We're barely through the holidays and here is Valentine's Day, beating down our door. In 2024, it falls on a Wednesday, and restaurants are hedging their bets, with many offering Valentine's specials the weekend before, all the way through Valentine's Day. Some are even extending it through February 17, making this year's holiday more of a Valentine's Weekend.

On this list, the specials are available on February 14 unless otherwise noted. Anticipate that more restaurants will be added to this list as the big day draws closer.

Here's where to celebrate Valentine's Day in Dallas:

Al Biernat's. Special-for-two features lobster thermidor and Wagyu tenderloin over garlic mashed potatoes for $200. Plus regular menu. February 14-18. 11 am-10 pm. Oak Lawn 214-219-2201, North Dallas 972-239-3400.

Apothecary. Valentine's Tea Time with tea pairings, champagne, and two-course menu of savory indulgences, scones, and pastries. $75. February 11, 12 pm. Reserve on Tock HERE . 972-850-9192.

Asador. Restaurant at Renaissance Hotel will host 5-course menu with Champagne and choices from Belgian endive, filet mignon, Mexican hot chocolate cake, passion fruit mousse, and chocolate-covered strawberries. $110. 5-10 pm. 214-267-4815.

Bar Louie. 4-course dinner for two includes one bar bite to share, choice of salad or soup, choice of entree, and dessert to share. Plus limited-edition Valentine's cocktail. $75. February 14-18. 469-638-8050.

Black Agave Cocina Y Cantina. Restaurant at Mercer Boardwalk in Farmers Branch will do a 3-course menu with al pastor queso, fajitas for two with choice of filet mignon, chicken, shrimp, or pork belly, and cinco leches cake. $50 for two, plus a margarita flight with Key lime, mango, strawberry, and guava margaritas, $10 per person. February 9-18, 11 am-10 pm. 469-850-6501.

Blue Mesa Grill. Southwestern chain is serving a dinner special for two with mini crab & shrimp cakes, beef & chicken combo fajitas, black beans, coconut lime rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican chopped salad, and churros with chocolate, cajeta, and sangria dipping sauces. $75 per couple, including a bottle of bubbly. 5–9 pm. Addison 972-934-0165, Fort Worth 817-332-6372, Plano 214-387-4407.

Carbone Dallas. 4-course menu features choices of iconic dishes including crab cocktail, Caesar salad, spicy rigatoni, whole branzino, Dover sole, lamb chop, veal Parmesan, articokes, potato Louis, lemon cheesecake, or chocolate hazelnut terrine. $165. 5-11 pm. 469-290-6009.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Four-course dinner for two includes choices from tomato Caprese with burrata, Caesar, Italian salad, Sicilian chicken soup, ravioli amore, lasagne, fettucine Carrabba, salmon, chicken Bryan, chicken Marsala, chicken Parmesan, Tuscan sirloin, Tuscan filet, and desserts chocolate dream, red velvet cake, or strawberry cheesecake. $65, includes Prosecco toast. February 8-18, 11 am-9 pm. Dallas 972-732-7752, Plano 972-516-9900, Hurst 817-595-3345.

Commons Club. 3-course meal at Virgin Dallas hotel includes choices from crab-corn bisque, shrimp & grits, beet salad short rib osso bucco, blackened redfish, eggplant chickpea tagine, and orange olive oil cake with dark chocolate mousse & strawberry semifreddo. $90. February 9-14. 5-10 pm. 469-359-7700.

Crown Block. 4-course menu features choices from crabcake, sea bream crudo, seafood cocktail, smoky Akaushi Wagyu tartare, wagyu croquettes, lobster BLT, lobster bisque, hot house tomatoes, Asian pear, & burrata, arugula & kale salad, steak Diane, sushi tasting, dayboat scallops, braised beef shortrib, and chocolate raspberry cake with spiced hot cocoa. 5–11 pm $150. 214-321-3149.

Cru. 4-course menu with choices from lobster saffron risotto, crab cake, braised short rib, root vegetable potstickers, black truffle ravioli, filet mignon, rack of lamb, Chilean sea bass, sea scallops, creme brulee, New York-style cheesecake, or molten chocolate cake. $70. Plus a la carte menu. Specials on the preceding weekend of February 9-10. 5-9:30 pm. West Village Dallas, Plano, Allen, & Fort Worth.

Culpepper Cattle Co. Porterhouse special for two with porterhouse, two salads, two sides, and a bottle of house special red wine. $105. February 14. 5-10 pm. 469-965-9300.

