It’s that time of the year again where we do something a little extra to show those closest to us how much we love them. Whether you’re treating yourself or a loved one to a dinner, a show, or a staycation, we’ve rounded up the best places around San Diego to show a little love this Valentine’s Day.
Somebody to Love – a Queen Rock Ballet
On the heels of the highly-anticipated movie Bohemian Rhapsody, Somebody to Love – a Queen show with a ballet twist – will be debuting in San Diego this Valentine’s Day. The-one-of-a-kind event will showcase a live rendition of Queen’s timeless and iconic repertoire, featuring San Diego native, vocal powerhouse and America’s Got Talent finalist Brian Justin Crum.
The powerful and iconic music of Queen, mixed with the visual element of dance, will take the audience on a multi-sensory journey through the wild, beautiful, and reckless facets of love. In addition to Brian’s powerful vocals, which captured an audience of over 17 million since his role in Queen’s rock theatrical We Will Rock You, Somebody to Love will feature renowned ballet dancer and San Diego local Kirsten Bloom Allen. The show will fuse music and dance to promote their unifying message on the official day of love, Valentine’s Day.
Find yourself somebody to love and check out the new rock ballet at the Music Box in Little Italy this Valentine’s Day. The show is on February 14 at 8 p.m. and tickets may be purchased through the venue for $67.
Crown Landing
Enjoy a three-course Valentine’s Day menu at Crown Landing, featuring items like Seared Scallops with Wild Mushrooms, Thumbelina Carrots, Black Garlic Puree and Lemon Foam as well as New York Strip with Potato Onion Mousseline, Lollipop Kale and Bone Marrow Butter. Indoor and outdoor marina view seating is available. Seating times are available from 5-10pm and the prix fixe menu is $40 per person. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.com.
Monkey King will set the mood for romance with a three-course dinner and sake for Valentine’s Day. The celebratory menu, priced at $80 per couple, will include a bottle of sake to share; miso soup to start; followed by a M.K. Roll, made with spicy tuna, crab, avocado, cream cheese, spicy mayo and eel sauce and flash-fried in light tempura batter. The entrée course includes a choice between M.K. chicken, lightly-breaded chicken served with orange sauce and oranges; Mongolian beef served with scallions, white onions, leeks and sweet dark sauce; miso-glazed salmon served with bok choy and crispy fried carrots; or pad thai, rice noodles with egg, carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, peanuts and lime. More information and reservations are available by calling 619.359.8897 or online at www.monkeykindsd.com.
Experience the romance of the Greek Isles with a Valentine’s Day dinner and wine at Mezé Greek Fusion. The Valentine’s Day menu, priced at $80 per couple, will include a bottle of house wine to share followed by a trio of cold meze to share: cilantro jalapeño hummus, tzatziki and baba ghanoush, made with grilled eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon juice; served with warm pita bread. For entrée selections, guests will have a choice between Gyro, slow-roasted and marinated beef and lamb topped with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki, served with pita; chicken souvlaki, grilled Greek kabob served with basmati rice, sautéed vegetables and tzatziki; falafel plate, chickpea croquets with mixed greens, tomato, red onion, tahini, pickled turnips, hummus and pita bread; or lamb shank, traditional lamb shank marinated in Greek spices, topped with tomato-garlic sauce and served with a side of asparagus and mashed potatoes. More information and reservations are available by calling 619.550.1600 or online at www.gaslampmeze.com.
Say, ‘te amo mucho’ at Havana 1920 with a three-course dinner priced at $80 for couples. The meal will start with a shared cocktail followed by sampling of bocaditos: plantain chips, ham croquettes, picadillo-stuffed potato, cheese-stuffed potato and vegetarian turnover. Couples will share a salad with fresh greens, followed by the main course with a choice between ropa vieja, shredded beef cooked in tomato sauce with peppers and onion; lechón asado, classic Cuban-style marinated roasted pork; Sergio’s vegetarian paella, a traditional saffron rice dish served with asparagus, mushrooms, bell peppers, sweet plantains and Caribbean avocados; or filete de pollo al ajillo, half of a chicken roasted and marinated in garlic citrus mojo. More information and reservations are available by calling 619.369.1920 or online at www.havana1920.com.
Primavera Ristorante will sweep guests off their feet this Valentine’s Day with a romantic prix fixe dinner. The three-course “menu di San Valentino,” priced at $75 per person, includes dishes such as casino delle ostriche, baked oysters on the half shell topped with bread crumbs, brunoise roasted peppers and smoked bacon; ravioli di aragosta, lobster-stuffed ravioli with a tomato-vodka cream sauce; capesante scottate, seared scallops with tomato thyme fondue, crispy onion strings and balsamic glaze; mousse di strawberry al cioccolato, layers of chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries and whipped cream; and more. Primavera will also offer a specialty holiday cocktail, the Love Potion #9, made with strawberry vodka, Chambord and pomegranate juice, priced at $14.
