Valentine’s Day Dining 2016 Menus and More in Orange County

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I have a bunch of info below about the hot spots to dine with your significant other for the special Day of love!  My hubby and I used to love to go out to a delicious restaurant for a night out on the town every year, but now we stay in and he cooks for me which I find to be an amazing way to celebrate!  However, if I were to go out on Valentine’s Day, there are many fabulous selections I would pick from the list below and it would honestly be so hard to just pick one!  Some of these places do offer specials throughout Valentine’s Day week as well though!  This is great for it you are planning to celebrate on different day or even if you choose to celebrate several days of the week!  Please feel free to click on all links in blue for my personal reviews of these dining establishments. 🙂 Happy day of love to each of you!  Have a great Valentine’s Day with someone special and enjoy the list of options below! 🙂

Valentine’s Dining Options 2016

Las Brisas – Laguna Beach

Antonello Ristorante

Friday February 12, 2016 – Sunday February 14, 2016 – Valentine’s Day Menu

For more information or reservations please call 714.751.7153

Darya Fine Persian Cuisine – Costa Mesa

Sunday February 14, 2016 – 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Valentine’s Day Dinner

Darya will offer a special three-course menu, with choices in entree and dessert. Live music will be featured throughout the evening. Pick one of three seating times.

1st seating (5-7 pm) $69 per person, 2nd seating (7-9 pm) $89 per person, 3rd seating (9-11 pm) $79 per person (tax and gratuity not included)

Advanced reservations required. For more information or reservations please call 714.557.6600

Brio Tuscan Grille – Irvine  

BLK – Earth, Sea, Spirits – Huntington Beach

Carolina’s Italian – Garden Grove

Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar – Costa Mesa

Sunday February 14, 2016 – 5:00 pm – Valentine’s Day Dinner

Hamamori will offer a special appetizer menu and a nine-course prix-fixe menu this Valentine’s Day. Appetizer selections include Ishiyaki wagyu beef, miso marinated lamb chops, seared scallops with black truffle and Kumamoto oysters. The prix-fixe menus include live spot prawn carpaccio, Hokkaido scallop, grilled king crab, Maine lobster in miso creamy miso broth, foie gras steak, sushi, grilled Chilean sea bass, chocolate mousse and choice of Australian or Japanese Wagyu steak.

$125 per person nine-courses with Australian Wagyu; $150 per person nine-courses with Japanese Wagyu. Appetizers priced per selection.

For reservations please call 714.850.0880

Leatherby’s Café Rouge

Sunday February 14, 2016 – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Valentine’s Day Dinner

For reservations please call 714.429.7640

South Coast Winery – Temecula

California Pizza Kitchen

Marché Moderne – Costa Mesa

Friday February 12, 2016 – Sunday February 14, 2016 – 9:00 pm

For reservations please call 714.434.7900

Morton’s The Steakhouse – Costa Mesa

Friday February 12, 2016 – Sunday February 14, 2016 – Valentine’s Day Steak & Lobster

Enjoy a steak and lobster menu featuring a succulent steak and a cold-water lobster tail served with drawn butter for only $55 all weekend. The full menu will be available à la carte.

$55 for the steak & lobster special (tax and gratuity not included)

For reservations please call 714.444.4834

The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar – TUSTIN & NEWPORT BEACH

To learn more or to make your reservation, please call their Tustin location at (714) 258-7600 or their Newport Beach location at (949) 999-6622.

Five Crowns – Corona Del Mar

Sapphire Laguna – LAGUNA BEACH

Reservations are required. To make yours, please call (949) 715-9888 

Haven Gastropub – ORANGE

Friday, Feburary 12 through Sunday, February 14

To make reservations, please call (714) 221-0680.

There will be a special 3-course menu for $45 with optional pairings priced at just $15 per guest.

Sushi Roku – NEWPORT BEACH

Sunday, February 14

For reservations, please call (949) 706-3622

There will be a special couple’s menu priced at $120 including two complimentary glasses of champagne. Sushi Roku also features wheat-free dishes for those who lead a gluten-free lifestyle

Driftwood Kitchen – LAGUNA BEACH

Saturday, February 13th, and Sunday, February 14th from4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

For reservations at Driftwood Kitchen, call 949.715.7700.

