Valentine's Day Restaurant & Takeout Deals 2023: SF Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CA — 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 the San Francisco Bay Area.

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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ADRESTIA AT TETRA HOTEL: Japanese & Peruvian cuisines meld with four-course Nikkei-inspired Valentine’s Day menu. Highlights: Aburi Tuna Tiradito with sweet onion-shoyu leche de tigre; Black Cod Nikkei with shio-koji, aji amarillo & kale; Alfajo Helado with matchadoodle ice cream & homemade caramel sauce. $125 per person, two-person minimum. Wine pairing $99. Bookings. At 400 W. Java Drive, Sunnyvale.

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AFICI: Enjoy lavish, five-course tasting menu, featuring such dishes as Dungeness crab, spaghetti carbonara with Wagyu bacon & duck with brandy. $185 per person. Add-on options for white sturgeon caviar & wine pairings. The Valentine’s menu – plus regular menu – offered Saturday, Feb. 11. Valentine's menu only served Feb. 13-14. Full menu/reservations. At 680 Folsom St., San Francisco.

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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. Locations here in Bay Area.

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BERKELEY BOATHOUSE: Special, three-course Valentine’s Day menu prepped for Feb. 14 with such highlights as oysters on half shell, pistachio-crusted rack of lamb, filet mignon & lobster. ($70/person.) Glass of sparkling wine per person included. Reservations via Opentable. At 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley.

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BESHARAM: Note date here: Chef Heena Patel's lauded eatery celebrates post-Valentine's Day, family-style dinner Feb. 15. Six-course, prix-fixe menu highlights regional Gujarati flavors with such dishes as drunken panipuri; hot pockets with aged cheddar; smoked cauliflower & silk chili; muthiyas with asparagus; kheer brulee to finish. $85/guest. Bookings. At 1275 Minnesota St., San Francisco.
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BIRDBOX: Two festive “Lovebird" boxes offered for pre-order. "Date Day/Night" box ($37) serves two, with fried chicken, cornbread, sauces, brownie & matching stationery to pen a sweet note to your loved one. Or ... send your Valentine “Love Letter” box ($25) for one, with fried chicken, cornbread, sauce & brownie. Half bottles of champagne add-on: $65. Order here by Monday, Feb. 13. 680A 2nd St., San Francisco.

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BIRDSONG: For Valentine’s Day, Chef Chris Bleidorn & partner Aarti Shetty’s two-star Michelin eatery offers special tasting menu, including glass of champagne & hyper-seasonal, signature dishes that draw inspiration from heritage cooking traditions. $350 per person. Reservations for Dining Room & Chef’s Table via Tock. At 1085 Mission St., San Francisco.

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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 sites in Dublin, Concord, Cupertino, Newark, Salinas, San Bruno, San Jose, San Mateo, San Rafael, Santa Rosa & Vacaville.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Valentine’s weekend menu, Feb. 9-14, 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. See sites in Brentwood, San Jose, San Lorenzo.

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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 in Campbell & Palo Alto.

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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 in Palo Alto, Pleasanton, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara & Walnut Creek.

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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 Dixon, Livermore, Petaluma & Rohnert Park.
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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 locale in Monterey.

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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 in Emeryville, Fairfield, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Union City & Vallejo.

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COAST KITCHEN AT TIMBER COVE RESORT: Toast Valentine's Day with special prix-fixe menu & Sonoma coast views. $135 per person. Curated by Executive Chef Ronald Andrade, meal features starter, entrée & dessert, with such dishes as baked Point Reyes oysters, filet of beef & lobster tail, salmon, house-made cavatelli with rabbit ragu, "Kimchi Forbidden Rice" & chocolate mousse. Reserve via Resy. At 21780 Highway 1, Jenner.

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CRU WINE BAR, MERCHANT & CAFE: Pair artisan wines with European-style café menu of charcuterie, cheeses, nuts, Roman-style pizza by the slice & desserts for romantic Valentine's celebration. Details. At 900B Middlefield Road, Redwood City.

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DON PISTOS: Chef Pete Mrabe's lively Mexican-inspired restaurant will serve a Valentine lobster-for-two special, Feb.11-14, with lobster, housemade flour tortillas, garlic butter, arbol salsa, rice, beans & complimentary bottle of bubbles. Market price. Reservations. At 510 Union St., San Francisco.