Bleu Bohème will offer guests a romantic three-course ‘Saint Valentin’ dinner and celebratory cocktail. Priced at $75 per person, the meal will include dishes such as crêpe de homard, a Maine lobster crepe with mascarpone, asparagus and white truffle-carrot sauce; saumon “Oscar,” King salmon with crab, asparagus, Yukon potatoes, balsamic tomato salad and sauce Béarnaise; coquilles St. Jacques, sea scallops served with farro saffron risotto, roasted pear tomatoes, fresh spinach and basil pistou; pain d’épice, warm gingerbread with strawberry confiture and caramel ice cream; and more. The Saint Valentine Martini, made with Flor de Cana rum, Grand Marnier, Fonseca #27 port and fresh lime juice, will be available for $14.
Homemade Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Ready to Eat
Del Mar Highlands Town Center’s Cinepolis’s Valentine’s Day menu makes an evening at the movies that more special. From February 11-17th they will be featuring a Valentine’s Day menu complete with savory and sweet specials including romantic chocolate covered strawberries and wine or bubbly. The packages range from $45-80 and are the perfect treat to make your movie experience that much more romantic for the holiday.
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Top of the Hyatt
This February, celebrate Valentine’s Day at Top of the Hyatt, located 40 stories above San Diego Bay. From February 14-17, the sky lounge will offer romantic cocktail specials for love birds to sip in style as they take in panoramic city views. Toast to love with two sweet and sparkling options – Love Potion #9, mixed with gin, Aperol, strawberry jam mix and a dash of fresh lemon juice ($16) or “Cherry” Amour Old Fashioned with high west rye, luxardo cherry sauce, Angostura bitters and Luxardo cherries ($18).
Provisional Kitchen Cafe & Mercantile
This Valentine’s Day couples can enjoy a romantic 4-course candlelit dinner at Provisional Kitchen featuring dishes from the brand new Italian influenced menu. Highlights on the Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner menu include veal tenderloin carpaccio, agnolotti chanterelle mushroom, celery root cannelloni, New York strip and scallop duo, tiramisu moderna and more. The menu is $75 per person, plus $35 for wine pairings. Dinner will be accompanied by live violinist Leah Zeger. Reservations can be made by calling 619.738.7300.
From February 14-17, Executive Chef Marcel Childress will offer a specialty three-course Valentine’s Day menu in the downstairs dining room. First course highlights include the choice of house-made french onion soup with French bread and comté cheese, pomegranate salad with pickled persimmon, pomegranate seed, mixed greens, maple-sherry vinaigrette and toasted hazelnut; and stuffed shells with spinach, mushroom, ricotta, creamy béchamel and shaved parmesan. For the second course, guests can choose between seared salmon accompanied by braised lentil, roasted turnip, spinach and beurre rouge; clams & linguine with Little Neck clam, white wine cream sauce, pancetta and toast points; duck confit with celeriac puree and cherry demi-glace and roasted acorn squash with butternut date puree, quinoa, snap pea, harissa and toasted almond. Diners can end the meal on a sweet note with the choice of dark chocolate pound cake with cherry coulis and a house- made Meyers rum ice cream and strawberry ricotta pie with cannoli cream, puff pastry and fraise de bois strawberry. Rustic Root’s 3-course menu is priced at $55 per person.
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
For a memorable Valentine’s Day staycation that is equal parts fun and romance, Harrah’s Resort SoCal is a one-stop Valentine’s Day shop. The ultimate date night begins with cocktails at Spiked, the resort’s craft cocktail bar, before heading to Fiore Steakhouse for a candlelit, luxury dinner sure to satisfy any craving or sweet tooth. Valentine’s Day specials at Fiore include a 14 oz Coffee Crusted NY Strip with roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed haricot vert and sauce bordelaise ($52) as well as the Halibut Provencal with herbed potato rosti, blistered tomatoes and pesto ($45). Enjoy dinner & a show at The Events Center, when soft rock duo Air Supply performs on Friday, February 15. Harrah’s Resort SoCal will also be celebrating the holiday with a Valentine’s Day themed cupcake decorating class and a strolling chocolate covered strawberry table on Saturday, February 16.
THE US GRANT
This Valentine’s Day, experience a night to remember in the heart of San Diego’s thriving Gaslamp District with cocktails at THE US GRANT’s new French-inspired cocktail lounge, Rendezvous, followed by a deletable five-course dinner with optional wine pairings at the property’s signature restaurant, Grant Grill. Visitors will also have the opportunity to taste THE US GRANT’s exclusive, house-blended and barrel-aged whiskey with the debut of the award-winning beverage team’s Strange Bedfellows project on Feb. 14. Grant Grill’s Valentine’s Day tasting menu is $210 per couple / $105 per person with the option to add on French wine pairings. Reservations can be made by calling 619-744-2077.
