Valentine's Day Restaurant & Takeout Deals 2023: California

CALIFORNIA — Cue Cupid! Valentine's Day nears, so it's time to get dining plans in place.

This year, Feb. 14 falls on a Tuesday, with many chefs and restaurants rolling out the romance.

Hearts will surely go thumpity-thump over such specials as prix-fixe, dinners for two, lavish tasting menus, wine pairings, amor-inspired cocktails, heart-shaped pizzas, heart-shaped doughnuts and even heart-shaped lasagna.

Check out our annual, V-Day dining guide — and scroll through the images above — for top dine-in and takeout specials offered at restaurants throughout California.

The list has something for all tastes and budgets.

Enjoy, and Happy Valentine's Day, from Patch!

Know of other restaurants in your neighborhood with swoon-worthy, V-Day dining? Share with readers in the comment section.

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ACAPULCO: A Sweetheart Menu for Two ($55), served Feb. 10-14, offers three courses, including tortilla soup or Caesar salad (one per guest), entrée choice of chicken or steak fajitas, fajitas duo, tacos vampiros or muy grande platter (one per guest). Shareable dessert options: Mrs. Field’s Sizzling Cookie; Oreo cookie ice cream torta, flan; or caramelo cheesecake. Info/reservations. Find restaurants statewide.

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APPLEBEE'S GRILL & BAR: Pucker up for $6 Smoocho Mucho Sips for Valentine's celebrations. Try "Tipsy Cupid" with Tito’s Handmade Vodka & gummy red lips, or frozen "Date Night Daiquiri" with Bacardi Superior. At participating locales. Info here. Location finder here.

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BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: Celebrate V-day with dine-in or takeout Feb. 10-14 & receive coupon for free Pizookie, redeemable Feb. 15 to March 31. Minimum purchase of $14.95 required. Or purchase $50 eGift card from Feb. 1-14 & score $10 bonus gift card, good Feb. 15 through March 31. See locales.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Valentine’s weekend menu, Feb. 11-14, offers Feast For Two ($58), with two filet mignons, two lobster tails, appetizer, sidekicks, dessert, molasses bread & two prosecco splits. Add-on: dozen roses $39. Reservations. Find restaurants statewide.

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BUCA DI BEPPO: V-Day turns lasagna lovefest with heart-shaped lasagna for two. ($59.99). Offered for dine-in or to-go, with lasagna, garlic bread, salad & mini cannoli for dessert. Available Feb. 14 only. See ordering info. Click here for locations.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Heart-shaped pizzas are back Feb. 9-14, along with Valentine's "Sweet Deal For Two." Choose from Classic or Adventure package with appetizer, two entrees & dessert. Heart-shaped, crispy thin crust pizzas make V-Day extra special! Details. Find locations.

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CATTLEMENS STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate Valentine's Day Friday, Feb. 10 to Tuesday, Feb. 14, with 14-ounce, grilled New York steak served with steamed lobster tail — specially priced at $44.99. Details here on Facebook. Reservations here. Find locations in Northern California.
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CHART HOUSE: "Sweetheart Menu for Two" offered Feb. 10-14 ($160/couple). Includes starter, dessert & entrees of Chilean sea bass, lobster linguine or surf & turf (filet & lobster tail). Menu/reservations. Find locales.

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CHEVYS FRESH MEX: From Feb. 10-14, three-course "Sweetheart Menu for Two" ($55) will be served, with tortilla soup or salad (one per guest), entrée per guest of fajitas, tacos vampiros or surf n’ turf, followed by shareable dessert. Info/reservations. Sites throughout Northern California.

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DUNKIN': Heart-shaped doughnuts return for V-Day, along with these sweet specials. Dunkin’ Chocolates: heart-shaped box with wrapped chocolates in three flavors: Boston Kreme, Brownie Batter & Chocolate Creme. And Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Flavored Jelly Hearts: fun twist to iced coffee in flavors of Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Caramel Latte, Toasted Coconut & Butter Pecan. Find shops here.

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EDDIE V'S: Champagne, fine wines, seafood & steaks are on the menu for Valentine's dining. Plus signature drink "Hope Diamond," that transforms as poured from clear to purple, and Bananas Foster Butter Cake, flambéed tableside, also add to V-Day ambiance. Reservations. Find locales throughout California.

