Dining Specials
This charming North Park favorite is offering a four-course Italian dinner special featuring grass fed filet mignon, seared ahi tuna, and free-range chicken.
Pricing: $65 per person
Location: 3391 30th St, North Park
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 281-2539
Feast on five courses at one of the city’s top restaurants, led by acclaimed Executive Chef Jeff Jackson. Wine pairings are available, and each couple will receive a sweet treat courtesy of the pastry chef. (No à la carte menu available.)
Pricing: $135 per person; $185 with wine pairings
Location: 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 777-6635
Rancho Bernardo Inn’s signature restaurant has a delicious four-course meal for you and your Valentine. Dessert options include a sweet red velvet cheesecake and long-stemmed, chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Pricing: $85/$120 with wine pairings per person
Location: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo
Date: February 14
Phone: (844) 226-2044
Favorite after-hours joint Backyard Kitchen + Tap is offering a three-course dinner featuring chipotle-rubbed sirloin and brick jerk chicken.
Pricing: $49.95 per couple
Location: 832 Garnet Avenue, Pacific Beach
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 859-2593
Take a seat overlooking Mission Bay while you dine on a three-course prix-fixe menu, including Roquefort crusted-filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes or savory stuffed shells with spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, and vodka sauce. Live entertainment will hold court in the Shell and Ventana Rooms as well as in the Tangier Bar. (No à la carte menu available.)
Pricing: $95 per couple; $15 extra per person for wine pairings
Location: 998 West Mission Bay Drive, Mission Beach
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 488-0551
Sip back and relax with your sweetheart during an all-inclusive Vino Valentino evening at one of San Diego’s best wineries.
Pricing: $160 per couple
Location: 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, Carmel Mountain Ranch
Date: February 11
Phone: (858) 487-1866
Embrace the romance of France with Bleu Boheme’s exclusive three-course Saint Valentin menu. Enjoy decadent dishes like crèpe au homard, lobster crèpe with mascarpone, and filet mignon Rossini.
Pricing: $75 per person
Location: 4090 Adams Avenue, Kensington
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 255-4167
The charming La Mesa outpost features a three-course romantic patio dinner that includes a variety of hearty dishes like a New York steak, red wine bucatini, or the “c’est la vegan” tofu.
Pricing: $49 per person
Location: 8384 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 337-3445
Love is in the air and under the stars at Campfire. They will be serving a family-style “Cupid’s Feast” with a variety of specials that everyone is bound to enjoy.
Pricing: $55 per person
Location: 2725 State Street, Carlsbad
Date: February 14
Phone: (760) 637-5121
Express your love with heart-shaped lobster ravioli from this new restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter. Their four-course dinner along includes a Valentine’s Day cocktail.
Pricing: $70 per person
Location: 314 Fifth Avenue, Downtown
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 230-5475
Dine with the San Diego skyline as your backdrop while your taste buds feast on Chef Deborah Scott’s three-course modern Mexican dinner. Be sure to try Coasterra favorites, mussels al chorizo and the 8 oz. center cut filet mignon.
Pricing: $74.95 per person
Location: 880 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 814-1300
This equestrian-inspired two-story eatery has prepared a one-night-only, three-course menu. Try the Tuscan herb caroni fritti, bone-in rib eye, and burrata raviolo.
Pricing: à la carte
Location: 2730 Via de la Valle, Del Mar
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 704-4500
From a black and red farfalle to a sweet red velvet torta, Executive Chef Daniel Wolinsky makes organically red flavors the focal point of his festive three-course Valentine’s Day menu.
Pricing: à la carte
Location: 4055 Adams Avenue, Kensington
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 281-4014
Mediterranean flavors are the focal point of Cucina Urbana’s Italian three-course feast.
Pricing: à la carte
Location: 505 Laurel Strett, Bankers Hill
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 239-2222
From the 11th floor of Hotel La Jolla, indulge in Chef Ingrid Funes’ three-course culinary creations and receive a complimentary glass of bubbly.
Pricing: $55 per person
Location: 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 551-3620
Lucky us—Valentine’s Day falls on a Taco Tuesday this year. Eat and drink your heart out with $2 carne, chicken, and carnitas tacos and $5 Mexican beers, tequila shots, and margaritas.
Location: 527 5th Avenue, Gaslamp
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 232-8226
Fiore Steakhouse at Harrah’s Resort
Harrah’s Resort SoCal has prepared a three-course meal that starts with a glazed heirloom beet torte and ends with a white chocolate dome, made with luxardo cherry nirtro ice cream, molten dark chocolate, and topped with a gold leaf.