There will be a 3-course prix-fixe Valentine’s dinner menu which will include a romantic champagne toast and is priced at $79 per guest.

Waterman’s Harbor Dana Point – DANA POINT

For reservations, (949) 764-3474

With a stunning view of the Dana Point Harbor Valentine’s Dinner will include a champagne toast and an incredible 4-course menu prepared by award-winning Chef John Cuevas. This special Valentine’s Day Dinner is available for $60.

LUCCA CAFE – IRVINE

Reservations are essential. Please call 949.725.1773.

LUCCA is offering a 4-course menu that includes Black Canyon Filet Mignon and Shrimp or Pan Roasted Loch Duart Salmon with Lemon Risotto and Bay Scallops for the main course. Meal price will be $73.50 per person, an additional $25 for wine pairings. 

Provenance – NEWPORT BEACH

For reservations, please call, (949) 718-0477

Lovebirds will enjoy a 5-course prix-fixe menu featuring Lobster Bisque with Bay Shrimp, and Porcini Crusted Black Canyon Filet Mignon, topped with Shrimp, Truffle Potato Mash, Caramelized Onions, Asparagus, Mustard-Cognac Bearnaise poured tableside just to name a few items. $82.50 per person; optional $25 or $40 wine pairing; Gluten Free/Vegetarian options available. 

Prego Ristorante – IRVINE

Saturday, February 13th, and Sunday, February 14th

Reservations are highly recommended, please call (949) 553-1333

Chef Ugo Allesina is offering lovers Old World Italian specials, including his famous Ravioli Cuore Mio, delicious Heart-shaped ravioli filled with scallops, shrimp, and lemon-lavender sauce. Additionally, Prego Ristorante’s full dinner menu will be available for guests to enjoy. For those looking to extended their celebration, bring that special someone to Prego Ristorante’s Valentine’s Day 3-Course Brunch. $44.99 per person, bottomless mimosas are available for $15.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Friday, February 12, 2016 – Sunday, February 14, 2016 – Valentine’s Dining

$59.95 per person for filet and salmon; $69.95 per person for filet and lobster. LVE Cabernet Sauvignon $24/$96 or LVE Chardonnay $17/$68 (excludes tax and gratuity)

455 Newport Center Dr, Fashion Island, Newport Beach 949.720.9633

Taps Fish House and Brewery

TAPS renowned Sunday Buffet Brunch will feature its holiday embellishments of prime rib in the carving station and roasted salmon among other delicious offerings. $42.99.

13390 Jamboree Rd, Irvine Market Place 714.619.0404

101 E. Imperial Hwy, Brea Downtown, 714.257.0101

Valentine’s Treats and Sweets

Boudin/SF

Boudin’s special chocolate raisin heart-shaped loaves ($8.99), cinnamon raisin baguettes and themed cookies will be available from February 8 – February 14. Bread orders can be made in advance to ensure availability.

Champagne French Bakery Cafe – Costa Mesa

Grab a bag of 3 small heart-shaped cookies for $2.50 or a bag of 12 large cookies for $12.

Champagne French Bakery Cafe 714.429.1502

Champagne French Bakery Cafe, Garden Terrace 714.427.0808

GODIVA – Costa Mesa

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Godiva with beautifully packaged heart-shaped boxes, gorgeous chocolate assortments, decadent truffles, chocolate dipped strawberries, cherry cordials and “Love is in the Air” gift cards.

See’s Candies

Enjoy my coupon below and get some limited time sweets which include: strawberry and deep dark chocolate truffles, milk chocolate Bordeaux hearts, cinnamon lollypops, Scotchmallow® hearts, sour and hot heart candies and more! Create your own personalized mix or pick up a festive heart-shaped box of decadent chocolates, nuts and chews.

Starbucks Coffee

Load a “Happy Valentine’s Day” gift card with a denomination of your choice or purchase a limited-time Valentine’s Day mug or tumbler.

Costco Gift Ideas

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