Valentine's Day Restaurant Dining & Takeout Deals 2024

CALIFORNIA — Valentine's Day this year falls smack in the middle of the week — Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Whether your celebrations are swanky or low-key, reservations are imperative.

So check out our annual, V-Day dining guide for some of the sweetest offers — for all tastes and budgets —at restaurants, bakeries and pizzerias throughout California.

Find what appeals, scroll through the photo show above for visual inspiration, then get to booking.

And XOXO, from Patch!

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ACAPULCO: Celebrate V-Day Feb. 14-17 with three-course, "Sweetheart Menu for Two" ($55). Begin with tortilla soup or Caesar salad, then choose entrée of chicken, shrimp or steak fajitas, a fajitas duo, crab & shrimp enchiladas, or Muy Grande Platter (chicken, carnitas, enchilada, vegetables, refried beans & rice). Shareable desserts selections: Mrs. Field’s Sizzling Cookie; Oreo cookie ice cream torta; flan; or caramelo cheesecake. Info/bookings. Find restaurants here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Choices here! Valentine's Day options include "Campfire Feast Dinner for Two"($68), with starter, two entrees including prime rib & salmon, two sidekicks, broccoli & mashed potatoes, plus dessert. For couples wanting a little more "Surf 'n' Turf Dinner for Two" ($115), with two filet mignons, two lobster tails, starter, four sides, molasses bread, dessert & two prosecco splits. Bookings. Find locales statewide.

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CAFE SEVILLA: Spanish-inspired menu & Latin music are planned Valentine's Day at the three locales. Choose from four-course, prix-fixe special, with warm goat cheese dip & Spanish charcuterie to start, followed by lobster cake & citrus salad, pan-seared duck with Spanish beer glaze or lobster paella, and orange tart dessert with raspberry meringue. ($150/couple with live music 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Evening option for flamenco show & dinner offered in Costa Mesa & Long Beach. Details/reservations. Locations in Costa Mesa, Long Beach & San Diego.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Specials, including heart-shaped pizzas with crispy, thin crust, are back Feb. 9 to Feb. 14, for Valentine’s week. "Sweet Deal for Two" offers one appetizer, two entrees & one dessert for $50 (classic) or $60 for "Adventure Package." Sweet Deal diners also score BOGO-offer bounceback card, redeemable Feb. 15 to Feb. 22. Details. Find locations here.

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: Valentine's three-course "special for two" will be served Feb. 14-17 ($55). Begin with tortilla soup or salad, then choose entrée of chicken or steak fajitas, mix & match two fajitas, shrimp & crab enchiladas, or surf n’ turf combo. Shared-dessert options: butter cake; brownie sundae; deep fried ice cream; or cinnamon-crisp cheesecake. Details. See locales in NorCal.

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EDDIE V'S PRIME SEAFOOD: Dine in style Valentine's Day with such menu options as oysters, crab cakes, lobster, steaks, scallops, sea bass & more. And don't miss new V-Day cocktail: "With Love, Eddie," a bourbon indulgence. Live jazz at some locales, too. Reservations. Locations statewide.

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EL TORITO: Treat your sweetheart Feb. 14-17 to three-course, Valentine special for two ($55), featuring options for tortilla soup, Caesar salad, entrées of fajitas, salmon or Macho Combo (pasilla chile relleno, chicken & sour cream enchilada, beef barbacoa taco & chicken tamale). Finish with shareable dessert of mudd pie, deep fried ice cream or cinnamon-crisp cheesecake. Website. See locales.