Cut & Bourbon. 3-course meal at Live! by Loews in Arlington steakhouse includes choices from Caesar or beet salad, bacon-wrapped filet or crab-stuffed lobster tail with whipped potatoes & charred broccolini, and chocolate-banana custard cake. $70. 5–11 pm. Regular menu also available. 682-277-4900.

Dakota's Steakhouse. 3-course menu includes choices from lobster bisque, crab louie salad, Wagyu carpaccio, black truffle risotto, hamachi crudo, chicken with potato gnocchi, Berkshire pork chop with Yukon potato puree, NY strip, Maine lobster and cappelletti, sea scallops, surf & turf, porterhouse for two (for $50 extra), chocolate mousse cake, strawberry cream cake, or tiramisu cheesecake. $95. 4-10 pm. 214-573-5003.

Dodie’s Cajun Diner in Rockwall. 3-course menu includes choices from crab cakes, crab bisque, steak Diane, pecan crusted redfish pontchartrain, Cajun ravioli, blackened chicken caprese, cheesecake, or bread pudding with amaretto. $90. 5-10 pm. 972-771-0004.

Dolce Riviera. 3-course menu includes choices from charred broccoli, beef tartare, oysters, hamachi crudo, rigatoni alla vodka, short ribs, scallops, chocolate mousse, red velvet cake, or chocolate panna cotts. $95, plus optional wine pairing for $45. 5-9:30 pm. 469-458-6623.

Eatzi’s Market & Bakery. Valentine’s Day menu to-go includes heart-shaped passion fruit cake, crab-stuffed lobster tail, and black truffle parmesan mashed potatoes, plus pre-fixe dinners. Multiple DFW locations. 8 am–9 pm. Oak Lawn 214-526-1515.

El Chico. Special Valentine’s menu features mixed grill fajitas for two for $44. Add chocolate caramel nachos dessert for $4. February 13-16. Rockwall 972-771-8814, Granbury 817-573-8833, Richland Hills 817-589-0737.

Elephant East. Special 3-course menu with choices from crabcake, Thai shrimp cocktail, lobster tempura, sea bass, 6-oz filet, Hunan shrimp, Vietnamese-style quail, red velvet cheesecake, grapefruit mousse, or dark chocolate pudding. $75, optional sake pairing for $30. 5-9:30 pm. 214-256-4151.

Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge. Special menu includes spicy crispy calamari, beet hummus, Diver scallops with zucchini pesto, Berkshire pork chop with polenta, and dark chocolate ice cream with a minted strawberry salad. Regular menu also available. 5-10 pm. 972-629-0924.

Fearing's Restaurant. 3-course dinner includes options from golden osetra caviar "chips and dip," lobster tail and toasted hazelnut/ricotta ravioli on roasted sunchoke puree, beef Wellington, and chocolate oblivion mousse cake with English toffee & passion crème tart with toasted meringue. $160, plus $80 for wine pairings. February 13-17. 214-922-4848.

The Finch. 4-course menu for two includes choices from meatballs, Greek salad, French onion soup, cowboy ribeye with garlic mash potatoes, shrimp scampi linguine pasta, red velvet bundt cake with chocolate covered strawberries & champagne. $120 per couple. February 9-14. 469-893-0990.

Gloria's Latin Cuisine. 3-course dinner for two starts with Aguachile, serrano garlic salmon or surf & turf, and Chocolate Turtle Brownie. $73 for two, $95 with a bottle of wine choice. of Dark Harvest Cabernet Sauvignon or Estancia Pinot Grigio.

Grain. Hilton Dallas/Park Cities restaurant will offer dinner-for-two with two glasses of wine, choice of wedge or mixed green salad, 8-oz. filet, and bananas foster cheesecake. $95 for two. 469-232-4948.

Haywire. Valentine's specials include crab cake ($20), 8-oz garlic-stuffed filet with two bacon-wrapped scallops and Cajun corn ($75), crab mac & cheese ($10), and red velvet cake. Plus two cocktails: Cowboy Casanova ($15) or Raspberry Rhapsody ($13). February 9-14, 5-10 pm. Plano 972-781-9473, Uptown 469-501-5522.

The Henry. 3-course meal. $85, plus $30 for house wine pairings or $45 for sommelier wine pairings. 4-10 pm. 972-677-9560.

