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.
Proof at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
Scottsdale
Proof will feature a menu with an Un-Valentine's Day theme. The menu includes Fried Offal Crispy Sweet Breads, served with Malpec Oysters and Cherry Peppers with sweet and spicy honey cayenne sauce for dipping, and a Grilled 20-ounce Rib Eye for One, accompanied by savoy spinach and Wisconsin cheddar mashed potatoes topped with tobacco onions and bourbon demi. Finish with the Broken Heart Cookie Sandwich, a fresh chocolate-chocolate cookie with homemade strawberry swirl ice cream. An a la carte menu will also be available, as well as a children's menu.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Proof will feature a menu with an Un-Valentine's Day theme. The menu includes Fried Offal Crispy Sweet Breads, served with Malpec Oysters and Cherry Peppers with sweet and spicy honey cayenne sauce for dipping, and a Grilled 20-ounce Rib Eye for One, accompanied by savoy spinach and Wisconsin cheddar mashed potatoes topped with tobacco onions and bourbon demi. Finish with the Broken Heart Cookie Sandwich, a fresh chocolate-chocolate cookie with homemade strawberry swirl ice cream. An a la carte menu will also be available, as well as a children's menu.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Province at the Westin Phoenix Downtown
Downtown Phoenix
Latin-inspired culinary creations at a Valentine’s Day four-course dinner available from 4 to 10 p.m. First Course: choice of Cubano-style shrimp with garlic-lime mojo, or a melted queso and chorizo fundido. Second Course: choice of roasted beet and blue cheese salad served or butternut squash soup. Main Course: choice of Skirt steak served with sweet potato gratin and Province’s chimichurri sauce, or pan seared sea bass and lobster fideo with a zarzuela sauce. Desserts to share: Dark chocolate cake with roasted cherries and warm chocolate ganache, or red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting and blood orange syrup. On Valentine’s Day, the live entertainment begins at 7 p.m., $59++ per person with an additional $20 for a wine pairing with three glasses of wine. On Feb. 15, the dinner price is $49++. Parking validation is available. On Feb. 16 Province offers a Lover’s Lunch for $20 per person, which includes a starter to share, an entrée, cinnamon churros and a split of bubbles from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15; lunch on Saturday, February 16
Latin-inspired culinary creations at a Valentine’s Day four-course dinner available from 4 to 10 p.m. First Course: choice of Cubano-style shrimp with garlic-lime mojo, or a melted queso and chorizo fundido. Second Course: choice of roasted beet and blue cheese salad served or butternut squash soup. Main Course: choice of Skirt steak served with sweet potato gratin and Province’s chimichurri sauce, or pan seared sea bass and lobster fideo with a zarzuela sauce. Desserts to share: Dark chocolate cake with roasted cherries and warm chocolate ganache, or red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting and blood orange syrup. On Valentine’s Day, the live entertainment begins at 7 p.m., $59++ per person with an additional $20 for a wine pairing with three glasses of wine. On Feb. 15, the dinner price is $49++. Parking validation is available. On Feb. 16 Province offers a Lover’s Lunch for $20 per person, which includes a starter to share, an entrée, cinnamon churros and a split of bubbles from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15; lunch on Saturday, February 16
Quiessence Restaurant
South Phoenix
A Lovers Menu with dueling plates and a shared entrée. For the first course, Two Wash Ranch Chicken Terrine and Baby Shrimp and Crab Salad. For the second course, Rainbow Valley Farmers Cheese Gnocchi and Creamy French Onion Soup. For the third course, Surf and Turf for Two: Grilled Wild Boar Chops & Seared Scallops. For the fourth course, Cinnamon Raisin Pain Perdue and Blood Orange and Mint Salad. Vegetarian option available. Reservations from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. $79 per person.
In 2013: Wednesday, February 13; Thursday, February 14; Friday, February 15
A Lovers Menu with dueling plates and a shared entrée. For the first course, Two Wash Ranch Chicken Terrine and Baby Shrimp and Crab Salad. For the second course, Rainbow Valley Farmers Cheese Gnocchi and Creamy French Onion Soup. For the third course, Surf and Turf for Two: Grilled Wild Boar Chops & Seared Scallops. For the fourth course, Cinnamon Raisin Pain Perdue and Blood Orange and Mint Salad. Vegetarian option available. Reservations from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. $79 per person.
