See Valentine’s Day Article 2016 HERE!!
Every year the main question that comes up around Valentine’s Day from my husband is, “What would you like to do for Valentine’s Day, go out or have me cook for you?” Some years we are too lazy to leave the house or simply do not want to deal with the crowds. The point of this post is to throw out some different options for you this Valentine’s Day and help my husband and I do our own research to figure out where we will go.:)
There are so many fabulous choices of delicious places to go on Valentine’s Day so I have decided to compile several restaurants to select from along with their Prix Fixe Menus. In addition to dinner options, I also have a selection of gift ideas. Valentine’s Day Part 1 will be all about the restaurant options. Check out Valentine’s Day Part 2 for gift & activity options! I am breaking this in 2 parts or it will be way too long! 🙂
Please don’t forget to make your reservations through OPEN TABLE in order to accrue points for FREE Gift Cards like I always do! Read all about how to do that here and why –> OPEN TABLE FREE GIFT CARDS. Also, on a side note, if you like wine and do not want to pay for it, you should check out some RESTAURANTS THAT HAVE NO CORKAGE FEES.
Some Restaurant Options
Antonellos Ristorante (Costa Mesa)
I love the ambiance inside of Antonello’s and they have an awesome wine bar with great appetizers attached to the dining room! Read about it here –> CASTELLANI ENOTECA WINE BAR IN ANTONELLO’S. Attached is the menu so you can see what they are serving on Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Daily Grill (various locations)
Daily Grill always has great food. You really cannot go wrong with their service or their food. Here is what they are offering for the special day of love!
Pinot Provence (Costa Mesa)
I have visited Pinot Provence on several occasions in the past and I always leave there extremely satisfied. I have really enjoyed attending their wine dinners in the past that they have throughout the year. Read about TOUR DE FRANCE DINNER and SOMMELIER FIRESIDE DINNER here. Check out this great menu! You are sure to be impressed!
Fig & Olive (Various Locations)
I recently attended the grand opening of this fabulous restaurant and was very excited about everything I tried. Read about it here –> FIG & OLIVE OPENS IN NEWPORT BEACH! Great menu options they have lined up for Valentine’s Day!
Five Crowns (Corona Del Mar)
This is one place that never disappoints me! I love their prime rib and everything that goes along with it! Check out this menu! Best deal on my list at a price point of $99 per couple!
Gladstone’s (Long Beach)
I have only eaten at this restaurant twice, but both times I loved it! Everything is fresh and fabulous! Check out the Valentine’s menu here 🙂
Laguna Canyon Winery (Laguna Beach)
I love Laguna Canyon Winery. They have a dinner being offered at the winery that looks divine. It is definitely a bit pricy, but there is a great variety. 🙂 See menu here!
Sababa (Long Beach)
This is a place I have heard good things about, but I have yet to go. I definitely plan to visit one of these days! Check out their Prix Fixe menu. 🙂
Petit Ermitage (Hollywood)
This is a dinner and hotel package at an amazing place! I love Petit Ermitage and have stayed there when we yearly attend the Sunset Music Festival on Sunset Strip in Hollywood! This place is definitely worth checking out if you want a little getaway! See Petit Ermitage Valentine’s Day Packages here –>Petit Ermitage Valentine’s Day Packages
Valentine’s Day Part 2 post will be coming out tomorrow. 🙂
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So many lovely options. When will you branch out, Dani, and get discounts at La Perla for an even more lovely Valentine’s Day? hahaha
I am unsure of where La Perla is but if you let me know I will see if I have anything in that area.:) Have a great day!
What a great article! It’s great to have so many options on wonderful restaurants. Especially on Valentines Day! Petit Ermitage looks fabulous and my fiance and I surely do love going away so this is something to look into!
Amanda, Happy almost VDay:) You and your fiancee would love Petit Ermitage! It is definitely a romantic getaway locate in the heart of Hollywood with lots of fun things to do! 🙂 Have a great Vday!
You have a great list there! Sounds like a lot of lovely places to try out. I enjoy going out to dinner with my significant other on Valentines Day, especially since it is a special occasion because I then look to find a restaurant that would be one we don’t go to all of the time. Something special.
Thanks for the comment Kungphoo! I very much do love Valentine’s Day:) I hope you and your wife have a fabulous Vday filled with lots of love and happiness and good food of course! 🙂
Sure wish I was in Costa Mesa to enjoy some of those wonderful locations and sample their menu items! My wife and I usually stay home, unless we can break away early to beat the crowds.
There are other locations on this list as well. Some of these restaurants are in other states as well;) it is great to stay clear of crowds tho!;)
I love using Open Table to get points for discounts. My husband and I usually go away for the weekend when Valentine’s Day falls on the weekend. If it’s during the week, we stay in town and dress up and go somewhere nice for dinner. I used to love going to Anthony’s in the Foothills in Tucson until they closed. There are other great places here too.
That is awesome! We also love going away on Vday weekend too..especially when it is attached to presidents day weekend to make it a longer weekend. Have a great Vday:)
these deals are great – my husband and I usually avoid going out V day because many of the local restaurants seem to increase their prices – plus it’s usually crazy busy. But I do love a bargain – I just wish I were nearer
Thanks for your comment! Have a great Valentine’s Day Jo!:)
I just love how the Valentine’s Day dessert resembles a heart! So precious!
I love hearts & Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the comment!
I love using Open Table to make reservations. Glad you pointed that all to everyone.
Thanks! I love Open Table! I actually just earned a gift card this weekend!
I like the prix fixe menu idea if I’m going out to celebrate a special day.
Prix fixe is a nice way to go so you get a little bit of everything. 😉
Those are great places and deals, Now find me someone cute for V day 🙂
Lol. You are too funny Dov:) Maybe try an online dating site? Those seem popular these days;)
fantastic list and very thorough–i love valentine’s day.
Thank you! Me too!!
Just like my wife always told me! those are lovely restaurant to choose for next 2 weeks valentines days!
Awesome! Have a great Valentine’s Day!
all the restaurant you posted about would be perfect for a romantic night out with my SO. Will look up here if we have anything similar to these amazing restaurants! Thank you for the list! =))
Thanks so much for the comment Marielle:) I am sure you will find somewhere very special in your area to go for Vday as well;) ♥
These are some really good ideas for Valentines day, which one do you like the best?
I think I like the Petit Ermitage one alot 😉
I love the highlights and pictures of the yummy foods displayed in your posts. I wish I was in that area to go eat at great places.
Thanks so much!;)
mmm mmm MMM I love the pictures it displays that tasty food so well. If I lived in those areas or if I was visiting there, i would use your blog to visit the best places hahaha
Thanks so much;) I hope you get to visit one day here soon;)
I don’t like getting out in the crowds so I would choose my husband cooking for me…I think I may actually tell him to cook a good dinner for Valentine’s Day.
Sounds like a great idea.:) I am sure he will make something special. I love it when hubbys put their thought and creativity into a meal! 🙂
I love Gladstone’s Malibu! Not so much for the food but the view! Totally romantic.
Sounds awesome! I have never been to the one in Malibu, only Long Beach, but the Malibu one sounds like a great view. I would love to check it out sometime.:)
I never heard of Open Table. You have made my mouth water like flowing river with all the delicious looking food in your blog. Whew!!
Irene you should definitely sign up with Open Table so you can start saving money and accruing gift certificates now!
Just got to florida and all the restaurants are closed near us so. This making me really hungry:) valentines day is no more special to me since everyday is like that for me and my husband
That is fabulous Teresa! That is the best type of relationship to have;) Have a grt time in Florida!