The Best Valentine’s Day Awaits at These San Diego Spots
Photo Credit: Diana Rose, @dianarosephoto
With the highly anticipated holiday of love, Valentine’s Day, quickly approaching, now is the time to lock in your reservation at one of San Diego’s favorite restaurants. Whether you are planning a romantic date night with your partner, or you’re assembling a crew for a Galentine’s celebration, these local restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day dinner specials on Monday, February 14 as well as on Valentine’s day weekend, February 11 through 13, so you can commemorate the holiday by enjoying some of San Diego’s finest bites and drinks. From lavish four course meals from Herb & Sea and Animae, dinners to remember from Ranch 45, Garibaldi, Barbusa and Estancia, a Gray Whale fundraiser dinner at Vistal, an interactive cocktail pairing at The Guild, an evening of unforgettable fun at Belmont Park or a romantic escape to Lakehouse, these local hotspots are taking the stress off of cooking and cleaning, so you can enjoy the evening with your love.
Photo Credit: Lakehouse Hotel, @lakehousehotel
Take a romantic escape to the lake this Valentine’s Day and experience all that Lakehouse Hotel & Resort has to offer. Located on the 80 acre recreational Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse makes for the perfect romantic getaway.
Photo Credit: Herb & Sea, @herbandsea
In true California fashion, enjoy a Valentine’s Day with a coastal breeze and romantic seafood-focused dinner at Herb & Sea, the gem of Encinitas. On Monday, February 14, Herb & Sea will open their doors and offer a four course dinner so you and yours can enjoy an idyllic night on the town. However, no Valentine’s Day is complete without roses and chocolate, so Herb & Sea, is celebrating the holiday accordingly. Throughout the month of February, Herb & Sea will be offering three Valentine-themed flavors of their secret menu item, Unholy Donuts. Flavors include the Pistacho Rose with a strawberry rose water glaze and candied pistachio garnish, Chocolate Raspberry with a gooey chocolate filling and raspberry sugar, and Tiramisu highlighting a mascarpone cream filling, coffee run glaze and cocoa.
Photo Credit: Ranch 45, @ranch.45
Photo Credit: Estancia La Jolla Hotel, @estancialajolla
Since Valentine’s Day lands on a Monday this year, why not spend the entire weekend at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, a hacienda-style retreat situated on 10 acres between San Diego’s seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar. Spend a romantic getaway walking through the lush gardens, relaxing by the pool or spending a day at Spa Estancia. Treat your special someone to Estancia La Jolla’s La Jolla is for Lovers Package which includes champagne, chocolate truffles and a floral arrangement in your room. End the weekend with a special five-course Valentine’s Day dinner at Mustangs & Burros.
Photo Credit: Barbusa, @barbusasd
Celebrate your Valentine’s Day in true Lady and The Tramp-style-fashion, over a bowl of spaghetti, at the Busalacchi Family’s Barbusa in Little Italy. With tried and true classics like the Lobster Ravioli, Gnocchi or the Cavatelli con Bone Marrow and gourmet fan favorites like the Fiori di Zucca fried squash blossoms, the Sicilian Meatballs, or the selection of handcrafted Pizzas, taking your person to Barbusa is the perfect way to say “I love you.”
Enjoy an evening at the luxurious and refined bar at The Guild Hotel making the perfect setting for an interactive cocktail pairing this Valentine’s Day. Limited to eight guests and ideal for a couple or duo looking to shake things up, the cocktail class and pairing will run from 5pm-7pm and feature four courses.
Photo Credit: Vistal Bar & Restaurant, @vistalsd
Show your love for the ocean and your love for that special someone at Vistal, the InterContinental San Diego’s California-inspired coastal restaurant, with the Gray Whale Conservation Fundraiser Dinner hosted by Gray Whale Gin, WILDCOAST and Xplore Offshore on February 12.
Photo Credit: Diana Rose, @dianarosephoto
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend at Garibaldi, the InterContinental San Diego’s Southern Italian-inspired rooftop hot spot, with a newly revamped dinner menu from Chef de Cuisine Todd Benicivenni.
Photo Credit: Animae, @animae.sandiego
Indulge in a four course dinner at San Diego’s stunning art-deco-inspired, Animae, which is opening on Monday specifically to give lovers a chance to dine at San Diego’s most talked-about restaurant.
Photo Credit: Belmont Park, @belmontparksd
Looking for a more unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day and spread the love this year? Bring your loved ones to Belmont Park, San Diego’s iconic beachfront boardwalk and amusement park to celebrate a ‘Month of Love’ featuring interactive events and specials throughout the month of February.
Photo Credit: Valentina, @restaurant.valentina
Celebrate this Valentine’s Day at Valentina, Leucadia’s favorite European-style bistro. Beloved amongst locals for its eclectic mix of seasonal plates, cozy atmosphere transporting diners to Spain and France, Valentina will be serving a pre-fixe three-course dinner menu on Valentine’s Day for $70/per person from 4pm to 10pm.
Photo Credit: Communal Coffee, @communalcoffee
Sip on something sweet this Valentine’s Day from San Diego’s beloved Communal. To celebrate the month of love, the creative-minded café and shop will be serving a specialty drink for the month of February. The Raspberry White Mocha is made with housemade raspberry syrup, white chocolate mocha syrup and espresso and is topped with raspberry powder. Offering more than just craft coffee and pastries, Communal’s North Park and Oceanside locations also have large selections of fresh flowers.