The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn
New to The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn, couples can enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the expansive property and it’s new Chefs Garden to incorporate the freshest ingredients and seasonal florals into their spa treatments with the Spa Floral Infusion Package. Pre-treatment, they can forage in Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Chefs Garden with their therapist to gather seasonal flowers, herbs and fruits to be used in the spa treatment within a custom blended scrub. The remaining gathered ingredients are sent to the bar and crafted into a freshly infused cocktail which guests receive post spa treatment by the spa pool in a private cabana. Top off the stay with a romantic touch by booking a decorating package offering everything from a bouquet of red roses in-room, to rose petals and candles and chocolate truffles and more — the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise (starting at $80).
Couples can enjoy Spa Pendry’s Couple’s Romance Package this Valentine’s Day for the ultimate pampering at the intimate yet opulent downtown spa at Pendry San Diego. The package offers pure relaxation with a glass of champagne and side-by-side rose petal foot soaks before treatments in the beautiful Romance Couple’s Suite complete with rose petals and candles.
Indulge in romance this Valentine’s Day at Rancho Valencia with the Love Is In The Air package, featuring an upgraded casita with a private whirlpool, rose petal turndown, daily breakfast spread for two, $50 resort credit per evening and more. Elevate the staycation with a romantic hot air balloon ride just a few miles from the resort that soars above the lush, rolling hills of Rancho Santa Fe, followed by award-winning treatments at the onsite Forbes Five-Star Spa and delectable dining at Veladora and The Pony Room.
Stay local this Valentine’s Day and visit the first California hotel under Marriott International’s experiential, millennial-minded Moxy Hotels brand. The 126-room Moxy San Diego is a bold, yet funky boutique hotel with plenty of playful touches throughout including its hotel check-in on wheels with a custom lobby “trike” for guests to receive their digital room key and Bar Moxy’s signature welcome nitro-cocktail served from the lively tricycle. Valentine’s Day room packages include the Moxy Champs & Bacon – One night stay, welcome cocktail (Got Moxy), and a shower full of ice with a bottle of champs and chocolate dipped bacon.
The Morning After
The Morning After, the Gaslamp Quarter’s new brunch spot and sports bar, will offer a $14 “You’re The Waff That I Want,” brunch combination fit for cupid on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14. Available beginning at 7 a.m., You’re The Waff That I Want will include The Morning After’s signature red velvet waffles topped with pecans and cream cheese icing; and watermelon mimosa, made with champagne, watermelon puree, garnished with a fresh slice of watermelon
The Abbey
Jazz up your love on Valentine’s Day! Take your Valentine back to the sublime romance of the 1910’s at San Diego’s historic venue, the Abbey on Fifth. Enjoy an intimate private table and bottomless champagne all evening long. Sultry jazz from Republic of Music will set the mood as you dine on savory hors d’oeuvres and divine desserts. Prices starting at $55 to $75 per person. For more information check out: https://www.hornblower.com/
This fun, high-energy Gaslamp District bar and restaurant is welcoming San Diego residents of all relationship statuses to join in the festivities, whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Singles Awareness Day! On February 14th, barleymash will host their annual Stoplight Party where guests are invited to wear red if they’re taken, yellow if it’s complicated and green if they’re single. Dance the night away to music from a live DJ.
Show your Valentine you’re a catch by planning a date night at Hidden Fish, San Diego’s first omakase-only sushi spot! The intimate restaurant, located on Convoy Street, delivers traditionally prepared, top-level seafood sourced from around the globe. Diners can also sip sake, wine or beer throughout dinner but hurry – Hidden Fish only has 50-minute reservations left for February 14th so book your Valentine’s experience today.
…And they called it, puppy love! Located just a few blocks from the beach, Mavericks is all about the puppy love on February 14th, which is why they’re hosting an “I’d Rather Date My Dog” Valentine’s Day paw-ty. Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, there will be plenty of fun for both humans and pooches, including drink specials, exciting giveaways and treats for all! Awards will also be given out for best dressed “couple” where four legged friends will don their best bow tie or tuxedo.
Tajima
Make plans to visit any of the five Tajima San Diego locations for a Valentine’s Day date ideal for hopeless ramen-tics. For $25 per couple, you and your date get any two ramen dishes on the menu; choices include Spicy Sesame (my personal favorite), Creamy Chicken, Tajima and Vegan bowls. The special also includes two fountain drinks or one hot sake, and you’ll end the night with delightful Mochi Ice Creams for both you and your sweetheart.
Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Theatre Box®, the new luxury theatre, will offer a romantic four-course dinner. In addition to the full menu, Sugar Factory will offer a 21 and over prix-fixe dinner for two that will begin with either a Valentine’s Smooch Martini, made with fresh strawberry and banana puree, strawberry rum, crème de banana, strawberry schnapps and cream, garnished with a gummy kiss; or a shareable Bubbly Kisses Goblet, made with brut champagne, strawberry rum, strawberry liqueur, grenadine, strawberry puree and Sprite, garnished with gummy kisses and fresh strawberries.
Bruschetta, made with tossed tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic and parmesan topped on a grilled baguette with balsamic glaze, will be served as the first course. A choice between lobster bisque, shrimp cocktail or burrata and tomato salad will be served as the second course. Entrées will include a choice between pan-roasted Pacific salmon topped with bacon-herb vinaigrette and side of grilled asparagus; an 8 oz. grilled Black Angus filet, Yukon gold mashed potatoes and green beans almondine; among other selections.
Dessert includes the choice between red velvet fondue, meant for sharing and served with strawberries, pretzels, marshmallows, bananas and red velvet cake; or French milk chocolate-covered strawberries. The dinner will be priced at $79 per couple.
Casa Sol y Mar
Celebrate your love with a fabulous four-course, shared dinner for two! For $49.95, split a Concha de Guacamole; Sweetheart Grilled Shrimp Salad; your choice of entrée from Fajitas, Tequila Lime Shrimp or Seafood Poblanos; and a Dessert Sampler with homemade caramel flan, Mexican chocolate mousse and churros with ice cream. Guests may also enjoy a small house margarita for $6.95 or a glass of champagne with a fresh strawberry for $4. To make a reservation, call 858-792-4100.
Casa de Bandini
Dive in to a delicious three-course dinner for $29. Dishes include a Mexican Shrimp Ceviche appetizer; choice of entrée between Mariscos de Corazon, two large roasted peppers filled with sautéed shrimp and crab and topped with serrano chiles; Pollo Valentino, butterflied chicken breast broiled on an open flame and served with chipotle mashed potatoes and black beans; or Carne Asada Tampiqueña, flame-grilled carne asada topped with a mild California chile and grilled onions; plus a decadent Chocolate Flan dessert. Dinner wouldn’t be complete without the special Margarita Valentina, crafted with Casa Noble tequila, triple sec and sweet & sour blended with passion fruit puree; available for $9.95. For more information, call 760-634-3443.
Casa de Pico
Casa de Pico’s special Valentine’s Day menu includes a 17.5 ounce House Margarita, a delicious Surf & Turf entrée featuring 4-ounce portions of both steak and salmon, served with arroz verde and sautéed vegetables in achiote sauce, plus a Chocolate Lava Cake. Treat your loved one to this Mexican feast for $31.95. To make a reservation, call 619-463-3267.
Express your love with decadent heart-shaped CinnaBreads from Woodstock’s Pizza in Pacific Beach and near SDSU! These dreamy dessert pizzas are smothered with brown sugar, cinnamon and icing with topping options from fresh strawberries and blueberries to a warm Nutella drizzle. Be sure to request your special heart-shaped CinnaBread for dine-in, take-out, or delivery to give a pizza your heart this Valentine’s Day for only $5.25.
Osetra Seafood & SteaksOsetra Seafood & Steaks has set the stage for an exclusive, upscale Valentine’s Day. In addition to specials on all à la carte dishes, Osetra has crafted a three-course pre-fixe menu featuring entrees including hand-cut aged steak, fresh-caught seafood and handmade pasta, paired with an unrivaled selection of wines and champagnes for an unforgettable meal at $69 per person.
Raise a glass to love and the vibrant Mexican culture at Jalisco Cantina, Oceanside’s authentically intimate, upscale Mexican eatery and tequila bar. For only $29 per person, enjoy a Valentine’s Three Course Dinner this year with an appetizer of Spinach, Roasted Yam and Garlic Rolled Tacos, butter basted Carne Asada New York Strip with potato puree and calabacitas and a dessert of Churros and Chocolate Fondue. Wash it down with two delightfully pink, hopelessly romantic, limited time signature cocktails to toast your love with the elegant Love Potion #Nueve and the sweet, rose-covered Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Margarita!
Celebrate Amore at Amici’s Ristobar, found at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley. This true neighborhood restaurant is bringing authentic Italian cuisine and a casual-upscale atmosphere to your Valentine’s Day festivities. Let Amici’s take care of your romantic evening with a unique three-course menu for $49.99 per person and special champagne offers all night long!