Pricing: $150 per couple
Location: 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center
Date: February 14
Phone: (760) 751-3100
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering
For you lovebirds that want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comfort of your own home, Giuseppe Fine Catering will serve you dreamy hors d’oeuvres, entrees, cocktails, and desserts for your perfect night in.
Location: your choice
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 581-2205
Dine on a three-course prix-fixe menu at The Grill with an option to include wine pairings. Guests can enjoy live acoustic jazz by guitarist Alex Guillen on the patio. (À la carte menu also available.)
Pricing: $60 per person; $80 with wine pairings
Location: 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 777-6641
Head to the heart of La Jolla Village for panoramic ocean views at The Hake. Chef Aarti Sanghavi’s globally inspired four-course menu features an abundance of fresh and flavorful seafood options. Be sure to save room for the chai spiced panna cotta.
Pricing: $75 per person
Location: 1250 Prospect Street, La Jolla
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 454-1637
Dine on an à la carte dinner by the water at Hello Betty Fish House in Oceanside. Chef Jared Hills has prepared mouth-watering dishes like stone crab mac and cheese and ceviche de aguachiles.
Location: 211 Mission Avenue, Oceanside
Date: February 14
Phone: (760) 722-1008
Cozy up around the fireplace at this Little Italy eatery and enjoy Chef Brian Malarkey’s three-course prix-fix menu. Top off the romantic night with tiramisu or pavlova prepared by Executive Pastry Chef Adrian Mendoza.
Pricing: $84.69
Location: 2210 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 955-8495
Soak up skyline views and a savory three-course dinner at this picture-perfect San Diego date-night spot. Wrap up the evening with a slice of red velvet cheesecake.
Pricing: $74.95 per person
Location: 880 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 298-6802
Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay and Sous-Chef Ashley Kato will prepare a three-course dinner at this eclectic East Village restaurant.
Pricing: $55 per person
Location: 616 J Street, East Village
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 531-8744
Little Italy’s beloved lively eatery, Juniper & Ivy, is hosting a one-night-only “Put a Fork in It” event, featuring a unique four-course menu in honor of Valentine’s Day.
Pricing: $95 per person
Location: 2228 Kettner Bouelvard, San Diego
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 269-9036
Lakehouse Hotel & Resort/Decoy Dockside Dining
Snuggle up on the Love Boat and enjoy a romantic ride on Lake San Marcos plus dinner at Decoy Dockside Dining. You’ll be treated to a three-course gourmet meal, a bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine.
Pricing: $300
Location: 1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos
Date: February 14
Phone: (760) 653-3222
Roasted root vegetable braised short rib, house-made ricotta and winter squash ravioli, and seared diver scallops are just some of the highlights of Chef Tim Kolanko’s locavore-styled three-course menu.
Pricing: $65 per person
Location: 1015 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 437-6087
All weekend long, The Melting Pot will be offering their special five-course prix-fixe fondue menu, along with complimentary champagne and a free gift bag for you and your Valentine.
Pricing: $69.95-$79.95 per person
Location: 8980 University Center Lane, La Jolla
Date: February 11–14
Phone: (858) 638-1700
Enjoy a romantic and cheesy evening in the heart of Little Italy. Monello’s dinner special lets you choose from either a risotto or spaghetti dish, both made in their 40 lb. cheese wheel.
Pricing: $40 per person
Location: 750 W Fir Street, Little Italy
Date: February 11, 12, and 14
Phone: (619) 501-0030
This trendy Ocean Beach hot spot will shutter after February 14 so enjoy one last meal with their three-course candlelit dinner including menu favorites, like short rib pappardelle and Atlantic salmon.
Pricing: $29.95 per person
Location: 4839 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 222-1700
The Catamaran Resort’s seafood-centric restaurant will be offering a three-course prix-fixe menu, with items like a grilled ribeye and California wild squid with Spanish rice. Plus, each couple will receive a rose upon arrival. (À la carte menu also available.)
Pricing: $80 per person; $15 extra per person for wine pairings
Location: 3999 Mission Boulevard, Mission Beach
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 539-8666
All you need is love—and baked brie. Just off the shore, PB AleHouse is serving up a three-course dinner for two with options like puff pastry-wrapped baked brie. Throw back a couple of spiced hot chocolate shots for your third and final course to finish off the night with a little holiday cheers.