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DONATO ENOTECA: Treat your Valentine to modern Italian cuisine paired with curated wines & bubbles. Or celebrate at home with “You Be The Chef!” (serves four), with pasta, sauce, cheese & prep instructions, or Pizzaiolo Kit (serves four, $40) with dough balls, tomato sauce, mozzarella & toppings. Reservations, or call (650) 701-1000. At 1041 Middlefield Road, Redwood City.

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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 regionwide.

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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 in Milpitas, Monterey & San Leandro.

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ESTIATORIO ORNOS: Enjoy ultimate Mediterranean-style dining Feb. 14 with four-course tasting menu ($145 per person). Highlights feature shareable plates & such entrees as pink snapper, spiced quail and surf & turf for two with Harissa-rubbed ribeye & ruby red shrimp. Reservations. At 252 California St., San Francisco.

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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 in Berkeley, Concord, Cupertino, Mountain View, Santa Clara.

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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 statewide in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Walnut Creek.

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FLOUR + WATER: “Palermo is for Lovers” — That's the theme for Valentine's Day tasting menu, highlighting California & Sicilian flavors. Dishes include hand-made pastas, such as fregola sarda with Dungeness crab & such ending bites as blood orange & sesame cannoli. $185/person, with wine-pairing option. Reservations via Resy. At 2401 Harrison St., San Francisco.
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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. See sites in San Francisco & San Jose.

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FORT ROSS VINEYARD & WINERY: Valentine's food & wine tasting event planned Feb. 10-14 ($55/person) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sonoma Coast's wine country. Menu features such dishes as fried Tomales Bay oysters, salmon, filet mignon & grand finale dessert of strawberry shortcake. Take-home gift included. Ninety-minute seatings. Reservations required. At 15725 Meyers Grade Road, Jenner.

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HANSON OF SONOMA DISTILLERY: Live music, chocolate + vodka pairings, espresso martinis + specialty desserts planned Saturday, Feb 11. Kollar Chocolates will team up with Hanson for pairing of six vodka expressions & six chocolate truffles. $60 per person. Info/booking. At 22985 Burndale Road, Sonoma.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE: Chefs Michael Mina & Ayesha Curry’s eatery plans Valentine's Day specials: Surf & Turf for Two (tomahawk ribeye & two lobster tails, $195); Sweet Heart dessert of white chocolate, passionfruit & gold leaf ($12); and Kissing Tree Cocktail for Two (gin, lime, sugar cane & raspberry $25). Takeout/delivery options for at-home dining, too. Bookings. To-go ordering. At 301 Mission St., San Francisco.

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JARANITA: Three-course, Valentine’s Day pre-fix menu planned ($59/person) on Feb. 14. Peruvian specialties include: grilled Spanish octopus; empanadas; Arroz con Pollo (rotisserie chicken); Lomo Saltado (beef tenderloin); Tallarin con Camarones (linguini & prawns); and dessert of Tres Leches or chocolate cake. Full menu/reservations. At 3340 Steiner St., San Francisco.

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KING'S FISH HOUSE: On Tuesday, Feb. 14, three-course, prix-fixe Valentine's dinner stars filet mignon & lobster tail. Reservations. $79.50/person. Find eatery in San Jose.

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KOKAK CHOCOLATES: "Hearts on Fire Truffle Collection" (18 heart-shaped chocolate truffles in velvet, heart-shaped box, $68.95) available for limited time from shop founder & head chocolatier Carol Gancia. Handcrafted with rare cacao from Ecuador, variety includes marshmallow & dark chocolate, raspberry jam & hazelnut praline, guava jam & peanut praline and sea salt caramel & milk layered ganache. At 3901 18th St., San Francisco, or order online for shipping.

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KRISPY KREME: Sweeten V-Day with new, 2023 line-up of heart-shaped doughnuts made with HERSHEY’S milk chocolate, KISSES, strawberry & caramel syrup. Valentine’s Day Dozen is available for pickup or delivery via app and website. For limited time at participating shops in Bay Area.

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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 in Cupertino, Pleasanton & San Francisco.

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LA PIZZA & LA PASTA AT EATALY SILICON VALLEY: Special, three-course menu, featuring heart-shaped Margherita pizza, salmon ravioli & special dessert, planned for Valentine's Day. Plus, couples can toast to love with themed "Cos’e’ L’amor" cocktail, made with vodka strawberry, or pair meal with Aglianico “Core” red wine. Reservations. At Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose.

