These restaurants are determined to make your Valentine's Day a special occasion. 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. Prices mentioned do not include tax or tip unless otherwise specified.
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Anhala Mesquite Grill at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino
Fountain Hills
Four course prix fixe menu ($75 per couple) or order items a la carte. Starter: Red Chili Chicken Rellano with Oaxaca Cheese and Green Chili Sauce; Salad: Sweethearts of Palms with a Champagne Dressing, Langoustine Ceviche and Marinated Mushrooms; Entree: Petite Filet of Beef with Jumbo Crab Stuffed Prawns Wrapped with Applewood Smoked Bacon Kissed with an Orange Poblano Glaze, A Pesto Twice Baked Potato And Grilled Broccoli; Dessert: Milk Chocolate Fondant with Chocolate Ganache, or Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream, or Crème Brule Served with Red Raspberries.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Four course prix fixe menu ($75 per couple) or order items a la carte. Starter: Red Chili Chicken Rellano with Oaxaca Cheese and Green Chili Sauce; Salad: Sweethearts of Palms with a Champagne Dressing, Langoustine Ceviche and Marinated Mushrooms; Entree: Petite Filet of Beef with Jumbo Crab Stuffed Prawns Wrapped with Applewood Smoked Bacon Kissed with an Orange Poblano Glaze, A Pesto Twice Baked Potato And Grilled Broccoli; Dessert: Milk Chocolate Fondant with Chocolate Ganache, or Bread Pudding with Vanilla Cream, or Crème Brule Served with Red Raspberries.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Arrogant Butcher
Downtown Phoenix at CityScape
The Valentine's Day Specials include Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Grilled Shrimp and King Crab Meat. Don't forget the raw bar!
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
The Valentine's Day Specials include Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Grilled Shrimp and King Crab Meat. Don't forget the raw bar!
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Arrowhead Grill
Glendale
A three-course meal. For the starter, choice of one: Shrimp Cocktail, Hog Island Kumamoto Oysters, Pretzel Fondue, Rhode Island Style Calamari, Small Chopped Salad or Small Caesar Salad. For the entree, choice of one: 10 oz Delmonico, 8 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet, 11 oz Lamb Rack, 10 oz Prime Rib, Half Chicken, Sea Bass, Salmon, Pork Porterhouse. You may add an 8 oz Lobster Tail for an additional $9 or 8 oz King Crab Legs for an additional $10. Choice of one side included with entree. For dessert, choice of one: Butter Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Strawberry and Chocolate Fondue, Cheesecake (strawberry or raspberry). $69.99 per person.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
A three-course meal. For the starter, choice of one: Shrimp Cocktail, Hog Island Kumamoto Oysters, Pretzel Fondue, Rhode Island Style Calamari, Small Chopped Salad or Small Caesar Salad. For the entree, choice of one: 10 oz Delmonico, 8 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet, 11 oz Lamb Rack, 10 oz Prime Rib, Half Chicken, Sea Bass, Salmon, Pork Porterhouse. You may add an 8 oz Lobster Tail for an additional $9 or 8 oz King Crab Legs for an additional $10. Choice of one side included with entree. For dessert, choice of one: Butter Cake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Strawberry and Chocolate Fondue, Cheesecake (strawberry or raspberry). $69.99 per person.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Betty’s Nosh
Glendale
Chef Ray Romeo’s labor of love includes the diner’s choice of appetizer – either the famous “Mama Mia Mushroom” (two button mushrooms stuffed with a ricotta filling and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese) an Italian sausage-stuffed mushroom, or shrimp cocktail. Entrée options include maple-glazed salmon, pork tenderloin, rack of lamb, and Betty’s Spaghetti and Meatballs. Live music will be provided by Ron Hoyas beginning at 8 p.m. $40 per person. Serving from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. A Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing will be offered on Tuesday, Feb. 14 featuring zinfandels from Opolo Winery from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $20 per person.
In 2012: Saturday, February 11 (dinner) and Tuesday, February 14 (wine & chocolate)
Chef Ray Romeo’s labor of love includes the diner’s choice of appetizer – either the famous “Mama Mia Mushroom” (two button mushrooms stuffed with a ricotta filling and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese) an Italian sausage-stuffed mushroom, or shrimp cocktail. Entrée options include maple-glazed salmon, pork tenderloin, rack of lamb, and Betty’s Spaghetti and Meatballs. Live music will be provided by Ron Hoyas beginning at 8 p.m. $40 per person. Serving from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. A Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing will be offered on Tuesday, Feb. 14 featuring zinfandels from Opolo Winery from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $20 per person.
In 2012: Saturday, February 11 (dinner) and Tuesday, February 14 (wine & chocolate)
bistro 24 at The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
Phoenix
Celebrate the most romantic night of the year with an Aphrodisiac Dinner at bistro 24 for Valentine’s Day. The five-course meal, created by Executive Chef Stephen Toevs, brings to life a palate of complementing flavors. From oysters to figs to truffles -- and who could forget chocolate -- each dish contains an ingredient or two with aphrodisiac qualities. $72 per person.
