of their choice, two drinks of their choice including beer, margaritas and micheladas, and an order of churros for dessert! It’s never been a better time to show off your love for tacos!
Add a tropical twist to your Valentine’s Day at The Duck Dive in Pacific Beach. The beachside bar and eatery will host an Everyone Gets Lei’d Brunch in honor of the day dedicated to love. On Friday, February 14th, sip on themed libations and indulge in a selection of sweet treats such as Candied Walnut French Toast. Bring your friends, collect your leis and enjoy the Tiki style brunch.
Dine at any Tajima location this Valentine’s Day and enjoy the Ramen Love With You special, priced at $26 per couple. The special includes one beverage option with choice of a fountain drink or small hot sake, two bowls of Ramen and two Mochi Ice Creams for dessert.
Spill the Beans will be crafting specialty heart shaped bagels for Valentine’s Day. Surprise your loved one with two options including the You’re My Everything Everything bagel and the Pizza My Heart bagel. For a festive beverage, pair the bagels with the Mrs. Pots tea latte, featuring rose simple syrup.
Enjoy an intimate and romantic evening when you dine at Valentina this Valentine’s Day. In honor of the day dedicated to love, the coastal eatery will host an exclusive three-course dining experience for $63. The experience will open with Oysters as an amuse-bouche followed by selections such as Shrimp and Octopus Agua Chile featuring avocado and taro chips, Brown Bread Panzanella and Burrata and a Prime Bone-In New York Steak accompanied by Okinawa yam mash and cherry pepper chimichurri. With an admirable wine selection, wine pairings curated by Valentina’s resident sommelier can be added for $23. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Declare your love while at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch! The shopping center will install a large heart statue that shoppers and visitors can attach a lock to, signifying their love for their partner, family or friends! Select restaurants will hand out locks on Valentine’s Day to the first 20 guests. Don’t miss out on the exclusive chance to lock your love!
This Valentine’s Day, Tahona in Old Town offers a duo of ways to celebrate. For couples seeking a cozy space to enjoy a meal, Tahona will serve a prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday, February 14 in its Oaxaca-inspired dining room, with seating times at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Both seatings will begin with a mood-setting welcome cocktail preceding four courses of fare showcasing the flavors of Mexico and crafted by Tahona’s Executive Chef Adrian Villareal, who has worked in celebrated kitchens around the world including the internationally famous Noma.
And for those looking to add a little something sweet to their Valentine’s Day, Tahona will also offer chocolate and mezcal pairings in its tasting room throughout February 14 and February 15 (separate dinner reservations are not required). Advance reservations for dinner and/or a chocolate and mezcal pairing experience are highly recommended; Valentine’s Day dinner is $80 per person, and Tahona’s chocolate and mezcal tasting experience is $30 per person. Reservations can be placed by calling 619.255.2090 or through www.tahonabar.com.
At Loews Coronado Bay Resort, couples can enjoy a chef driven, dim sum style dining experience at their signature restaurant, Crown Landing. Guests will enjoy picking through a selection of appetizers that will be circulating dinner tables in a dim sum style experience. The Valentine’s Day Dinner menu also includes specialty entrees and seasonal desserts. For reservations, please visit Open Table (Full Valentine’s Day menu available upon request). At Cay’s Lounge, enjoy a beer and truffle pairing for $26 per person featuring the hotel’s local Flavor partner Mike Hess beers and Andrea’s Truffles. Think Steel Beach Lager paired with a delicious birthday cake truffle or a Hop Cloud Hazy IPA with a peanut butter crunch truffle.
Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu expertly crafted by Executive Chef Tim Kolanko and Executive Sous Chef Frankie Beccera at CUCINA urbana. If commitment isn’t your style, Cucina enoteca and cucina SORELLA are offering an a la carte chef’s special alongside the regular menus.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, BESHOCK Ramen and Sake Bar has a weekend special February 14-16. Order the Amabuki, a strawberry yeast nama sake hand-selected by BESHOCK’s sake master Ayaka Ito, and receive a pair of BESHOCK’s original sake cups, providing a unique gift for two to take home.
Cesarina will offer a sweet Italian delicacy complimentary with any dinner on Valentine’s Day. Try the Castagnole, a popular dessert served during the carnival and Mardi Gras season. These sweet fried dough balls are passed through sugar and served alongside surprise accoutrements hand selected by Cesarina herself.