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LA MAR: Three-course dinner to be served — by candlelight Feb. 14 — for V-Day, featuring such Peruvian dishes as Cebiche Clásico; Tiradito Laqueado (ahi tuna, passion fruit sauce, pickled vegetables & nikkei aioli); Las Conchitas (diver scallops on canary bean tacu-tacu); Chupe Ravioli (squid ink pasta stuffed with crab & shrimp); & Churrasco de Valentin (20-year aged, black Angus New York steak). $99 per person. Full menu/reservations. At Pier 1½, San Francisco.

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LAYLA AT MACARTHUR PLACE HOTEL & SPA: For a Valentine’s Day culinary escapade Feb. 14, Executive Chef Francisco Lopez Jr. is prepping a prix-fixe dinner tasting menu. Among selections: oyster trio; butter-poached lobster; foie gras; surf & turf; scallops; and chocolate Napoleon or vanilla tapioca for dessert. Full menu: here. $155 per person. Bookings via OpenTable. At 29 E. MacArthur St., Sonoma.

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LUCIA RESTAURANT & BAR AT BERNARDUS LODGE & SPA: Forbes' four-star restaurant's Executive Chef Christian Ojeda is serving four-course, "amorous" menu with such dishes as Kumamoto oysters, fire-roasted tomato bisque, a Forbidden Fruit salad with fig vinaigrette, filet, scallops & desserts of tropical crémeux & dark chocolate mousse. $125++. On featured weekends, Feb. 3-26. Reservations. At 415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley.

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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: Rib-lovin' sweethearts will swoon over February special: Half-Rack of Ribs & Fried Chicken Combo Meal — baby back or St. Louis ribs with two sides ($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. Plus, 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.) Location in Concord.

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LV MAR: Chef Manuel Martinez & team will offer unique & shareable Valentine's Day-only dishes, elevated Latin tapas, plus cocktails, 3 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Reservations or via 650-241-3111. At 2042 Broadway, Redwood City.

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MERITAGE RESORT & SPA: A Valentine's experience — "Eskimo Kisses Dinner" — igloo dining for two, is offered Fridays & Saturdays, Feb. 10-11 & 17-18 on Village Lawn. Multi-course highlights: Hog Island oyster & citrus mignonette pearls; crispy skin wild salmon; eye of rib & truffle pommes puree; winter vegetable gnocchi; Basque burnt cheesecake. ($650 per couple with wine pairings.) And Valentine's Brunch planned Sundays, Feb. 12 & 19, with live music, omelet & avocado toast stations, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, eggs Benedict, pastries & more. $45/person. Reservations. At 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Dine with 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 in San Francisco & San Jose.

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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 regionwide.

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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 in Dublin, Milpitas, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill & Vacaville.

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PABU IZAKAYA: Indulge in Valentine’s Day, seven-course Omakase menu by Chefs Michael Mina & Keita Tominaga, highlighting locally & globally sourced seafood, including fish flown in from Japan’s famed Tsukiji Market. $155/person. Included: signature Happy Spoon with oyster, caviar & ponzu creme fraiche; sashimi; salmon; 28-day, dry-aged rib eye. A la carte menu also available, plus $95 sake pairing. Reservations. At 101 California St., San Francisco.

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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 SF Bay Area.
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PEJU WINERY: The Napa Valley winery has partnered with Napa chocolatier Anette's for romantic bundle of 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet truffles. ($120.) Order details. PEJU: 8466 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford.

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PENNY ROMA: Dine in Mission District with family-style, prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day. Four-course highlights: oysters; chicory salad; tortellini en brodo; beet corone; lobster spaghetti; braised pork cheek with roasted sweet potato; mandarin sorbetto to finish. $135/person. Reservations via Resy. At 3000 20th St., San Francisco.
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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 SF Bay Area.
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POMELLA: On Sunday, Feb. 12, Chef Mica Talmor presents "Lover's Brunch" with such customer favorites as rose pistachio granola, blood orange mimosas, French toast, shakshuka & merguez hash, along with donuts from Oakland's Donut Savant. Selection of chocolate cake (Oreo Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Triple Chocolate & Malted Chocolate) also featured throughout February. On Feb. 14, the California-Israeli-centric eatery offers a la carte menu with Triple Chocolate Cake. Check Instagram page for details & pre-orders. At 3770 Piedmont Ave., Oakland.

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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 in Fairfield, Fremont, Milpitas, Pittsburg, Rohnert Park, Salinas, San Bruno, San Jose, Vallejo.