Ida Claire. 3-course menu includes shared appetizer, entrée of choice, and dessert to share. $75. 4-10 pm. 214-377-8227.

Isabelle's. Hotel Swexan bar & lounge is doing a 5-course "Bubbles & Pearls" menu with oysters and champagne. $90. 4-10:45 pm. 469-405-1911.

JOA. Korean BBQ spot will have a 3-course special with salad, choice of 8-oz filet or lobster tail, and dessert. $99. Regular menu also available. 972-241-3900.

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. Exclusive red velvet waffle topped with buttercream icing and white chocolate for $13, and two limited time cocktails: Chandon Champagne Sorbet and the Pink Blush Martini, both $21. 5-10 pm. 469-581-8783.

Knife Dallas. 4-course meal features oysters, arugula-avocado-pomegranate seed salad, Chateaubriand for two, and spicy chocolate pot au creme, plus two splits of Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui. $190 for two. 5-9:30 pm. 214-443-9339.

Kona Grill. Special surf & turf with 6-oz filet & lobster tail for $69, chocolate lava cake $17 and a special passion-rita cocktail with Casamigos Blanco, Cointreau, and passion fruit puree. February 12-18, 5 pm-12 am. Dallas 214-369-7600, Plano 214-945-2500.

La Neta Cocina y Lounge. 4-course meal includes choices from lobster bisque, seared chicken and corn loaf with plantain chips, Mexican chicken & rice, pepper-crusted beef tenderloin with whipped chipotle potato, saffron braised monkfish, Mexican risotto with corn, tomato, black beans, queso fresco, & smoked tomato sauce, and Mexican chocolate cake . $125 for two, plus optional wine pairing, $30 per person. 5-11 pm. 469-397-0937.

La Parisienne French Bistro. i4-course Valentine’s Day menu in addition to regular menu includes bread, salad, soup, choice of entree such as spicy rigatoni pasta, lobster risotto, boeuf bourguignon, steak frites, and dessert. February 10, 11, and 14. $85. 5-10 pm. 469-200-5411.

Luckys. “For the Love of BAE (Bacon and Eggs)” specials include strawberry pancakes for $14, mimosas, and $29 bottles of Gran Passione Prosecco, plus a free dessert with the purchase of two entrees. The promotion must be mentioned when ordering. 8 am-3 pm. 214-522-3500.

Malai Kitchen. Special menu with crispy lamb potstickers, golden lobster, tempura crusted ahi tuna, Burmese beef short ribs, and Vietnamese coffee pie. Plus two cocktails: Divine Romance - Empress gin, blackberry creme de mure, St. Germaine and lemon; and Anamchara - Jameson Irish whiskey, chili-peach puree, infused ginger liqueur. February 14. Dallas Preston Center 972-373-4434, Dallas Uptown 214-599-7857, Southlake 817-251-9141, Fort Worth 682-707-3959.

Margaret’s. Restaurant at JW Marriott will serve a special 6-course menu with lobster burrata, vichyssoise with black truffle, white chocolate cremieux with strawberry coulis, in addition to its standard dinner menu. Available February 14-17. $250 per couple plus $75 per person for wine pairing. Reservations on OpenTable or 214-736-7760.

Mercat Bistro. Special 3-course meal with white bean soup, strawberry-arugula salad, salmon tartare, lobster vol au vent, sea bass, chicken, hanger steak, and chocolate heart in a box with chocolate mousse, chocolate crunch cake, and chocolate sable. $95, plus $40 optional wine pairing. 214-953-0917.

Mexican Bar Company. 5-course dinner for two features agua chile enamorado, lamb lollipops, pan-seared scallops, mar y tierra, and tres leches. $100 for two. February 12-18, 11 am-9 pm. 972-972-4466.

Monarch. 4-course menu features choices from Texas Wagyu tartare, scampi bucatini, charred asparagus, and macarpone polenta. Couples will also enjoy a specialty-themed dessert, the Key to My Heart, made with lychee raspberry rose mousse with chocolate crunch and chocolate brownie with key and heart shaped chocolate cookie. $200, or $300 in a window booth. 5-11 pm. 214-945-2222.

Moxies. 3-course menu includes choice of appetizer, two entrees such as Scottish salmon, chipotle mango chicken, or rigatoni arrabbiata plus dessert. $105 for two. 11 am-11 pm. Dallas 469-687-0050, Plano 469-535-5300, Southlake 817-764-2767.

