Valentine's Day Dining
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special, romantic meal at a fine restaurant. Most of them offer a prix fixe menu for the occasion. Check back often -- I add more listings right up until a few days before Valentine's Day!Even if it isn't Valentine's Day, you might consider any of these restaurants for a date or other special occasion. Of course, the special pricing or menu might not be available on another occasion. Prices mentioned do not include tax or tip unless otherwise specified.
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All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice. Prices mentioned are quoted in USD. Rose image © Judy Hedding.
Bungalow Bar & Grill
© Judy Hedding
Scottsdale
The chefs at Bungalow Bar and Grill have created several dishes perfect for the evening, including hor d’oeuvres like creamy spinach artichoke dip served with warm pita bread and tortilla chips, New York bruschetta served with melted mozzarella, and fried calamari made from strips of calamari steak. Choose from five Valentine’s Day entrees, including an 8-ounce Filet Mignon topped with bleu cheese and sweet merlot sauce and served with mashed potatoes, tender asparagus and sautéed mushrooms, $23.50. Two 8-ounce marinated and grilled pork chops served with mashed potatoes and tangy applesauce, $20. Cajun-dusted Halibut grilled with lobster vermouth chevre sauce and served with sautéed spinach and rice, $21. Other entrees include Tempura-Battered Chicken Breast stuffed with shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella and red peppers, $16, and Chicken Pasta Primavera, a delicious penne pasta mixed with carrots, squash, tomatoes and zucchini and served in light cream sauce, $15. Desserts include chocolate lava cake and New York style cheesecake, $5 each, and fresh ground Italian coffee.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
The chefs at Bungalow Bar and Grill have created several dishes perfect for the evening, including hor d’oeuvres like creamy spinach artichoke dip served with warm pita bread and tortilla chips, New York bruschetta served with melted mozzarella, and fried calamari made from strips of calamari steak. Choose from five Valentine’s Day entrees, including an 8-ounce Filet Mignon topped with bleu cheese and sweet merlot sauce and served with mashed potatoes, tender asparagus and sautéed mushrooms, $23.50. Two 8-ounce marinated and grilled pork chops served with mashed potatoes and tangy applesauce, $20. Cajun-dusted Halibut grilled with lobster vermouth chevre sauce and served with sautéed spinach and rice, $21. Other entrees include Tempura-Battered Chicken Breast stuffed with shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, mozzarella and red peppers, $16, and Chicken Pasta Primavera, a delicious penne pasta mixed with carrots, squash, tomatoes and zucchini and served in light cream sauce, $15. Desserts include chocolate lava cake and New York style cheesecake, $5 each, and fresh ground Italian coffee.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Café 24/7 at Lone Butte Casino
Chandler
Choice of the following starters: tossed caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and our caesar house dressing or cream of asparagus with homemade croutons. Choice of one of the following entrees; grilled chicken with grilled asparagus and port wine sauce or grilled ribeye topped with blue cheese crumbles and fried onion. All entrees served with choice of roasted garlic mashed or wild rice pilaf and sautéed vegetable medley with warm roll and butter included. Choice of one of the following desserts: slice of cheese cake topped with strawberries or slice of chocolate cake with mixed berry compote. $19.99 per person, served from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Choice of the following starters: tossed caesar salad with crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese and our caesar house dressing or cream of asparagus with homemade croutons. Choice of one of the following entrees; grilled chicken with grilled asparagus and port wine sauce or grilled ribeye topped with blue cheese crumbles and fried onion. All entrees served with choice of roasted garlic mashed or wild rice pilaf and sautéed vegetable medley with warm roll and butter included. Choice of one of the following desserts: slice of cheese cake topped with strawberries or slice of chocolate cake with mixed berry compote. $19.99 per person, served from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Café 24/7 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
© Judy Hedding
Chandler
Arugula salad with pears, bleu cheese, candied walnuts and maple sherry vinaigrette. Choice of one of the following entrees; grilled beef sirloin or cranberry goat cheese stuffed chicken breast with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and medley of baby vegetables. Dessert of chocolate roulade with raspberry cream. $13.95 per person, serving from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Arugula salad with pears, bleu cheese, candied walnuts and maple sherry vinaigrette. Choice of one of the following entrees; grilled beef sirloin or cranberry goat cheese stuffed chicken breast with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and medley of baby vegetables. Dessert of chocolate roulade with raspberry cream. $13.95 per person, serving from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Carefree Station
Carefree