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ROGER AT THE AMESWELL HOTEL: Four-course, prix-fixe dinner ($69.99/person) served 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Feb. 14. Entrees include Wagyu & lobster or chanterelle tortellini. Limited a la carte menu also offered. Reservations here. At 800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View.

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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 Bay Area.
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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. Locale in Walnut Creek.

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SAFFRON: Shareable Indian cuisine could make for ideal Valentine's dining at one of two eateries on Peninsula. Menu standouts include ‘Old Delhi Style’ Butter Chicken (chicken & creamy tomato-fenugreek curry), Genovese Basil Dosa (basil chutney, cilantro, tamarind chutney & spiced potato masala hash) & Bombay Sliders (spiced potato fritters, soft pav bread, chutney). See San Carlos menu & Burlingame menu. Info/reservations. At: 1143 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos; 209 Park Road, Burlingame.

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SONS & DAUGHTERS: At the Michelin-starred restaurant in Nob Hill, Executive Chef Harrison Cheney is prepping for elaborate Valentine's Day with 14- to 16-course tasting menu inspired by Nordic flavors & the best of NorCal's late winter season. $375 per person. It's a two-hour-plus experience Feb. 14, that starts with Champagne. Optional supplements & pairings available. Book here. At 708 Bush St., San Francisco.

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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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STUDY HALL ROOFTOP LOUNGE AT RESIDENCE INN: Valentine’s specials span Friday, Feb. 10-Saturday, Feb. 18 at 12th-floor spot with views of East Bay & city. For $35, add bottle of Cabernet or Sparkling Rose & chocolate-covered strawberries to orders. Website. At 2121 Center St., Berkeley.

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TERRA AT EATALY SILICON VALLEY: Select intimate setting with terrace views to enjoy three-course, Valentine's Day menu featuring caviar, lobster risotto & Bavarian pistachio heart-shaped dessert. Pair with V-Day-inspired cocktails. Reservations. At Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose.

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TERRENE AT 1 HOTEL SF: The farm-to-table restaurant is serving special, Valentine's Day dinner, Feb. 14, featuring grilled oysters, starters of Far West fungi mushrooms brodo & house-made burrata, entrée of duck breast or sablefish with caviar beurre blanc, plus dessert options. $85/person. Périgord truffle add-on: $15 per person/per dish; & wine pairing $55/person. Reservations. At 8 Mission St., San Francisco.
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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. Locale in Union City.

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THE BUNGALOW KITCHEN BY MICHAEL MINA: Celebrate Valentine's Day in style at waterfront eatery with decadent, four-course dinner. Among highlights: Pacific oysters or Kaluga caviar; lobster croquettes; ahi tuna tartare; Dungeness crab cavatelli; NY strip; petrale sole; and "Just An Old Fashioned Love Song" (white chocolate, passion fruit & gold leaf) for dessert. $149/person; $95 with beverage pairing. Reservations. At 5 Main St., Tiburon.
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THE DORIAN: Dine out Valentine's Day at SF eatery with neighborhood, supper-club vibe. Special V- Day tasting menu offers selections (many vegan-friendly) including: arancini; farro, beet & wild rice starter; striped bass with lemon & herb risotto; gnocchi with green garlic pesto & hedgehog mushrooms; porchetta with Klingeman Family Farms pork; plus dessert choices. $65 per person. Double 8 Dairy Ricotta & Perigord Truffle Raviolo add-on: $25. Drink pairings also available. Book via OpenTable. At 2001 Chestnut St., San Francisco.

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TONY'S PIZZA NAPOLETANA: Swing by the SF spot, home of 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, on Feb. 14 for Valentine's Day specials of Heartbreaker Pizza & Box of Chocolates cocktail ($14 with vodka, lemon juice, strawberry purée, egg white & crème de cocoa). Heart-shaped Heartbreaker offered as pepperoni ($26) & veggie ($28). Website. At 1570 Stockton St., San Francisco.
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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 in Burlingame, Dublin, Fremont, San Jose, Santa Clara.

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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 in Dublin, Pleasant Hill, Sunnyvale.

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VALETTE: Chef Dustin Valette & team are crafting Valentine's Day, five-course Chef’s Tasting Menu, with such elevated dishes as American Wagyu beef carpaccio, American Wagyu filet, Risotto alla Milanese with butter-poached lobster & white chocolate/passion fruit pave for dessert. $125 per person. Osetra caviar & wine pairings available. Details/reservations. At 344 Center St., Healdsburg.

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FOR OTHER REGION-SPECIFIC DINING GUIDES:

• 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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