Valentine's Day Restaurant Dining & Takeout Deals 2024: LA County

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — Valentine's Day this year falls smack in the middle of the week — Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Whether your celebrations are swanky or low-key, reservations are imperative.

So check out our annual, V-Day dining guide for some of the sweetest offers — for all tastes and budgets —at restaurants, bakeries and pizzerias throughout Los Angeles County.

Find what appeals, scroll through the photo show above for visual inspiration, then get to booking.

And XOXO, from Patch!

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ACAPULCO: Celebrate V-Day Feb. 14-17 with three-course, "Sweetheart Menu for Two" ($55). Begin with tortilla soup or Caesar salad, then choose entrée of chicken, shrimp or steak fajitas, a fajitas duo, crab & shrimp enchiladas, or Muy Grande Platter (chicken, carnitas, enchilada, vegetables, refried beans & rice). Shareable desserts selections: Mrs. Field’s Sizzling Cookie; Oreo cookie ice cream torta; flan; or caramelo cheesecake. Info/bookings. Find restaurants in Downey, Glendale & Long Beach.
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BEACHSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR AT JAMAICA BAY INN: Three-course, prix-fixe Valentine's dinner ($85) offered Wednesday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the waterfront eatery. Options: lobster bisque or strawberry spinach salad; surf 'n' turf (shrimp & filet); branzino; chicken parmigiana; plus triple-chocolate mousse cake & complimentary sparkling wine toast. A la carte menu available, as well. Book here via OpenTable. At 14160 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey.

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BIRDIE G'S: Keep the holiday playful with options for early dinner with the kids, romantic date or single-pals fun night. Expect plenty of decorations, complimentary-rose greeting, Valentine’s Day card & sachet of Smoked Rose Almonds (homage to Chef/Partner Jeremy Fox's “meet-cute” with wife, Rachael). Executive Chef Matthew Schaler & team are serving such à la carte specials as: Gougères with chicken liver mousse & rose-beet jam; egg yolk raviolo; & fig-glazed duck confit. And don't miss Bar Manager Stephanie Reading’s festive cocktails: a spicy Eros’ Arrow & sparkling Midnight’s Kiss. Reservations via Resy. At 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Choices here! Valentine's Day options include "Campfire Feast Dinner for Two"($68), with starter, two entrees including prime rib & salmon, two sidekicks, broccoli & mashed potatoes, plus dessert. For couples wanting a little more "Surf 'n' Turf Dinner for Two" ($115), with two filet mignons, two lobster tails, starter, four sides, molasses bread, dessert & two prosecco splits. Bookings. Find locales in Burbank, Lakewood, Lancaster, Northridge, Torrance, Ventura, Whittier.

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CAFE SEVILLA: Spanish-inspired menu, Latin music & flamenco entertainment are planned Valentine's Day. Choose from four-course, prix-fixe special, with warm goat cheese dip & Spanish charcuterie to start, followed by lobster cake & citrus salad, pan-seared duck with Spanish beer glaze or lobster paella, and orange tart dessert with raspberry meringue. ($150/couple with live music 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) Evening options include dazzling, flamenco show & dinner with three-course, lobster paella feast. ($99/person.) Details/reservations. At 140 Pine Ave., Long Beach.
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Specials, including heart-shaped pizzas with crispy, thin crust, are back Feb. 9 to Feb. 14, for Valentine’s week. "Sweet Deal for Two" offers one appetizer, two entrees & one dessert for $50 (classic) or $60 for "Adventure Package." Sweet Deal diners also score BOGO-offer bounceback card, redeemable Feb. 15 to Feb. 22. Details. Find locations here.

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CASSIA: Valentine’s specials, with Southeast Asia-inspired influence, will grace the menu Feb. 14-17. A la carte highlights: oyster mushroom satay with peanut sauce & pickled Chinese cabbage; Singaporean chili crab dip with clay-oven bread; Hainanese chicken confit with duck-fat fried rice; wok-tossed lobster & more. Reservations. At 1314 7th St., Santa Monica.

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CUT BY WOLFGANG PUCK AT BEVERLY WILSHIRE: Cue elegance & romance with candle-lit Valentine's dinner at this Michelin-recommended eatery, with four-course feast by Chef Drew Rosenberg. Served 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $295/person. Begin with amuse bouche of gruyere gougères, rye tartlet & smoked salmon tartare, followed by such choices as: blue fin tuna toro; scallop crudo; beet root tartare; ricotta cheese gnocchi; ribeye; filet mignon; NY strip; lamb chops; duck breast; scallops; plus variety of shareable sides & desserts. Bookings. At Beverly Wilshire, Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.