Cozy up in the climate controlled greenhouse-style atrium or enjoy the twinkling lights from the courtyard garden. Carefree Station’s Executive Chef, Thomas Nasworthy and Pastry Chef, Heather Nasworthy, have created a variety of a dinner and dessert specials that are sure to make your Valentine feel spoiled. In addition to Carefree Station’s regular dinner menu, select from: Supreme Oscar - Red Bird free range chicken, all natural chicken breast, topped with jumbo lump crab and béarnaise sauce, served with heart-shaped mushroom ravioli and candy beets, or Surf 'n Turf - A 5 oz. petite filet is paired with a 9 oz. cold water lobster tail, served with his and hers potato rings and hearts of grilled vegetables, or Lobster Tail - a giant 18 oz. cold water lobster tail poached in butter and served with lobster mashed potatoes, toasted butter, and hearts of palm and beets. The Ensemble is a dessert platter meant for sharing featuring Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, Frozen Chocolate Soufflé, Berry Bellini, Sugar Cookie Hearts, and Chambord and Amaretto filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Cozy up in the climate controlled greenhouse-style atrium or enjoy the twinkling lights from the courtyard garden. Carefree Station’s Executive Chef, Thomas Nasworthy and Pastry Chef, Heather Nasworthy, have created a variety of a dinner and dessert specials that are sure to make your Valentine feel spoiled. In addition to Carefree Station’s regular dinner menu, select from: Supreme Oscar - Red Bird free range chicken, all natural chicken breast, topped with jumbo lump crab and béarnaise sauce, served with heart-shaped mushroom ravioli and candy beets, or Surf 'n Turf - A 5 oz. petite filet is paired with a 9 oz. cold water lobster tail, served with his and hers potato rings and hearts of grilled vegetables, or Lobster Tail - a giant 18 oz. cold water lobster tail poached in butter and served with lobster mashed potatoes, toasted butter, and hearts of palm and beets. The Ensemble is a dessert platter meant for sharing featuring Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, Frozen Chocolate Soufflé, Berry Bellini, Sugar Cookie Hearts, and Chambord and Amaretto filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Cartwright’s Sonoran Ranch House & Lounge
Cave Creek
A Valentine's Day gourmet plated dinner at a fixed price of $55 features an appetizer, your choice of entrée, and a dessert. Entree choices include: Surf N’ Turf of Mesquite Wood-Grilled Petite Filet & Petite Maine Lobster Tail, or Pan-Roasted Natural Chicken Breast served Oscar Style, or Mesquite Wood-Grilled 6 oz NY Strip, or Toasted Corn Crusted Salmon. All four main courses will be offered as gluten-free options, and a vegetarian or vegan meal will be on the menu as well. Seatings are offered every half hour between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. A special Valentine's Day cocktail appropriately named Fifty Shades of Red, with Chilled Absolute Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, Blood Orange, Lime and Fresh Rose Petals, is offered for an additional charge.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
A Valentine's Day gourmet plated dinner at a fixed price of $55 features an appetizer, your choice of entrée, and a dessert. Entree choices include: Surf N’ Turf of Mesquite Wood-Grilled Petite Filet & Petite Maine Lobster Tail, or Pan-Roasted Natural Chicken Breast served Oscar Style, or Mesquite Wood-Grilled 6 oz NY Strip, or Toasted Corn Crusted Salmon. All four main courses will be offered as gluten-free options, and a vegetarian or vegan meal will be on the menu as well. Seatings are offered every half hour between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. A special Valentine's Day cocktail appropriately named Fifty Shades of Red, with Chilled Absolute Vodka, Pomegranate Juice, Blood Orange, Lime and Fresh Rose Petals, is offered for an additional charge.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Chompie's
Locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, Paradise Valley, Chandler
All-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes for just $3.34, dine-in only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
All-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes for just $3.34, dine-in only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Compass Arizona Grill at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix
A special four-course menu featuring a choice of Rosemary Smoked Airline Chicken Breast, Roasted Beef Medallions and Shrimp or Charred White Bass. $79 for adults, $40 for children ages 5-12. Compass’ regular menu will not be available on 2/14. Compass Arizona Grill is known for its scenic, romantic views.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
A special four-course menu featuring a choice of Rosemary Smoked Airline Chicken Breast, Roasted Beef Medallions and Shrimp or Charred White Bass. $79 for adults, $40 for children ages 5-12. Compass’ regular menu will not be available on 2/14. Compass Arizona Grill is known for its scenic, romantic views.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Cork
Chandler
Celebrate Valentine's Day in an intimate, warm setting with a four course meal. First course: Bourbon Maple Butternut Squash Bisque or Baby Arugula Salad/Fried Goat Cheese; Second course: Pan-Roasted Scallops/Smoked Steelhead Roe or Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna; Third course: Butter-Poached Beef Tenderloin or Berkshire Pork Tenderloin/Pork Shoulder; Fourth course: Raspberry Bavarian Bombe/Chocolate Brownie with Fresh Raspberries. $75++ per person.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Celebrate Valentine's Day in an intimate, warm setting with a four course meal. First course: Bourbon Maple Butternut Squash Bisque or Baby Arugula Salad/Fried Goat Cheese; Second course: Pan-Roasted Scallops/Smoked Steelhead Roe or Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna; Third course: Butter-Poached Beef Tenderloin or Berkshire Pork Tenderloin/Pork Shoulder; Fourth course: Raspberry Bavarian Bombe/Chocolate Brownie with Fresh Raspberries. $75++ per person.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