Nobu. Multi-course Valentine’s Day omakase menu includes sashimi tasting, chef’s sushi selection, Japanese wagyu steak, and pan seared Chilean sea bass. $225. A la carte menu also available. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. 5-10 pm. 214-252-7000.

Ocean Prime Dallas. Special Chilean sea bass with lobster ravioli, asparagus, and pea shoots. February 8-17. 4-9 pm. 214-965-0440.

Overeasy. Restaurant at The Statler is offering Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Pancakes with warm cream cheese crème anglaise. $14. February 10-14. 469-320-8998.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. 3-course meal includes choices from house salad, Caesar, soup, filet mignon, prime ribeye, prime NY strip, broiled salmon, roasted mushrooms, French green beans, mashed potatoes, au gratin potatoes, creamed spinach, NY cheesecake, Key lime pie, turtle mousse tart, or milk chocolate pot du creme. $110. Regular menu also available. February 9-14. 5-10 pm. 214-366-2000.

Princi Italia. A Best of Princi Italia Menu is offered a la carte atvarying prices on February 14. The preceding weekend of February 9-10 will have regular menu plus chef specials and desserts such as chocolate mousse cake, warm apple crostata, and classic tiramisu. 4:30-9:30 pm. Dallas 214-739-5959, Plano 972-378-9463.

Poco Fiasco. Special heart-shaped pizzas. February 12-18, 11:30 am-10 pm. 214-871-2097.

Pyramid Room. Restaurant at Fairmont Dallas hotel is doing a martini bar with Raspberry Martini, Chocolate Martini, and Espresso Martini and holiday specials including Wagyu tartare, Alaskan halibut, and mille-feuille. $16-$52. February 9-10, February 14, 5-11 pm. 214-720-5249.

Ramble Room. American restaurant in Snider Plaza is offering complimentary caviar upon arrival along with chef's specials. Regular menu also available. February 14. 5-10 pm. 214-620-0385.

The Ranch. Specials include crab cake ($20) and 8-oz garlic-stuffed filet with two bacon-wrapped scallops and Cajun corn ($75). February 9-14, 4-10 pm. 972-506-7262.

Sadelle’s. Serving original cafe, brunch, happy hour, and dinner menus. 7 am-9 pm. 469-290-6009.

Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar. 3-course menu features choices from sweet potato bisque, blood orange salad, Caesar, Arctic char, filet mignon, roasted chicken, chocolate flourless cake, or grapefruit mousse cake. $85. Plus festive Valentine’s Day drink specials. 5-9:30 pm. 214-782-9807.

The Salty. Artisan doughnut shop has two limited-time specials: Strawberry White Chocolate Heart ($4.50) and a heart-shaped Traditional Glazed ($3.50). February 13-15. Specialty “I <3 U” doughnut letter pack with Valentine's Day card will be available via The Salty App. Oak Ciff 972-707-9889, Klyde Warren pop-up 469-530-9639.

Sanjh. 3-course dinner menu featuring choices from Bharwan paneer tikka, tandoori jhinga, gulnaar kofta, pistachio-crusted lamb rack, strawberry Romanoff, or kulfi. $125, includes glass of champagne or mocktail and chocolate dipped strawberries. 5-9 pm. 972-239-1800.

Sea Breeze. 3-course meal with choices from lobster tail, lobster Thermidor, scallops, blackened grouper with shrimp etouffée, cedar-planked trout, mahi mahi, asparagus with mint, Parmesan-crusted zucchini, scalloped potatoes. $80, plus $30 for wine pairings. 5-9 pm. 972-473-2722.

SĒR Steak + Spirits. Restaurant on 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole offers 3-course menu with choices from truffle egg yolk ravioli, yellowtail sashimi, swordfish, wagyu tenderloin , strawberry fraiser cake, or coconut bramble fruit tart. $125, or $200 with wine pairings. February 14-17, 5-11 pm. 214-761-7479.

Sky Blu Rooftop Bar. Special cocktails include Be My 75, Pear Love, and the Chocolate Heart Martini. 5-10 pm. 214-741-3000.

Son of a Butcher. "Rich N Famous" slider special features Wagyu beef, butter poached lobster, truffle aioli, Bibb lettuce, tomato, and a touch of gold leaf, with a complimentary glass of Champagne. $9.95. February 12-25. Plano 469-592-8842, Grapevine 682-345-0420, Dallas 469-862-8780.

