Love isn't quite in the air yet but that day is coming. That day being Valentine's Day, the red-satin chocolate-coated holiday ostensibly for lovers, and restaurants are at the ready with heart-shaped pizzas, strawberry cupcakes, and complimentary glasses of champagne.
Valentine's Day is complicated in 2023. It falls on a Tuesday, putting restaurants and diners alike in an awkward position. Do you celebrate Valentine's the weekend before, even though it's not technically Valentine's Day? Or do you wait for Tuesday and do it up big on the day of? Some restaurants are extending it all the way through. But where does that leave Monday, a day that many restaurants traditionally close?
Fortunately this list has a little bit of everything, so you can pick and choose. Here's where to celebrate Valentine's Day in Dallas:
Another Round. Indoor mini golf and bar venue in West Dallas is offering a special Valentine’s Day package inspired by the viral pick a card challenge on TikTok. Players get Chocolate Covered Strawberry cocktail shots or two mocktails. $12 for 9 holes, $22 for 18 holes, plus $7 extra for Valentine offering. January 23-February 14.
City Hall Bistro. Restaurant at The Adolphus will offer a 3-course Valentine’s Day menu with glass of champagne. $85. 214-651-3686.
Dive Coastal Cuisine. Valentine’s charcuterie board for 2, with a bottle of Prosecco. $85. Pick-up only. On Valentine’s day and night, a complimentary glass of champagne is offered for all dine-in guests. 214-891-1700.
Dolce Riviera. 3-course menu February 10-14. $95 or $140 with wine pairing. Regular menu also available. Galentine’s Day weekend brunch on Saturday, February 11-Sunday, February 12 will feature 3-course meal plus specials on sparkling wine and mimosas. $55. 469-458-6623.
Elephant East. Special edition 3-course menu. $65, or $95 with wine pairing. 214-256-4151.
Fearing's Restaurant. 3-course dinner includes options from golden osetra caviar "chips and dip," lobster tail and Hawaiian ahi tuna tiradito, prime beef "Wellington," and flourless chocolate Chambord torte with praline crisp & raspberry rose mousse. $160, plus $80 for wine pairings. February 10, 11, 13, & 14. 214-922-4848.
Malai Kitchen. Special menu features items such as Vietnamese BBQ lamb chops with Thai basil chimichurri, Lao-style beef tartare, Norwegian halibut, and “Night Market” cotton candy. Special drinks including Lovers Lane and Burning Passion along with wine specials. February 10-14. Dallas – Preston Center 972-373-4434, Dallas – Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake – 817-251-9141, Fort Worth – 682-707-3959.
Mercat Bistro. Special 3-course meal, plus wine, cocktail, and sparkling wine specials. $85, or $115 with wine pairings. 214-953-0917.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar. Valentine's Day VIP Party Package includes table for 4, VIP treatment, schooner drink for 4, 4 Jell-O shots, and a Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar t-shirt. $200 for 4. February 10-11; closed February 14. 972-726-7383.
Poco Fiasco. Heart-shaped gourmet pizza specials, February 10-14. Plus mobile order & pick-up special with free sweet knots with any full-sized pizza purchased online. 214-894-7626.
Postino WineCafe. Date Night To Go includes choices from bruschetta, panini, and salads. Available via takeout February 6–17.
Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar. Galentine’s Hat Party Sunday brunch features regular menu plus Valentine's specials. Guests are encouraged to dress up & wear their best hats. The best hat wins a Harwood Hospitality gift card. February 12. 214-782-9807.
Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge. Sunday Funday with your Galentines or Valentine includes half-price cocktails (old fashioned, cosmo, Paloma spritz, Bee's Knees) and bites such as hummus duo, Parmesan truffle fries, edamame, macadamia Brussels, truffle deviled eggs, potstickers, veggie rolls, and tapenade with cauliflower crust. Plus glass of champagne for ladies. February 12. 4-10 pm. 817-382-1088.
SusieCakes. Valentine's specials include mini cupcake box with Valentine’s confetti, heart-shaped frosted sugar cookies, I Love You cupcake box, Susie's conversation heart cake decoration, love birds decoration, chocolate-covered strawberry cupcake, strawberry cupcake, Valentine’s Day cupcake-decorating kit, and SusiePink vanilla celebration cake. January 30-February 14, exclusive of SusiePink Celebration Cake, which is available only February 10-14. Preston Center – 214-983-2253, Hillside Shopping Center 945-245-2253, Fort Worth – 817-813-2253.
Tacodeli. New Borracho taco features pork, onion, cilantro, and avocado. February 14. Dallas – Walnut Hill 214-206-8980, Dallas – Sylvan Thirty 214-760-1930, Plano – 972-200-5101.
Te Deseo. 3-course meal paired with optional tequila & agave cocktails. $85, or $120 with pairing45. February 10-14. On Februrary 14, an upgraded ticketed experience begins at 5:30 pm with reception and spirits tasting in addition to the dinner, for $98. 214-646-1314.
TJ’s Seafood Market. Valentine’s special of surf & turf with ribeye & jumbo Gulf shrimp with lobster potato hash. $39. Preston Royal – 214-691-2369.
Urban Crust. Special 3-course menu. $45. 5-10:30 pm. 972-509-1400.
Urban Seafood. Romantic 4-course meal includes choices from oysters, crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms, lobster-stuffed flounder, and Rosewood Wagyu short ribs. $75. 5-10 pm. 214-251-8771.