Find your fix of Asian Fusion this Valentine’s Day at Natural Style Chicken, Hillcrest’s newest hometown BBQ eatery. Keep it casual with fresh rotisserie chicken, ribs and Korean-style beef for your romantic eats. Split a regular size red soju with your love and share a free bowl of the brand-new sweet chili mushrooms or split a large size red soju and get a free bulgogi to top off your
Treat your sweet to a casual evening of heart-shaped pizza at Fresh Brothers at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch! Made with fresh dough daily, Fresh Brothers’ heart-shaped pizzas will be available from Valentine’s Day through February 17th. Order up a large pizza of your choosing and sink your teeth into a romantically-shaped pie made with 100% fresh tomatoes from Stanislaus County, 100% all-natural mozzarella and your choice of over 30 fresh toppings!
Patisserie Melanie
Can’t afford an escape to the city of love? Step into Patisserie Melanie where Chef Melanie Dunn’s love of Parisian baking transfers delightfully into her hand-made pastries. In addition to the holiday of love, Patisserie Melanie will celebrating its one-year-anniversary and Valentine’s Day in February. In addition to her daily offerings, both occasions will be marked with four days of sweets and specials. For more information on Melanie and her seasonal offerings call (619) 677-2132 or visit www.patisseriemelanie.com.
The Westgate Hotel
Toast to love and enjoy a four-course prix-fixe menu with an optional wine pairing prepared by Executive Chef Fabrice Hardel at the Westgate Room. With a specially crafted menu for him and for her, couples have the option to taste and share a little bit of everything. Favorites include the Black Angus Beef Tenderloin with Brussel sprout, oyster mushroom, and Rossini sauce and Baja Striped Bass with zucchini tagliatelle, fava bean, and parmesan gnocchi. End dinner on a sweet note with Grand Marnier Crème Brulee topped with orange Valrhona cocoa sorbet. After dinner at the Westgate Room, head across to hall to end the evening with a nightcap and live music from talented Mexican baritone opera singer, Jorge Chinolla at the Plaza Bar. Dinner pricing starts at $89 per person and does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations will be available from 5 PM – 9 PM and can be made online at www.westgatehotel.com or by calling (619) 238-1818.
JRDN Restaurant
Toast to love this Valentine’s Day while taking in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Chef David Warner is preparing a four-course menu available from February 14 to 16, giving you a little extra time to treat that special someone. 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/domainechandon/.
Bencotto Italian Kitchen
For the love of pasta, nothing says romance like an authentic Italian dinner at Bencotto. Located in the heart of Little Italy, Bencotto is known for their handmade pasta and excellent Italian pairings. Indulge in their Gnocchi Ripieni Di Brasato Al Porto, homemade saffron potato dumplings filled with braised prime beef in a port wine reduction creamy sauce with herbs and old spices. Pair dinner with their Italian Love Potion, featuring vodka, cranberry juice, vermouth, and rose water. Visitwww.lovebencotto.com or call (619) 450-4786 to make a reservation.
Monello
Get cheesy this Valentine’s Day at Monello in Little Italy. Known for producing over 800 pounds of fresh pasta weekly and their infamous cheese wheel, Monello is perfect for those who love one another or for those who just love pasta. On special for Valentine’s Day is their Risotto Valentino, a traditional Milanese saffron risotto, accompanied with veal ossobucco, served tableside out of a lodigiano nero cheese wheel. Visit www.lovemonello.com or call (619) 501-0030 to make reservations.
Trust Restaurant
Step into Trust where the best way to experience the menu is by sharing. Must haves include the Baja Hiramasa with coconut, Asian pear, chili oil, opal basil, soy beech mushrooms, spicy rice cracker, and their 14 oz. Dry Aged Pork Chop with local red beans, onions, mustard greens, pomegranate pine nut vinaigrette. Top off the evening with one of their handcrafted cocktails paired with a decadent dessert like their Maple Pecan Crème Brulee with poached pear and mascarpone crème. To make reservations call (619) 795-6901 or visit https://www.trustrestaurantsd.com/.
Fort Oak
The newest concept from Trust Restaurant Group, Fort Oak is now open and taking reservations for those looking to swoon their significant other. Similar to the wood-fired, shared plate menu style of Trust, Fort Oak offers more seafood options with a variety of atmospheres including an energetic bar, cozy dining room and chef’s counter with a front row seat to the action. Favorite dishes include Goat Milk Cavatelli with charred broccoli, fennel sausage, truffle, soft herbs, grana di Capra and the Petite Tower from their raw bar complete with oysters, clams, prawns, Jonah crab claws, ½ Maine lobster, Hamachi poke and scallop aquachile. If you can manage to save room for dessert, indulge in the playful Cannoli Cones with oak-vanilla ice cream and ginger Chantilly. To make reservations call (619) 722-3398 or visit https://fortoaksd.com/.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
For an indulgent feast, say “be mine” with a night at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. The Valentine’s Day Filet, available from February 14th to 17th, is an elevated twist on Surf & Turf – an 8 oz. filet mignon topped with a butter-poached lobster tail, sea scallops, grilled asparagus and served with yuzu hollandaise sauce. Conclude the night with Del Frisco’s indulgent Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with chocolate dipped strawberries, white chocolate curls and warm Godiva chocolate sauce.
