A Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner
Take your sweetheart for a memorable meal on Valentine's Day. Most of these restaurants 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.
Latilla Restaurant at the Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa
Carefree
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the three-course aphrodisiac delight and live entertainment. Your dinner is complemented by a romantic environment and picturesque views. Menu options include: lobster bisque, raspberry and arugula salad, passion fruit sorbet, marinated beef tenderloin, Arctic char, and a Chocolate Obsession dessert. $65 per person.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the three-course aphrodisiac delight and live entertainment. Your dinner is complemented by a romantic environment and picturesque views. Menu options include: lobster bisque, raspberry and arugula salad, passion fruit sorbet, marinated beef tenderloin, Arctic char, and a Chocolate Obsession dessert. $65 per person.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Lawrence Dunham Vineyards Valentine’s Day Winemaker Dinner
Fountain Hills
The evening is a fun-filled, romantic five course gourmet dinner paired with Lawrence Dunham Vineyards’ wines at the home of Curt Dunham and Peggy Fiandaca in Fountain Hills. Curt and Peggy prepare, serve, and share stories about each wine pairing. Guests will enjoy great food, wine, music, and conversation that will make this Valentine’s Day really memorable. Total cost per person (includes, food, wine, recipes, and goodie box) is $75 in advance. Space is limited to 20 guests. Make reservations by calling (602) 320-1485.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
The evening is a fun-filled, romantic five course gourmet dinner paired with Lawrence Dunham Vineyards’ wines at the home of Curt Dunham and Peggy Fiandaca in Fountain Hills. Curt and Peggy prepare, serve, and share stories about each wine pairing. Guests will enjoy great food, wine, music, and conversation that will make this Valentine’s Day really memorable. Total cost per person (includes, food, wine, recipes, and goodie box) is $75 in advance. Space is limited to 20 guests. Make reservations by calling (602) 320-1485.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Lon's Hermosa Inn
Paradise Valley
A three-course prix fixe menu. Entrees include choice of: roasted jidori chicken; pan roasted loup de mer; grilled beef tenderloin; braised beef short ribs; roasted maple leaf duck breast. $75 per person. On February 15-17 a Sweetheart's Tasting Menu will be offered for dinner.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
A three-course prix fixe menu. Entrees include choice of: roasted jidori chicken; pan roasted loup de mer; grilled beef tenderloin; braised beef short ribs; roasted maple leaf duck breast. $75 per person. On February 15-17 a Sweetheart's Tasting Menu will be offered for dinner.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Melting Pot
Scottsdale, Glendale, Phoenix (Ahwatukee)
Start your evening with a champagne toast, then enjoy a four-course gourmet fondue dinner including a cheese fondue course, a salad course, an entrée, and a chocolate fondue dessert. Prices start at $59.95. The featured Valentine's Day cocktail is the Love Martini.
In 2013: Tuesday, February 12 - Saturday, February 16
Start your evening with a champagne toast, then enjoy a four-course gourmet fondue dinner including a cheese fondue course, a salad course, an entrée, and a chocolate fondue dessert. Prices start at $59.95. The featured Valentine's Day cocktail is the Love Martini.
