Plan now for Valentine’s Day with our roundup of romantic dine-in and takeout options for two. Most specials are offered Feb. 14, but some restaurants are featuring deals throughout Valentine’s weekend.
The Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar in the Drey Hotel will be offering a special 3-course Valentine’s Menu for Two, along with its entire regular menu, on Feb. 11, 12 and 13. The restaurant is closed Feb. 14. Dishes include mezze options like crispy octopus and artichoke flatbread; large plates like lamb shank or whole branzino; saffron rice; and a chocolate tahini tart. $120; optional wine pairings $30 per person. Tax, gratuities and extras not included. Book through Resy. 5630 Village Glen Drive, Dallas.
The restaurants are offering a special menu Feb. 14. The menu includes caviar, wild boar terrine with forest mushroom duxelles, sott’olio eggplant, pear-saffron stuffed quail with farro risotto and Spanish chorizo, Wagyu hanger steak with deconstructed French onion soup, and malted chocolate-Chinese black vinegar cake with miso cream and honeyed white chocolate. $125 per person; add wine pairings for $65 per person. Apothecary: 1922 Greenville Ave., Dallas. Rye: 1920 Greenville Ave., Dallas; 111 W. Virginia St., McKinney.
The restaurant is offering a five-course prix fixe menu Feb. 14 for $85 per person that includes a Champagne toast and chocolate-covered strawberries to go. The menu features dishes like a charcuterie board, seared diver scallops with beet and goat cheese grits, Japanese A5 Wagyu strip loin, chipotle-rubbed Colorado rack of lamb, raspberry baked Alaska and deconstructed strawberry cheesecake. 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas.
The eatery offers a brunch buffet Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with cook-to-order stations featuring street tacos with smoked brisket, barbecue pork, tomatillo chicken and toppings; red chile salmon; a variety of enchiladas; Adobe Pie; omelets, migas and huevos rancheros; chicken and Belgian waffles; waffles with fresh berries and whipped cream; breakfast potatoes; Chimayo corn; salads; fresh fruit; and house-made desserts. The special menu also includes sparkling rosé, mimosas and a chocolate fountain. $28 per person. Locations in Addison, Fort Worth and Plano.
The restaurant is serving a special surf and turf entree that features a 7-ounce wood-grilled filet mignon, topped with bay scallops and shrimp tossed in a garlic scampi sauce. Available for dine-in and takeout through Feb. 16 for $32.90. 190 E. Stacy Road, Allen; 1201 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake.
The eatery offers a four-course prix fixe dinner menu for two Feb. 11-14 that includes dishes like salmon carpaccio, gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp), montaditos (open-faced sandwiches), grilled steak with corn puree, churros, flan and chocolate lava cake. For each Strawberry Crush cocktail sold through Feb. 28, $1 will be donated to the American Heart Association. $120. 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano.
The chain offers a four-course dinner for two Feb. 10-21. Dishes include a choice of mozzarella marinara or tomato caprese with burrata, a choice of salad or soup, and entrees like lasagna, chicken Marsala and Tuscan grilled filet. For dessert, share the Sogno di Cioccolata (chocolate dream cake) or the new berries and butter cake. Starting at $60. Three locations in Dallas, Hurst and Plano.
The grocery store offers chef-prepared dinners for two for the holiday featuring 8-ounce beef filets with red wine sauce ($169.99), lobster tails with lemon caper beurre blanc ($179.99), a surf and turf option that comes with two 8-ounce filets and two lobster tails ($199.99) and vegetarian lasagna ($49.99). Order by Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. for pickup by Feb. 14. On Feb. 13-14, pick up a sushi heart package for a quick grab-and-go meal for two at home. Locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano and Southlake.
The restaurant is offering a four-course prix fixe dine-in menu Feb. 14 for $60 per person. Dishes include braised short rib and root vegetable pot stickers; Angus filet mignon with smoked Gouda Yukon gold potato gratin; pan-seared Alaskan halibut with yellow tomato and basil risotto; and raspberry and vanilla bean crème brûlée. A Galentine’s brunch on Feb. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. features dishes like goat cheese beignets with fresh berry compote; mini Belgian waffles with strawberry compote and vanilla whipped cream; risotto di mare with scallop and lobster; and molten chocolate lava cake with whipped cream and raspberry sauce. Prices vary. Veuve Clicquot Champagne is available for $10 a glass and $50 a bottle. Locations in Dallas, Plano, Allen and Fort Worth.
