Valentine's Day Dining Deals 2022: Takeout & Restaurant Specials

CALIFORNIA — Love is in the air!

Valentine's Day 2022 falls on Monday, Feb. 14, and restaurants, bakeries, markets, pizza joints and doughnut shops throughout California are rolling out the red carpet with chef-curated menus, takeout specials, prix-fixe offers, cute treats, heart-shaped pizzas, heart-shaped wellington and even heart-shaped lasagna and ravioli.

Don't get stuck without dinner plans or reservations.

Peruse Patch's annual Valentine's Day dining guide — with choices for all tastes and budgets — and see what appeals to you and your family. 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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BIG DEAL BURGER: For your burger-lovin' special someone, a Valentine’s Day gift card deal, through Feb. 14, offers $10 bonus card for every $30 e-gift card purchased. The online gift cards can be redeemed March 1-31. Purchase on sister restaurant Dickey’s Barbecue website or at 92 Costco stores. Info here. Locations in Napa, Vallejo, Lancaster, Vallejo, Riverside, Morgan Hill, Rancho Mirage, Moreno Valley, Campbell, San Bernardino, Pasadena, Los Angeles & Azusa.

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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. Find locations throughout California here.

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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. Locations statewide.

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BRISTOL FARMS: Place your order for Valentine's dinner for two ($85), with heart-shaped Wellington (filet mignon, salmon or mushroom), fingerling potatoes, asparagus & chocolate-covered strawberries. Details. Fondue/charcuterie board game, heart-shaped ravioli, long-stem Ecuadorian roses & other treats offered, too. Stores in Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Palm Desert, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Monica, South Pasadena, West Hollywood, Westchester, Westwood, Woodland Hills & Yorba Linda.

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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. California locations listed here.

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CATTLEMENS STEAKHOUSE: Reservations underway for $44.99 Valentine's Weekend special, that includes New York steak, lobster tail, salad, sourdough bread, ranch-style beans & baked potato. See details here. Offer is valid Feb. 11-14. Locations in Dixon, Livermore, Petaluma, Rancho Cordova, Redding, Roseville, Santa Rosa & Selma.

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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. Restaurants: Cardiff; Coronado - Peohe's; Dana Point; Lake Tahoe; Monterey; Redondo Beach.

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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. Locales in Elk Grove, Emeryville, Fairfield, Roseville, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Union City & Vallejo.

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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. Location finder here.

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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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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: For your BBQ-lovin' special someones, a Valentine’s Day gift card deal, Feb. 6-14, offers a $10 bonus card for every $30 e-gift card purchased. The online gift cards can be redeemed March 1-31. Purchase in-store, on Dickey’s website or at 92 Costco stores. Info here. Locations throughout California.

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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. Plus DD Perks members earn three times the points on all donuts, Munchkins & Donut Hole Treats from Feb. 11-13. Or 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 Feb. 11-14 (or over lunch Feb. 12-13) 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. Locations: Anaheim; El Segundo; Fresno; La Jolla; Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE; Newport Beach; Palo Alto; Pasadena; Rancho Cucamonga; San Diego; Santa Clara; Walnut Creek; Woodland Hills.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Celebrate on the homefront with to-go dinners for two (prime rib, filet or truffled beef Wellington, all with lobster tails, apple pomegranate salad, Brussel sprouts, red roasted potatoes & chocolate-covered strawberries). Hand-dipped strawberries also sold separately in four, six or 10 packs, along with floral arrangements. Place orders online here for Feb. 12-14 pick-up. Info is here. Locations throughout SoCal.

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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. Locations include Bakersfield, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Ontario, Rohnert Park, Riverside, San Diego, San Marcos & South Gate.

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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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KURA REVOLVING SUSHI BAR: A $22 special, a Valentine’s Seafood Chirashi — complete with heart-shaped sauce tray — is available Feb. 11-14, while supplies last for indoor dining, takeout & delivery. Order here. Locations throughout California.

