Orange County Valentine's Day Restaurant Specials 2026

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — On the hunt for a Valentine's Day date night befitting your beloved?

There are countless restaurants and things to do around Orange County, and it's not too late — or too early — to plan out your seasonal festivities for the special day.

Here's a run-down on some Orange County restaurants with special offers this Valentine's Day:

• Three Course Dinner — Hilston Anaheim's Poppy's Restaurant, 777 W. Convention Way., Anaheim.
  • $84 per person.
  • Menu includes: Sparkling wine welcome drink, amuse-bouche of West Coast oysters topped with Ossetra caviar, strawberry-mint jelly and seasonal flowers; Roasted red beet and burrata salad with arugula, seasonal citrus, dates, toasted pine nuts, lemon oil and balsamic reduction; Surf & turf featuring a 4 oz filet mignon and 1/2 lobster tail; Strawberry white chocolate mousse dessert.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Valentine's Dinner — Hilton Irvine, 1800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine.
  • $124 per couple.
  • Prixe fixe menu featuring: Bottle of Jaume Serra Cava Brut; Choice of heirloom roasted tomato soup with crème fraîche and fine herbs, or a gem salad with little gem lettuce; Choice of 10oz hanger steak with shrimp scampi, truffle mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables or wild-caught halibut with forbidden rice, asparagus and citrus butter sauce; Choice of crème brûlée or chocolate layer cake.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Date Night — Calaca Mamas Cantina, 1550 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim.
  • Made-for-sharing menu features: Tlayuda with grilled flour tortilla, refritos negros, Oaxacan cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, crema, and cilantro; Queso Fundido with mozzarella and Jack cheese, poblano rajas, chicken chorizo, and warm tortillas; Enchiladas Verdes filled with chicken tinga, queso Chihuahua, green chile sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, and crema; Churros, served tableside from a charming churro cart with cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, and dulce de leche.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Valentine's Dinner — RAYA, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr., Dana Point.
  • Three-course prixe fixe menu with ocean views for a coastal date-night feeling. Reservations for Valentine's Dinner at RAYA can be made for Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Valentine's Dinner — Lantern's Edge, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point.
  • A four-course prixe fixe dining experience featuring live music and an ambient setting. Reservations available for Feb. 14.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Newport Gondola Valentine Cruise — Newport Gondola, 2801 West Coast Highway, Suite 240.
  • Prices start at $195 and vary based on boat style, date and time.
  • Couples can enjoy a scenic gondola ride through Newport Harbor and even customize your cruise with surprises for your special someone. Patrons can choose from a variety of upgrades, including scattered rose petals, custom messages and more.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Valentine's Day Dinner — Pelican Grill, 22701 S. Pelican Hill Rd., Newport Beach.
  • $273.15 per adult, $133.07 per child.
    • Price includes 10 percent house fee, 20 percent staff fee and 7.75 percent tax.
  • A full four-course experience in an elegant setting, with a menu featuring: Baja Stripped Bass & Wagyu Chateaubriand, Jubilee Chocolate Torte and more.
  • To make a reservation, click here.
• Valentine's Day Love on the Vine — Giracci Vineyard, 16162 Jackson Ranch Rd., Silverado.
  • $150.16 per person.
  • A full evening with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, four-course dinner, live performances, and dancing amid an ambient vineyard setting.
  • To learn more, click here.