Stake Chophouse
Celebrate your sweetheart at with four extravagant courses from Executive Chef Andrew Kedziora and a wine list curated by Beverage Director Teddy Panos. The $120 per person experience begins with chef’s selection of bites and leads into your choice of entree such Wagyu Eye of Rib or Jumbo Scallops with Citrus Israeli Couscous. Keep the love flowing with $15 glasses of Veuve Clicquot Rosé all night.
Coaster Saloon
Forget date night – Coaster Saloon is shaking up $7 craft cocktails for its Coaster Over Cupid special menu. Try the Stupid Cupid, a concoction of Benchmark Bourbon, Bols Elderflower, lemon juice, simple syrup and Wycliff, or The Other Girl, an Aperol and gin cocktail with watermelon.
Corvette Diner
Cancel the babysitter and spend Valentine’s Day with the whole family for a night of burgers, ice cream sundaes and loads of fun. Corvette Diner’s Sweetheart Dinner for Two begins with sparkling cider and includes the choice of 2 entrées, including the Brenda Burger with bacon and Sophia Loren Spaghetti and Meatballs. If dessert and two $5 Gamers Garage arcade gift cards aren’t sweet enough, kid’s meals are also available as part of the special.
Cafe 222
Terryl Gavre’s Cafe 222 will whip up a special Valentine’s Day breakfast that will make hearts sing: the Love Stack, a stack of celebratory pancakes available exclusively for the holiday on Thursday, Feb. 14. The decadent breakfast will include three buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberries, chocolate and whipped cream.
BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant
BANKERS HILL BAR + Restaurant will set the mood for romance this Valentine’s Day with a romantic prix fixe dinner and optional wine pairings available exclusively on Thursday, Feb. 14.
The four-course dinner will begin with an amuse-bouche, crostini topped with smashed peas, lemon and feta cheese. For the first course, guests may choose between creamed celery root soup with pomegranate, apple, ancho chile and crème fraiche; mushroom polenta with wild mushrooms, green onion vinaigrette and parmesan cheese; gem lettuce salad with pork belly, toasted hazelnuts, whipped goat cheese and hazelnut-sherry vinaigrette; or pork rillette with cornichons, rutabaga jam and ciabatta.
Main course selections include a choice of roasted carrot risotto with sorrel, ricotta salata and mustard bread crumbs; California sea bass with Bloomsdale spinach, oyster mushroom, clam nage and breakfast radish; duck confit with black eyed peas, pickled greens and smoked duck broth; harissa-seared boar loin with saffron farro and sumac yogurt; or cast iron-seared New York steak with Tuscan kale, butternut squash and black garlic.
Dessert options include warm chocolate brownie with espresso-Baileys ice cream, pretzel crunch and salted caramel; angel food cake with coconut gelato and guava preserves; or roasted banana cake served with dulce de leche gelato and topped with melted chocolate.
The four-course Valentine’s Day menu will be priced at $69 per person, with optional wine pairings for each course priced at $32. BANKERS HILL will be open for Valentine’s Day from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., with reservations available by calling 619.231.0222 or online at www.bankershillsd.com.
Breakfast Republic
Couples that brunch together stay together! Head to Breakfast Republic this Valentine’s Day for drink specials including theirRed Rose Mimosa, infused with rose syrup and cranberry, as well as their White Chocolate Raspberry Mocha.
Cloak & Petal
Cloak & Petal will amp up the romance this Valentine’s Day with a special three-course prix-fixe menu priced at $65 per person on the 14th, and the option to partake in an interactive “Who Killed My Valentine” murder mystery dinner on the 13th priced at $80 per person. The special menu featured on both nights will include options such as A5 Wagyu Tartare, an array of specialty rolls, including their popular 30th & University, crafted from crab, scallops, asparagus, wagyu, truffle soy reduction, jalapeño, fresh Hamachi, yuzu, truffle, microgreens and flowers, and Glazed Duck Breast, among other elevated Japanese plates. Pair your meal with their special Valentine’s Day cocktail, the Kobito No Yume (Lover’s Dream), infused with Peychaud’s bitters, lime juice, pineapple juice, house-made grenadine, and Cutwater fugu hibiscus-infused vodka.
