Valentine's Day Restaurants: Inland Empire Dining & Takeout Deals 2023

INLAND EMPIRE, 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 Inland Empire chefs and restaurants rolling out the romance from Friday, Feb. 10 through the weekend.

And 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 more.

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 Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

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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AGUA CALIENTE CASINOS: Tri-property collection brings multiple, V-day options. In Palm Springs: On Feb. 13, two Galentine’s Day cocktails, glittery "Bedazzeled 75" & white chocolate espresso martini, at Center Bar & The Steakhouse. On Feb. 14, The Steakhouse Rancho Mirage & The Steakhouse Palm Springs host pre-fixe dinners. In Rancho Mirage ($120/person) main course: Chilean sea bass or steak. In Palm Springs ($115/person): four courses with filet mignon medallions & lobster tail. In Rancho Mirage: pre-fixe, Feb. 14 menu at Waters Café with choice of steak or halibut ($48/person). In Cathedral City: Café One Eleven plans Feb. 14 pre-fixe menu ($60/person) with entree choices of sirloin, halibut or potato gnocchi & rose for ladies; 360 Sports' Feb. 14 specials are grilled salmon BLT ($22) & molten lava cake for ($14). Info/reservations. Locations: Cathedral City; Rancho Mirage; Palm Springs.

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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 sites in Chino Hills, Corona, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville.

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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. Sites in Montclair, Ontario, San Bernardino & Temecula.

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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 Chino Hills, Palm Desert, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside & Temecula.

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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 areawide.

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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. Live music planned, too. Reservations. Find locale in Palm Desert.

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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 Corona, Ontario, Riverside, San Bernardino.

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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 Indian Wells, Ontario & Redlands.

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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 location in Rancho Cucamonga.

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GELSON'S: Make Valentine’s Day memorable & keep it 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; roasted 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 store in Rancho Mirage.

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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 in Moreno Valley & Ontario Mills.

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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. $69.50/person. Find eateries statewide in Corona & Rancho Cucamonga.

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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 a limited time at participating shops in IE.

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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. Locale in Rancho Cucamonga.

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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 — 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.) Locations in Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga & Temecula.

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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 in Hemet, Hesperia, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Upland & Winchester.

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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. Location in Palm Desert.

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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 in Riverside & San Bernardino counties.

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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 Ontario, Palm Desert, San Bernardino, Temecula, Upland & Victorville.

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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 in Inland Empire.

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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 Inland Empire.
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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 Montclair, Ontario, Palm Desert, Riverside, San Bernardino & Temecula.

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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 Inland Empire.
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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. In Palm Desert.

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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 in Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside & San Bernardino.

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FOR OTHER 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: San Diego Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: OC Dining & Takeout Deals

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