Stillwell’s. Restaurant at Hotel Swexan has a 4-course menu with choices from oysters, beef tartare, Caesar salad, dumplings, filet mignon, chicken roulade, scallops, bone-in chateaubriand, smores tart, chocolate cake, passion fruit panna cotta, baked Alaska. $150. 5-10 pm. 469-405-9111.

Stirr. 4-course dinner for two includes choices from seafood fondue, French onion soup, Greek salad, surf & turf beef tenderloin & corn flake fried shrimp, blackened shrimp & chicken linguine in Cajun alfredo sauce, and red velvet cheesecake with chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne. $120 per couple. February 14-18. 214-983-1222.

Sushi Bar. Special omakase experience with champagne toast, caviar and truffles on select bites, Valentine’s nigiri bite, and dessert, complimentary rose, plus wine and sake pairings for additional cost. $255. February 14. 5-10 pm. Limited reservations available. 214-420-8532.

Table 13. 4-course meal includes choices from choices from firecracker lobster, beef tartare, lobster bisque, Caesar, caprese salad, snapper, surf & turf, lobster frittes, or ribeye lobster Oscar style, chocolate cake, berries & cream, or red velvetcheesecake. $125. Meal is also available February 9-10 and 12-13. 5-10 pm. 972-789-9558.

Te Deseo. 3-course menu includes choices from oysters, short rib croquettes, filet, sea bass, airline chicken, vegetarian plantain "banana boats," Brussels sprouts, rio bamba cake, or banana meringue pie. $85, plus optional wine pairing for $35. 5-9:45 pm. 214-646-1314.

Texican Court. 4-course dinner for two at Two Mules Cantina includes bacon-wrapped smoked quail, chocolate lava cake, and Lover’s 75 Cocktail with strawberry syrup and edible glitter. $170. 833 -839-4226.

Tommy Bahama. Two specials include oysters Rockefeller ($22) with spinach, parmesan, brie, and Cajun breadcrumbs; and filet Oscar ($55) topped with lobster, Meyer lemon béarnaise, with asparagus and Yukon gold mashed potatoes. February 9-14. 11 am-9 pm. 214-501-3600.

Trova. 5-course dinner paired with red wines from Italy features pear-gorgonzola tart, porcini mushroom soup, butternut squash arancini, lamb chops, and chocolate truffle trio. $191. 7 pm. 469-930-0069.

Truluck’s. Two specials include 8-ounce filet with lobster tail for $99, or a 16-ounce prime ribeye with half-pound of king crab legs for $130. Both come with parmesan mashed potatoes, asparagus, and bearnaise sauce. February 10-15. Dallas, 214-220-2401, Plano 972-591-2500, Southlake 817-912-0500.

Uchi Dallas. Special 9-course omakase tasting menu by chef de cuisine Rhonda Mccullar includes surf and turf maki with crab & Wagyu, masu crudo, nigiri, sashimi, lamb baoc, and apple pie topped with white chocolate and cinnamon. $350 for two. 4-11 pm. 214-855-5454.

Uchibā Dallas. Special 6-course omakase tasting menu by chef de cuisine Rhonda Mccullar includes surf and turf maki with crab & Wagyu, duck breast with cherry & turnip, shima aji crudo, nigiri, sashimi, lamb chop with pomegranate, labneh, sumac, and okashi (a selection of chocolate, hazelnut, raspberry sweets) for dessert. $200 for two. 214-855-5454.

UnaVida. New Mexican restaurant from Local Favorite Restaurants Group and chef Matt McCallister has a Valentine's special featuring their Heart Cake (hearts of palm cake, avocado, salsa veracruz, corn tortillas, cabbage slaw, and lime aioli) with a pink mini dragon fruit margarita for $15. February 14. 214-443-1888.

Villa Azur. Holiday specials include sea scallop ceviche $32, bison filet $36, and chocolate passion fruit with dark chocolate and Nutella mousse, plus cocktails including the Villa Rose with Monkey 47, lemon juice, rose lychee syrup, and sparkling grapefruit soda for $16. 214-389-2602.

Vino. A la carte menu of pizza, pasta, and antipasti. 5-10 pm. 469-290-6009.

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse. Three-course meal with chicken-fried quail with wild mushroom brandy sauce, Ora king salmon carpaccio, steaks, wild game, and seafood. Three seatings: 5 pm $95, 7 pm $125, 9 pm $110. 214-744-3287.