Oceanside’s newest dining destination Blade 1936 is tripling the opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an exclusive three-course menu available from Thursday, Feb. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 15. Available for $65 per couple, surprise your sweet with dishes like Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio, Asian Pear & Pistachio Salad, Risotto Raccogliere, and Soy-braised Beef Short Rib. End your evening with a complimentary champagne toast over your choice of Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, or Espresso and Chocolate Mousse. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made here.
Whether you already have the perfect catch, or are still sorting through all those “fish in the sea,” Herb & Sea’s Valentine’s Day dinner is perfect for the seafood lover in your life. To celebrate, the restaurant is offering a three course pre-fixe menu focusing on their signature coastal cuisine. Options include Hamachi Crudo with white ponzu, radish sprout, fresnos, sunflower seeds, citrus, and avocado, Lobster Gnocchi with brown butter, grana padano, asparagus, lemon, and tarragon and Maryland Chickpea Cakes with celery, heart of palm, old bay, and vegan remoulade. The menu costs $75, and reservations can be made here.
Join Ranch 45 and Chef DuVal Warner as they team up with Brandt Beef for a romantic pop-up dinner on Valentine’s Day. The elaborate menu includes a starter with the choice of either Bloomsdale Spinach Salad or Brandt Beef Carpaccio, a main dish of either Surf and Turf for two, Roast Prime Brandt Eye of Rib or Pan Seared Local Catch and some sweet treats to end the night, a dessert duo of Strawberry “Shortcake” and Flourless Chocolate Cake. Choose from three seatings times, 5 p.m., 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. The dinner costs $98 per person, with an additional $45 per person for wine pairings. Reservation can be made here.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Herb & Wood will be offering a three course menu, available for $85 per person. Highlights from the menu include Roasted Bone Marrow with brioche, whipped fromage blanc, orange marmalade, and rosemary, Grilled Lamb Loin with dill yogurt, mint chimichurri, scallion & herb salad, and roti, and Pea Agnolotti with Ricotta cheese, maitake mushroom, sorrel, brown butter, lemon, and pea vines. Sweeten your evening with your choice of Ricotta Cheesecake, Chocolate Opera and various Sorbets from Herb & Wood’s acclaimed pastry chef, Adrian Mendoza. Reserve your spot through Opentable.
Treat your valentine to a swanky Valentine’s Day, with Animae’s four-course pre-fixe menu. The restaurant invites you to indulge in a menu featuring dishes like Misty Point Oysters, Green Papaya Salad, Red Curry Tofu and Chili Garlic Lobster. Top off your evening with Mandarin Semifreddo, Sorbet or a Chocolate & Miso Bar, all while enjoying Animae’s extravagant atmosphere. The menu costs $95 per guest, and reservations can be made here.
Madison will be offering a four course pre-fixe Valentine’s menu, which includes options such as Tuna Tartar, Watermelon Stack, Swordfish Milanese, Madison’s famous double-cut sesame crusted Pork Chop, along with vegan and gluten-free offerings. The pre-fixe menu is offered for $59 per person with additional wine and cocktail pairings for $19. There will be two seatings at 6pm and 8pm, reservations can be made through OpenTable.
La Valencia’s The Med will offer an exclusive Valentine’s Day five-course pairing dinner, inspired by premium Remy Martin XO cognac.
Executive Chef Timothy Ralphs has created a special menu that incorporates Remy Martin XO cognac into each dish, including Lobster plated with parsnip, radish, caviar, peas and XO and the Muscovy Duck rangoon with pistachio, salsify and cognac clementine glaze. Thoughtfully curated wine pairings will be served with each course, too. Reservations can be made on OpenTable | $275 per couple.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day all weekend long at International Smoke! The Del Mar restaurant has several Valentine’s Day specials to enjoy with your sweetheart. Guests can start their meal in style with the restaurant’s decadent Smoked Caviar for Two appetizer. The dish features premium Sturgeon, egg white, egg yolk, chives, shallots, creme fraiche and bellini. Next, enjoy the best of both worlds with Surf and Turf for Two, a smoked 24 oz porterhouse steak and lobster tail with grilled asparagus and potatoes. Finally, for dessert, diners can indulge in International Smoke’s delicious Chocolate Cake, an eight-layer cake accompanied by strawberry sorbet and a table-side champagne pour-over.