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FARMER BOYS: Award-winning burger chain plays Cupid this Valentine’s Day with debut of "Burger Bouquet." As alternative to roses & chocolates, this "bouquet" ($30) is five Big Cheese burgers in special box with V-Day card. Sold via drive-thru, dine-in or phone-ahead, while supplies last. Website. Find restaurants statewide.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: Three-course, V-Day menu for two — starring Prime Surf & Turf — will be served Feb. 8-19. Included: oysters Rockefeller & shrimp cocktail starters; bone-in NY strip; filet mignon; two crab-stuffed lobster tails; & dark chocolate torte dessert. ($230 for two.) Specialty cocktail: the Berry Basil Bliss, with gin, sherry, lemon juice & strawberry ($17). Per-guest menu options for filet mignon with crab-stuffed shrimp or Chilean sea bass available. Eateries open early at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Details. Locations here.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Create romantic V-Day celebration at home with to-go dinners for two. Options: steak & lobster; salmon & lobster tail; or cordon bleu with lobster tail. Sides include pomegranate apple salad & roasted garlic asparagus. Floral arrangements & chocolate-dipped strawberries also available for a finishing touch. Place orders online for pick-up Feb. 13-14. See info here. Find stores near you.

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KING'S FISH HOUSE: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the "House that Seafood Built" with three-course menu starring steak & seafood specials. Among menu selections: eight-ounce filet mignon; South African lobster tail; plus appetizer, choice of sides & dessert. $80 per person. Regular menu, including Chilean sea bass, wild California spiny lobster & more, also available. Reservations. Locations here statewide.

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KRISPY KREME: Sweeten V-Day with heart-shaped doughnuts in “Dough-Notes” box with your heart-felt sentiments. This year's four, new flavors: You Color My World (cake batter filling, red icing & rainbow heart sprinkles); I Love You A Choco-Lot (chocolate filling & icing with rose piping); You’re Berry Sweet (white Kreme filling, strawberry icing & sprinkles); & Without You I’d Crumble (cookie dough filling, chocolate icing & cookie crumble). The Dough-Notes dozens box includes space for handwritten notes from giver to receiver. Available through Feb. 14. Details. Shop finder.

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LB STEAK: Set your Valentine's Day, romantic-dinner sights on these two locales, serving "Surf & Turf" menu special, with options for Chilean sea bass, Wagyu filet, lobster tail, & pan-seared scallops. Regular menus also available. Book here. Locales in SF Bay Area.

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LEFT BANK BRASSERIE: Celebrate amour with French-inspired, "Bonne Saint Valentin" dinner served Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. Three courses & $95/person. Menu selections include: oysters with Champagne mignonette; asparagus soup; kampachi crudo; beef tenderloin; lobster; duck; & more, plus layered chocolate cake with raspberry cream dessert. Info/reservations. Locales in Bay Area.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: For your BBQ-loving Valentine, a new, limited-time "Pitmaster BBQ Tour" menu announced — with three platters offering distinct, BBQ specialties from Texas, South Carolina & Alabama. All served with sides, biscuits & apple butter. Details. Location finder.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: The chain is spreading the love again this year with return of its beloved, heart-shaped pizzas — starting at $9.99. Offered Feb. 9-14. Website. Locations statewide.
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MARUFUKU RAMEN: These eateries are V-Day, date-night ready with menu featuring such dishes as: appetizers of pork cha-shu in Japanese steamed buns; pan-fried pot stickers; fried shishito peppers; authentic Hakata-style Tonkatsu ramen with ultra thin noodle, broth & pork & more. Night cap options include sake, imported beer & craft cocktails. Website. Locations here.
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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Treat your Valentine to romantic dinner for two, served Feb. 9-17. Included are starters & sides, with entree choices of bone-in New York strip and twin, lobster tails. $169 for two. Dine-in only. Details/reservations. Find locations.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: For entire month of February, heart-shaped pizzas are available for dine-in, takeout & delivery — with toppings of choice, like the chain's signature crispy, curly pepperoni. To sweeten the deal, bite-sized Mini Churrs are $2.99 with purchase of any heart-shaped pizza. Details. Find stores.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Valentine's Day menu packs quintessential, Aussie flair with such celebratory dishes as: bone-in ribeye; filet & lobster; Toowoomba salmon, seared ahi; lobster tails; grilled shrimp "on the barbie"; plus swoon-worthy desserts. Find restaurants here.

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PAPA MURPHY'S: Bring home & bake the love with limited-time, "HeartBaker" heart-shaped pizza deal, offered Feb. 1 through Valentine's Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14. Made with fresh dough, traditional red sauce, freshly grated, whole-milk mozzarella cheese (or dairy-free cheese), plus option for adding premium pepperoni. Locales listed here.
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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: V-Day special, Red Velvet Cookies, are back for limited time beginning Feb. 13. Freshly baked with white chocolate chips, Hershey’s milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate chunks & milk chocolate chunks, they are available for purchase & also as free "perk" option for "Pies and Perks" members. Find locations statewide.

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PIZZA GUYS: Spread the love with heart-shaped pizzas —back for the month of February. Order details. See pizzerias near you throughout California.

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POLLY'S PIES: Add a delicious twist to Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped, hand pies — in boysenberry, apple & cherry — from family-owned legacy business, founded in 1968 in Fullerton. $7.99 each. Pre-order for pick-up, or schedule a delivery/shipment of four for $35.99. Details. With 13 SoCal locations in Los Angeles, Orange & Riverside counties.
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ROUND TABLE PIZZA: Heart-shaped pizzas are on the menu for Valentine's Day, plus get $5 off a large, heart-shaped pizza OR regular XL pizza with code HEART5 at checkout. Find locales statewide.

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RUBIO'S COASTAL GRILL: Wow your seafood-lovin' sweetheart with limited-time specials from this popular, "Original Fish Taco" joint. Starting Feb. 7, new entrees feature return of Puerto Nuevo Burrito (with wild-caught Langostino Lobster), plus Guajillo Lime Shrimp dishes of Two Taco Plate & Shrimp Bowl. Website. Location finder.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Treat your Valentine to "Porterhouse Dinner for Two" or "T-Bone with Horseradish Crust." Porterhouse is paired with lobster tails & offered only Wednesday, Feb. 14. T-bone special is served Feb.9-18. Details. See sites statewide.

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SEASONS 52: Celebrate V-Day with elegant, on-site dining of seasonal favorites & rotating wine flights, or plan romantic, at-home dinner for two with takeout option. To-go meal offers filet mignon, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, broccolini, salad, two Mini Indulgence desserts & bottle of wine for $115. Pre-order takeout 24 hours in advance for Feb. 10-18 pickup. Reservations/ordering details. Locations here.

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SNOOZE A.M. EATERY: Celebrate your Valentine with limited-time, sweet treat — Double Chocolate Brownie Pancakes. Offered Feb. 8 through V-Day, Feb. 14, this decadent dish features brownie buttermilk pancake topped with chocolate ganache, strawberries, blueberries & powdered sugar. Find locations.

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SUSIECAKES: Keep it sweet & bring home cookies, cupcakes, mini-cupcakes & cakes decorated with Valentine's Day themes. A super cute, bakery highlight is 4-inch, "Sweetheart Cake," perfect for two with vanilla buttercream & red and pink hearts. ($42.99.) Order info. Find shops statewide.

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TENDER GREENS: Sweet, V-Day freebie! Diners at the chef-drive, healthy living, sustainable-focused eateries score free dessert of choice with any entree purchase on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Website. Locations statewide.

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: Valentine’s Day dining promises a chef-prepared, dining experience, featuring variety of wine & champagne selections, dry-aged steaks & complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries, prepared by in-house pastry chef. Bookings. Locations here.

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URBAN PLATES: Three-course, Valentine’s special ($55) will be served Feb. 9-19 for dine-in or takeout. Selections include: tomato basil soup, house or Caesar salad; char-grilled steak; chimichurri steak; salmon; two sides; rustic bread; & dessert of cookies, cakes or mango tarts. In-house diners get half-off bottles of wine, too. Find locales statewide.

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WATER GRILL: Book a Valentine's date night with chef-curated, four-course menu, along with interactive photo booth & commemorative hand-poured candle ($135/person). Dinner highlights: oyster sampler or jumbo lump crab cake; clam chowder & roasted beet salad; plus such surf n’ turf entrées as filet mignon or lobster. Dessert array offered, too, including New York cheesecake & caramel bread pudding. Optional wine pairing: $50. Reservations. Locations listed here.
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