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LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE: Feel the love Feb. 11-14 with Valentine’s Prime Rib dinner — hand-carved to-order prime rib, two sides (such as Bacon Mac & Cheese or Sauteed Red Wine Garlic Mushrooms). Festive red or pink drinks, such as Rockin’ Strawberry Groupie & Prickly Pear ‘Rita also on menu. See specials here. Locations in Redding, Chico, Sacramento & Fontana.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Dine with your Valentine from Feb. 11-14, with chateaubriand for two ($159 per couple), including starter, salad or lobster bisque, two sides & dessert to share. Info & reservations here. Locations in Anaheim, Burbank, Los Angeles, Palm Desert, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana and Woodland Hills.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: Show your PDA, “Pizza Display of Affection,” with a heart-shaped pizza, offered for carryout, delivery or dine-in. Details. Available through Feb. 28. Location finder here.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A Valentine’s Day, four-course special (starting at $54) will be offered Feb. 10 through 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. California locales here.

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PARK HYATT AVIARA: Both dining venues, the Mediterranean-inspired Ponto Longo & new Ember & Rye steak house by celeb chef Richard Blaise, will offer prix-fixe, Valentine’s menus at $150 and $160 respectively. Info, full menus & reservations. At 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweet deal. Two freshly baked, David’s Red Velvet Cookies (white chocolate chips, Hershey’s milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate chunks & milk chocolate chunks) are $4 on Feb. 14, with other cookie flavors included, too. Available in-restaurant or online with Pie Life app or at Pieology.com. Location finder here.

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PIZZA GUYS: Heart-shaped, artisan pizzas return at the Sacramento-based chain. The limited-time special is for large, one topping pizza and available through February. $16.99. Website here. Locations throughout the state found 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 in advance or on Monday 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. Locations in Camp Pendleton, Culver City, Los Angeles, Orange, Pomona, Santa Ana, San Diego, Mission Valley, Valley Center & Travis AFB in Fairfield. 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. In Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Roseville, Fresno, Woodland Hills, Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Anaheim, Irvine, Del Mar, Palm Desert & San Diego.

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SAJJ MEDITERANEAN: For your Valentine with a sweet tooth, enjoy Chocolate Hummus, made with garbanzo beans, tahini, cocoa powder, chocolate hazelnut spread, pistachios, maple syrup & served with housemade cinnamon chips. Order all month at locations in Irvine, Westwood, Los Angeles and throughout the SF Bay Area. Website here.

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SEASONS 52: To celebrate Valentine's Day at home, a dinner for two ($110) can be pre-ordered for pickup. Included: wood-grilled Kona-crusted filet mignon; salad; sides, two Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Mini Indulgence desserts; plus bottle of wine. Or for the family, order Valentine’s Day Green Box, serving four to six, with choice of tenderloin or salmon, salad, sides & six Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Mini Indulgence desserts. Details & ordering here. Locations: Costa Mesa, Sacramento & San Diego.

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TOUS LE JOURS: The “Love, Sweet Love” collection is available through Feb. 14 at the French-Asian bakery café chain. Among specialty cakes: "My Valentine" Buttercream Cake: 6-inch strawberry & confetti sponge cake with strawberry buttercream; and "Valentine’s Cloud Cake": TLJ’s signature 7-inch cloud cake with fresh berries. Details here. At participating shops. Locations throughout the SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties.

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VEGGIE GRILL: On Feb. 13-14, the 100% plant-based restaurants will offer two, free chocolate chip cookies with entree purchase. Find locations throughout California. Website here.

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WING BOSS: For your wing-lovin' special someone, a Valentine’s Day gift card deal, through Feb. 14, offers $10 bonus card for every $30 e-gift card purchased. The online gift cards can be redeemed March 1-31. Purchase on sister restaurant Dickey’s Barbecue website or at Costco stores. Info here. Locations statewide.

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YOGURTLAND: A new, Valentine’s Day-inspired flavor, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, hits stores for limited time, along with gift-card promo offered through Feb. 14. Receive $5 bonus card with purchase of eGift card of $25 or more. Bonus cards valid in-store Feb. 15 through March 15. Offer details here. Location finder here.

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FOR REGION-SPECIFIC GUIDES:

• Greater L.A. Valentine's Day Takeout & Restaurant Specials
• Inland Empire Valentine's Day Takeout & Restaurant Specials
• O.C. Valentine's Day Takeout & Restaurant Specials
• San Diego-Area Valentine's Day Takeout & Restaurant Specials
• SF Bay Area Valentine's Day Takeout & Restaurant Deals

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