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EDDIE V'S PRIME SEAFOOD: Dine in style Valentine's Day with such menu options as oysters, crab cakes, lobster, steaks, scallops, sea bass & more. And don't miss new V-Day cocktail: "With Love, Eddie," a bourbon indulgence. Reservations. Location in El Segundo.
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EL TORITO: Treat your sweetheart Feb. 14-17 to three-course, Valentine special for two ($55), featuring options for tortilla soup, Caesar salad, entrées of fajitas, salmon or Macho Combo (pasilla chile relleno, chicken & sour cream enchilada, beef barbacoa taco & chicken tamale). Finish with shareable dessert of mudd pie, deep fried ice cream or cinnamon-crisp cheesecake. Website. See locales.
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ESTERS WINE SHOP & BAR: Toast to love all day Feb. 14! Starting at noon, Sommelier Randall Middleton is pouring Champagne by-the-glass to pair with oysters, caviar, cheese & charcuterie platters. And starting 5 p.m., Chef de Cuisine Sheyna McCallister is cooking up prime rib, mashed potatoes & charred broccoli, to pair with themed wine flight. Info/reservations. At 1314 Seventh St., Santa Monica.

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FARMER BOYS: Award-winning burger chain plays Cupid this Valentine’s Day with debut of "Burger Bouquet." As alternative to roses & chocolates, this "bouquet" ($30) is five Big Cheese burgers in special box with V-Day card. Sold via drive-thru, dine-in or phone-ahead, while supplies last. Website. Find restaurants throughout LA County.
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555 EAST: Deluxe, four-course Valentine's Day feast planned Feb. 14 at this classic steakhouse. $135/person. Among menu highlights: crisp calamari; jumbo lump crab cake; oyster sampler; crab bisque; clam chowder; Caesar salad; filet mignon; “Steak Oscar”; Chilean sea bass; lobster tail; plus desserts of Rosen’s New York cheesecake, chocolate cake or crème brûlée. Add-on options available for wine pairing, A5 Japanese Satsuma wagyu three-ounce New York Strip & 12-ounce American wagyu eye of ribeye. Reservations. At 555 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR: Three-course, V-Day menu for two — starring Prime Surf & Turf — will be served Feb. 8-19. Included: oysters Rockefeller & shrimp cocktail starters; bone-in NY strip; filet mignon; two crab-stuffed lobster tails; & dark chocolate torte dessert. ($230 for two.) Specialty cocktail: the Berry Basil Bliss, with gin, sherry, lemon juice & strawberry ($17). Per-guest menu options for filet mignon with crab-stuffed shrimp or Chilean sea bass available. Eateries open early at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Details. Locations here in El Segundo, Los Angeles/L.A. LIVE, Pasadena, Rancho Cucamonga, Woodland Hills.

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FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA: Make your Valentine swoon with Executive Chef Victor Juarez & team's four-course, prix-fixe dinner served Feb. 14 at this Latin-infused hotspot. The Mayan-inspired feast offers such selections as: heirloom carrot salad; roasted tomato terrine; pan-seared jumbo scallops; pepper-crusted beef tenderloin; lobster tail; lamb chop with mint glace; white truffle risotto; & for dessert — flourless chocolate cake with mascarpone cream, Amaretto cookie crumbs, chocolate curls & Tahitian vanilla sauce. $125++ per person. Live entertainment planned, too. See menu. Reservations. At Hotel Maya, a DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Create romantic V-Day celebration at home with to-go dinners for two. Options: steak & lobster; salmon & lobster tail; or cordon bleu with lobster tail. Sides include pomegranate apple salad & roasted garlic asparagus. Floral arrangements & chocolate-dipped strawberries also available for a finishing touch. Place orders online for pick-up Feb. 13-14. See info here. Find stores near you.

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HUCKLEBERRY BAKERY & CAFE: Place your orders for Valentine's-themed treats, including heart-shaped sugar cookies, chocolate fondue kits, chocolate-covered Harry’s Berries Strawberries, Lover’s Picnic Basket for two, & more. Items available for pick-up or delivery Feb. 10-14 with 48-hour notice. Details. At 1014 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.

