Make breakfast the most romantic meal of the day by ordering a prix-fixe brunch for two priced at $40 per couple at Breakfast Republic. Indulgent specialties include their Strawberry Cheesecake Pancake, Lovebird Breakfast Plate featuring three eggs any style, your choice of sausage or three strips of bacon, house potatoes and your choice of bread, plus their Love Potion Mimosa Kit, complete with fresh-squeezed orange juice and a bottle of bubbly! This V-Day special will be available on February 13th and 14th from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all open Breakfast Republic locations for carryout and outdoor dining. Carryout orders can be placed online via DoorDash.
Give back this Valentine’s Day when you order one of Cloak & Petal’s four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day Dinners for Two. For each package sold, the restaurant donates two meals to people in need! Your shareable feast includes your choice of Blistered Shishito, Roasted Seasonal Veggies or Mash Potato, followed by your choice of two specialty sushi rolls, and one entrée including options such as Mugu Fugi Kakuni (Pork Belly), Braised Short Ribs, Miso Glazed Salmon and Roasted Seasonal Veggies with Tofu. Finish on a sweet note with either Lava Cake or Cheesecake. Packages start at $100, with the option to add cocktails at additional cost. Prix-fixe meals will be available while supplies last for both carryout and patio dining, and to-go orders must be placed at least two hours ahead of time.
Get figgy with it this Valentine’s Day by ordering a prix-fixe breakfast for two from one of Fig Tree Café’s locations in Pacific Beach or Liberty Station. Priced at $40 per couple, the shareable morning feast includes Strawberries & Cream French Toast, and the Lovebird Breakfast Plate packed with three eggs any style, your choice of sausage or three strips of bacon, house potatoes and your choice of bread. Wash it down with their Love Potion Mimosa Kit, which comes with plenty of fresh-squeezed orange juice and a bottle of bubbly to share. You and your special someone can enjoy this delicious spread on the locations’ garden-style patios or to-go. Carryout orders can be placed online via DoorDash.
Operacaffe in the Gaslamp Quarter is offering a four-course, prix-fixe menu for two priced at $95 per couple. Folks can enjoy specialty dishes delivered right to their doors such as Burrata prepared with truffle oil and arugula, Lobster Lasagna and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli bathed in creamy truffle sauce, among other savory apps and entrees, followed by your choice of Chocolate Mousse or Red Velvet Cheesecake. Add a bottle of house wine – your choice of white, red or sparking – for an additional $10. Meals are carryout and delivery-only, and all pre-orders must be placed no later than 5 p.m. on February 12th by calling (619) 850-4569. The delivery window on Valentine’s Day will be from noon to 3 p.m.
Celebrate your love of wine and cheese with Cork & Knife, a local small production wine and cheese shop, this Valentine’s Day. Both locations – Escondido and Rancho Santa Fe – will be featuring a special deal for couples on February 14th. Enjoy a cheeseboard for two, chocolate, sparkling wine, and flowers, all for just $85, available for pickup from either location. Cork & Knife specializes in pairing quality wine with unique cheeses, so their Valentine’s Day offering will truly be one-of-a-kind!
Spice things up on February 14th with Corner Chicken! All day long, from 11:30 am – 9:00 pm, the East Village eatery will be featuring a Buy One, Get One Free deal on any combo. You and your honey are sure to fall in love with the new Tenders combo, which consists of two hot chicken tenders over white bread, served with pickles, comeback sauce, and crinkle cut fries. Just don’t forget to pair with your favorite local beer, hard cider or kombucha! Enjoy a spicy, romantic dinner at home with delivery or takeout. For online ordering, use promo code: SPICEITUP.
Hopeless ramen-tics across San Diego can celebrate Valentine’s Day with Tajima’s Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off ramen bowls deal! When you and your sweetheart order takeout or delivery from any of Tajima’s six locations – Convoy, Mercury, Hillcrest, East Village, North Park, or College Heights – you can enjoy your second bowl for 50% off. Choose from favorites, such as the Tajima Ramen made with original tonkotsu pork broth, egg noodles, pork or chicken chashu, half ramen egg, fried garlic, bean sprouts, baby bok choy, green onions, and sesame seeds. Tajima will be open from 11:30 am – 10:00 pm on Valentine’s Day. For online ordering, use promo code: RAMENTIC.