The steakhouse offers a special dish for two Feb. 11-12 and 14 for dine-in. Chef Ji Kang has created a surf and turf special with a 34-ounce porterhouse and whole broiled lobster for $214. The restaurant is also giving complimentary roses to guests on Valentine’s Day. 600 N. Akard St., Dallas.
The restaurant offers a Valentine’s cheese board for two ($35) to take home. The restaurant also offers a four-course takeout dinner for two for $100 that includes a choice of two entrees and one bottle of wine to share. February a la carte specials available for takeout and dine-in include chopped salad, PEI mussels, pozole, broccoli soup, halibut, salmon, redfish and mahi-mahi. Customers who dine in Feb. 14 get a free glass of Champagne, and bottles of wine are half-price during dinner service through Feb. 28. 3404 Rankin St., Dallas.
The eatery has a special dine-in menu Feb. 11-14 featuring camaron relleno with roasted corn, Jack cheese, peppers, onion and avocado crema; poached shrimp salad with mango avocado arugula with spicy orange vinaigrette; hanger steak with grilled eggplant, green beans, red peppers, polenta and cascabel pepper sauce; grilled Norwegian halibut with mango jicama slaw and piloncillo glaze sauce; and buñuelo-crusted fried ice cream. Prices vary. 1201 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas.
The restaurant is offering a four-course prix fixe menu Feb. 11-12 and 14 with dishes like Dungeness crabcake, Maria’s mushroom tamales, braised veal ragu, Berkshire bone-in pork chop and butternut squash, Nutella cake and chocolate-covered strawberry vacherin. $95 per person. There will be live jazz music Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. 2551 Elm St., Dallas.
The eatery has a three-course dinner menu available for dine-in Feb. 12 and 14 that includes appetizers like mushroom and goat cheese croquettes with almond romesco and chowchow; and A Bar N Ranch beef cheek pastrami with Granbury Gold pimento cheese and sweet tea gastrique. Main dishes include trout with parsnip puree, apples, almonds, blood orange, bacon and celery; braised short ribs with mascarpone whipped potatoes, citrus pecan gremolata and tobacco onions; and ricotta gnocchi with roasted mushrooms, leeks, pecorino and banana peppers. For dessert, pick from dark chocolate brownie, lemon tart or goat cheese cheesecake. Each customer receives a complimentary welcome glass of bubbles. $75 per person. The regular brunch menu is available Feb. 13. 614 W. Davis St., Dallas.
The Ritz-Carlton eatery offers a dine-in three-course prix fixe menu Feb. 11-12 and 14. Dishes include Maine lobster and Grana Padano arancini with golden osetra caviar “chips and dip”; Hawaiian bright red ahi tuna crudo with orange and vanilla vinaigrette, Alaskan king crab legs and Crystal basil glaze; and a main course of prime beef Wellington with foie gras pate, wild mushroom duxelles, creamed spinach and Perigord black truffle sauce. The dessert trio includes dark chocolate and peanut butter mousse heart with a fleur de sel cookie, passion fruit cheesecake with a coconut crust, and macaron and Madagascar vanilla bean panna cotta with red fruit coulis and crunchy meringue. $150 per person; add wine pairings for $75. 2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas.
The restaurant has a four-course menu available Feb. 11-12 and 14 that includes pan-seared sea scallops and Shirazi salad; strips of New Zealand venison tenderloin and cognac sauce served over chilled grilled avocado; grilled baby octopus, black mushrooms and tonnato sauce; Romaine and kale Caesar salad; wild-caught Pacific smoked salmon with arugula, diced tomatoes, egg, red onion and lime vinaigrette; Colorado lamb tenderloin and Texas quail; petite prime beef tenderloin with gnocchi gorgonzola; three-cheese spinach lasagna; Alaskan cod and Texas shrimp with chablis, barberries, capers and lime over beet puree; and bone-in pork chop and langoustine tails with garlic gorgonzola smashed potatoes. Dessert choices include house-made kefir cheese with Jordan Valley medjool date and pomegranate reduction or flourless chocolate cake with raspberries and whipped cream. $159 for dine-in and $115 for takeout. Order 24 hours in advance for takeout. 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas.