This Valentine’s Day, couples can create memories on an experience-based, budget-friendly date – a guided kayak tour with La Jolla-based ocean adventure and apparel company, Everyday California. For couples located in or traveling to America’s Finest City, Everyday California provides daily kayak tours in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve, a Marine Protected Area that boasts one of the highest concentrations of sea life in the entire state. The tour explores La Jolla’s Seven Sea Caves and offers a unique, close-up glimpse of sea lions sunbathing on rocks and the California state fish, the bright orange Garibaldi. Perfectly timed, February is whale watching season in San Diego and kayakers can spot these massive sea creatures swimming beneath them. In addition to kayak tours, Everyday California provides stand up paddle boarding and surf rentals and lessons – another great way to spend the day for the adventurous couple.
Visit Paris without leaving America’s Finest City at Hillcrest hotspot, Patisserie Melanie, where Chef Melanie Dunn’s love of Parisian baking transfers delightfully into her hand-made pastries. One bite of Melanie’s signature chocolates, and you’ll be transported to the city of love because nothing says date night more than a dessert that accommodates two spoons. In addition to Valentine’s Day, Patisserie Melanie will be celebrating their two-year-anniversary by debuting new items and hosting giveaways on February 14 and 15. For more information on Chef Melanie and her seasonal offerings, please call (619) 677-2132 or visit www.patisseriemelanie.com.
This Valentine’s Day lovebirds can cozy up at The Westgate Hotel to enjoy a four-course prix-fixe menu with an optional wine pairing prepared by Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel. Start with the Diver Scallop with bowfin caviar and grilled leek in a vermouth emulsion, then transition to the Cape Grim New York Steak with charred shallot, Yukon gold potato puree, in a port wine reduction. End dinner on a sweet note with Raspberry Mascarpone Mousse on a pistachio sponge cake, topped with raspberry sorbet. Dinner pricing starts at $79 per person and does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations will be available on February 14 and 15 from 5 PM – 9 PM and can be made online at https://www.westgatehotel.com/activities/hotel-events/valentines-day-weekend-special/ or by calling (619) 238-1818.
Whether you’ve been together for years or are cozying up to someone new, the restaurant choice can make or break a date night. Opt a romantic setting by the coast and toast to your love while taking in breathtaking views and listening to the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean at JRDN in Pacific Beach. On Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef David Warner is preparing a three-course prix-fixe menu with options such as Baked Oysters, Local Baja Sea Bass, and Chocolate Ravioli and a special V-Day wine menu to pair perfectly with your selections. Pricing is $65 per person. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (858) 270-2323 or visiting https://www.t23hotel.com/play/events/valentinesday/.
Couples can treat themselves to a romantic escape in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter at Pendry San Diego. Special for Valentine’s Day weekend, The Perfect Pairing package offers guests a $170 credit to Spa Pendry, a $150 food and beverage credit to Provisional or Lionfish for Valentine’s dinner, and two tokens to the hotel’s Möet & Chandon Champagne Vending Machine offering both brut and rosé splits to clink cheers with — the perfect pairing for a memorable Valentine’s Day getaway. On Valentine’s Day, couples can delight in a candlelit 3-course dinner at Provisional, Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile. Highlight menu offerings include pan seared U10 scallops, braised lamb shoulder, and Valrhona dark chocolate fondue with strawberries, marshmallows, blondie and pretzels for dipping. Pair with bubbly from Valentine’s wine list. The menu is $79 per person.
Located in the heart of Little Italy, Bencotto is known for their handmade pasta and excellent Italian pairings. In addition to a special Valentine’s Day a la carte only menu on Friday, February 14, they will be celebrating all week by offering a Valentine’s Day three-course prix fix menu, on February 12, 13, 15 and 16 for $45 a person. Guests will choose from options like their Gnocchi di Brasato (homemade large potato dumplings filled with braised beef in a parmesan cream sauce with poppy seeds) and their Lasagna al Tartufo (cream of white truffle, besciamella sauce, parmiggiano, shiitake mushrooms). Pair dinner with the Amore Amaro, featuring rye, amaros nonino & averna, and branca menta. Visit www.lovebencotto.com or call (619) 450-4786 to make a reservation.