Serēa will be reopening February 11th for outdoor dining on their expansive patio, with unmatched, coastal views complete with fresh, sea salt-scented air. Located at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado, the James Beard Foundation Fresh Catch Leader & Executive Chef JoJo Ruiz crafts seafood dishes with a mediterrainian flare and other specialties complemented by seasonal ingredients from the best of the region’s oceans, farms and fields.. Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with one of San Diego’s best, romantic views in San Diego, with specialties including Pan Seared Scallops — Fava bean hummus, Spanish chorizo, preserved lemon, salted turnips, saffron oil ($42). Serēa will be open for dinner 5pm to 9pm Thursday & Sunday & 5pm to 10pm Friday & Saturday, reservations can be made on OpenTable.com
Reopening February 10th, Lionfish, located at the Pendry San Diego Hotel, honors the essence of the city’s lifestyle with modern coastal cuisine that features fresh-catch cooking and seasonal ingredients, all prepared with innovative twists. With both sustainable seafood and prime meats in casual, yet complex offerings by Executive chef and James Beard Smart Catch leader JoJo Ruiz. Lionfish invites guests to enjoy al fresco date night on its spacious outdoor patio overlooking 5th Ave for Valentine’s Day with specials including The Love Boat Raw Platter — Kusshi oyster with strawberry mignonette; King crab with brown butter aioli; Specialty tuna sashimi with crunch chili garlic; Shrimp ceviche verde ($50). Lionfish will be open Tuesday-Thursday 5-10pm and Friday & Saturday 4-10pm, reservations can be made on OpenTable.com
La Valencia Hotel is serving up love in La Jolla with a delectable coursed meal prepared by Chef Timothy Ralphs and specialty Valentine’s cocktails. Enjoy an amuse bouche, starter, choice of beef or salmon entree, and dessert for $89 per person. Finish your romantic evening with a sweet take-home gift when you dine at the Pink Lady. Now accepting reservations through OpenTable.
Available for takeaway, curbside pickup, and restaurant dining the entire Valentine’s weekend (Friday to Sunday), Black Angus’ Valentine’s Day Feast for Two ($99) is perfect for making a loved one feel extra special—featuring filet mignon, lobster tails, prosecco splits, and more to share.
Rare Society will reopen their extended patio for dine-in on Thursday, February 11. New menu items on the menu perfect for date night include a Seafood Tower, Oysters Rockefeller and a 4oz butter-poached Maine lobster tail with drawn butter. Pair with one of Chef Brad Wise’s savory steaks and homemade sauces while sipping on their famous Espresso Martinis. Reservations are now available via the link here https://www.exploretock.com/
For the love of wood-fired food, Fort Oak will reopen for dine-in on Friday, February 12. Indulge in their eccentric raw bar, smoky vegetables and acclaimed whole hearth grilled branzino, just to name a few. Reservations are now available via the link here https://www.exploretock.com/fortoak
Celebrate love with a cozy night at home and a gourmet meal prepared by the chefs at Gelson’s – North Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Carlsbad. Their to-go dinner for two includes either Two Truffled Beef Wellingtons and Lobster Tail, or a 16 oz. Prime Rib and Lobster Tail. Both entrées are served with an apple pomegranate salad, roasted garlic Brussels sprouts, red roasted potatoes, and a ½ dozen of decadent Villars Swiss Chocolate dipped strawberries. If you’re not in the market for a full dinner, Gelson’s has the option to pick up their famous chocolate-dipped strawberries in gift box increments of four, six and ten. Don’t forget a fresh bouquet of swoon-worthy flowers from their in-house florist along with a bottle or two of their Gelson’s branded wines crafted by 100pt winemaker Julien Fayard. Valentine’s Day orders can be placed starting February 1 through February 13 and are available for curbside pickup from February 13 to 14. For a list of Valentine’s Day selections and to pre-order, visit https://www.gelsons.com/valentines
For Valentine’s Day this year, Cafe Gratitude will be selling their Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sugar Cookies Kit, pre-baked, gluten free and planted based with natural and organic colorings – e.g. pink dragon fruit icing, purple sweet potato icing, red beet icing and white sugar icing – to decorate and to enjoy at home for date night or an evening with the kiddos. Available via Cafe Gratitude’s online store from February 1st through February 14th for $25 plus shipping. Lastly, don’t forget to add on Chef Dreux Ellis’s unforgettable Artisanal Chocolate Box to any takeout or delivery by ordering through the website or calling your local Cafe Gratitude store.
Escape to North County for a romantic coastal staycation at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The Smore’s Suite Love Package includes one overnight accommodation in a two-bedroom Ponto Suite, a “Roast Your Own Smore’s Kit” for two, a fresh floral arrangement and a $100 resort credit for California comfort cuisine from 7 Mile Kitchen or onsite bike rentals. The package is valid for stays booked from Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. Use the promo code ROM to reserve your stay by February 10. For rate info and to book your stay, visit https://www.marriott.com/