The eatery is offering a four-course tasting menu Feb. 11-14 for $125 per person. Dishes include a macaron with rose ganache, lemon curd and huckleberry jam; fire and ice oysters featuring one grilled oyster with chile crunch butter and one raw oyster with Szechuan black vinegar mignonette; the heart sushi roll with tuna, avocado, cucumber, tobiko and citrus kosho sauce; a choice of beef Wellington, pan-seared Texas redfish, 16-ounce char siu pork chop or lemon sumac chicken; and vanilla buttermilk cake with strawberry coulis and vanilla buttercream. 2525 Elm St., Dallas.
The restaurant is offering a four-course prix fixe dine-in menu Feb. 11-12 and 14 featuring dishes like lobster rangoon, hamachi crudo, carbonara and dark chocolate fondue and fresh strawberries. $100 per person. 208 S. Akard St., Dallas.
The Westin Southlake restaurant has a three-course dine-in menu available Feb. 11-14 featuring items such as vegan pate, fig salad, grilled New York strip steak, butter prawns and jasmine crème brûlée. Specialty cocktails include the Pink Lady and Hard Luck. The regular menu is also available. Prices vary. 1200 E. State Highway 114, Southlake.
The bakery offers Valentine’s Day-themed cookie decorating kits for $35 each. Boxes are available through Feb. 14 and come with nine cookies (hearts, lips and “XOXO”) and three bags each of pink, red and white icing and sprinkle packets. J. Rae’s Dallas will also sell heart-shaped cookie cakes (chocolate chip or M&M) for $35. Call 214-654-0833 to order at least 24 hours in advance. 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas.
The steakhouse offers a caviar and Champagne package ($200) by chef John Tesar that includes 2 ounces of his signature caviar made in collaboration with Passmore Caviar and a half bottle of Taittinger Champagne. The caviar is served with white toast, fresh whipped butter and sea salt. 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas.
The French bakery chain offers a heart-shaped cheesecake topped with a choice of chocolate or raspberry through Feb. 14. Multiple locations.
The modern Mexican restaurant at The Village, at the lowest level of the Drey Hotel, will serve a special Morcilla-Stuffed Texas Quail with butternut squash and pepita salsa macha, for $34, at dinner on Feb. 11 and 12. The restaurant will be closed Feb. 14. 5630 Village Glen Drive, Dallas.
The eatery at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, offers the Food We Love a la carte dinner menu Feb. 11-14 for dine-in. The menu features chef de cuisine Paolo Gama’s favorite dishes like oysters served with salmon roe, strawberry yuzu mignonette and rose petals; foie gras crème brûlée with toasted brioche; bacon mac and cheese with aged cheddar; eggplant steak with red wine umami demi, roasted carrots and broccolini, and tarragon pea puree; 14-day dry-aged duck with Seville orange puree, bigarade sauce, fennel and anise butter; pan-seared striped bass with sun-dried tomato chimichurri, broken potatoes and citrus emulsion; and blue cheese brûlée tenderloin with red wine sauce, wild mushrooms and whipped potatoes. Local musicians will perform Feb. 11-12 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 972-717-2420 for reservations. 4150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving.
The chain offers a dine-in menu Feb. 11-14 that includes a choice of starter, main course, two sides, dessert and an adult beverage. Prices vary. For those wanting to stay in and celebrate, Logan’s is offering its Valentine’s online delivery and to-go bundle for $68.99 — including two 12-ounce prime rib dinners with a choice of chocolate cake or cheesecake. 5912 Quebec St., Fort Worth; 948 NE Loop 820, Hurst.
The restaurant has a special dinner menu available for dine-in Feb. 14 with dishes like seared scallops, “drunken” filet mignon, Burmese-style grilled cobia and Thai tea panna cotta. Special drinks include the Lover’s Lane and Burning Passion. Prices vary. Four locations in Dallas, Fort Worth and Southlake.
The eatery is offering a four-course prix fixe dine-in menu Feb. 14 with items like beet-cured salmon, asparagus salad, venison tenderloin, sea bass en papillote and opera cake. A glass of Champagne is included. $95 per person. Optional wine pairings are $45 per person. 2550 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas.
The Village’s flagship restaurant showcasing modern Brazilian cuisine will be open Feb. 14, when it will offer a special 4-course fixed-price menu featuring dishes like kampachi crudo, rock shrimp with oyster custard, pappardelle with braised oxtail, Ora King Salmon with caviar beurre blanc, Xingu beer-braised short rib, and citrus pavlova. $105 per person; $55 per person for optional wine pairings. Book through Resy. 5650 Village Glen Drive, Dallas.