Pricing: $60 per couple
Location: 721 Grand Avenue, Pacific Beach
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 581-2337
Get the best of both worlds—tacos and chocolate, that is—at Puesto the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Nibble on tacos and pick up a box of handmade chocolate bonbons for your Valentine. Don’t miss the limited-edition rose horchata bonbon.
Pricing: $10 per box of 5
Location: 789 West Harbor Drive, Downtown; 1026 Wall Street, La Jolla
Date: February 7–14
Executive Chef Marcel Childress has created a three-course prix-fixe menu featuring dishes such as a roasted red bell pepper soup, miso glazed arctic char, and a chocolate s’mores cake. Champagne for two is included as well.
Pricing: $95 per couple
Location: 525 5th Ave, Downtown
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 232-1747
One of San Diego’s best-kept secrets is serving a specialty seafood three-course menu made with local ingredients. Toast before a beautiful bayfront backdrop with a complimentary glass of sparkling rosé.
Pricing: $65 per person
Location: 1 Market Place, Gaslamp
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 358-6740
A sweet and savory four-course dinner is prepared at this Imperial Beach oceanfront restaurant. Surprise your sweetheart with a dozen red roses for $49, rose petals on the table for $7, or a sentimental love note for $5 to add a little magic to the night.
Pricing: $59.95 per person
Location: 800 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 631-4949
The four-course, movie-inspired menu features a Pretty Woman Strawberry Gazpacho amuse-bouche, a Notebook-esque BBQ Chicken, and a Casablanca in-house Ferrero-Rocher.
Pricing: $55 per person; $95 per couple
Location: 1435 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 461-0124
You and your loved one will swoon over an eight-course dinner amidst amazing bay front views at Paradise Point Resort & Spa’s seaside restaurant.
Pricing: $95 per person
Location: 1404 Vacation Road, Mission Bay
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 490-6363
Treat yourself and your sweetheart to this Hillcrest restaurant’s profiteroles dessert—a cream puff pastry tower filled with hints of apple and drizzled with sweet caramel sauce.
Location: 3752 Park Boulevard, Hillcrest
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 795-6901
Atop the heated Twenty/20 Terrace, revel in a three-course prix-fixe meal and coastal sunset view. Menu highlights include braised short rib with butter poached Maine lobster, cauliflower puree, and grilled opah and octopus.
Pricing: $65 per person
Location: 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad
Date: February 14
Phone: (760) 827-2500
Across three courses and live acoustics, this Gaslamp spot has created an evening for two. Dinner includes one shared appetizer, two entrees, one shared dessert, and a choice of a bottle of wine or champagne.
Pricing: $95 per couple
Location: 333 5th Avenue, Gaslamp
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 795-9463
Dine at this five-star, five-diamond restaurant at Rancho Valencia’s Resort & Spa for a night to remember. You’ll enjoy a three-course meal and smooth jazz from The Steph Johnson Trio to perfect the ambiance.
Pricing: $115; $170 with wine pairings per person
Location: 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Sante Fe
Date: February 14
Phone: (858) 759-6246
Nothing says “I love you” more than a cheese, chocolate, and champagne trio. Take your Valentine to Venissimo Cheese’s Chocolate and Bubbles hands-on class where you will learn how to perfectly pair the three together.
Pricing: $60 per person
Location: 2650 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
Date: February 13
Phone: (619) 358-9081
Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant
Poached lobster, lamb lettuce wraps, yellowfin tuna nori rolls, grilled beef tenderloin, and pan-seared sea bass are just some of the options that await you and your loved one at this Rancho Bernardo Inn restaurant.
Pricing: $65/$95 with wine pairings per person
Location: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo
Date: February 14
Phone: (855) 421-0268
Indulge in a decadent five-course French dinner and wine pairing while Chantal Roche and her trio set the mood performing Edith Piaf love songs.
Pricing: $179 per person
Location: 1055 2nd Avenue, Downtown
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 238-1818
Sweet Treats
Give your Valentine some sugar with Le Parfait Paris’s chocolate strawberry macarons and litchi rose macaron hearts served all week long leading up to the holiday. Then, party like a Parisian on the evening of the 14th with live music, desserts, and rose champagne.
Pricing: $2.50 per macaron
Location: 555 G Street, San Diego
Date: February 7–14
Phone: (619) 245-4457
Coronado’s iconic ice cream parlor is going full-on festive serving red ice cream cupcakes, pink waffle cups, and Valentine’s Day strawberry sundaes.
