Reserve Valentine’s Day Tables Now At RivCo's Top Restaurants

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — Valentine’s Day is on a Saturday this year, and if you haven’t made reservations for dinner out at one of Riverside County's best local restaurants, do it now.

About 39 percent of U.S. adults plan an evening out to celebrate Valentine’s Day, according to a National Retail Federation survey. Because Feb. 14 falls on a Saturday this year, Riverside restaurants will likely be busy through the weekend, as well as a day or two earlier than the holiday.

Many, but not all, local restaurants handle reservations through OpenTable, an online service. Romantic restaurants typically fill up a week before Valentine’s Day.

Here are a few still accepting Valentine’s Day reservations, according to OpenTable:

• Flat Top Bar and Grill — 17960 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside.
  • Known for award-winning cocktails and upscale steakhouse dining.
    • Reserve here.
• The Outpost — 3692 Sunnyside Dr, Riverside.
  • Cozy, Italian-inspired restaurant with a theme based on a walk in the woods.
    • Reserve here.
• Palenque Kitchen — 3737 Main Street, Suite 101, Riverside.
  • Serving up authentic Mexican cuisine with a twist in the heart of Riverside.
    • Reserve here.
• Devereaux House Restaurant — 3739 Nelson St, Riverside.
  • Located in a historic building, this new restaurant serves up neo-Neapolitan pizzas and simple cocktails.
    • Reserve here.
• Trattoria Toscana — 41789 Nicole Lane, STE B1., Temecula.
  • Serving up fresh Italian cuisine made in-house with charming decor and live music.
    • Reserve here.
• Canyon Lake Country Club Bar & Grill — 32001 Railroad Canyon Rd, Canyon Lake
  
  • Laid-back, casual atmosphere looking over golf course.
    • Reserve here.
• Cork Tree Restaurant — 74950 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert.
  • Known for its locally-sourced food and wine, as well as its dining under the stars, Cork Tree Restaurant offers upscale food and a romantic ambience.
    • Reserve here.
• Waldo's Ristorante Restaurant — 74970 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert.
  • The restaurant pays homage to the essence of the great Italian American restaurants of mid-20th century in New York.
    • Reserve here.
• KUWADA Sushi Restaurant — 12780 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga.
  • A notable sushi restaurant suitable for sushi lovers and beginners.
    • Reserve here.
• The Falconer of Redlands — 106 Orange St, Redlands.
  • An old-school American restaurant that offers top-tier seafood and beef.
    • Reserve here.