In 2011: Tuesday, February 14
Celebrate the most romantic night of the year with an Aphrodisiac Dinner at bistro 24 for Valentine’s Day. The five-course meal, created by Executive Chef Stephen Toevs, brings to life a palate of complementing flavors. From oysters to figs to truffles -- and who could forget chocolate -- each dish contains an ingredient or two with aphrodisiac qualities. $72 per person.
In 2011: Tuesday, February 14
Blanco
Scottsdale
The special Valentine's Day menu includes five starter choi, eight entree choices and four dessert choices. $45 for two people includes 1 shared starter, 1 entrée per person, 1 shared dessert, and 1 beverage per person.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
The special Valentine's Day menu includes five starter choi, eight entree choices and four dessert choices. $45 for two people includes 1 shared starter, 1 entrée per person, 1 shared dessert, and 1 beverage per person.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Boojum Tree
Phoenix
Sweethearts Under the Stars dinner has seating between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Appetizer: Southwest Crispy Potstickers. Soup: Green Chili Pizole French Style. Entrée: Choice of one Southwestern Blue Cheese Filet or Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breast. Sides: Succulent Bake Spaghetti Squash With garlic/sage olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, sauteed baby Bella mushrooms and parmesan - and - Mini Twice Baked Potatoes. Dessert: NY Style Cheesecake with Fresh Blueberry topping. $145 per couple. Each group of two receives a choice of red or white bottle of wine.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Sweethearts Under the Stars dinner has seating between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Appetizer: Southwest Crispy Potstickers. Soup: Green Chili Pizole French Style. Entrée: Choice of one Southwestern Blue Cheese Filet or Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breast. Sides: Succulent Bake Spaghetti Squash With garlic/sage olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, sauteed baby Bella mushrooms and parmesan - and - Mini Twice Baked Potatoes. Dessert: NY Style Cheesecake with Fresh Blueberry topping. $145 per couple. Each group of two receives a choice of red or white bottle of wine.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Scottsdale
The four-course “Plated Passion” menu begins with traditional caviar service followed by an heirloom tomato tasting with arugula, mozzarella and aged balsamic. Next, a butter poached bone-in rib-eye served with black truffle potato gratin, bacon wrapped asparagus and lobster béarnaise. Finally, end the evening with red velvet vacherin accompanied by lemon verbena cream and coconut sorbet. $195 per couple. Optional wine pairing available for $41 per person.
In 2012: February 14
The four-course “Plated Passion” menu begins with traditional caviar service followed by an heirloom tomato tasting with arugula, mozzarella and aged balsamic. Next, a butter poached bone-in rib-eye served with black truffle potato gratin, bacon wrapped asparagus and lobster béarnaise. Finally, end the evening with red velvet vacherin accompanied by lemon verbena cream and coconut sorbet. $195 per couple. Optional wine pairing available for $41 per person.
In 2012: February 14
Carefree Station
Carefree
In addition to the regular menu, a la carte specials will be offered. Enjoy the Supreme Oscar, an all natural double breast of chicken, served with heart shaped ravioli, jumbo lump crab, asparagus, and Béarnaise sauce ($32). The Surf 'n' Turf is a 6 oz. petite filet, a half of a butter poached lobster tail, his/hers potato rings, and candy striped beets ($53). The “If You Love Me” Lobster Tail is a large 18 oz. cold water lobster tail paired with lobster mashed potatoes, toasted butter, and asparagus ($55). End the dinner with the Romancing the Plate, an assortment of bite-sized desserts, meant for two, or the liqueur filled berries, gold dusted truffles, dark chocolate mousse, and other shareable creations ($16.50). Created for the occasion, the Luscious Loverberry will win the heart of any Valentine. VeeV, the World’s first Acai spirit, and Clear Creek Loganberry Liqueur are mixed with fresh squeezed citrus juice, shaken and served with a lemon curd and sparkling sugared rim and garnished with wild berries. The Luscious Loverberry is $11 and will be served beginning February 14, through the end of the month.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
In addition to the regular menu, a la carte specials will be offered. Enjoy the Supreme Oscar, an all natural double breast of chicken, served with heart shaped ravioli, jumbo lump crab, asparagus, and Béarnaise sauce ($32). The Surf 'n' Turf is a 6 oz. petite filet, a half of a butter poached lobster tail, his/hers potato rings, and candy striped beets ($53). The “If You Love Me” Lobster Tail is a large 18 oz. cold water lobster tail paired with lobster mashed potatoes, toasted butter, and asparagus ($55). End the dinner with the Romancing the Plate, an assortment of bite-sized desserts, meant for two, or the liqueur filled berries, gold dusted truffles, dark chocolate mousse, and other shareable creations ($16.50). Created for the occasion, the Luscious Loverberry will win the heart of any Valentine. VeeV, the World’s first Acai spirit, and Clear Creek Loganberry Liqueur are mixed with fresh squeezed citrus juice, shaken and served with a lemon curd and sparkling sugared rim and garnished with wild berries. The Luscious Loverberry is $11 and will be served beginning February 14, through the end of the month.
In 2012: Tuesday, February 14