Farmer’s Bottega
Make Farmer’s Bottega in Mission Hills your Valentine’s Day destination for farm-to-fork specialties crafted for the romantic occasion. The eatery will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu priced at $60 per person, showcasing options such as Lobster Shrimp Bisque, Petite Filet Mignon plated with soft polenta and bitter chocolate cabernet reduction, Surf & Turf and Limoncello Cake. Winos can also add a wine pairing for $15 per person.
Fig Tree Cafe
Spend Valentine’s Day surrounded by garden-style flair at Fig Tree Cafe, and indulge in drink specials such as their Bouquet of Roses Mimosa Flight, complete with Blush Rose, Lavender Rose, Yellow Rose and Red Rose tasters, or perk up with their Chocolate Raspberry Mocha.
Pacific Beach AleHouse
Treat your special someone to a three-course meal at Pacific Beach AleHouse this Valentine’s Day, and indulge in menu items such as West Coast Oysters, Beef Carpaccio, Scallop-stuffed Salmon and a sharable dessert of your choice. The menu will be priced at $34.99 per person, and $59.95 per couple.
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill
Skip the crowds this Valentine’s Day and turn up the heat with a take-home pizza kit from Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill! The kit includes fresh dough, mozzarella, house-made tomato sauce and basil, plus easy instructions on how to make the perfect heart-shaped pizza with your Valentine. $1 from every pizza kit sold will benefit the American Heart Association, and pricing starts at $7 per kit.
Union Kitchen & Tap
Savor an evening of romance at Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, and delight in a three-course menu. Menu highlights include Lobster & Truffle Cakes, Stout-Braised Pork Cheeks, Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Chocolate-Orange Crème Brûlée, plus the option to add a wine pairing. Menu pricing will be $75 per person, and an additional $25 for wine pairing.
Head to Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp this Valentine’s Day for a three-course Valentine’s Day menu priced at $60 per couple, live acoustic music from 7 – 10 p.m., Broken Hearts Karaoke from 10 p.m. – close, and Late Night Social Hour from 10 p.m. – close, featuring half-off cocktails, beer and wine.
Dine in at the quaint pizzeria, located in the Kensington neighborhood, and enjoy a three-course meal for two, for only $50. Start by sharing a house salad or order of Haven twists, 14” specialty pizza of your choice, and ice cream cookie or dessert twists. A bottle of house red or white wine will also come with your Valentine’s meal.
Monzu Fresh Pasta
Located in the heart of East Village, Monzu Fresh Pasta will serve a three-course menu on February 14 created exclusively for Valentine’s Day. The menu will include a Smoked Salmon and Dried Cranberries Salad, guest’s choice of Shrimp Ravioli in Pink Sauce or Spicy Nduja Pici, and a Dark Chili Chocolate Raspberry Cake. A selection of Italian and Californian wines will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle, and Monzu Fresh Pasta’s regular menu will also be available a la carte. Reservations are recommended and available by calling 619.255.5032 or emailing info@monzufreshpasta.com. $45 plus tax and gratuity, per person.
Tahona
Newly opened mezcal bar and restaurant Tahona in Old Town has crafted a Valentine’s Day dinner experience to feed all the senses. Guests can join Tahona on February 14 at either a 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. seating time for a romantic evening lit by candlelight and featuring a four-course meal by Chef Adrian Villareal Mora with mezcal pairings. Tahona will also offer an assortment of specialty cocktails designed to complement the prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu, and Spanish guitarist Augustin El Moro will play live music throughout the evening, setting a memorable ambiance for guests. Reservations can be made via OpenTable. $75 per person.
Little Italy Food Hall
The Little Italy Food Hall will celebrate Valentine’s Day twice: on Sunday, February 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. with a free card-making and cookie decorating event on its outside patio in collaboration with its neighbor Frost Me Café & Bakery (while cookie supplies last). Then, on February 14, the Little Italy Food Hall Bar will serve Love Bird Specials entailing two-for-one mimosas, $5 #single shots of tequila and whiskey and a limited-time Love Elixir cocktail ($10) mixed with gin, St. Germain, lemon, rose water and pomegranate and garnished with a rose petal.
Indigo Grill
Treat your Valentine to our fabulous 3-course menu and try Chef Deborah Scott classics such as Alderwood Plank Salmon or Chili Azucar Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon. Don’t forget something sweet –Indigo’s Housemade Churros or White Chocolate Cheesecake Tower for dessert! Our Valentine’s Day menu is priced at $49.95 per person. For reservations, please call 619-234-6802.
Vintana
You and your loved one will love this three-course menu featuring items such as Everything Crusted Ahi Tuna, Black and White Salmon or Filet Mignon. End with a sweet treat – Key Lime Tart or Red Velvet Cheesecake for dessert! The Valentine’s Day menu is priced at $59.95 per person. For reservations, please call 760-745-7777, ext. 1.