Make like Lady and the Tramp and share some Tagliatelle twisted with bolognese at Monello, the chic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Little Italy. Similarly to Bencotto, they will be offering a special Valentine’s Day a la carte only menu on Friday, February 14 and a Valentine’s Day three-course prix fix menu, on February 12, 13, 15 and 16 for $40 a person. Options will include Panzerotti Al Tartufo, fried mini calzones stuffed with mozzarella, shiitake mushrooms and white truffle, Gnocchi di Brasato, homemade large potato dumplings filled with braised beef in a parmesan cream sauce with poppy seeds, and Tagliatelle Nere, squid ink fettuccine in a spicy pink tomato sauce with shrimp. Choose to opt-out of the fixed menu and go for what they’re known for: the cheese wheel pasta of the week, which happens to be a Tagliatelle al Ragu di Ossobuco, a homemade fettuccine in a veal ragu topped with ossobuco and served tableside out of a lodigiano Nero cheese wheel. End the night with an Italian classic like L’Amico, featuring gin, sweet vermouth, cardamaro, and absinthe. Visit www.lovemonello.com or call (619) 501-0030 to make reservations.
Whether you’re sharing the holiday with lovers or friends, step into Trust where the best way to experience the menu is by sharing. With options from the farm, the ranch, the ocean, and beyond, you and your guest(s) can enjoy it all. Must-haves include the Wood-Grilled Cauliflower with golden raisins, mint, serrano aioli, black lentils, cilantro, curry vinaigrette and the Yellowfin Tuna Sashimi with ponzu, garlic, sriracha, and chili oil. Top off the evening with a decadent dessert like their Banana Bread Pudding withsour cream ice cream, caramel Anglaise, and cashew praline. A lesser-known aphrodisiac, bananas, have enzymes and vitamins that are thought to boost sex drive and keep up energy levels. Ask for two spoons and let us know if it lights a spark. To make reservations, call (619) 795-6901 or visit https://www.trustrestaurantsd.com/.
How about a low-key romantic meal to swoon your significant other at Fort Oak? A good plan of attack for Valentine’s Day would be to start with the Broiled Oysters, with arugula butter, sourdough crumbs, lemon, and green onion, because not only are they delicious, they’ll also help get you in the mood. Next, we recommend going for the Hearth Roasted Carrots with quinoa, Humboldt fog, pickled fennel, smoky yogurt, tarragon or keeping it simple by trying the Old Bay Prawns with traditional cocktail sauce and lemon. Other favorite dishes include Goat Milk Cavatelli with charred broccoli, fennel sausage, truffle, soft herbs, grana di Capra and the Duroc Pork Chop with black garlic sauce, coal-roasted brussels sprouts and potatoes, ginger, garlic chips, herbs. Pair your dinner with one of their unique cocktails named after vintage Ford models like the Cougar, featuring vodka, rose vermouth, and orange bitters. To make a reservation, please call (619) 722-3398 or visit https://fortoaksd.com/.
Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse at Sycuan Casino Resort will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special “Sweethearts & Steaks” five-course dinner on Friday, February 14. The “Cut Above” steakhouse will offer specials such as their Lobster & SMoked Purple Peruvian Potato Salad, Shrimp Scampi, Crab Cakes, Harissa Half Chicken, Beef Wellington, Market Fish, Chateaubriand for 2, Roasted Lobster Tails. Finish off the night with their rich Red Velvet Cake for two. The prix fixe menu will be available for one night only from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. starting at $75 per person. For reservations, please visit https://bullandbourbon.com/ or call (619) 659-3374.
Treat your sweetheart to a night at San Diego’s newest steakhouse, Rare Society, whose sexy, cozy atmosphere pays tribute to old Las Vegas, and is the perfect setting for the most important date night of the year. The shared plate menu features Santa Maria-style wood-fired steaks, chops, and seafood with mouthwatering steakhouse sides to accompany. Some favorites include the 10oz Australian Wagyu Tri-Tip with a side of horseradish sauce or the 8oz Filet Mignon with accompanying TRG Crack Sauce. Choose from mouthwatering sides such as the Truffled Creamed Spinach, Ricotta Ravioli, or Whipped Potatoes. If you’re not quite ready to head home, cozy up on the outside patio, or pick a warm seat inside to enjoy what many San Diegans are claiming to be San Diego’s best Espresso Martini. Coffee is known to increase stamina and elevate mood and more importantly, it functions as an aphrodisiac by encouraging the flow of dopamine. And, if you manage to save room for dessert, pair it with Chef Jeremy Harville’s decadent Old Fashioned Cake for extra stimulation and excitement. For Valentine’s Day reservations, please call (619) 501-6404 or visit https://raresocietysd.com/.
