MD Valentine's Day Dining Deals: Restaurant, Takeout Specials

MARYLAND — If you're were caught unprepared for Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, there are Maryland restaurants, bakeries, pizza joints and other eateries offering curated menus, takeout specials, heart-shaped pizzas, and more.

Here's some last-minute help with dinner plans or reservations.

If you know of other neighborhood hot spots planning Valentine offers, share with readers in the comments section.

And Happy Valentine's Day, from Patch!

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APPLEBEE'S GRILL & BAR: Pucker up for $5 Smoocho Mucho Sips, new for Valentine's celebrations. The "Tipsy Cupid" is vodka shaken with strawberry & lemonade, while "Date Night Daiquiri" features frozen strawberry mango daiquiri with Bacardi. At participating locales. Info here. Locations finder here.

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BAR LOUIE: If your Valentine is a burger fan: The new "That's My Jam Burger" is a limited-time offer. Made with patty, applewood-smoked bacon, arugula, creamy herb cheese, garlic aioli & house-made bourbon old-fashioned jam on brioche bun. $15 with side in Original Gastrobar or online. Info. Locations in Northridge, Tustin & Downey.

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: New flavor, Secret Admirer, plus returning fan-fave ice cream cake, the Box of Chocolates Cake, are on shops' menus for Valentine's Day. Secret Admirer features pink cake-flavored ice cream with rose ice cream & strawberry ribbon. Box of Chocolates Cake, inspired by classic, heart-shaped candy boxes, is customizable by ice cream & cake flavor, then topped with fudge & milk chocolate candies – made to look like a real box of chocolate. Info here. Location finder here.
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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: The Red Velvet Pizookie, a fresh-baked, red velvet cookie with sweet cream cheese, white chocolate & vanilla bean ice cream, is "made with love" and on menus for limited time in February. Info.
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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Specials run Feb.11-14, including Valentine's Day Feast for Two ($110), with two filets, two lobster tails, shareable starter, four sides, dessert, molasses bread & two prosecco splits. Available for dine-in, takeout & delivery. Keep it romantic & add a dozen roses to be delivered to table. Or shop the new Meat Market with grill-ready steaks, burgers & seafood. Valentine's Feast order & booking links here.
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BUCA DI BEPPO: Make it a romantic dinner with heart-shaped lasagna for two. ($59.99). Offered for dine-in or to-go, and includes lasagna, garlic bread, mixed green or Caesar salad and mini cannoli for dessert. Available Feb. 11-14. See ordering info here. Click here for location guide.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Heart-shaped, crispy thin-crust pizzas are back for CPK dine-in patrons from Feb. 9-14, along with a Valentine's Day "Sweet Deal For Two." Customers can choose from Classic ($40) or Adventure ($50), both with choices of one appetizer, two entrees (including salads, pastas & pizzas) and dessert. Every "Sweet Deal" guest will receive a buy-one-get-one free card for a BOGO pizza, pasta or salad valid Feb. 15-22 (one per check). See details.

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CHART HOUSE: Three-course "Sweetheart Menu" will be served Feb. 10-14 ($150 per couple), featuring choice of lobster bisque, clam chowder or strawberry & Champagne salad, entree selection of sea bass, lobster & scallop linguine or filet, and Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert. Or opt for "Valentine's Dinner for Two To Go," available by pre-order & $120 per couple. Info here for menu & reservation.
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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: A three-course "Sweetheart Menu For Two" will be served Feb. 11-14. $55. Included starter & entree per guest, plus dessert to share. Info here. Contact your local Chevys for offer availability.

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CHILI'S: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a $25 Meal for Two. Included: an appetizer (choices include salads, Texas cheese fries and chips & salsa); two entrees (options include sirloin, quesadillas, grilled chicken and shrimp or chicken pastas); sides; plus dessert. Details.
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COLD STONE CREAMERY: A sweet offer through Feb. 15 at shops statewide: "You Had Me at Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries™ Creation" ice cream & "All's Fair in Love & Cake,™" with red velvet cake, chocolate-dipped strawberry ice cream, strawberry frosting & fudge ganache. Order here. Location finder here.

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DUNKIN': This year for Valentine's, enjoy a "Cupid's Choice Donut," heart-shaped with Bavarian Kreme, strawberry-flavored icing & sprinkles, or "Brownie Batter Donut," heart-shaped, chocolate frosted & filled with brownie batter filling. Use app's Mobile Mondays Feb. 14 and earn 100 bonus points. Website here.
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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate your Valentine with Surf & Turf for two ($230) or three-course, filet mignon feast, with lobster tail scampi or crab-stuffed shrimp (starting at $85). Details & booking.