Maretalia
Indulge in a stunning four-course meal at one of Coronado’s newest restaurants, Maretalia for $85 per person. Start with an oyster and caviar amuse bouche before moving into standouts such as shrimp bisque or crab gnocchi. After an entree of scallops with saffron risotto or a veal porterhouse, unwind with a chocolate silk pie or carrot cake trifle.
CUCINA urbana
CUCINA urbana in Bankers Hill is offering a decadent 3-course, prix fixe menu for $50 per guest. Options run the gamut with a first course offering herb ricotta gnudi, seafood sausage stuffed calamari or lamb meatballs. The second course introduces braised beef ravioli, seared seabass, espresso crusted pork tenderloin or pan seared mushroom scallops. For a sensational finale, try the chocolate ricotta cheesecake or a passionfruit semifreddo.
The Patio
Stop by the Patio locations on Valentine’s Day through Sunday, Feb. 17 with your sweetheart for a delicious date menu with carefully paired wine options.The Patio on Goldfinch in Mission Hills will get your taste buds going with the Wagyu beef tartare paired with a German Pinot Noir or the yellowtail crudo with a light Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Then for the main course choose between braised pork belly with a glass of French Cahors or take a chance on the local catch of the day!
The Patio on Lamont is taking the appetizers to the next level with smooth burrata and speck and Sauvignon Blanc or loup de mer in a caviar butter sauce paired with Sonoma County Chardonnay. On to the main course, indulge in the New York steak topped with uni butter, chive and crème fraiche pommes puree.
The Patio on 101 will keep you warm by the ocean with a spicy but sweet butternut squash soup and Chardonnay or Moroccan beef tartare with a Pinot Noir from Oregon. Then spin your fork into a bowl of linguini and clams paired with an Italian Grillo or taste the Cocoa braised short ribs with a Syrah from Tuscany!
Giardino
Chef Marco Provino is offering an a la carte dinner menu in addition to a 3-course menu for $40.The preset menu features dishes such as Lobster Bisque, Salmon San Remo and Short Rib. End the meal with a Heart Shaped Chocolate Cake. The Valentine’s Day menu will be available from Feb. 14-16. 8131 Broadway – GiardinoSD.com
Curadero
Their Dinner for Two is a multi-course menu from Chef Brad Kraten, complete with cocktail pairings from bartender Alex Gregg. Start with a selection of Antojitos, or small plates, like Butternut Squash Flautas or Ceviche Mixto. Larger plates to share include Market Fish poached in a tangy tomato broth, as well as Carne Asada and Roasted Zucchini with nopal, corn, grilled onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, crème and queso fresco. End by choosing a sweet treat, like Goats Milk Flan with bourbon caramel, or Sweet Heat Chocolate Cake. The dinner for two is $100, which includes 3 courses with pairings for two people. www.Curadero.com
Cusp Dining & Drinks
The 11th floor restaurant atop Hotel La Jolla has the views, the food and the service to make the evening one to remember. To start, diners will enjoy a complimentary bubbly toast when they arrive. Chef Ingrid Funes is serving her regular menu alongside chef specials, like a Surf & Turf of herb roasted filet mignon and scallop with sunchoke potato gratin, Brussels sprout, pink peppercorns hollandaise sauce. For dessert, order chocolate strawberries or her infamous Chocolate Crunch Bar. – CuspRestaurant.com
Pacifica Del Mar
Celebrating 30 years atop Del Mar Plaza, Pacifica has remained a popular destination on Valentine’s Day for good reason. Chef/Partner Chris Idso is serving his entire menu where each entrée selection comes with a choice of soup or salad to start. Diners can order new items, like his Zinfandel Braised Short Ribs, Seared Scallops or Grilled Swordfish “Al Pastor.” The Valentine’s Day menu will be available from Feb. 14-16. PacificaDelMar.com
THE MED
THE MED is known for pulling out all the stops when it comes holiday dining. And Valentine’s Day is no exception. Chef Alex Emery and team are serving a multi-course dinner sure to impress every diner. Start with an amuse of Meringue Disc + Caviar, then move on to first courses, including Alaskan Halibut Crudo + Aguachile followed by second choice topions such as Duck Confit Raviolo + Dashi. The entrée course includes a choice of Braised Prime Short Rib + Lobster Tail or Lobster + Scallop, with a dessert selection including Winter Citrus + Almond. The 4-course dinner is $125 per person with an optional Iron Horse Vineyard wine pairing for $45. –LaValencia.com
Everyday California
Local adventure company – Everyday California – will be offering a special book one kayak, get one free to encourage adventurous double dates this holiday. Couples can book kayaks Monday – Friday the week of Valentine’s Day with code VDAY.