Location: 1025 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Date: February 11–14
Phone: (619) 435-2422
Forget the flowers and surprise your Valentine in the sweetest way with Sprinkles XOX box. This dozen contains four different flavored cupcakes topped with XOX and heart sugar decorations.
Pricing: $45
Location: 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla
Date: February 1–14
Phone: (858) 457-3800
Drinks
Delight in a healthier holiday treat with Café Gratitude’s $10 heart-shaped strawberry meringue dessert or their $5 libido-stimulating wellness shot offered all week leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Location: 1980 Kettner Boulevard, Little Italy
Phone: (619) 736-5077
Listen to live music and enjoy tasty cocktails and appetizers at this downtown favorite. Hit up their happy hour from 3-7pm for $4 wells and $5 wines.
Location: 901 Fourth Avenue, Downtown
Date: every Tuesday
Phone: (619) 696-8888
Avoid the pressure of an elegant dinner and treat your Valentine to a casual coffee or mimosa. Fig Tree Café’s romance-themed February drink specials include a dark chocolate covered strawberry latte and a four-flavor floral mimosa flight.
Location: Multiple locations
Date: February 14
Julian Ciderworks Chocolate Pairing
Julian Ciderworks and Sweet Petite Confections have teamed up for a hard-cider and chocolate pairing extravaganza at the local confectionary in Linda Vista.
Pricing: $30 per person
Location: 3582 Mount Acadia Boulevard, Linda Vista
Date: February 10
Phone: (858) 688-0210
Thanks to the variety, Liberty Public Market makes for an ideal first date destination—stress-free and spontaneous. Sip on wine or craft beer from the market’s in-house bars while you roam around the thirty artisan tenants.
Location: 2820 Historic Decatur Road, Liberty Station
Phone: (619) 487-9346
This local hot spot is offering $2 off select beers all day long as well as other happy hour food and drink specials starting at 3 p.m.
Location: 6955 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
Date: February 14
Phone: (760) 431-2929
If your true love lies with Taco Tuesday, then head to Social Tap Eatery for $6 frozen margaritas, $3 Montejo pints, and $5 Peligroso Tequila shots. Plus, you’ll score a free pork, chicken, or veggie taco with any drink purchase.
Location: 815 J Street, East Village; 4800 Art Street, SDSU
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 501-1541; (619) 501-1541
Venissimo Cheese’s North Park shop will be hosting a Valentine’s Beer Bash where attendees will enjoy beer samples paired with a beautiful selection of cheeses.
Pricing: $30 per person
Location: 3007 University Avenue, North Park
Date: February 13
Phone: (619) 358-9081
Shows
Bonnie & Clyde outdoor screening at The Headquarters
Spend the evening under the stars watching the 1967 classic Bonnie & Clyde. Grab a comfy lawn chair for a night out.
Pricing: free admission
Location: 789 West Harbor Drive, Seaport Village
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 235-4013
Spend your evening being listening to live jazz from local talent David Patrone. While you listen, enjoy hand-selected cheeses served with warm baguettes, lavash, and crisp flatbreads at this 1910 landmark.
Pricing: starting at $49 per person; VIP starting at $69 per person
Location: The Abbey on Fifth Ave, 2825 5th Avenue
Date: February 11 & February 14
Phone: (619) 686-8715
Drift away in romantic melodies with a three-course dinner and cabaret show presented by the iconic Lamb’s Players Theater at The US Grant.
Pricing: $94 per person; $48 per person (sans dinner)
Location: 326 Broadway, Gaslamp
Date: February 11, 12, & 14
Phone: (619) 232-3121
Beauty, Crafts, Culture, & More
Get a pre-Valentine’s Day glow with 10$ off any organic tan extending product at Blush Tan in La Jolla.
Location: 7450 Girard Avenue, La Jolla
Date: February 1–14
Phone: (858) 412-4029
Drink for a cause at Bub’s at the Ballpark in East Village where they will be hosting their Third Annual Doggie Brunch in benefit of Second Chance Dog Rescue. Sip on Bloody Marys and mimosas, win raffle prizes, purchase pet caricatures, and meet rescue dogs available for adoption.
Pricing: Free admission
Location: 715 J Street, East Village
Date: February 12
Phone: (619) 546-0815
Kindred spirits can head to Casa Artelexia’s piñata workshop for a fun and crafty Valentine’s activity. It’s BYOB so be sure to bring your favorite cerveza or vino.
Pricing: $20 per person
Location: 3803 Ray Street, North Park
Date: February 9
Phone: (619) 501-6381
Brides-to-be receive 10% off any gown at Elle Bridal February 14–18.
Pricing: Varies
Location: 1133 Columbia Street, Downtown
Phone: (619) 326-8034
Have a heart-to-heart during Sharp HealthCare’s free “Sweetheart CPR” class, pegged to American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. Anyone who attends the class, normally $50 per person, will receive a two-year American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR Course Completion Card, as well as a healthy gourmet dinner prepared by Sharp Grossmont Hospital Chef Michael Catalano.
Pricing: Free
Location: 8695 Spectrum Center Boulevard, Kearny Mesa
Date: February 11
Dine, drink, dance, and shop local vendors during this party at Moniker Warehouse. There will also be nail art and a floral hair bar.
Pricing: Varies
Location: Moniker Warehouse, 705 16th Street, East Village
Date: February 2
Gondola Company Valentino Cruise
Experience a romantic Venetian tradition right here in San Diego with a gondola ride through the canals and waterways of the Coronado Cays. Enhance your excursion with a professional musician on board for an additional $100.
Pricing: $165 – $195 for two
Location: 503 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado
Date: February 11–14
Phone: (619) 429 – 6317
Celebrate on the sea with a luxurious brunch or dinner cruise with chilled champagne and romantic views of San Diego Bay. Choose between Cupid’s VIP Dinner Cruise, the Romance Dinner Cruise with DJ, or the Weekend Champagne Brunch Cruise for a whimsical day full of love.
Pricing: $65–$175
Location: Departs from Grape Street Pier 1800 North Harbor Drive
Date: February 11, 12, & 14
Phone: (619) 686-8715
Bring your Valentine and a yoga mat to the Barre & Brews event in Barrio Logan. Attend The Dailey Method’s morning class hosted at Iron Fist and you’ll receive 20% off your entire bar tab at the brewery.
Location: 1985 National Avenue, Barrio Logan
Date: February 11
Phone: (619) 255-5818
Visit the stem bar at this North Park coffee-flower shop hybrid for their “Get Flowers Get Some” promotion offering 20% off orders placed by February 7 and 10% off orders placed up until February 14.
Location: 2335 University Avenue, North Park
Phone: (619) 535-0245
Book an after-hours Valentine’s Day-themed tour at the SDMA that explores Cupid’s role in Greek mythology, romantic tales from India, and much more. Afterward, head to the May S. Marcy Sculpture Court and Garden at Panama 66 where your picnic basket for two awaits.
Pricing: $95 members & $110 nonmembers per couple
Location: 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park
Date: February 14
Phone: (619) 696-1966
Now open to the public, this restaurant at the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara is offering culinary classes in February. The Tequila and Chocolate Pairing class invites guests to try anejos and reposados paired with chocolates and truffles for $35 per person, while the Foods of Love aphrodisiac-themed class teaches guests how to cook a perfect Valentine’s Day dinner for $45 per person.
Location: 7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad
Date: February 7 & February 9
Phone: (760) 814-8677
Valentine’s Day 10K, 5K, & Fun Run
Get your heart racing early this Valentine’s Day at Tidelands Park in Coronado. Discounted tickets are available when you register with a partner.
Pricing: $28–$115
Location: Tidelands Park, Coronado
Date: February 12
Phone: (858) 268-1250
Romantic Getaways
The Hidden Spa in Ocean Beach has created a replenishing and romantic Valentine’s Day package that includes full body couples massages, chocolate mint hand and foot sugar scrubs, and rose water scalp massages.
Pricing: $180–$240 per couple
Location: 4969 Santa Monica Avenue, Ocean Beach
Date: February 12–16
Phone: (619) 224-2160
At this seaside spa, enjoy the romantic journey for two package, which includes side-by-side couples massages, a revitalizing body scrub, and two glasses of bubbly.
Pricing: $550 per couple
Location: 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado
Date: February 1–28
Phone: (619) 522-8100
This year Tower23 is offering a lovers’ getaway package filled with chocolate-dipped strawberries, red roses, and breakfast in bed. Upgrade your experience with their Sex on the Beach package featuring cocktails, couples massages, and more.
Pricing: starting at $459 a night
Location: 723 Felspar Street, Pacific Beach
Date: Through February 28
Phone: (858) 270-2323
February brings romantic spa deals at L’Auberge including couples massages, mood-enhancing treatments like the Lavender Fields Pedicure, and a dark chocolate-infused oil massage called the Chocolate Lover’s Delight.
Location: 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
Date: All of February
Phone: (858) 259-1515
San Diego Valentine’s Day Guide 2017
