Dinner Specials:
Subuku Sushi Bar
My Bloody Valentine and Nut Tonight Honey… I Have A Headache are two of the specialty themed sushi rolls offered at Subuku Sushi Bar in North Park for Valentine’s. The menu includes an appetizer, three different rolls, two drinks and a dessert.
Pricing: $69 per couple
Location: 3027 Adams Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-281-9700
Sally’s Seafood on the Water
Spend Valentine’s Day at Sally’s with a gorgeous panoramic bay view to create a romantic fine dining experience. The four-course prix-fixe menu includes fresh king crab, lobster, oysters, and broiled abalone.
Pricing: $65 per person
Location: One Market Place
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-358-6740
The Patio on Goldfinch
Oh la la! 2-for-1 drink specials this Valentine’s Day on The Patio’s signature cocktail, French Kiss, made with St. Germain and pureed strawberries.
Location: 4020 Goldfinch Street
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-501-5090
George’s at the Cove
Along with their oceanfront view of La Jolla Cove, George’s at the Cove is offering diners an intimate three- course prix-fixe menu. There will be separate menus for their indoor fine dinning restaurant, California Modern, and their outdoor restaurant, Ocean Terrace and George’s Bar.
Pricing: California Modern $79 per person, Ocean Terrace & George’s Bar $60 per person
Location: 1250 Prospect Street
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-454-4244
Bleu Bohème
Enjoy fine French cuisine in an intimate setting at Bleu Bohème. Chef Kevin Irvine has created a special “Saint Valentin” menu to chose three-courses from. A specialty Valentine’s Day cocktail called The Heart Warmer will be served. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Pricing: $69 per person
Location: 4090 Adams Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-255-4167
Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Chef Alfie Szeprethy’s has a special three-course “Savor the Love” menu filled with the bold flavors of New Asian cuisine.
Pricing: $60 per person
Location: 875 Prospect
Date: February 13-15
Phone: 858-551-5252
Le Parfait Paris
Share a Parisian treat after dinner with your special someone at Le Parfait Paris in the Gaslamp district. Find every macaroon flavor imaginable, including chocolate-peanut butter and bacon.
Location: 555 G Street
Phone: 619-245-4457
BANKERS HILL BAR and Restaurant
Love is in the air at Banker Hills. Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Carl Schroeder in an Industrial-style designed restaurant. Add on the optional beverage pairing with a choice of sparkling water, wine, beer or a signature cocktail with each course.
Pricing: $49 per person
Location: 875 Prospect
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-231-002
Evening with Shamu
Add some excitement to your Valentine’s dinner with a killer whale performance just feet away from your table at SeaWorld’s Valentines Evening. A California tasting menu, beer, wine, champagne, smores and a take home box of chocolates are also included.
Pricing: starting at $99 per person
Location: 500 Sea World Drive
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-231-002
Chef Matt Gordon’s Valentine menu
Chef Gordon has a special menu prepared for each of his eateries Urban Solace, Sea & Smoke, and Solace and the Moonlight. Urban Solace is the place comfort food including Lobster Bisque and Pink Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin. Sea & Smoke offers a taste of the sea such as breads and venison. The Solace and the Moonlight menu offers lighter seafood options.
Pricing: All restaurants $57 per person
Location:
Urban Solace, 3823 30th Street, 619-295-6464
Sea & Smoke, 2690 Via De La Valle, 858-925-8212
Solace and the Moonlight Lounge, 25 East E Street, 760-753-2433
Date: February 14
Puesto
Spice up this Valentine’s Day with Puesto Mexican street food. Puesto promises dinners tacos, margaritas and complimentary roses with a relaxed vibe.
Location: 789 West Harbor Drive
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-231-002
Location: 1026 Wall Street, La Jolla
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-454-1260
The Grand Del Mar
Join Chef Matthew Sramek and his team for Valentine’s Day at Amaya. The four-course prix-fixe menu includes Kumanoto Oysters, roasted scallops and Langoustine a la Nage with tagliatelle pasta.
Pricing: $155 per person/$195 with wine pairings
Location: 5300 Grand Del Mar Court
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-314-2727
The Grand Del Mar
Chef William Bradley is using French-inspiration in his special Valentine’s menu at Addison. The eight-course prix-fixe menu includes “Loup de Mer,” smoked salmon crepes, Rise de Veau and more.