In 2013: Wednesday, February 13; Thursday, February 14; Friday, February 15
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
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Chandler
Happy Valentine's Day from the folks at Rawhide! Enjoy a three-course meal: Southwest Caesar Salad with Black Beans, Avocado and Roasted Red Peppers; Trio of Peppercorn Crusted Filets of Beef with Sauteed Shrimp in a Lemon Beurre Blanc Served with Baked Potato, Butter Braised Corn and Garlic Toast; Chocolate Empanada and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries for two with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Berry Compote. $28.00++ per person
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Happy Valentine's Day from the folks at Rawhide! Enjoy a three-course meal: Southwest Caesar Salad with Black Beans, Avocado and Roasted Red Peppers; Trio of Peppercorn Crusted Filets of Beef with Sauteed Shrimp in a Lemon Beurre Blanc Served with Baked Potato, Butter Braised Corn and Garlic Toast; Chocolate Empanada and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries for two with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Berry Compote. $28.00++ per person
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Remington’s Restaurant & Lounge at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Scottsdale
A Valentine’s Three-Course Menu served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $65 per person (20% gratuity automatically added). With your entrée, choose a starter and desert from a pre-selected list. Entrées offered are Filet Mignon, Atlantic Salmon or Coq au Vin Chicken. Regular menu items also available a la carte. Music in Remington's Lounge.
In 2013: February 14, 15 and 16
A Valentine’s Three-Course Menu served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $65 per person (20% gratuity automatically added). With your entrée, choose a starter and desert from a pre-selected list. Entrées offered are Filet Mignon, Atlantic Salmon or Coq au Vin Chicken. Regular menu items also available a la carte. Music in Remington's Lounge.
In 2013: February 14, 15 and 16
Renegade Tap and Kitchen
Scottsdale
Chef Aaron May prepares a four-course Valentine's Day menu for $49.95 per guest served from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1st Course, choice of Blue Cheese Gnocchi, Croquettes with San Simon and Chorizo, or Crab Cakes; 2nd Course, choice of Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts Tossed in a Sherry Vinaigrette or Roasted Beet Soup with Crème Fraiche; 3rd Course, choice of Lobster Pasta, Duck Breast with Port Wine Sauce and Mushroom Risotto, or Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce and Goat Cheese Gratin; 4th Course, choice of Candy Cap Bread Pudding or Chocolate Lava Cake. Paired Wine Flight $25.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Chef Aaron May prepares a four-course Valentine's Day menu for $49.95 per guest served from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 1st Course, choice of Blue Cheese Gnocchi, Croquettes with San Simon and Chorizo, or Crab Cakes; 2nd Course, choice of Pear Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts Tossed in a Sherry Vinaigrette or Roasted Beet Soup with Crème Fraiche; 3rd Course, choice of Lobster Pasta, Duck Breast with Port Wine Sauce and Mushroom Risotto, or Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Bordelaise Sauce and Goat Cheese Gratin; 4th Course, choice of Candy Cap Bread Pudding or Chocolate Lava Cake. Paired Wine Flight $25.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Rico’s American Grill at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort
Phoenix
For a more casual, but delicious Valentine’s Day dinner, couples are invited to enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu for $35 per person. Guests will share a Prosciutto, Apple, Brie and Pecan Flatbread for two as an appetizer, and choose from Lobster spaghetti, Braised Short Ribs with Sun Dried Tomato Risotto or Seared Duck Breast on Roasted Beet Ravioli for the second course. Or opt for the Surf and Turf for an additional charge. For a sweet romantic desert, choose from Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Mousse Parfait, Chocolate Espresso Beignets with Raspberry Foam or Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Red Hot Chocolate Chili Ganache.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
For a more casual, but delicious Valentine’s Day dinner, couples are invited to enjoy a special prix fixe dinner menu for $35 per person. Guests will share a Prosciutto, Apple, Brie and Pecan Flatbread for two as an appetizer, and choose from Lobster spaghetti, Braised Short Ribs with Sun Dried Tomato Risotto or Seared Duck Breast on Roasted Beet Ravioli for the second course. Or opt for the Surf and Turf for an additional charge. For a sweet romantic desert, choose from Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Mousse Parfait, Chocolate Espresso Beignets with Raspberry Foam or Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake with Red Hot Chocolate Chili Ganache.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Roaring Fork
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Scottsdale
Roaring Fork celebrates the Valentines Day holiday in rustic style with an assortment of specialty menu items. The Valentine’s Day celebration will begin at 4 p.m. and all specialty menu items will be served a la carte in addition to the regular menu. Featured cuisine includes: Sole stuffed with crabmeat served with a red pepper beurre blanc; Rotisserie Roasted Prime Rib; Lobster Bisque; Holiday flavored crème brulee; Tuxedo (white and milk chocolate) strawberries.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
Roaring Fork celebrates the Valentines Day holiday in rustic style with an assortment of specialty menu items. The Valentine’s Day celebration will begin at 4 p.m. and all specialty menu items will be served a la carte in addition to the regular menu. Featured cuisine includes: Sole stuffed with crabmeat served with a red pepper beurre blanc; Rotisserie Roasted Prime Rib; Lobster Bisque; Holiday flavored crème brulee; Tuxedo (white and milk chocolate) strawberries.
In 2013: Thursday, February 14