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KING'S FISH HOUSE: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the "House that Seafood Built" with three-course menu starring steak & seafood specials. Among menu selections: eight-ounce filet mignon; South African lobster tail; plus appetizer, choice of sides & dessert. $80 per person. Regular menu, including Chilean sea bass, wild California spiny lobster & more, also available. Reservations. Locations in Calabasas, Long Beach & Rancho Cucamonga.
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KRISPY KREME: Sweeten V-Day with heart-shaped doughnuts in “Dough-Notes” box with your heart-felt sentiments. This year's four, new flavors: You Color My World (cake batter filling, red icing & rainbow heart sprinkles); I Love You A Choco-Lot (chocolate filling & icing with rose piping); You’re Berry Sweet (white Kreme filling, strawberry icing & sprinkles); & Without You I’d Crumble (cookie dough filling, chocolate icing & cookie crumble). The Dough-Notes dozens box includes space for handwritten notes from giver to receiver. Available through Feb. 14. Details. Shop finder.
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LUCILLE'S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE: For your BBQ-loving Valentine, a new, limited-time "Pitmaster BBQ Tour" menu announced — with three platters offering distinct, BBQ specialties from Texas, South Carolina & Alabama. All served with sides, biscuits & apple butter. Details. Location finder.
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MARCO'S PIZZA: The chain is spreading the love again this year with return of its beloved, heart-shaped pizzas — starting at $9.99. Offered Feb. 9-14. Website. Locations statewide.
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MICHAEL'S ON NAPLES: Five-course, Valentine's dinner is in the works from Executive Chef Eric Samaniego & team at this Italian eatery along Naples Island canals. ($95/person; $140 with wine pairings.) Among menu highlights: gnocco fritto with Osetra caviar; Capesante Cruda (raw, sliced diver scallops, rhubarb & apple); pork belly; sautéed prawns; hand-cut pasta, mushroom Bolognese; seared ahi tuna; ribeye with polenta; plus desserts. Full menu/reservations. At 5620 East 2nd St., Long Beach.

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MILO + OLIVE: Book a table for Valentine's Day & enjoy Chef de Cuisine Dean Boswell & team's specials — offered à la carte or as five-course dinner for $105. Among Feb. 14 menu highlights: lobster pappardelle; half-dozen oysters; butter lettuce salad with Point Reyes blue cheese; wood-fired sirloin steak with parsnip purée: Head Baker Andrea Shirey’s Strawberry Hibiscus Cake. Regular menu available for takeout & delivery. Reservations here & walk-ins welcomed. At 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Treat your Valentine to romantic dinner for two, served Feb. 9-17. Included are starters & sides, with entree choices of bone-in New York strip and twin, lobster tails. $169 for two. Dine-in only. Details/reservations. Find locations in Burbank, DTLA, & Woodland Hills.
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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: For entire month of February, heart-shaped pizzas are available for dine-in, takeout & delivery — with toppings of choice, like the chain's signature crispy, curly pepperoni. To sweeten the deal, bite-sized Mini Churrs are $2.99 with purchase of any heart-shaped pizza. Details. Find stores.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Valentine's Day menu packs quintessential, Aussie flair with such celebratory dishes as: bone-in ribeye; filet & lobster; Toowoomba salmon, seared ahi; lobster tails; grilled shrimp "on the barbie"; plus swoon-worthy desserts. Find restaurants here.
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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: V-Day special, Red Velvet Cookies, are back for limited time beginning Feb. 13. Freshly baked with white chocolate chips, Hershey’s milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate chunks & milk chocolate chunks, they are available for purchase & also as free "perk" option for "Pies and Perks" members. Find locations.

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PINSTRIPES TOPANGA: Head out on Galentine's Day for heart-shaped pizza, love-themed cocktails, food, bowling, bocce & more Feb. 13 at this San Fernando Valley spot. And finish dinner on a sweet note with chocolate-covered strawberry gelato. Reservations. At 6600 Topanga Canyon, Canoga Park.

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PIZZA GUYS: Spread the love with heart-shaped pizzas —back for the month of February. Order details. See pizzerias near you.
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POLLY'S PIES: Add a delicious twist to Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped, hand pies — in boysenberry, apple & cherry — from family-owned legacy business, founded in 1968 in Fullerton. $7.99 each. Pre-order for pick-up, or schedule a delivery/shipment of four for $35.99. Details. With 13 SoCal locations in Los Angeles, Orange & Riverside counties.

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REDBIRD: This LA flagship restaurant from Chefs Neal Fraser & Amy Knoll Fraser celebrates V-Day three ways: three-course menu Feb. 14 in Main Dining Rooms ($185/person); chef’s tasting menu Feb. 14 upstairs in East Room ($250/person); & holiday tasting menu served Feb. 13 & Feb. 15-18 ($120 per person). Menus vary by selected dates, with such stellar dishes as: black truffle gnocchi; squid ink raviolo; smoked venison tartare; Chawanmushi & lobster; scallops with kombu butter, kohlrabi & caviar; plus exotic desserts. Optional wine pairings also offered. Reservations. At 114 East Second St., Los Angeles.

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ROUND TABLE PIZZA: Heart-shaped pizzas are on the menu for Valentine's Day, plus get $5 off a large, heart-shaped pizza OR regular XL pizza with code HEART5 at checkout. Find locales statewide.