Pricing: $215 per person/$390 with wine pairings
Location: 5300 Grand Del Mar Court
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-314-2727
AVAVNT at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Romance awaits overlooking the 18-hole golf course, perfect for seeing the sunset, at AVANT. The Valentine’s menu highlights include chilled Northwest oysters, beef cheeks, and a decadent Gianduja chocolate bar with house made hazelnut and brown butter ice cream.
Pricing: $75 per person/$110 with wine
Location: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-675-8550
True Food Kitchen
True Food’s Valentine’s three-course prix fixe menu promises not to break the bank or your diet. Enjoy healthy international flavors focusing on wholesome, all natural foods. Menu includes edamame dumplings, roasted tandoori chicken, spaghetti squash casserole, and more.
Location: 7007 Friars Road
Phone: 619-810-2929
Fat Fish and World Famous
Listen to the sound of the waves with a mimosa in hand at World Famous Pacific Beach or have a fun Mexican style dinner at sister restaurant Fat Fish Cantina Grill. Both locations offering four-course prix-fixe.
Location: Fat Fish Cantina grill, 4474 Mission Blvd
Phone: 858-490-2877
Location: World Famous PB, 711 Pacific Beach Drive
Phone: 858-272-3100
Date: February 14
The Wine Pub
The Wine Pub knows exactly what wine to pair with your Valentine’s meal this year. The four-course prix-fixe menu includes a Arugula and Endive salad, Pork Tenderloin stuffed with apple and more.
Pricing: $49 per person
Location: 2907 Shelter Island Drive
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-757-9325
Stake Chophouse & Bar
Spend Valentine’s in Coronado at the new elegant steakhouse Stake. A four-course prix-fixe menu, including Niman Ranch NY Strip, will be offered.
Pricing: 99$ per person
Location: 1309 Orange Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-522-0077
Leroy’s Kitchen and Lounge
The Coronado favorite, Leroy’s, is serving a contemporary three-course Valentine’s Day dinner, including curried crème fraîche and shrimp and a Cavendish Quail with barley.
Pricing: 55$ per person
Location: 1015 Orange Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-437-6087
Indigo Grill
Little Italy’s modern Latin cuisine, Indigo Grill, is serving up an internationally inspired three-course prix fixe menu. Highlights include maize tamales with shrimp, wild blueberry-lacquered rack of lamb and ahi tiradito.
Pricing: $49.95 per person
Location: 1536 India Street
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-234-6802
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100 Wines Kitchen
The name says it all at 100 Wines in Hillcrest, find an array of wines ranging from local California to international selections to pair with Chef Miguel Valdez’s three-course Valentine’s menu.
Pricing: $49.95 per person
Location: 1027 University Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-491-0100
Table No. 10
Located in the East Village of Downtown San Diego, Table No. 10 is sticking to its motto of “approachable fine dining” this Valentine’s Day with a unique 3 course prix fixe menu.
Pricing: $50 per person
Location: 369 10th Ave
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-550-1262
CUCINA
Both California inspired Italian kitchens CUCINA urbana in Bankers Hill and CUCINA enoteca Del MaR are offering three-course Valentine’s Day menus with Antipasti, Secondi, and Dolci courses served.
Pricing: $48 per person
Location: Del Mar, 2730 Via de La Valle or Bankers Hill, 505 Laurel Street
Phone: 858-704-4500 or 619 239 2222
Date: February 14
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub
Parq Restaurant in downtown San Diego features a 4-course prix fixe menu created by Executive Chef Errol and inspired by red, the color of love. Afterwards, head to Gaslamp hotspot Parq Nightclub for complimentary entry with prix fixe menu. Reservations are highly recommended.
Pricing: $65 per person
Location: 615 Broadway
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-727-6789
The Hake Kitchen & Bar
The Hake Kitchen & Bar, in the heart of La Jolla, provides guests with globally inspired cuisine with sophisticated service this Valentine’s Day. The restaurant will be serving a five course prix-fixe menu served family style for couples to share.
Pricing: $90 for two
Location: 1250 Prospect St.
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-454-1637
Hello Betty Fish House
Overlook a San Diego ocean view with a glass of champagne and a plate of oysters at Hello Betty Fish House in Oceanside. Valentine’s Days special includes six oysters on the half shell and a bottle of champagne.
Pricing: $40 per person
Location: 211 Mission Ave
Date: February 14
Phone: 760-722-1014
Croce’s Park West
Listen to live jazz while enjoying Croce’s Park West’s exceptional cuisine in Bankers Hill. Meal highlights include Pomegranate Braised Lamb Shank with celery root puree and sautéed rapini.
Pricing: $45 per person 3 course/ $55 per person 3 course & live music
Location: 2760 Fifth Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-233-4355
James’ Place
With an eclectic Asian inspired seafood-centric menu, James’ Place in La Jolla is making Valentine’s Day memorable. Sushi master James Holder’s menu includes 22 different handcrafted sushi rolls and comes with a complimentary glass of champagne and dessert.
Location: 22910 La Jolla Village Dr.
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-638-7778
Café Sevilla
Café Sevilla will be featuring a full flamenco dinner show performance and a four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s dinner.
Pricing: $69-$89
Location: 353 5th Ave.
Date: February 13-14
Phone: 619-233-5979
The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar
This friendly farm-to-fork bistro is hosting a warm and bright Valentine’s dinner comprised of Chef Karrie’s hearty favorites and latest garden-inspired creations.
Pricing: $40
Location: 741 W. Washington Street
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-295-6000
Humphreys Restaurant
In addition to the full dinner menu, Humphreys Restaurant will be offering a special 3 course pre-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner, and world renowned jazz pianist Keiko Matsui will be playing two intimate shows inside Humphreys Backstage Live.
Pricing: Prices range from $38 (show only) to $130 (dinner package)
Location: 2241 Shelter Island Drive
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-224-3577
The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge
This swanky, intimate steakhouse in the heart of Mission Hills, is serving up a sexy, sultry dinner for two this Valentine’s weekend. For the special occasion, Executive Chef Karrie Hills has crafted a 3- course prix fixe menu of “classic steakhouse goodness”.
Pricing: $85 per person
Location: 729 W Washington St
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-295-6001
Desserts:
Extraordinary Desserts
Both locations of Extraordinary Desserts are offering four days of decadence to choose from this Valentine’s weekend.
Pricing: Brunch $28.95 per person, Whole Cakes $60
Location: Balboa Park, 2929 5th Ave., 619-294-2132
Location: Little Italy, 1430 Union Street, 619-294-7001
Date: February 12-15
The Cravory
Bring your Valentine a special themed cookie from The Cravory. Cookie Chef Derek Jaeger has a creatively named cookie menu including Nerd Crush, a cookie made with Nerd candies, and Nuts About You, filled with almonds and pralines.
Pricing: cookies $2 each, dozen $20
Location: 3960 W Point Loma Blvd
Phone: 619-795-9077
Wine:
Bernardo Winery’s Vine Valentino Valentine’s Dinner
A full buffet dinner and carving station by Café Merlot, made to order crepes, live music and lots and lots of wine, Bernardo Winery has it all this Valentine’s Day. The night ends with a romantic carriage ride through the vineyard. This is a 21 and over event.
Location: 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-487-1866
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Wilson Creek Winery
Nothing says elegance like a dinner in wine country. Wilson Creek Winery offers diners a gourmet meal, a bottle of Almond Sparkling Wine and the smooth sound of saxophonist Mark Norri to set the mood on Valentine’s weekend. Reservations required.
Pricing: $195 per couple
Location: 35960 Rancho California Rd
Date: February 13
Phone: 951-699-9463
Time: 6:00-9:00 P.M.
Beer:
Neighborhood
Come to one of San Diego’s premium beer bars for an early Valentine’s beer and cheese pairing, featuring beer from the North Coast Brewing Company and Venissimo cheese.
Location: 777 G Street
Date: February 12
Phone: 619-446-0002
Urbn St. Brewing Co.
Head to Urbn St. Brewing Co Thursday February 13 for a release party of the new limited edition Chai Spiced Triple Brown and then on Valentine’s for the craft beer and dining pairing special.
Pricing: $5 Goblets/ $39 pairings
Location: 110 N. Magnolia Ave
Date: February 13, 4:00 P.M.
February 14, all day
Phone: 619-328-6922
Waypoint Public
Executive Chef Amanda Baumgarten is hosting a “Sharing is Caring” four-course prix-fixe Valentine’s dinner and beer pairing.
Pricing: $45 dinner/$15 beer
Location: 3794 30th Street
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-255-8778
Shows:
Gladys Knight
Spend your Valentine’s Day with the “Empress of Soul” herself, Gladys Knight at Harrah’s resort and casino. Get there early for a preshow party in the courtyard.
Location: 777 Harrah’s Resort Southern California Way
Date: February 14
Phone: 760-751-3100
Time: 8:00 P.M.
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Italian Opera
Let the San Diego Opera bring some culture to your Valentine’s Day with the Italian Opera Don Giovanni, the “ultimate-bad boy.”
Location: San Diego Civic Theatre
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-570-1100
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Valentines Super Love Jam
Valley View Casino welcomes Rose Royce, the Chi-Lites, The Moments and more at The Art Laboe Valentines Super Love Jam.
Location: 3500 Sports Arena Blvd
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-224-4171
Time: 7:30
Stand Up Comedy
The Mad House Comedy Club welcomes comedian Paul Ogata who has appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, Comics Unleashed and more. This is an 18 and up event.
Location: 502 Horton Plaza
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-702-6666
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Daytime Fun:
Jumpstart Your Heart 5k
Spend Valentine’s Day making a difference for children with heart defects. All proceeds go to the Children’s Heart Foundation.
Pricing: 35$ before Jan 31/ 40$ after Jan 31
Location: Mission Bay Park
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-336-4524
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Cooking Class
Learn to cook the perfect sweet treats for your Valentine with a class at Bake Sale Bakery. This class teaches the basics of basics of making ganache, truffles and dipping chocolate.
Pricing: Classes 75$ per person
Location: 815 F Street
Date: February 10
Phone: 619-515-2224
Couples Golfing and Batting
Spend this Valentine’s Day getting active in the sun at the Serra Messa Golf Center. Batting cages and golfing practice is open to couples all day with equipment available to rent.
Location: 2930 Murphy Canon Rd
Date: February 14
Phone: 858-277-6667
Time: 7:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M.
Romantic Getaway:
The Westgate Hotel
The Westgate Hotel is offering guests three different French-inspired getaways. Jet’aime, French for “I love you,” includes a four-course dinner and wine pairing. Mon Amour, “my love,” upgrades guests to an Executive Sweet with chocolates, champagne and a red rose inside. Etre Amoureux, “be in love,” includes all of the above in a Presidential Suite with a private chef, in-room butler and breakfast in bed. Packages are available for booking.
Pricing: Je t’aime $599, Mon Amour $1,500, Etre Amoureux $3,300
Location: 1055 2nd Ave.
Phone: 619-238-1818
Hard Rock Hotel
Delcare your love this Valentine’s Day in bright lights on the side of the Hard Rock Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. This is optional add-on is a part of the Hard Rock Hotel’s We Found Love Valentine’s package. Champagne, chocolates, breakfast in bed, complimentary photos and a love song playlist are also included.
Location: 207 Fifth Ave.
Phone: 866-751-7625
Tower23
Wake up to a beachfront view of the Pacific Ocean in Pacific Beach at the boutique property Tower23. The Sex On the Beach package for Valentine’s Day includes dinner for two, breakfast in bed and in-room couples massage.
Pricing: From $449/night
Location: 723 Felspar Street
Phone: 858-270-2323
Hotel Palomar
Relax this Valentine’s at Hotel Palomar with the Lazy Lover package. Be welcomed to your room with rose petals, champagne, chocolates, balloon, intimacy kit and a teddy bear. Packages include spa or in-room dining credits. A wine reception will be hosted in the hotel.
Pricing: From $299/night
Location: 1047 5th Ave.
Phone: 888-288-6601
Singles Welcome:
SpaBlue
Treat yourself to some me-time this Valentine’s Day with the Caramelt Me Away Package at SpaBlue. Package includes a butter burlée soak, a full body massage, and a honey salt scrub.
Pricing: 90 minutes $150, for one
Location: 2710 Via De La Valle
Phone: 858-481-66672
The Nerds Night-Club
Get nerdy this Valentine’s Day at the Club Cosplay Valentines edition at the House of Blues featuring Chuck None Stromtrooper. Dress up as your favorite character and come to this costume party that is like no other.
Location: 1055 5th Ave.
Date: February 14
Time: 7 p.m.
Anti-Valentine’s White Party
Celebrate being single at the 207 Nightclub and don’t forget to wear white in you’re single. Champagne bar for ladies in white. Featuring Dj Seize and Float Rooftop.
Location: 207 5th Ave.
Date: February 14
Phone: 619-764-6926
Spark at Club M
Singles Valentine’s event featuring variety and dance band Kicks from 7-10 p.m. and DJ Mike White from 10-1:30 a.m.
Pricing: $10 cover for gentlemen begins at 10 p.m./Ladies no cover
Location: The Grand Del Mar
Date: February 14
2015 San Diego Valentine’s Day Guide
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