In 2013: Tuesday, February 12 - Saturday, February 16
Meritage Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
North Phoenix
On Valentine's Day select from an la carte menu including a starter of oyster three ways, which features a ceci dusted oyster with remoulade, a Hood Canal oyster shooter with Grey Goose and local tomato juice and oyster rockefeller with spinach and parmigiano reggiano for $14. The featured salad is McClendon Farms organic greens with local figs, pomegranate, avocado and aged balsamic-basil vinaigrette at $10. The main course special is a 12 ounce American Wagyu ribeye with a carmelized shallot demi for $42. Side dishes include sweet potato pommes frites with dehydrated local honey for $9 and cauliflower gratin with goat cheese béchamel at $9. A sweetheart's dessert finishes off the meal with carmelized banana crème brûlée, a caribe dark chocolate torte, banana gelato and dark chocolate crunch for $9. Served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live entertainment in the Vista Lounge from 6 to 10 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
On Valentine's Day select from an la carte menu including a starter of oyster three ways, which features a ceci dusted oyster with remoulade, a Hood Canal oyster shooter with Grey Goose and local tomato juice and oyster rockefeller with spinach and parmigiano reggiano for $14. The featured salad is McClendon Farms organic greens with local figs, pomegranate, avocado and aged balsamic-basil vinaigrette at $10. The main course special is a 12 ounce American Wagyu ribeye with a carmelized shallot demi for $42. Side dishes include sweet potato pommes frites with dehydrated local honey for $9 and cauliflower gratin with goat cheese béchamel at $9. A sweetheart's dessert finishes off the meal with carmelized banana crème brûlée, a caribe dark chocolate torte, banana gelato and dark chocolate crunch for $9. Served from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Live entertainment in the Vista Lounge from 6 to 10 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Michael Dominick’s Steakhouse
Scottsdale Quarter
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the heated rooftop poolside dining room. Culinary signature items include the chef’s cut filet mignon and eight ounce lobster tail, Maryland style jumbo lump crab cakes, or the porterhouse for two with classic side dishes such as Dominick’s au gratin potatoes, lobster gnocchi and steakhouse tater tots. Pair your favorite dishes with a Valentini, Dominick’s Steakhouse specialty cocktail for the evening featuring Framboise Raspberry Liqueur, Cointreau and Grey Goose Vodka topped with Tiziano Prosecco and garnished with raspberries. Dessert choices include the four-layer chocolate espresso cake or the warm caramel butter cake. Live entertainment provided by the dynamic musical duo, Jym Caputo and Charity Lockhart. Dinner reservations are available between 5 p.m. and midnight.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the heated rooftop poolside dining room. Culinary signature items include the chef’s cut filet mignon and eight ounce lobster tail, Maryland style jumbo lump crab cakes, or the porterhouse for two with classic side dishes such as Dominick’s au gratin potatoes, lobster gnocchi and steakhouse tater tots. Pair your favorite dishes with a Valentini, Dominick’s Steakhouse specialty cocktail for the evening featuring Framboise Raspberry Liqueur, Cointreau and Grey Goose Vodka topped with Tiziano Prosecco and garnished with raspberries. Dessert choices include the four-layer chocolate espresso cake or the warm caramel butter cake. Live entertainment provided by the dynamic musical duo, Jym Caputo and Charity Lockhart. Dinner reservations are available between 5 p.m. and midnight.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Mimi's Cafe
Chandler, Phoenix, Glendale, Goodyear
A romantic dinner for two for $26.99. The three-course Valentine’s menu includes a select choice of a cup of soup, or a Garden or Caesar Salad for the first course. The second course includes four entree selections: Chicken Madeira, Beef Bourguignon, Quatre Fromages Ravioli and “Soul” Piccata. The third course features a Mimi’s Classic Ensemble dessert to share, which includes a trio of petite desserts such as Bread Pudding, Fresh Apple Cinnamon Crisp a la mode and a Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae. Or select Chocolate Molten Cake or Cinnamon Apple Streusel Cheesecake for just $2.99 more.
In 2013: Sunday, February 10 - Sunday, February 17
A romantic dinner for two for $26.99. The three-course Valentine’s menu includes a select choice of a cup of soup, or a Garden or Caesar Salad for the first course. The second course includes four entree selections: Chicken Madeira, Beef Bourguignon, Quatre Fromages Ravioli and “Soul” Piccata. The third course features a Mimi’s Classic Ensemble dessert to share, which includes a trio of petite desserts such as Bread Pudding, Fresh Apple Cinnamon Crisp a la mode and a Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae. Or select Chocolate Molten Cake or Cinnamon Apple Streusel Cheesecake for just $2.99 more.
In 2013: Sunday, February 10 - Sunday, February 17
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Scottsdale
Featuring Morton's full dinner menu including USDA prime-aged steak, succulent seafood, an award-winning wine and champagne list and decadent desserts. Also offering the Steak and Lobster menu (cold water lobster tail served with drawn butter) for only $49.95 per person.
In 2013: Wednesday, February 13 - Saturday, February 16
Featuring Morton's full dinner menu including USDA prime-aged steak, succulent seafood, an award-winning wine and champagne list and decadent desserts. Also offering the Steak and Lobster menu (cold water lobster tail served with drawn butter) for only $49.95 per person.
In 2013: Wednesday, February 13 - Saturday, February 16