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EL TORITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: From Feb. 10-14, three-course Sweetheart Menu for Two ($55) includes tortilla soup or Caesar salad (for each diner), entrées of fajitas, tacos vampiros or macho combo with fire-roasted pasilla chile relleno, chicken & sour cream enchilada, beef barbacoa crispy taco & tamale. Finish with shared dessert of sopapillas, mudd pie, deep fried ice cream or cheesecake. Info/reservations. Locales listed here.

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EUREKA!: This will warm your heart: 50% off dining on Valentine's Day! Feb. 14 falls on a Tuesday this year. And Tuesdays are half-off days at the craft beer & scratch-kitchen restaurant. Deal also extends to newly launched menu items: French Dip sandwich; barbeque pork ribs & truffle corn; chilled salmon campanelle bowl; watermelon chicken salad; & Baja fish tacos. (Half-off wine by glass/bottle, too, but for dine-in only.) Find locations.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Three-course Valentine's exclusives offered Feb. 10-14. Choose: Surf & Turf for Two (shareable, 35-ounce tomahawk, lobster tail scampi & crab-stuffed shrimp. $230 for two guests.); or Filet Mignon Menu with lobster tail scampi or crab-stuffed shrimp. $85/person. Salad & dessert included. Regular menu also available. Reservations. See locations.

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FOGO DE CHAO: Dine at the Brazilian steakhouse Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, & receive a free churrasco experience — with fire-roasted meats carved tableside by gaucho chefs —for a future visit. Reservations. Find restaurants.

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GELSON'S: Make Valentine’s Day memorable — and easy — with the to-go dinners for two. Pre-cooked options include prime rib & lobster, truffled beef Wellington & lobster and bacon-wrapped filet mignon & lobster. Included: apple pomegranate salad; Brussels sprouts; potatoes; chocolate-covered strawberries. Hand-dipped strawberries also sold separately, along with flowers. Place V-Day orders online by Feb. 12 for Feb. 13-14 pick-up. Find stores throughout Southern California.

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HOOTERS: Mend a broken heart Valentine's Day with photo shredders & chicken wings at #ShredYourEx event. Back by popular demand ... burn, bury, rip or shred picture of an ex to earn 10 free wings with in-store purchase of 10 wings. Details. Limit one order per person. Find eateries statewide.
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KING'S FISH HOUSE: On Tuesday, Feb. 14, three-course, prix-fixe Valentine's Day dinner stars filet mignon & lobster tail. Reservations. $69.50/person. ($79.50/person in San Jose.) Find eateries statewide.

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KRISPY KREME: Sweeten V-Day with this year's line-up of heart-shaped doughnuts made with HERSHEY’S milk chocolate, KISSES, strawberry & caramel syrup. A Valentine’s Day Dozen is available for pickup or delivery via app and website. Offered for a limited time at participating shops statewide.

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KURA SUSHI: Valentine’s Day Chirashi bowls offered for dine-in & takeout Feb. 10-14 at home of the revolving sushi bar. Dish features sushi rice with shrimp, crab, crab claw, salmon, tuna, eel, red snapper, scallop, tamago, ikura & cucumber. Priced at $25, tied with red bow & includes complimentary, heart-shaped ramekin for soy sauce dipping. Locales are statewide.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: Ribs-lovin' sweethearts will swoon over February special: Half-Rack of Ribs & Fried Chicken Combo Meal ($33.99). For $1.99, upgrade sides to Bacon-Ranch Mac or County Fair Corn Pudding. And for limited time, Pork Belly Burnt Ends appetizer is back. Dine-in or to-go. And from Feb 1-14, post photo taken in front of Lucille’s sign or ‘Love & BBQ’ banner inside restaurant & tag @Lucilles_BBQ on Instagram for chance to win free ribs for year ($2,000 gift card.) Find locations statewide.

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MARCO'S PIZZA: Surprise your special someone on Valentine's Day with a heart-shaped pizza! From Feb. 10-14, use code “HEART” to order a one-topping, V-Day pizza, starting at $9.99, online or through pizza app. Website. Find locations.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Wine & dine your Valentine from Feb. 10-14, with chateaubriand for two ($179 per couple), including soup or salad, sides & dessert. Add-ons available for lobster tails & jumbo lump crab cakes. Info/reservations. Locations here.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: For entire month of February, heart-shaped pizzas are available for dine-in, takeout & delivery — cut or uncut, with one topping of choice, like the chain's signature crispy, curly pepperoni. Pricing is same as large, one-topping pizza. Details. Find stores.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Valentine’s Day four-course special (starting at $60) featured Feb. 9-14. Included Shrimp on Barbie shared appetizer, two salads, two entrees (sirloin, salmon or chicken) with side, or two filets with side for $10 more, plus cheesecake. Dine-in only. Website. Find locales near you.