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RUBIO'S COASTAL GRILL: Wow your seafood-lovin' sweetheart with limited-time specials from this popular, "Original Fish Taco" joint. Starting Feb. 7, new entrees feature return of Puerto Nuevo Burrito (with wild-caught Langostino Lobster), plus Guajillo Lime Shrimp dishes of Two Taco Plate & Shrimp Bowl. Website. Location finder.
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RUSTIC CANYON: Treat your Valentine, Feb. 14, to six- or eight-course, “Choose Your Own Adventure” dinner. (Full vegetarian option available.) The shareable feast, crafted by Chef/Owner Jeremy Fox & team, includes specialties as the chef's signature Peas & White Chocolate dish; oysters on half shell with pink guava mignonette; Baja Bay scallops & sunchokes; duck leg confit; crab salad-stuffed avocados & more. Add-ons for black truffles & wine pairings offered. See menu. $125/person for six dishes per table; $175/person for eight dishes.Reserve via Resy. At 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Treat your Valentine to "Porterhouse Dinner for Two" or "T-Bone with Horseradish Crust." Porterhouse is paired with lobster tails & offered only Wednesday, Feb. 14. T-bone special is served Feb.9-18. Details. See sites in Long Beach, Marina del Rey, Pasadena, Woodland Hills..

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SALT RESTAURANT & BAR AT MARINA DEL REY HOTEL: Executive Chef Garee Battad is prepping special, three-course, prix-fixe dinner for Valentine's diners. ($90/person.) Served Friday, Feb. 9 through Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Feast at the waterfront spot includes complimentary sparkling wine & such menu highlights as Kusshi oysters, surf 'n' turf & chocolate decadence molten cake. A la carte menu available, too. Book via OpenTable. At 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey.

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SHIRLEY BRASSERIE AT THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT: Go Golden Age-glam on Valentine's Day with deluxe, four-course menu ($125/person), with Chef Craig Hopson's classic French dishes. Served Feb. 14 in LA's elegant, iconic establishment 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Menu highlights: lamb chop & confit lamb shoulder; char-grilled sea bass; Puget Sound oysters Kilpatrick & more. Optional wine pairings offered. Reservations/details. At 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.

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SUSIECAKES: Keep it sweet & bring home cookies, cupcakes, mini-cupcakes & cakes decorated with Valentine's Day themes. A super cute, bakery highlight is 4-inch, "Sweetheart Cake," perfect for two with vanilla buttercream & red and pink hearts. ($42.99.) Order info. Find shops in Brentwood, DTLA, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid-City La Brea, Pasadena, Studio City, Woodland Hills.

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THE BLVD RESTAURANT AT BEVERLY WILSHIRE: Go glam Valentine's Day with deluxe, four-course menu, served 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 14. $195/person. Among menu options: classic tomato caprese; bigeye tuna tartare; pan-seared scallops; lobster pappardelle; roasted wild striped bass; vegan BBQ red beet; Snake River Farms wagyu; plus a choice of Executive Pastry Chef Riccardo Menucucci's special aphrodisiac-inspired desserts. Also offered Feb. 12-18: "Lovers Libations" menu of V-Day-inspired cocktails. Reservations. At Beverly Wilshire, Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE: Valentine’s Day dining promises a chef-prepared, dining experience, featuring variety of wine & champagne selections, dry-aged steaks & complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries, prepared by in-house pastry chef. Bookings. Locations here in Los Angeles.
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TENDER GREENS: Sweet, V-Day freebie! Diners at the chef-drive, healthy living, sustainable-focused eateries score free dessert of choice with any entree purchase on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Website. Locations throughout Los Angeles County.
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TOP OF THE ASTER AT LEMON GROVE LA: A "Love & Flowers Chef Dinner" planned Feb. 14, with four courses whimsically paired with a flower. Enjoy complimentary champagne & amuse bouche upon arrival, followed by heart beet carpaccio, hibiscus & tuna, miso honey salmon & strawberry sorbet. $115/person; $92/person for club members. Vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options, plus wine pairing available. Book via Resy. At 1717 Vine St., Hollywood.

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URBAN PLATES: Three-course, Valentine’s special ($55) will be served Feb. 9-19 for dine-in or takeout. Selections include: tomato basil soup, house or Caesar salad; char-grilled steak; chimichurri steak; salmon; two sides; rustic bread; & dessert of cookies, cakes or mango tarts. In-house diners get half-off bottles of wine, too. Find locales in Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Pasadena, Playa Vista, Thousand Oaks, Torrance & Woodland Hills.

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WATER GRILL: Book a Valentine's date night with chef-curated, four-course menu, along with interactive photo booth & commemorative hand-poured candle ($135/person). Dinner highlights: oyster sampler or jumbo lump crab cake; clam chowder & roasted beet salad; plus such surf n’ turf entrées as filet mignon or lobster. Dessert array offered, too, including New York cheesecake & caramel bread pudding. Optional wine pairing: $50. Reservations. Locations listed here.

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