Dining Tips for Valentine's Day

Looking for somewhere special, romantic or just plain different to take your Valentine’s Day date?  Try one of these local options, but be sure to make reservations — nothing kills the romance like a long wait.

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Take your date south of the border without even leaving the city at Mariscos Negra Duranzo, which is well known for its authentic Baja-style atmosphere and delicious Mexican cuisine.

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Looking to show off your sense of adventure? Explore the offerings at Sushi Time’s large sushi bar, or choose from the restaurant’s menu of modern fusion rolls and cooked selections.

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Take a casual journey through the tropical tastes of Polynesia and the Southern Pacific, or pick up prepared grocery items to whip up a cozy meal at home.

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Is your date into kitsch?  Look no further than the Antique Row Café, serving up comfort food with a heaping helping of memorabilia stuffed in every nook and cranny.

The diner's special Valentine's Day menu offers lobster tails, filet mignon and prime rib. Candlelight and oldies-but-goodies music adds to the romantic potential. Reservations are required.

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Instead of the standard dinner and a movie, treat your Valentine to a selection of baked sweets, in the cozy, old-fashioned comfort of Lemon Grove’s longstanding bakery and pastry shop.