The Mexican restaurant celebrates the holiday Feb. 11-14 with a special menu that includes vegan Impossible Meat chile relleno, pescado con coco (mahi-mahi with coconut sauce) and tenderloin with blue cheese. Dessert is pastel de boda (wedding cake) and chocolate caliente. Prices vary. 2015 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas.
The eatery offers a special dine-in menu Feb. 14 featuring tuna tartare, an oyster trio, a chateaubriand feast, soft tofu soup, raspberry macaroons and Champagne. $70 per person. 2254 Royal Lane, Dallas.
The Adolphus establishment is serving special themed desserts and pastries including jam-filled, heart-shaped shortbread sandwich cookies, a chocolate red velvet financier and a floral raspberry tart. Prices vary. 1321 Commerce St., Dallas.
The eateries at Second Floor at the Exchange offer a four-course prix fixe dine-in menu for two Feb. 14 with items such as beef sirloin, dry-aged duck, mushroom stew, steam-braised brisket bao bun, sake braised pork rib, gulf fish sakamushi, millionaire tart and white chocolate cheesecake. $250. There’s also a specialty cocktail, Love Me 2 Times, and other bar specials are available. 211 S. Akard St., Dallas.
The Thai restaurant is offering a special prix fixe menu Feb. 11-14 featuring dishes like avocado spring rolls with sun-dried tomato, red onion and cilantro; 8-ounce filet mignon salad; mahi-mahi with mango and pineapple salsa; red velvet cake; and dipped chocolate strawberries. $65 per person. 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas.
The eatery is serving a candlelight dinner for two Feb. 11-14. The menu includes salads, a 12-ounce filet mignon for two, sides, a half-dozen chocolate-dipped strawberry kisses and rose petals on the table. $175 per couple for dine-in; $125 per couple for takeout. Order up to six days in advance. The restaurant is also offering a three-course prix fixe menu for dine-in and takeout that includes a choice of soup or salad, entree and dessert featuring lobster bisque, 8-ounce filet Perry and white chocolate cheesecake. $65 per person for dine-in at 5:30 p.m. and earlier; $80 for dine-in at 5:45 p.m. and later. The menu is $65 per person plus 15% handling for takeout orders. To-go orders can be placed starting Feb. 8. The Second Chance Valentine’s menu is available for dine-in and takeout Feb. 20 and is $55-$70 per person. Three locations in Dallas, Frisco and Grapevine.
The restaurant in Deep Ellum offers a special edition of its $25 Board and Bottle dine-in menu item Feb. 14, allowing guests to upgrade to a boutique bottle selection for an extra $10 to accompany a variety of bruschettas of their choice. The restaurant’s signature bruschetta selection includes options like smoked salmon and pesto; burrata, bacon, arugula and tomato; prosciutto di parma, fig and mascarpone; and sweet and spicy pepper jam and goat cheese. 2639 Main St., Dallas.
The eatery is serving an a la carte Best of Princi Italia dine-in dinner Feb. 14. The menu includes tortellini fonduta with black truffle butter and Parmesan, meatball al forno with pesto and marinara, margherita pizza, spaghetti bolognese, grilled branzino Siciliano with cherry tomatoes and Sicilian olives, grilled Angus filet mignon with truffle whipped potatoes and haricots verts, Parmesan-crusted halibut piccata with crabmeat and lemon caper sauce, pan-seared sea bass with braised leeks and honey-saffron sauce, and white chocolate cheesecake with fresh raspberries. 5959 Royal Lane, Dallas; 3300 Dallas Parkway, Plano. Reservations are required at the Plano location.
The restaurant is offering picnic baskets to go that include crackers with preserves and triple cream, mixed greens, herb-roasted whole chicken, smoked salmon tartine, assorted cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, a bottle of sparkling wine and flowers. $100. Order by Feb. 7 for pickup Feb. 12-14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 211 S. Akard St., Dallas.
The eatery is offering a three-course prix fixe dine-in menu Feb. 11-14 featuring items like tagliarini pasta, bacon and oysters, petite filet and Meyer lemon tart. $90 per person. 2501 N. Harwood St., Dallas.