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HOOTERS: The annual #ShredYourEx event returns Feb. 14. Guests can shred pictures of exes to score 10 free boneless wings with in-store purchase of 10 wings. Info here.
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KRISPY KREME: Available through Feb. 14, the all-new Valentine's doughnut collection comes in custom dozen box with two pop-out valentines. Flavors: Beary Best, chocolate icing & chocolate sprinkles, decorated like teddy bear; Bee Mine, Strawberries & KREME™ filling, red & pink icing & bee sugar piece; Cookie to My KREME™, white & chocolate icing & confetti heart sprinkles; My Batter Half, with cake batter, pink icing & heart sprinkles. Details here. Shop finder here.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Dine with your Valentine with chateaubriand for two ($159 per couple), including starter, salad or lobster bisque, two sides & dessert to share. Info & reservations here.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A Valentine's Day, four-course special (starting at $54) will be offered Feb. 14. Menu features: shareable "Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie" appetizer; salads; entree selections of sirloin, salmon or Alice Springs chicken; plus cheesecake to share. Website here.

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QDOBA: The Mexican-inspired chain is marking Valentine's Day with QDOBA for Kindness for its 12th year, with a Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) entrée, offered Feb. 14 only to QDOBA Rewards members. Join by texting JOIN to 73622, or at qdoba.com/rewards, and a freebie will be loaded into rewards wallets. Patrons also can support No Kid Hungry with donation in-store or online Feb. 14–20. Website.
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RED LOBSTER: Just in time for Valentine's Day, Lobsterfest is back, with the new "Date Night Feast for Two" (lobster tails, sirloin steaks, shrimp, bacon mac & cheese in lobster sauce & sides). Enjoy in-restaurant or to-go. Info here. Location finder here.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Dine in style at home or at the steak house with a chateaubriand dinner for two, including choice of shrimp cocktail, Caesar or Steak House salad, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, plus Chocolate Sin Cake for dessert. Takeout orders require 48-hour notice. Ordering & reservation details here.

Here are a few more specials courtesy ofOffers.com:

Bonefish Grill: Get in on the Valentine’s Day Special at Bonefish Grill. The special is available for either dine-in or takeout, and comes with Scallop and Shrimp Filet Mignon and two sides, for only $32.90.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: From Feb. 14 through Feb. 21, Carrabba’s Italian Grill will be offering a four-course dinner for two starting at $60. This offer is available for dine-in and carryout.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: If variety is the spice of life, then Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is the place to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. The restaurant is offering combination meals starting at $13.49. Each meal comes with an entree and your choice of two sides.

Chili’s: Quite appropriately, February’s $5 Margarita of the Month at Chili’s is The Grand Romance ‘Rita. Indulge your main squeeze on Valentine’s Day, your anniversary, your pet’s birthday or any other special occasion with this delicious drink.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants: On Feb. 14, take your significant other to Cooper’s Hawk and enjoy a pre-fixe Valentine’s Day Menu. Just be sure to make reservations ahead of time.

Cinnabon: Snuggle in with a sweet treat from Cinnabon. Get two Classic Rolls and two Cold Brew Iced Coffees for just $15. Every Monday, including Feb. 14, enjoy this special deal and have it delivered straight to your door. When you order using Cinnabon’s app or website, you’ll qualify for free delivery.

Joe’s Crab Shack: How about taking your love to the shack this Valentine’s Day? Joe’s Crab Shack is offering a four-course prix fixe menu for $75 on Feb. 14. Start with some peel and eat shrimp and a salad. Then choose from four entrees. including shrimp sampler, land and sea, pirate platter or cedar-roasted salmon. Round out the whole shebang with key lime pie or crabby apple crumble for dessert.

McAlister’s Deli: Valid Feb. 14 between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. McAlister’s Deli is offering 50% off a new steak entrée item (Steak and White Cheddar Sandwich, Steak and Gorgonzola Salad or Loaded Steak Spud) with the purchase of a new steak entrée item. This deal is available for all online, app and in-store orders by using promo code STEAK22 at checkout.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Enjoy dining and wining at McCormick & Schmick’s with the special Valentine’s Day menu, which is available Feb. 14 at $50 per person. This is a three-course meal with a starter, main course and dessert.

Papa John’s: Show some love to your partner by celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Heart-Shaped Pizza from Papa John’s. The signature thin crust, one-topping pizza will only cost $11.99.

The Fresh Market: Planning a quiet dinner for two and want to cook something special but don’t want to do the meal planning or prepping? The Fresh Market has a variety of restaurant-quality meals planned and prepped, right down to the dozen roses and reusable shopping bag. Choose from the Filet Mignon Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two, Filet Mignon & Crab Cake Valentine’s Meal, Filet Mignon & Chilean Sea Bass Valentine’s Meal or the Crab Cake & Chilean Sea Bass Valentine’s Meal all for $49.99.

Trader Joe’s: What is heart-shaped, pink and white and doesn’t contain coconut? Macarons! For a special Valentine’s treat pick up Trader Joe’s Macarons, the delicate meringue cookie, with a rich creme filling that must be experienced to truly appreciate. The pink hearts are flavored with real raspberries and filled with raspberry crème, while the white hearts — with pink speckles — are vanilla with strawberry crème in the middle.

Reporting from Patch Editor Susan Schena and from Offers.com.