Executive Chef Julian Quiñones and the 20|Twenty team invite couples and friends alike, for a cozy four-course prix-fixe dinner on February 14. Located in the Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa, all guests will be treated to an Amuse-Bouche to get their taste buds in the mood, and then can choose from the exciting menu offerings while taking in beautiful coastal views. We recommend starting with the Heirloom Tomato and Crab Bisque or Lobster Squash Blossom, then moving on to the delicious mains like Prime N.Y. Strip or Seared Yellowfin Tuna and Scallop Duo. Don’t forget to leave room for Flourless Chocolate Cake or White Chocolate Mousse, paired with their Royale Martini, featuring Venom vodka, lemon juice, Chambord, and sparkling wine, to cap the night off. Reservations for 20|Twenty’s Valentine’s Day menu are available from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14 and pricing is $75 per person. For more information or to make reservations, please visit http://20twentygrill.com/menu/.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine, inside Pendry San Diego. Enjoy a special three-course tasting menu on Friday, February 14 from Executive Chef JoJo Ruiz. The James Beard Smart Catch Leader restaurant will offer specials such as their Fresh Sashimi Rose, Beet Tartare, Hanger Steak, and Baja Striped Bass. Guests will finish off the intimate dining experience with a mouthwatering dessert including a choice of the You Melt My Heart Chocolate Heart with mousse and fresh berries or a Lemon Yuzu “Meringue” pie. The tasting menu will be available for one night only starting at $95 per person. Guests can also enjoy a limited dinner menu at the bar and lounge. For reservations, please visit https://lionfishsd.com/reservations or call (619) 738-7200.
This February, Rancho Bernardo Inn transforms into a romantic retreat for couples to escape for a tranquil getaway. Couples can spoil each other with a Play Up the Romance room decorating packages, with options including one dozen red roses (Pure Love), rose petals, candles and chocolate truffles (Classic Love) or rose petals, candles, chocolate truffles and sparkling wine (Sweet Love). The award-winning spa will be offering the Sweet Red Rose treatment – an 80-minute rose and honey couples pedicure enhanced by a rose petal soak, honey foot glaze, warm stones and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The property’s signature restaurant, AVANT, will also offer Valentine’s Day dinner on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15. Couples will indulge in a 4-course prix fix dinner with wine pairing options, alongside live music.
This Valentine’s Day, share an intimate meal with loved ones at one of San Diego’s premier dining destinations, Rustic Root, for an evening of romance under the stars. All weekend long, in addition to the normal offerings, the beloved outpost will activate a special Valentine’s weekend menu, with highlights including His and Hers Love Elixir, Shrimp and Crab Martini, Spaghetti & Wagyu Meatball, Chocolate Cake for Two, Champagne Sorbet, and more. Savor every bite of these playful and inventive dishes while sipping on timeless cocktails, reconnecting with friends and galentines, and sparking the romance with significant others.
This Valentine’s Day, sparks will fly at one of San Diego’s oldest and most luxurious hotels, THE US GRANT, located in the heart of San Diego’s bustling Gaslamp District. Experience a romantic weekend getaway for two with the hotel’s Unforgettable Romantic Escape package where couples will be treated to sparkling wine and flowers upon arrival as well as breakfast for two daily at the on-site restaurant, Grant Grill. Kick off a weekend of romance with a show at the famed Civic Theatre, located just steps away from the hotel, then conclude the evening at Grant Grill where their special Valentine’s Day Tasting Dinner offerings will capture the true essence of romance with indulgent ingredients, select shared courses and live music. The Valentine’s Day Tasting Dinner at Grant Grill will take place on Friday, February 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and pricing is $85 for the tasting menu and $35 for wine pairings.