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PAPA JOHNS: Win hearts with a heart-shaped pizza, offered through Feb. 14. With thin crust, cheese & one topping, the pies are $11.99. Additional toppings cost extra. Details. See locales statewide.
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PAPA MURPHY'S TAKE 'N' BAKE PIZZA: The "HeartBaker" pizza is back — pepperoni or cheese for $11. Or check out "Sweetheart of a Deal" — a HeartBaker Pizza & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Available through Feb. 14. Order info. Find locations throughout California.
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PIZZA GUYS: Spreading the love, the California-based chain brings back its heart-shaped pizzas for month of February — with large, one-topping pies at $15.99 to $17.99, depending on market. Order details. See pizzerias near you throughout California.
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RED LOBSTER: Treat seafood-loving sweethearts to Lobsterfest, back for limited time with such lobster-centric dishes as Lobster & Shrimp Tacos, Lobster & Shrimp-Topped Sirloin & returning favorite, Lobster Lover's Dream (tails paired with lobster-and-shrimp linguini ). From the bar: three versions of specialty "Lobsterita" cocktail. Details. Find sites.

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ROUND TABLE PIZZA: Treat your pizza-loving, loved ones to Valentine's Day heart-shaped pizzas, offered in size large —specialty pies or create your own. Available through Feb. 28. Details. Or on Feb. 14 ... score medium pizza with one topping for $5 (dine-in, carryout & delivery) with purchase of large specialty pizza at regular price when using promo code LOVE5. Find locales thoughout California.
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Dine in style Feb. 10-19 with Valentine's special — Chateaubriand for Two ($160, but price may vary by location). Included: two starters, soup or salad; garlic mashed potatoes; creamed spinach; plus Chocolate Sin Cake for dessert. Reservations/details.

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SEASONS 52: Celebrate V-Day with in-restaurant dining (option for sparkling wine flight paired with filet mignon, plus desserts of Belgian Chocolate S'mores or Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli Mini Indulgence), or Seasons 52 Green Box takeout dinner-for-two, $110 (filet mignon, mashed potatoes, broccolini, salad & two Mini Indulgence desserts). Info/reservations. Place to-go orders 24 hours in advance for Feb. 11-14 pick-up. Locations here.

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STARBUCKS: A special V-Day sip — a Pink Drink with Chocolate Cream Cold Foam — is available through Feb. 14 via app or from a barista. Or on Valentine's Day, place Starbucks order with Uber Eats & receive 50% off total (up to $10 max) with promo code: VDAY50OFF. Discount only valid with Uber Eats app, not via Starbucks app or in stores. Check availability: delivery locator.

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TGI FRIDAYS: Just in time for Valentine’s Day is all-new Fridays Feast menu — $28, $38 or $48 — perfect for sharing with appetizer, two entrees & shareable dessert. Among entree choices: ($28) fettuccini Alfredo with chicken, cheeseburger or chicken Caesar salad; $38 for whiskey-glazed burger, shrimp, chicken Cobb or shrimp & chicken pasta; or for $48, flat iron steak, ribs or twin lobster tails. Locales.

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: Celebrate Valentine’s Sunday, Feb. 12 through Tuesday, Feb. 14 with chef-prepared meal from the full dinner menu. Among choices: tenderloin with butter-poached lobster tails. More than 350 wine & champagne selections, plus desserts available, too. Reservations here. Location finder.

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TOUS LES JOURS: The French-Asian bakery café chain rolled out its 2023 V-Day cake collection, “Bee My Valentine,” a variety of five cakes crafted with Cupid in mind. Available through Feb. 14. Ordering details. Find shops.

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URBAN PLATES: Three-course, Valentine's meal-for-two offered with two starter soups or salads, two entrees ( steak, chimichurri steak or salmon) & two desserts. $55. Dine-in or takeout. Find locales.

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WATER GRILL: Chef-curated, four course pre-fixe menu ($135/person) planned for Valentine's Day. Additional wine pairings available. For bookings, find locations.

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FOR REGION-SPECIFIC DINING GUIDES:

• Valentine's Day Restaurants: SF Bay Area Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: LA-Area Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: Inland Empire Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: San Diego Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: OC Dining & Takeout Deals

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