The Beeman Hotel restaurant offers a four-course dinner Feb. 11-14 for takeout or dine-in that includes a choice of honey soy chicken skewers with sweet and spicy peach marmalade or pan-seared mushroom potstickers; red Romaine jalapeño Caesar salad with a Parmesan crisp; and a choice of pan-seared sea scallop scampi over gorgonzola risotto, rib-eye with herbed compound butter or quinoa-stuffed portabella with roasted vegetables. For dessert, pick the strawberry mousse or chocolate and raspberry Sacher torte. $75 per person. Make dine-in reservations and order takeout by Feb. 9 by emailing [email protected] with the subject line: “Valentine Dinner.” 6070 N. Central Expressway, Dallas.
The eatery serves a heart-shaped pizza for two for $14.99 (additional toppings available for an extra cost) and two chocolate-covered strawberries for $8. Or order a heart-shaped pizza for two plus a bottle of red or white wine for $24.99. Specials are valid for takeout and dine-in Feb. 11-14. Locations in Dallas, Lewisville and Flower Mound. Also available at the Waterproof rooftop lounge above Sfereco’s Dallas location.
The restaurant has a three-course menu for two available Feb. 11-14 for curbside pickup and dine-in. Meals include a choice of the III Forks Salad or French onion soup; two 6-ounce filets mignons and a shared 8-ounce cold-water lobster tail served with potatoes, sugar snap peas, tomatoes and spring onions; and chocolate ganache cake with hand-dipped chocolate strawberries. $190. 1651 S. University Drive, Fort Worth; 3650 Shire Blvd., Richardson.
The restaurant offers a Valentine’s dinner to-go menu Feb. 11-12 and 14 for $95 per person. The three-course dinner menu includes appetizers like yellowfin tuna crudo with caviar, pickled shallots, olive oil and arugula; main courses such as roasted halibut with marble potatoes, chanterelle mushrooms and leek fondue; and desserts like dulce de leche mousse cake with chocolate shavings and vanilla bean ice cream. Add a wine pairing for $35 per person. Available only at the bar, the Singles Awareness Day three-course menu is $65 per person and includes dishes like ricotta agnolotti with black truffle conserva and Parmesan; duck l’orange with carrot butter, candied orange and braised endive; and an assortment of sweet treats for dessert. 2001 Ross Ave., Dallas.
The eatery is offering a special menu in addition to its regular menu Feb. 11-14. Special dishes include a choice of blackened seafood fondue or Kobe beef Italian meatballs, chef’s grilled Caesar salad or tomato basil bisque, pan-seared halibut or chicken piccata, and red velvet cheesecake or Nutella bread pudding. Half-price wine is also available with purchase from the Valentine’s menu. $60 for two or $30 for one. Two Dallas locations: 5100 Belt Line Road and 2803 Main St.
The restaurant has a three-course dine-in menu Feb. 11-14 featuring dishes like chiles en nogada (poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo and topped with a walnut-based cream sauce), raw shucked oysters, surf and turf, and strawberry arroz con leche. $75 per person. 2700 Olive St., Dallas.
The restaurant has a three-course menu for two available Feb. 11-14 for curbside pickup and dine-in. Meals include a choice of the III Forks Salad or French onion soup; two 6-ounce filets mignons and two 6-ounce cold water lobster tails served with potatoes, sugar snap peas, tomatoes and spring onions; and chocolate ganache cake with hand-dipped chocolate strawberries. $210. 1303 Legacy Drive, Frisco.
The eatery has a three-course surf and turf special available for dine-in Feb. 11-14 featuring an oyster shooter, winter ricotta salad, braised beef short rib and grilled jumbo gulf shrimp. $65 per person. The special menu is only available at the 6025 Royal Lane location.
The seafood restaurant is serving a dine-in special Feb. 11-14 featuring Maine lobster ravioli made with artichokes, mushrooms and spinach and served with smoked pecorino cream and tomato confit. $89. For dessert, order the fudgy chocolate cake with strawberry cream cheese icing, topped with a chocolate-covered strawberry. $14, available for takeout and dine-in through Feb. 28. 2401 McKinney Ave., Dallas; and 1420 Plaza Place, Southlake.
The steakhouse offers a four-course prix fixe dine-in menu Feb. 11-12 and 14 featuring items like Roma tomato soup with Gouda grilled cheese bites; a crab duo of jumbo crabcake with Old Bay rémoulade and crab cocktail with English cucumber, mango, avocado and cilantro; Duroc pork chop, roasted sunchokes and smoked applesauce; and chocolate mousse, whipped cream and shaved chocolate. $125 per person. 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas.